Is VISTA the way to go?

The big question I hear now when it comes to purchasing a new computer is: Should I go with VISTA? Sometimes its simply "yes I need VISTA, because its the latest and greatest." Well, here is our two cents on the matter. You are the client, if you insist on having VISTA we'll install it, but we don't recomend it at this time.

Its too early, Microsoft needs at least 6 months to a year to get the bugs worked out and the major security holes patched. Yes, there are security holes and they have already begun to surface. It a great step forward for Microsoft and in time will be the definite OS of choice, but for now we are still building systems with XP and marketing them.


Some examples of problems:

• You need a powerful PC to handle this OS. Even the Home Basic version requires some serious hardware. Check out Windows VISTA Upgrade Advisor www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor
• A serious lack of driver support. Check with the manufacturer for your printer, scanner, camera etc... in many cases they don't have drivers for VISTA and are not planning on develping any except for their newest models. This means your old equipment will not work. Bummer. Check this now before you shell out the money for the new OS.
• Application compatibilty - make sure your current programs will work with VISTA.

Windows XP is a great Operating System and with some downloads available now you can even get some VISTA like features. Try the downloads out and give your XP a new look and functionality.

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/collection/collid,1433-c,downloads/files.html