Archive for June, 2008

Vista’s Second Life and XP’s Return (again)

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

The register article Microsoft says ‘hasta la vista XP’ is so timely. It loos like Windows 7 (to be released in Jan 2010) is really gonna be Vista mock 2, and built on the same “core architecture”. Basically they’re saying – no surprised, we’re gonna fix it this time – really! In addition, OEM’s can still sell XP Professional until early 2009. So what happens between 2009 and 2010 is what I want to know! I guess, just don’t buy a PC or laptop that year at all.

I would hash out all the BS in Vista they should fix, but why when Let’s Not Repeat the Vista Mistakes in Windows 7 does it so well already!

It was important that Microsoft confirmed the Jan 2010 release date, but more importantly MS – can you clue us in along the way on what you’ll actually be doing with it? What’s included? Will you take ANY of our millions of suggestions into consideration? I doubt it.

Man Charged $1,632 for Windows Vista Ultimate Purchases

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

It’s time to review what’s new with Windows Vista in the news! First up is the $1,632 copy of Windows Vista that’s just insane. Bill ordered Vista online and each time he tried to pay it gave him an error screen and he had to go back. Each time he went back and tried again it billed him $233. Months later he still doesn’t have all his money back – and the Vista Ultimate Upgrade license he was charged for wasn’t even the one he ordered! Oh – did I mention he was an IT manager at a large university? Unbelieveable.