D. Spencer Hines
February 24th 07, 08:47 PM
Recte:
Yours is a very honest, straightforward answer -- the first one I've
received....
After all the pompous bafflegab.
Thank you kindly.
Comments below.
DSH
"Adam Albright" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:46:20 -0000, "D. Spencer Hines"
> > wrote:
>
>>Yes, I understand that Vista "only" consumes about 9 GB of disk space
>>after installation is complete, depending on what is installed.
>>
>>But I'm currently running XP Pro and even with all my programs installed
>>and many other files in storage, I'm only consuming 16.44 GB.
>>
>>What I need to know is what this very bloated piece of software called
>>Vista will do for me that XP Pro won't and I still haven't heard it.
>>
>>I need TEN Good Reasons why I should upgrade to Vista and I've yet to hear
>>them.
>>
>>Microsoft needs to do a better marketing job on Vista.
>>
>>I'm very Pro-Microsoft, a stockholder and long-time user -- but Microsoft
>>needs to SHOW ME the advantages of Vista -- and "Transparent Windows" and
>>other rinky-dink cosmetic enhancement simply don't cut it.
>
> Me too, I'm also pro Microsoft, a long time user and stockholder.
>>
>>TEN Good Reasons to buy Vista -- in bullet form, like this:
>
> I can't give you five "good" reasons. That begs the question why I and
> others did upgrade. Ok, a fair question.
>
> For me, and I'm sure it is true for a lot of people I upgraded for a
> single reason, I sometimes still dabble in writing code, I'm still
> fairly active in creating web content and since I also author a lot of
> DVD content I NEED to see how each new OS performs. As simple as that.
Fair Enough.
> While Vista is being touted as a new "major" release, I don't see it
> that way. To me and to many, it is mostly a face lift and a needed
> one. Windows in XP was getting tired looking and a bit behind the
> times. Vista, especially if your system can support Aero is slicker,
> visually. I guess that's a benefit, but hardly one that justifies the
> cost of upgrading.
Bingo!
I use the Windows Classical look. I don't want my computer to look like a
jukebox. "Slicker" is not something I cherish -- either in friends, women,
politicians or operating systems.
> Several little things have been fixed. About time! One thing I do like
> is now with Windows Explorer when you drag and drop files you get a
> tiny little pop up that TELLS you what folder you're over which avoids
> a long time annoyance of mine, hoving over a folder and if you do it
> hundreds of times a day it was too easy to be in a hurry and "drop"
> the file in the folder above or below your intented target. Now that's
> less likely.
That's Nice -- An enhancement.
> Vista's help system is much improved over XP. So it now details about
> where your files are for example when clicking on Start than All
> Programs. No more annoying ever expanding to the right list that takes
> over your monitor. Now each category opens in the same window and
> scrolls in place. Takes a little getting used to, but better once you
> get use to the change.
I prefer manuals -- which have been deep-sixed -- unless we pay extra.
> Believe it or not (except for UAC) Vista is less of a nag and actually
> tries to be more helpful. Little windows pop up and give more specific
> information like when installing new hardware, information in Event
> logs is better, Control Panel has undergone a major face lift.
I installed IE7 TWICE and pulled it OFF twice. HORRIBLE Nag -- worse than
three mothers-in-law at dinner. <g>
Now, Windows Update tells me I have HIDDEN a Critical Update and will surely
Go To Hell with viruses and Trojans besieging me.
I don't need that. I am the master of my OWN computer.
> I'm sure there are many improvements under the hood I haven't had time
> to explore yet. These and any one of many little things may be enough
> for somebody to consider upgrading a good idea. Asking to make a list
> is simply too difficult not knowing everybody's likes or dislikes in
> XP and saying if or not they've been fixed, or made worse.
If they are TRUE improvements they will be obvious. Take Microsoft Windows
TrueType Fonts, for example --- THEY were an item worthy of listing on the
TEN bullet list at the time -- and finished Bitstream Fonts for most of us.
> One thing that does seem to be a glaring mistake was forcing UAC on
> users without asking if they wanted it forcing you to discover how to
> turn UAC off as opposed to learning on to turn it on if you want it.
PRECISELY! That was similar to the Chinese Communists taking over Hong
Kong. VERY POOR MARKETING and STRATEGY by Microsoft -- HEADS SHOULD ROLL.
You simply don't treat Americans like that -- or anyone else for that
matter. I ran into it on IE7 and trashed it.
Bill Gates' departure from the hands-on led to these disasters?
> I bet that will get changed. Quick. Its ****ing off a lot of users.
Too slow for me. That's why I'll be waiting for SP2 -- AND the software
manufactures to catch up, change their drivers, work out bugs and so forth.
You were RIGHT -- you didn't even come up with FIVE Good Reasons. <g>
But Thanks Anyway.
