Mike, it is already known that Microsoft will stop full support of XP in April 2009. And will stop extended support in April 2014 (updates). No big mystery there.
Microsoft has been notorious for pushing out new O/S before they are ready. It is a fact that they know there are problems with Vista and are working on patches (service pack).
It isn't denied that Vista is a stable platform, but the change from an older layout to a new one is always a learning curve. It will take people time to come around. But mostly when people get done crashing / trashing their computer or the inevitable parts wearing out.. they will start to switch.
The biggest problem with a new O/S is that manufacturers have to hussle out their drivers so that their equipment isn't out dated. That is where most people get frustrated in the new O/S's that come out. Their stuff just doesn't work with it and very few know how to fix it.
I've worked on and built new systems for many years now and the thing that always gets me is people wanting me to work miracles with junk. BTW don't confuse computer speed with internet speed... they aren't the same. You can cruise the internet pretty quick with high speed modem, but sure can't process a CAD program very efficiently with a 500 MHz processor.
If you're qualified to offer technical help then by all means have at it. But be careful how you offer yourself out. There are a lot of people out there waiting for arguments.
And I guess that's my buck and a nickle on it.
Microsoft has been notorious for pushing out new O/S before they are ready. It is a fact that they know there are problems with Vista and are working on patches (service pack).
It isn't denied that Vista is a stable platform, but the change from an older layout to a new one is always a learning curve. It will take people time to come around. But mostly when people get done crashing / trashing their computer or the inevitable parts wearing out.. they will start to switch.
The biggest problem with a new O/S is that manufacturers have to hussle out their drivers so that their equipment isn't out dated. That is where most people get frustrated in the new O/S's that come out. Their stuff just doesn't work with it and very few know how to fix it.
I've worked on and built new systems for many years now and the thing that always gets me is people wanting me to work miracles with junk. BTW don't confuse computer speed with internet speed... they aren't the same. You can cruise the internet pretty quick with high speed modem, but sure can't process a CAD program very efficiently with a 500 MHz processor.
If you're qualified to offer technical help then by all means have at it. But be careful how you offer yourself out. There are a lot of people out there waiting for arguments.
And I guess that's my buck and a nickle on it.
