Comments on: 5 Reasons NOT To Upgrade to Windows Vista

By: Rafał Pawłowski

Rafał Pawłowski — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:29:21 +0000

OK, I’m running XP Pro and I have absolutely NO reasons to upgrade to Vista. I do not have ANY problems with security nor stability nor OS’s speed nor ease of use. Whichever extra program there is installed by default with Vista but not with XP I can either download from the internet an alternative which does the same thing or dismiss as not necessary for me. I don’t care at all about eye candy in UI (in fact I don’t want it – I’m not even using Luna right now), I could care less about DX10 games (and it isn’t even a valid argument – see Alky Project’s work). Tell me you all Vista fanatics – why should I waste my time on so called ‘OS upgrade’? I’m hardly MS basher – I know they have some very good products (just to name one, SQL Server 2005 is great – worked for several months with it – zero problems).

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:24:00 +0000

ByTech Computer Services
I can do everything and anything on a Linux machine that I can do on a Windows machine with programs that are just as good or better then programs that are used on Windows.

Ever tried playing command and conquer?

By: DaveP

DaveP — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:23:38 +0000

Another reason NOT to upgrade;
Even HP will NOT be providing
Vista drivers for it’s older products such as scanners.

By: Penguin Pete

Penguin Pete — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:41:00 +0000

Reason number six: Matthew Flook
Reason number seven: Razvan
Reason number eight: Jh

If I didn’t hate Microsoft already, it’s fans would be reason enough.

By: ACEF3011

ACEF3011 — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:35:40 +0000

Razvan Says:
December 26th, 2006 at 12:25 pm

Indeed this article is full of shit. I don’t see any reason not to upgrade, especially if you use a pirated vista. I have paid almost 1.500$ for my new desktop pc and I want a OS that uses the full of it!

personally, i want an OS that uses as little of my computers’ power as possible, leaving more for the applications i’m trying to run in it.

By: Jh

Jh — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:49:48 +0000

Wow. I bet you’d make a good used car salesman.

“Cost
Microsoft has been known for price gouging in the past, but the release of Vista takes the term to a whole new level. A copy of Microsoft Vista Ultimate is going to cost almost fifty percent more than a copy of Microsoft XP Pro. If thats not price gouging I don’t know what is!”

Using your method of argument: a 2002 Chrysler 300M cost about $22,000 new. Now Chrylser has came out with a newer, better version, and the Chrysler 300C SRT has a base MSRP of over $47,000! That’s an increase of 214%!

Compare oranges to oranges here, not oranges to exotic fruit. Compare XP Pro to Vista Business. XP Pro retail upgrade is $199. Vista Business is also $199. XP Pro retail full version? $299. Vista Business retail full version? Yep! $299. Seems like a good deal considering that after 5 years, an improved product is sold at the same price.

“Unknown Security Issues”
As opposed to known security issues?

“High-End Specifications”

Perpetual upgrades. It’s the life of the computer industry. Yes, I work with some customers who don’t want to give up their Windows 95 machines. But you know what? They should give them up. And if they have to buy new hardware to run the latest OS, then great! The new hardware will manage power better, be more secure, receive product updates, and on and on.

“Pop ups galore!
blah blah blah blah release candidate’s blah blah blah. ”

Oh. RC1. Yeah. It’s better now.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:03:10 +0000

Have any of you realized that this was an OPINIONATED list of reasons not to upgrade to Vista? So, that means this list is really reasons the author won’t be upgrading and why you should at least consider not upgrading yourself. So many people need to learn to read with trying to get the last word in. You don’t know as much as you say you do, everyone knows that. Linux and Apple don’t have a “serious” competition to MS because so many people don’t think they have any other option. Start thinking in terms of the common man and not in terms of your own little geeky minds and your geeky little friends.

Learn to read and observe the word, “opinionated.”

By: Dev

Dev — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 19:08:42 +0000

ByTech Computer Services- I pity the poor clients that avail of your services. You are some small time system builder that shows up to MS events to steal as many freebies as possible. I know your type.

Do you realize that MSFT has 94% of the OS market? 4% is apple and a mere 1% is linux. Do you even realize why OS’s get patches issued? It’s because reckless nerds try to exploit them in any way possible( honestly, you think that Mac OS X or Linux is unbreakable?).

Do you realize that MS has issued free upgrades to Vista for people buying win Xp 3 months prior to launch? And the higher price for the ultimate edition is justified because it also includes media center!

Unless you know for a fact and can prove what goes on in Redmond, i’d advise you to shut up as you have no credibility.

You talk of MS stock? Stock value has jumped from 25$ to close to 30$ in the past 6 months! And there is NO need to tear down linux (if you wern’t as ignorant you’d know that Open source software is made for user modification!). You seem more like a cynical preacher than a system builder. Shame on you

Firefox is a great browser no doubt, but IE 7 has very comparable functionality.

By: ByTech Computer Services

ByTech Computer Services — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 11:55:35 +0000

I think both of you are full of crap. I am a computer technician and business owner of my own computer company. I am purposely detering people from getting Vista for at least a year. These people are my clients and take what I say to heart. Vista is still buggy and like XP will still have updates and patches coming out of Microsofts proverbial ass. Hell, XP still has more updates and patches coming non-stop. As far as Linux and Mac being competitive in the computer world, YOU need to open your eyes and get out of denial. Linux and Mac will be the ones to put Microsoft out of business. Just like Mozilla Firefox will be the downfall of Internet Explorer. If Microsoft is not careful, they will cut there own throats. Personally I have 2 Windows machines (XP and 2000) running just incase I need them to walk someone through a problem. However, my other 4 machines in the office have Linux operating systems on them, and I am in the process of getting 2 Macs as well. For your information, I can do everything and anything on a Linux machine that I can do on a Windows machine with programs that are just as good or better then programs that are used on Windows. The best thing is that about 98% of the Linux programs are free through open source GPL/GNU Licensing. Not to mention Linux and Mac are more stable and more secure then Microsoft ever has been, or ever will be as long as they are in business. People are getting tired of the high costs of Microsoft and they are also tired of all of the red tape B.S. that comes with Microsoft software. Not to mention all the updates and patches. In my experience and observation, open source is the dawn of a new era. I would say you guys need to pull your heads out of your backside and take notice, if you do not, you will be the fools paying the price. Oh, buy the way, Linux is a derivative of an OS called Unix. Unix has been around a lot longer than Microsoft and is known as the top server OS as far as stability and security are concerned. Yes, my friends, take notice, open source is where it is at, and will be the leader coming up as Microsoft gradually continues to go down hill. Do not believe me? Keep an eye on Microsofts stocks. Here is something else you probably do not know. Where do you think all the icons in Windows Vista came from?? They sure look like icons and tabs that Linux has had for the last couple of years. I also know for a fact that Gates has a team of technicians that get paid to tear down and analyze and work with Linux products, morning, noon, and night. Why do you suppose he has them do that all day. It is so he has a pattern for his Windows operating system. Think about it, open source code is public information, so why wouldnt Bill use that to his benefit and implement it into his NEW operating system. I also know for a fact that Microsoft Corporation servers are not ran with Microsoft Server Products. The majority of servers in the office buildings at Microsoft Corporation are either Unix based or Linux based servers. However, Bill will not admit to that publicly. However, he sure likes the stability and security of the Linux and Unix servers and would be a fool to not use them in his own company. Look around before you spout off, OPEN SOURCE is all around you and it is here to stay.

By: Razvan

Razvan — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 20:25:31 +0000