On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:38:59 -0500, HK wrote:



I'm using a Russian setup I paid for on my VISTA machine, mainly because
it seems to have a lighter footprint AND it has support forums
frequented by folks who really know their stuff and are ready, willing
and able to help immediately with any idiosyncracies and to crap on the
few "Reggie" types who find their way in there.

"Russian setup?"
What are the main issues with Vista?
My son says it is slower in booting, and has "eye appeal."
I know it's needed for DirectX 10, which is already required
for some MS games, Halo II being the big one.
There is a improvement over XP for graphical apps.
Personally, if I were offered a choice on a new PC, I would go with
it, but I'm a gamer.
It certainly doesn't scare me as a "personal user."
The resentment against MS is understandable in some respects, but
overall there has been a vast improvement in PC OS's in terms of ease
of use. Much of this "making it easier" is the reason for the
"bloatware" charge.
But I may prejudiced there as I'm fairly "computer literate."
Business use has additional concerns over personal use, but as a
"personal user" can you give some details about Vista's benefits
over XP? Real or perceived.

--Vic