Cheers,
DSH
Yours is a very honest, straightforward answer -- the first one I've
received....
After all the pompous bafflegab.
Thank you kindly.
Comments below.
DSH
"Adam Albright" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:46:20 -0000, "D. Spencer Hines"
> > wrote:
>
>>Yes, I understand that Vista "only" consumes about 9 GB of disk space
>>after installation is complete, depending on what is installed.
>>
>>But I'm currently running XP Pro and even with all my programs installed
>>and many other files in storage, I'm only consuming 16.44 GB.
>>
>>What I need to know is what this very bloated piece of software called
>>Vista will do for me that XP Pro won't and I still haven't heard it.
>>
>>I need TEN Good Reasons why I should upgrade to Vista and I've yet to hear
>>them.
>>
>>Microsoft needs to do a better marketing job on Vista.
>>
>>I'm very Pro-Microsoft, a stockholder and long-time user -- but Microsoft
>>needs to SHOW ME the advantages of Vista -- and "Transparent Windows" and
>>other rinky-dink cosmetic enhancement simply don't cut it.
>
> Me too, I'm also pro Microsoft, a long time user and stockholder.
>>
>>TEN Good Reasons to buy Vista -- in bullet form, like this:
>
> I can't give you five "good" reasons. That begs the question why I and
> others did upgrade. Ok, a fair question.
>
> For me, and I'm sure it is true for a lot of people I upgraded for a
> single reason, I sometimes still dabble in writing code, I'm still
> fairly active in creating web content and since I also author a lot of
> DVD content I NEED to see how each new OS performs. As simple as that.
Fair Enough.
> While Vista is being touted as a new "major" release, I don't see it
> that way. To me and to many, it is mostly a face lift and a needed
> one. Windows in XP was getting tired looking and a bit behind the
> times. Vista, especially if your system can support Aero is slicker,
> visually. I guess that's a benefit, but hardly one that justifies the
> cost of upgrading.
Bingo!
I use the Windows Classical look. I don't want my computer to look like a
jukebox. "Slicker" is not something I cherish -- either in friends, women,
politicians or operating systems.
> Several little things have been fixed. About time! One thing I do like
> is now with Windows Explorer when you drag and drop files you get a
> tiny little pop up that TELLS you what folder you're over which avoids
> a long time annoyance of mine, hoving over a folder and if you do it
> hundreds of times a day it was too easy to be in a hurry and "drop"
> the file in the folder above or below your intented target. Now that's
> less likely.
That's Nice -- An enhancement.
> Vista's help system is much improved over XP. So it now details about
> where your files are for example when clicking on Start than All
> Programs. No more annoying ever expanding to the right list that takes
> over your monitor. Now each category opens in the same window and
> scrolls in place. Takes a little getting used to, but better once you
> get use to the change.
I prefer manuals -- which have been deep-sixed -- unless we pay extra.
> Believe it or not (except for UAC) Vista is less of a nag and actually
> tries to be more helpful. Little windows pop up and give more specific
> information like when installing new hardware, information in Event
> logs is better, Control Panel has undergone a major face lift.
I installed IE7 TWICE and pulled it OFF twice. HORRIBLE Nag -- worse than
three mothers-in-law at dinner. <g>
Now, Windows Update tells me I have HIDDEN a Critical Update and will surely
Go To Hell with viruses and Trojans besieging me.
I don't need that. I am the master of my OWN computer.
> I'm sure there are many improvements under the hood I haven't had time
> to explore yet. These and any one of many little things may be enough
> for somebody to consider upgrading a good idea. Asking to make a list
> is simply too difficult not knowing everybody's likes or dislikes in
> XP and saying if or not they've been fixed, or made worse.
If they are TRUE improvements they will be obvious. Take Microsoft Windows
TrueType Fonts, for example --- THEY were an item worthy of listing on the
TEN bullet list at the time -- and finished Bitstream Fonts for most of us.
> One thing that does seem to be a glaring mistake was forcing UAC on
> users without asking if they wanted it forcing you to discover how to
> turn UAC off as opposed to learning on to turn it on if you want it.
PRECISELY! That was similar to the Chinese Communists taking over Hong
Kong. VERY POOR MARKETING and STRATEGY by Microsoft -- HEADS SHOULD ROLL.
You simply don't treat Americans like that -- or anyone else for that
matter. I ran into it on IE7 and trashed it.
Bill Gates' departure from the hands-on led to these disasters?
> I bet that will get changed. Quick. Its ****ing off a lot of users.
Too slow for me. That's why I'll be waiting for SP2 -- AND the software
manufactures to catch up, change their drivers, work out bugs and so forth.
You were RIGHT -- you didn't even come up with FIVE Good Reasons. <g>
But Thanks Anyway.
Cheers,
DSH