Good morning. Our computer is getting ready to crash; I recognize the symptoms.
We're ordering a new computer tomorrow, which is the first day that the new Vista system comes available. But if the system crashes before we receive the computer, set it up and learn this new system, I'll have to miss a lot of news and pings and will try and catch up later.
I caught the demo of Vista last year when I was working in the computer department at Best Buy. Didn't impress me. I'd stick with XP if possible...
Peach, I haven't heard good things about Vista. Be careful.
Good morning.
Excuse my ignorance but what exactly is Vista? Will it replace Windows?
About Vista...
When you order your new computer you may be able to specify WinXP although Vista will be available tomorrow. If they will load WinXP and give you a free upgrade to Vista (later) that may be an option you wish to exercise.
If you do get Vista, make sure it is at the very least Home Premium, not Home Basic.
As installed, there are differences in the interface between XP and Vista but Vista does offer a "classic" view if you have difficulty with or don't like the new Vista one.
As long as you keep it updated, and there will be lots of updates as bugs will be found, you should be OK. Just keep in mind that you, as one of the early public purchasers, are the real Beta testers.
You might also want to download Firefox 2.0 as a browser instead of IE 7 which comes with Vista. Firefox is known to be a bit more secure and is generally patched much more quickly than Microsoft products.