Windows Vista | Our Take

Some of our users are asking us if they should upgrade to MicroSoft Windows Vista, so I guess it is time we weighed in on the evolutionary (though not necessarily revolutionary) product that was five years in the making and has been available for nine months...

BOTTOM LINE

If you need a new PC and it comes with Windows Vista, go ahead. Otherwise, we see no reason to upgrade (especially if you have an older PC).

GOOD

• Cool Mac-like user interface;
• Better stability, fewer crashes;
• Improved security.

NOT SO GOOD

• Costly ($200 - $400 depending on version);
• Hefty hardware requirements (you might need a new PC);
• Some compatibility issues with non MS applications;
• Lots of little enhancements, but no single compelling reason to upgrade from Windows XP;

BTW - here is a funny tutorial on installing Windows Vista.