liu wrote:
> I don't like Vista but the system is preinstalled. I'm disappointed
> that a new notebook can be slower than a 2-year old notebook with XP.
> In my opinion, the appearance has sacrificed the performance. Although
> there are new features (mostly security), OS always figures out a way
> to make the hardware speed gain unnoticeable.
>
> The problem I heard is there are no XP drivers. Without all the
> drivers, you're limited with functionality. It's hard to believe that
> a manufacturer would limit the user in only drivers for one OS. I
> wonder if anyone has successfully convert a Vista Sony VAIO to XP?
>
> Also, I would not buy a SONY notebook again. They don't provide you
> with an OS installation DVD. All the drivers, OS is located in a
> hidden partition that takes up the space from user. If your HD is
> broken, how can you recover? How about other manufacturers? Do they do
> different?
>
> Thanks for the information,
>
> liu
>

AFIK, Sony has *always* provided CD or DVD burning capabilities for the
recovery partition.

Perhaps you have not looked.

Q