Why is MS software sooooooo expensive?

Answer 1

There really is a lot of research, development, marketing, etc that goes into each product. So just like other consumer goods, MS has figured what the price needs to be to recover their costs and make a profit.

As far as computer software goes, it's about in the middle of the pack as far as cost. There's all the free and cheap stuff, of course. But there's also the really expensive midrange/mainframe OS'es and enterprise applications.

Of course, Bill has to pay the electric bill for his house, too.

Answer 2

Here any MS software is 3$ for CD.
Seriously, I believe it's so expensive, cause Microsoft is practically monopoly on software market, not everyone can use Linux or Mac OS, so MS Windows is the most popular and widely used now, and if you don't have big choice you have to accept any price.

Answer 3

Because people will pay for it. Any software MS has, there is a freeware version of it you can download off the internet to do the same thing. Try using a search engine to find freeware. It won't be Microsoft, but it will be free and do the same thing.

Answer 4

So Billy Gates can retain his title as the worlds richest man.

Answer 5

cos bill gates is a rip off merchant thats why hes the second richest person on the planet

Answer 6

Because Bill Gates needs the extra money for . . . (oops! I can't say that here.)

Answer 7

Because its the best
And the best always costs more.

Answer 8

The owners need more money. They don't have enough yet.

Answer 9

'cause people download it illegally.. .like me.. they have to justify their price.. :)