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January 30, 2007
Dear CNET members, Finally, the long-awaited Windows Vista is here! And whether you are a Microsoft fan or not, you probably can't help but hear the buzz on Vista. It's been five years since the launch of XP, and people are looking forward to big changes for Windows. But the question for everyday home users is, is there much change at all? Or are we talking about a very expensive service pack upgrade for Windows XP? According to Microsoft, one of the reasons to upgrade to Vista is that it is suppose to be more secure, but according to the latest CNET Security Watch column: "That $200 Windows XP service pack called Vista", Senior Editor Robert Vamosi points out that "most of the touted security enhancements in Windows Vista don't appear in the Home Premium and Basic versions, and what is there, what's not already available within Windows XP, could have fit into a free Windows XP service pack instead of requiring a $200 upgrade." Now that's one expensive service pack! So does that mean we're paying a couple of hundred bucks for something a little prettier, maybe a bit easier to use, but you still have to tightly manage security on your own? Personally, I say "no, thanks," at least to the home or basic versions. So what do you think? Do you agree with Rob's column? Why or why not? Read his article and get talking--because we want to know exactly what's on your mind about Vista.
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This week's hot topic:
Vista Home Premium and Basic versions just a $200 service pack? In his latest Security Watch column, Senior Editor Robert Vamosi summarizes that most of the touted security enhancements in Windows Vista don't appear in the Home Premium and Basic versions of Vista. And they simply could have fit those into a free Windows XP Service Pack instead. Do you agree or disagree? Many of you chimed in to tell us what you thought. "It's all about money!" "I'm sure MS is coming up with XP service packs and figuring they're not getting any money out of it or any other updates and/or patches, so why not just coat the SPs / patches / updates... with some graphic/cosmetic upgrades and call it a new OS? It's like throwing a new coat of paint..." (Read more)
--Submitted by: CNET member OneIJack
"Do you honestly think all this will matter?" "I am reading the latest about Windows Vista. I remember the Windows ME issue...Same ol' thing, just prettier. Then the problems started. We run Netware, and Novell and MS are having a pissing contest over SLED 10, so no Netware Drivers for Vista. We used to get those with Windows 95/98..." (Read more)
--Submitted by: CNET member Zorched
"Make me proud to be a PC user!!" "I am reading the latest about Windows Vista. I remember the Windows ME issue...Same ol' thing, just prettier. Then the problems started. We run Netware, and Novell and MS are having a pissing contest over SLED 10, so no Netware Drivers for Vista. We used to get those with Windows 95/98..." (Read more)
--Submitted by: CNET member efh777
Speak Up!Want to weigh in on the Windows Vista debate? Check out the latest Security Watch column: "That $200 Windows XP service pack called Vista", and tell us if you think the security enhancements within Windows Vista Home Premium and Basic are enough for you to pay $200 to upgrade today? • Your complete guide to Microsoft Windows Vista From CNET At Work • Latest Windows Vista news From CNET News.com • Windows Vista blogs From Crave • Windows Vista downloads From CNET Download.com • Vista Readiness Advisor From CNET.com • What's in each Vista edition? From CNET Reviews • Windows Vista forum From CNET forums  Here are some interesting comments you've recently submitted
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 Yes. I'm already using it. (How do you like it?) After it's been out for a few months.(How long will you wait?) No way! (Why not?) I will buy a new system with italready installed. I don't even have XP yet! I'm on a Mac and will never go tothe dark side. Don't know yet.
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