Time to delay Vista again? By CNET News.com Staff August 2, 2006 11:25 AM PST
http://news.com.com/Vista+Views+Time+to+delay+Vista+again/2009-1016_3-6100853.html?tag=nefd.top A lot is riding on the release of Windows Vista. It's been nearly five years since Windows XP debuted, and the new version still isn't soup yet. Microsoft has already scaled back its plans for the operating system significantly, following several hold-ups. Even with the big cuts, the company still missed this year's holiday season. Under the latest plan, big businesses should have Vista by November, and the consumer delivery of Vista is set for January. But that's dependent on the operating system sticking to a tight schedule, with a near-final version needing to be ready this quarter. There is still plenty of open speculation about whether it is really ready to take that step. Even Microsoft is hedging. Last month, Chairman Bill Gates revived doubts about the timing of the release, reportedly saying there was a 20 percent chance of another Vista delay. Some prominent bloggers are calling on the company to reschedule the release and to send out a Beta 3 version instead. They say that Beta 2, out right now, suggests that the code isn't anywhere ready yet. While another postponement would derail partner plans, the bloggers argue that that's a lesser evil than annoying millions of Windows users. To find out what people on the street make of it, we asked our Vista Views panel, made up of ordinary readers, this question: Do you agree that delaying Vista again and putting out a third beta is the way to go for Microsoft? Reply with a "Thank you" if you liked this post. _____________________________ MEDIANEWS mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
