Instead of whining about how Vista dosn't run on old equipment, maybe folks should just upgrade to new equipment.
Before you ask, I bought my first PC in 1979 (a SWTPC 6800 with 20k of memory), so, I do know a little about computers. Also before you ask, the 3 gig celeron is the 4rd computer i have run out of the cabinet it is in. It is using an old harddisk out of a laptop, old floppy drives (including a 5.25 drive) and a 5 year old CD. I know something about using old parts too. I also know when it's time to move on.
The laptop is a Lanovo 3000 n100. Paid $450 for it.