Windows Vista Launches!
Feb 01, 2007 I Thoughts. 1,148 views.So, it’s the big day..
Microsoft Windows Vista launches today, after months and months of increasing hype. But what does it mean to the average day Joe?
Another opportunity for Microsoft to beat up your PC? An exciting way to add to the Microsoft bank balance? Or the operating system we have all dreamt of?
The upgrade options
Well so far Vista has been reportedly shipped in 33 versions.. confused already? Read Brian Briggs guide to upgrading to Vista.
The alternatives..
If you, like me, are going to stick with Windows XP for the foreseeable future you need to be aware of the following Microsoft strategy.
Microsoft’s innovative strategy to counter this reluctance to upgrade will be to release a bug-ridden, security hole-filled Service Pack 3 for XP.
“Most people are happy with Windows XP and have no reason to upgrade, but SP3 will fix all that,” said Microsoft’s VP of Service Packs George Francione.
“The bugs and security holes can’t be reversed, so there’s no going back. The only viable solution will be to upgrade to Vista.”
Read more here..
Good to know we are all in safe hands!
