I dont currently use Vista on any of my machines, but my sister bought a HP laptop with Vista installed and I have to say, I like some of the functions (like being able to type in a name in the start menu to find a program etc) but have noticed that it decides for some things to work only some of the time..
Eg. Her built in webcam – I just cant get it to work on her laptop, however my bestie has the exact same laptop and we can get it to work on hers just fine. I tried reinstalling the drivers on my sisters laptop but nothing.. And I’m putting it down to vista.
A couple of our guys in the office changed to Vista and because of the type of setup we use in the office, one day they got in and every single person using vista just couldn’t log into their computers. Had to get the IT guys to fix them all up…
I think it comes down to the rule of never buy the first release. It’s kinda like buying a new car.. They release the first make of the new model, and then the next make of that model that comes out has a whole heap of stuff improved, fixed and even more extras.. I think at that point you get upset at yourself for not waiting.. I know I would (kinda why I decided to buy the last make of the old model of my car instead of the first make of the new model)…
It was the same when Windows went from the old DOS to the new UI. The first release was a disaster! The next releases got progressively “better”..