Windows Vista

We have been working with the new Windows Vista program for about a week now and, as usual with new Microsoft products, found it frustrating.

First, Microsoft has put out at least six different versions of the program.

Their purpose is to use different pricing for different markets in order to maximize profit.

The result is confusion as to which version to buy.

Second, in order to use their highest level version, most computers, even many of those bought in the last year, will have to be upgraded in order to run right.

The video card and ram will be two of the most common upgrades.

Third, new components installed off the self will probably not run without driver upgrades or in some instances complete new versions of the component.

For Example, a modem which we have used for years, starting with Windows 95, crashed Windows Vista when it was installed.

That being said, sooner or later you will have to go to Windows Vista.

From what I have read, it is a better and more secure operating system for the Internet environment.

Ironically, it mimics many features already found in Apple computers.

However, Microsoft rules the world and you will be forced to adopt.

Nevertheless, unless you are buying a new fully equipped computer and don’t intend to add components to it right away, I would wait awhile until all the little glitches are worked out and until the software and hardware companies develop components for the new operating system.