[aft_lizard]

Well thats it, if I forgot something I am sure somebody will jump on me. And please really I dont feel like arguing today about Mac versus Linux versus MS.

[Citizen Tom Paine]

Not to argue, but in the interest of choices available the dual-processor Macbook really looks competitive to many PCs. In addition, I think, that OSX is a much better operating system considering many factors.IMHO

[The_Victor]

Good info a_l, thanks.

And please really I dont feel like arguing today about Mac versus Linux versus MS.

Like that's going to stop the zealots. They'll look on that request as a challenge.

[aimhigh]

Both PC Magazine and Maximum PC highly recommend against upgrading. Finding drivers that work is nearly impossible in some cases. One article said some versions of XP require specific versions of VISTA to upgrade. Wrong version = wasted, unreturnable purchase.

If you are going to upgrade, get the full version. With an upgrade version, save your XP disk. If you ever have to reinstall, the Vista upgrade requires XP be re-installed first, then the upgrade. Got a little time on your hands?

A software salesman told me the new PCs have Vista versions built specifically around those PCs. Some audio drivers just don't exist yet. NVidia and ATI are having trouble getting their drivers to work correctly. I recommend waiting 6 months.

[aft_lizard]

I also forgot to add the songs I downloaded were songs I already have on cd's I already purchased but had not used on Vista.

[twin2]

I bought a new laptop last week that has vista business installed. I have two questions if you (or anyone else) can answer.

First, the computer is an HP pavillion in the dv2000 series (not sure exactly which one). The *&^%$(#! HP registration keeps popping up and won't go away even after I have filled it out and registered. It is driving me nuts! Any cures?

Also, my HP 750 printer from 2002 does not seem compatible with vista. I tried installing it and it says it can't find the correct operating system. Do I need to buy a new printer too?

I just hate change, hate it. Any feedback would be appreciated.

[Barrett 50BMG]

Thanks, I'm on a Rudy (((PING))) list do you have a Vista ((((PING)))

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Good article, and it should help some people.

[Zuben Elgenubi]

I figure this Windows2000 is good to 2010 or so. Good, stable operating system.