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Now personally I will be running Vista on a test box. Hey I've got to at least try and break it, but there is no way it will be on any of my live machines until at least SP1 is released. So judging by their current rate that'll be about 2010

Are you going to be an Early Adopter and get it now, or wait for the normal undocumented features to come to the surface ??

NeedKarma

It's a tough call for me. Eventually I know I'll need a new computer for myself and the family and it's easier to buy a PC with Vista pre-installed. I'm just not a big fan of the hardware DRM. I'd like to move to Ubuntu, especially for a kid's PC that accesses the internet, then move all gaming to the PS2. I just don't have a lot of time configuring and learning a Linux world right now...unless I find a local guru friend.

ScottGem

My company is planning on going Vista/Office 2007 as soon as they can satisfactorily complete testing. Last year all our PCs were upgraded in anticipation of this. What is driving this is two things. First, we will be centering on Office 2007 as a development platform and plan on making extensive use of its collaboration tools. We feel that Vista will allow better integration of those tools. Second, Vista gives IT greater control over configuring the desktop, i.e. locking it down, to prevent problems from malware.

Ernest carr

Now personally I will be running Vista 64 bit on another drive. I've got to at least try/play with for a few months and continual to use XP Pro as my main OS for now.

NeedKarma

Are you running a client/server network?

Nez

What's Ubuntu?

Been using Win-doh's since 3.1.I've had mostly good installs.Although,I did have a monitor burst into flames under ME.I kid you not.But like Scott,I have been using Vista for a while (business edition).I wanted to see what all the fuss was about,and to take the plunge was no big deal.For me,it installed easy,updates without fuss,and works a treat (no fires yet).
I also use XP Pro on a laptop,as I/we (Sally),have a lot of "stuff",saved over the years,and even though we back-up regularly to dvd disc,we like to keep our media files on the desktop,so to speak.XP has,and always will be okey to run,and gets my thumbs up.
I have used Linux for a few years,Mandiva (Mandrake),and like Need,am currently messing with Ubuntu.I like Linux,as it's easy to maintain,is quite secure,and fun to run,when you get to grips with it.
Vista aint the worst OS for security.In my opinion,it just needs to be tweaked,and loved like a good woman....sorry...I went into Floyd mode there.That's Sigmund (Freud),and not Pink.Either way,it is up to the individual.Do you want to spend your cash with Bill and co,or widen your outlook,and take a leap of faith.The choices today are endless.Mac anyone?

ScottGem

Sorry, but that's plain crap. First I never said that Vista was best. But its clearly the most secure version of Windows released. Which means that any other version of Windows would be worse. Second, one of the reasons Linux and its derivatives seem more secure than Windows is because so few people use them that the hackers don't bother trying to attack them. Why spend time trying to whack something that so few use.

Finally, I am fully aware that Linux, Unix and MAC OS all appear to be more secure than Windows. But, as I said that's partially because so few use them. If you are happy with your Ubuntu, that's great, I'm happy for you. But most people prefer something mainstream.

Oh, and by the way, in 12 years of using Windows, I have never had a problem with security either.

ActionJackson

See my post above "Vista Nightmare" for my thoughts and experiences having to do with Vista. In all honesty, I don't think it's all that bad if you have the right hardware. I jumped into it too hot and heavy and didn't do my homework. I bought the upgrade on impulse. I'm very sorry I "upgraded" at this time but there have been a few benefits. I feel a lot more protected while online. I've had zero popups and when I mark an email unsafe, I don't get a million more from the same emailer. I like many of the graphics that come with Vista and it boots up in less than 5 seconds. However, as you will read in my post, I lost all audio for ever and ever and I lost my word processor. I had to buy Word 2007 for $250.00. I don't like the new version of Word as much as my older version of 97.

phebe

Hello there, as a new Vista user , my option would be to go back to XP.
Most of my software is not compatible with Vista, so more cost upgrading. It has lots of bells and whistles but they are totally useless.
I think perhaps it is a bit more user friendly but that does not compensate for all the glitches.

ActionJackson

I agree. Vista will probably be fine in a couple of years when the industry catches up with it but right now...I'd wait a stretch.