2007-02-01 11:47:08 · 13 answers · asked by flightpillow 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Before you buy VISTA read the articles at:
http://www.maximumpc.com/2007/01/10_reasons_you.html
http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/175801
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/01/13/vista_suicide_note_r.html
Linux operating systems are excellent. Try out one of the free distributions. My favorite is UBUNTU. You can download it, or order a CD, at
http://www.ubuntu.com .
You will also get all the software, that you will ever need, FREE - See
http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Linux_software_equivalent_to_Windows_software
2007-02-01 15:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of reports of too much "Digital Rights Management" software in Vista.
But there is a better way...
I would recommend switching to the Mac with its far superior OS X. On the hardware front you quality components at a cheaper price than other PC vendors. You also get a lot of nice built in features like the iSight camera built in. Thats just one example of many. But the real difference is the software. Mac OS X is years ahead of Windows which is why Microsoft blatantly riped off OS X for Windows Vista. To see how badly Vista rips off OS X check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsrkdbis6 With the Mac you also get the iLife suite of applications which is the best in class, award winning software suite for free so you don't have to buy any extra software. You also don't have to buy any anti-virus or spyware programs because Mac OS X is built with security in mind on a rock solid Unix based foundation. In over six years OS X has had zero viruses. And since all Apple computers now run with intel inside you can boot up Windows (or Linux) if you need to and that gives you the most software choice over any other type of computer. Its like 3 computers for the price of 1. PC laptops might seem cheaper sometimes but when it comes to total cost of ownership, the Mac is much cheaper. You get a lot more value with the Mac.
2007-02-01 11:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by Victory or Valhalla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only used teh beta but as far as i see it you have a ****load of privacy with vista but not too much though if thats what your asking.
2007-02-01 11:50:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nah. I love Vista.
The Aero interface is awesome.
2007-02-01 11:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by Twenty0ne 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did we ever have any privacy? What is privacy but a recent rich Western concept? It is practically unheard of in most cultures and a recent development except for princes in the richest countries.
2007-02-01 11:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Apparently it's supposed to increase your privacy and security. I don't have it yet though, but will in the future for sure.
2007-02-01 11:49:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as you're willing to use Windows, you have to take that risk. Things are not as bad as they could be, but in the future I think people will be moving to Linux because of these things.
2007-02-01 11:51:41 · answer #7 · answered by Wayne K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What???? Have you actually installed any other OS... EVER!!! They all need info to run.
Joe S your a ****** Apple fanboy, get a life. If anyone should use anything it should be Linux because apple and microsoft suck.
2007-02-01 11:48:43 · answer #8 · answered by alexmojo2 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, it's just the closest thing Microsoft has come up with that equals what Apple came out with 25 years ago! And with no virus'!
DON'T BE A MICROSOFT SHEEP AND JUST FOLLOW!
2007-02-01 11:49:46 · answer #9 · answered by Joe S 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes..they tell us to live our lives normally and they require visa's for Canada and Mexico now..its crazy
2007-02-01 11:50:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