I’ve kept an open mind regarding the new Vista operating system but I can’t be quiet any longer. Over 5% of the traffic here on Bits from Bill appears to be coming from Vista users. If Vista fails to take off there really could be an impact on our economy. I really want it to succeed but to be true to my readers, at this time, I must recommend against it.
I received the following today from my nephew currently serving our country in Iraq
Hi Uncle Bill,
Hope all is well. I have a question about Microsoft Vista. I bought a new laptop that came with Vista; I am having a lot of problems, it seems that every time that I try to load AOL it causes the computer to “crash”; It has given me the “blue Screen of Death” and won’t shutdown properly.
.
.
I really like the graphics that Vista has, but I am ready to load XP instead and try to get it (Vista) running correct when I get home. It takes FOREVER to download on the network, really slow…
MSG John N. Cavaliere
Camp Striker, Iraq
John is on his 2nd tour in Iraq and still has 5 1/2 months to go. He purchased the laptop to keep in contact with his wife and kids who are struggling with his absence. While I’ll admit my reaction today is a bit emotional I’m not alone. I’m also willing to blame AOL but I thought the Blue Screen of Death was a thing of the past.
A number of popular Windows experts have quietly jumped ship and are recommending against upgrading to Vista. Even Ed Bott
BambisMusing: Trouble in Vista Paradise … Paint me surprised.
USA Today: Vista causes an array of problems
BBC News: Falling into the Vist trap
PC Advisor: Vista cuts off broadband users
Associated Content: Vista Slowing Down Broadband Users Worldwide
InfomationWeek: Dept of Transportation Bans Vista Upgrades
Microsoft Channel9: How to uninstall Vista
0 comments:
Post a Comment