If it is two years, that's fine. I have no urgency to upgrade to Vista. Basically for a an OS I just want a stable platform for my applications, drivers, tools, etc. In the workplace I don't need all of the extra bells and whistle's. Windows XP is just a jumping off point for me to manage the rest of the network(RDP, VI client, etc) For my clients, if they could convince me that Vista is easier to deploy, more stable, increases productivity, more secure, etc,. then it would justify the ROI. Vista does have some nice new features, however, I don't see anything compeling other then Microsoft is going to stop selling and supporting XP. Lot's of costs associated with new OS's deployment's; hardware, images, training, IT resources etc,.
Original Message: ----------------- From: Jon Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 14:30:28 -0400 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: R: R: Why XP is doomed Personally I doubt that Windows 7 will be released when the pundits think/say it will be. If Microsoft is true to form and I see that they will be so far then you will be waiting about 2+ years beyond the current scheduled release date. YMMV and that is very strictly a personal observation. Jon On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 7:43 AM, Mike Semon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am going to stay with XP as long as I can. Vista does not bring > anything new to the party to justify the upgrade. Five years between > operating systems > > is not too long. Big companies typically refresh workstations after 36 > months and laptops 24 months. So a minimum of 36 months between new > operating > > systems is acceptable. I think everyone expected more after waiting 5 yrs > for a new operating system. Vista does not justify the additional expense > and > > training required. I like many large companies are waiting on the side > lines for Windows 7. Hopefully this one will be ready for prime time. > > > > Mike > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Murray Freeman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Sent:* Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:40 PM > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* FW: R: R: Why XP is doomed > > > > > > XP isn't doomed, WE ARE!!!! I've been in this "racket" for nearly 44 > years, and I've seen a lot. I go back to hand wiring boards to "program" > something. When the personal computer appeared, it was wonderful. Over the > years we went from DOS to Windows thru 9X and finally to NT (win2K) and > finally to XP. I have no intention of EVER going to Vista, when it really > adds nothing to the way I use a computer. And as Micheal says, we keep > having to buy newer "faster" hardware to just keep up with our productivity. > LONG LIVE XP!!! > > > > Murray > > > > > > > > > > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~ -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com – Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft® Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
