How is Lion gonna be sold?

[ThE.MeSsEnGeR]

What do you all think?

[EDIT] I personally think the best solution is selling it through all 3 means.

[Phil A.]

I would expect the primary route will be through the App Store with DVDs available at retail stores for people with slow / poor internet connections

[iPhone1]

Mac App Store although download size for the Preview is 3.6GB.

[logandzwon]

However it comes, I'd like it installable to a USB key please. Even better if I can upgrade the MBA's original key with it.

[Sky Blue]

I'd buy through the App Store, but I hope for work we can buy physical media (whether that be USB or DVD).

[hollerz]

Will be either all 3, or maybe even just App Store + USB key.

[Plymouthbreezer]

I hope they still offer optical media... There are indeed times when it comes in handy. I also expect and applaud the possible USB option.

[vincenz]

Will be either all 3, or maybe even just App Store + USB key.

No way they'd sell it on a USB key. Think of the costs compared to a DVD.

[BaldiMac]

No way they'd sell it on a USB key. Think of the costs compared to a DVD.

I would think they would at least provide the option for the benefit of MacBook Air users. They already distribute it on a USB key for them.

[ufkdo]

I think all methods will be used, yet buying from app store will be the cheapest.

[rdowns]

I bet they're conflicted inside Apple over it. While they have the MAS, do they want to give up all that free publicity of people lining up for a new OS release?

[axu539]

No way they'd sell it on a USB key. Think of the costs compared to a DVD.

Actually, if they use non-rewritable flash (unlike normal USB drives) like the MBA restore drives have, it would be almost the same cost. Shouldn't be an issue.