Vista and AOL = butt buddies

r0b · 01-08-2009, 01:32 AM

First of all, I'd like to say that I understand how microsoft makes money with their "software included" in a factory Vista installation. What I fail to understand is why Microsoft is catering to a company who produces software which is at best a horrible internet service and borderline spyware/malware distributor. I am sure most vista users are familiar with the AOL software bundled in when a new vista computer is purchased (however I do know that many of you opted out of bundle deals). My grief arises from this somewhat pointless software and the inconveniance is brings with it. I use comcast high -speed internet. AOL and its dialup service is a joke, compared to high-speed. But vista goes out of its way to make it simple to set up a dial-up connection to the internet while making it more difficult (than it was with xp) to set up a high-speed connection. When setting up a new connection to the internet you are given a few different choices. (Wireless create, wireless existing, broadband ppoe {requires logon info and password}, and dial up) None of which are a highspeed connection that is always on (how it was in xp) where comcast's service is classified. I am disgusted to find that the fastest way for me to connect to the internet (without using wireless) is not an option... but DIAL UP is? Floppy drives have not been an included accessory in newer pcs for a long time... but dial up is? What gives? This is like having a new hdtv the size of a wall with a ****ing vcr built in and no place to plug in your blu-ray player. Honestly. I'm annoyed with AOL and Vista and to see that they are "partners" makes me hate microsoft.

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felix8406 · 01-08-2009, 07:24 PM

I'm not sure, but AOL has nothing to do with Vista, other than AOL is supposed to work with Vista. When purchasing a PC, the PC manufactures bundled AOL and other internet providers, with Vista as a way to get more revenues, however, this software can be easily remove through the control panel. Vista's broadband connection is fast and simple to setup once the cable is installed, as long as the network adapter has the correct driver and is enable. AOL, however, has not learned from the past and continues to try to bully itself when it comes to installation, but the issue has nothing to do with Vista.

crabby · 01-09-2009, 08:05 AM

The AOL is not Vista related and Microsoft get no money. What happens is the manufacturer of the PC allows third parties to have their software included at a cost. This reduces the cost to the manufacturer and so decreases the selling price of the computer.

Basically, the reason you pay less is because there is additional advertising on your computer.

As Felix said, it's all removable.

crabby

01-08-2009, 01:32 AM	#1
r0b Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1	Vista and AOL = butt buddies First of all, I'd like to say that I understand how microsoft makes money with their "software included" in a factory Vista installation. What I fail to understand is why Microsoft is catering to a company who produces software which is at best a horrible internet service and borderline spyware/malware distributor. I am sure most vista users are familiar with the AOL software bundled in when a new vista computer is purchased (however I do know that many of you opted out of bundle deals). My grief arises from this somewhat pointless software and the inconveniance is brings with it. I use comcast high -speed internet. AOL and its dialup service is a joke, compared to high-speed. But vista goes out of its way to make it simple to set up a dial-up connection to the internet while making it more difficult (than it was with xp) to set up a high-speed connection. When setting up a new connection to the internet you are given a few different choices. (Wireless create, wireless existing, broadband ppoe {requires logon info and password}, and dial up) None of which are a highspeed connection that is always on (how it was in xp) where comcast's service is classified. I am disgusted to find that the fastest way for me to connect to the internet (without using wireless) is not an option... but DIAL UP is? Floppy drives have not been an included accessory in newer pcs for a long time... but dial up is? What gives? This is like having a new hdtv the size of a wall with a ****ing vcr built in and no place to plug in your blu-ray player. Honestly. I'm annoyed with AOL and Vista and to see that they are "partners" makes me hate microsoft.
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01-08-2009, 07:24 PM	#2
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	I'm not sure, but AOL has nothing to do with Vista, other than AOL is supposed to work with Vista. When purchasing a PC, the PC manufactures bundled AOL and other internet providers, with Vista as a way to get more revenues, however, this software can be easily remove through the control panel. Vista's broadband connection is fast and simple to setup once the cable is installed, as long as the network adapter has the correct driver and is enable. AOL, however, has not learned from the past and continues to try to bully itself when it comes to installation, but the issue has nothing to do with Vista. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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01-09-2009, 08:05 AM	#3
crabby Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salisbury, UK Posts: 2,355	The AOL is not Vista related and Microsoft get no money. What happens is the manufacturer of the PC allows third parties to have their software included at a cost. This reduces the cost to the manufacturer and so decreases the selling price of the computer. Basically, the reason you pay less is because there is additional advertising on your computer. As Felix said, it's all removable. crabby
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