On Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:58:57 -0700, "aaronep@pacbell.net"
<aaronep@pacbell.net> wrote:
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>now that Vista has been released for over 6 months, what is the
>verdict? is it a version that will go the way of Windows ME? ls
>preference for retaining & using Windows XP? Will users prefer to
>use Vista?
>
>Should purchasers of new computers opt for Vista or XP?
>
>I know there are differing opinions, but now that 6 months have gone
>by, and there has been test of time, I would welcome CURRENT
>opinions, not earlier opinions. best, Aaron[/color]

Vista is marginally better than XP and will only get better over time
just like XP got better over time. If you are getting a new pre built
computer for sure get Vista simply because it is the future AND since
you're buying a new computer it should (keep your fingers crossed)
have hardware that has been tested and "certified" to run with Vista.
That only leaves you with legacy software you may wish to still run
and perhaps some older printer, scanner or other "must have" device.
If you budget doesn't include funds for these two common extras IF you
need to get new ones because the old ones won't run under Vista and
there are no plans to offer Vista drivers for your older hardware then
maybe Vista isn't for you, otherwise in my opinion it would be foolish
to not go with Vista IF you are sticking with Windows and not testing
the waters of Linux or some other OS.

My beef, is Vista as a upgrade isn't worth the money you spend to
upgrade to it, solely just to upgrade. The only reason I did was my
old motherboard died and I saw no point sticking with XP as long as I
was building a new system.

While I like what's new in Vista except for the useless UAC, what is
new is mostly eye candy and some tweaking under the hood. Welcomed
yes, but hardly worth the typical asking prices of around $200 for
what is mainly a face lift.