Ronnie Vernon MVP wrote:[color=blue]
> Michael
>
> Don't be too critical with people who previously posted that
> information. Their comments were based on how Microsoft had handled
> previous operating system beta and CPP programs.
>
> The information that Nick posted on the blog is a result of 'very'
> recent decisions by Microsoft due to the feedback they have been
> receiving in recent months from beta testers and CPP participants.
>
> The really good thing, just like with the early licensing issues, is
> that it shows that they are listening. :)[/color]

Ronnie,

I agree with your last sentence. Unless, this decision
had already been decided upon awhile back, but no one decided
to let anyone know. That's just wrong.

Two things:
Those users who were told no you can't do
that. Many of them probably went out and bought
the full version. That's not right.

There were a few users who stated that they had indeed
used an upgrade version on their Vista beta and were
called out for it... comments about their character and
honesty.

Instead of stating things as absolutes, there may be times
when saying "I'm/we're not sure" is better.
Microsoft actually communicating important information
in a timely manner would be the best thing. I certainly
won't hold my breath.

What really pisses me off, I lied, too. I told a friend
and one user in this forum that they had to buy the full
version because that is what I had read in this forum-
that was the "allowed" way to migrate to Vista RTM.
Silly me for being so ignorant.


Take care,

Michael