Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Users who must have the latest and greatest pay top dollar to be guinea pigs for all the new bugs.
My modest requirements allow me to function well one generation (or more) behind what's current.
I have heard Windows 7 is an improvement over Vista, but I won't upgrade until XP is no longer supported.
Chris
You're in the dark ages with XP!
I have been running Windows 7 RC1 on my notebook for several months now with zero problems. Now the RC is a public
release candidate which means it will have more bugs/glitches/problems than the RTM (Release to manufacturing) which is what you can buy now on store shelves. Seeing how quick and stable Windows 7 RC is, I have no doubt that problems with Windows 7 will be quite limited.
I upgraded from Fisher Price XP to Vista on the day it was released and I haven't looked back.
You have to remember one thing: Apple has done a very good job at making people think that Windows Vista is the source of all the problems with PCs. Most PC makers use low-cost components to be more competitive. If you scrutinized and spent as much on your hardware as Apple does, you'd get a pretty solid system.
Everyone wants to blame Microsoft and Vista for their problems but never their choice to buy crappy hardware.