This is about the truest statement about Vista I have read. Last Updated: Monday, 29 January 2007, 11:08 GMT
E-mail this to a friend Printable version Your reviews: Vista and rivals Microsoft launches its new operating system, Windows Vista, on Tuesday, promising "the wow starts now". We have selected two readers to explain what they like and don't like about the new operating system and two readers who are extolling the virtues of rival systems - the open source platform Linux and Apple's Mac OS X. 1. Vista: Dan Verley 3. Linux: Paul Broadbent 2. Vista: Nick Fletcher 4. Mac OS X: Jonathan Tilney WINDOWS VISTA Vista has overhauled the Windows interface Dan Verley, US Approximately six months ago I was given an opportunity to beta test Microsoft's latest operating system (OS) Windows Vista. I've been using Windows since 3.1 came out, so I immediately jumped at the offer. I really wasn't expecting something altogether different from previous versions, but immediately Vista proved to be in a league of its own The first thing you notice when you get to the desktop is the appearance. It is visually stunning. One of the things that Microsoft has been boasting about is Windows Aero, which is an experience centered on 3D graphics. With features such as translucent windows, smoother window performance, and Windows Flip 3D, it just adds to the overall experience. Windows Flip 3D is by far my favourite. It's similar to Alt-Tab, but it brings up a 3D view of all the minimized windows. You can see what each window is and then select whichever one you want to view. Even though Vista requires more resources, (probably because it is more graphics oriented) it's more stable and performs better that any version that I've ever used. The most unique new feature is called Readyboost. When you're having performance issues due to insufficient memory, you can use a USB flash drive as an additional cache of memory to boost performance. It's an amazing OS. I really think that this one's going to give Apple Macs a run for their money. Ian -------Original Message------- From: Maccy Date: 11/05/08 11:25:32 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Vista Ian, Unfortunately your latest posting contradicts what you said in your email of 04/11/08 at 17:37: Ian wrote: >No updates do not include drivers. At 10:57 on 05/11/08, Ian wrote: > They are responsible for providing drivers > to Microsoft to test and then distribute through Windows Update to millions > of Windows Vista users worldwide. > > If your hardware isn't working and you haven't received drivers through > Windows Update, it's time to look for drivers on your own. Microsoft Update does include drivers, therefore, you seem to be misleading us. > I think most would agree that you started here by condemning what others had > said. > > I doubt that. Unless you can supply some evidence? Mark [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
