I want to cut a long story short right now. But so far...
- Microsoft has locked security firms out of the system kernel.
- Microsoft has been criticized by the European Union (or whatever) for anti-competitive behavior.
- Microsoft has a retarded idea about the specs of an average computer. (3d graphics in an os? 512mb ram MINIMUM 1gig RECOMMENDED)
I was hoping that it would last, be secure and near perfect. But it sounds like Microsoft wants to eliminate everyone writing software for vista, and make that software themselves. The lockout of security firms proves my suspicion.
It sounds awesome for super-rich businesses, all the different versions. But its disappointing thinking how many more computers will be thrown into landfills in order to keep up with unnecessary requirements and 3dgraphics in the start bar. Microsoft is responsible for all the e-waste in the world. Some linux/unix thingy I read about can run on computers from the 80's - thats older than me!
I read all this crazy tcp/ip stuff, internet communications, viruses, spyware and security holes and think linux won't protect me perfectly - but vista and xp are on 99% of computers and have really bad security... so as you could imagine we'll go through all the new release drama again as vista becomes the new no# 1 target. The xp release was terrible; in a few days some kid had made a undetectable virus that randomly shuts down your computer. Shipping xp with something as crappy as sp1 is just an outstanding display stupidity.
And updating + constant yearly fees just piss me off. I can remember about this time last year when norton 2006 came out. A year on now and 2007 is out - feels like I bought the 2006 one yesterday. I can't believe security firms expect home users to pay hundreds of dollars a year for software that you shouldn't need!
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1. How do you think vista will unfold? Ok/bad/exactly what I said?
2. What do you think security will be like a while after vista comes out?
3. Do you think people will end up buying it anyway?
Send your opinions and lets put the ball in motion! :D
- Microsoft has locked security firms out of the system kernel.
- Microsoft has been criticized by the European Union (or whatever) for anti-competitive behavior.
- Microsoft has a retarded idea about the specs of an average computer. (3d graphics in an os? 512mb ram MINIMUM 1gig RECOMMENDED)
I was hoping that it would last, be secure and near perfect. But it sounds like Microsoft wants to eliminate everyone writing software for vista, and make that software themselves. The lockout of security firms proves my suspicion.
It sounds awesome for super-rich businesses, all the different versions. But its disappointing thinking how many more computers will be thrown into landfills in order to keep up with unnecessary requirements and 3dgraphics in the start bar. Microsoft is responsible for all the e-waste in the world. Some linux/unix thingy I read about can run on computers from the 80's - thats older than me!
I read all this crazy tcp/ip stuff, internet communications, viruses, spyware and security holes and think linux won't protect me perfectly - but vista and xp are on 99% of computers and have really bad security... so as you could imagine we'll go through all the new release drama again as vista becomes the new no# 1 target. The xp release was terrible; in a few days some kid had made a undetectable virus that randomly shuts down your computer. Shipping xp with something as crappy as sp1 is just an outstanding display stupidity.
And updating + constant yearly fees just piss me off. I can remember about this time last year when norton 2006 came out. A year on now and 2007 is out - feels like I bought the 2006 one yesterday. I can't believe security firms expect home users to pay hundreds of dollars a year for software that you shouldn't need!
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1. How do you think vista will unfold? Ok/bad/exactly what I said?
2. What do you think security will be like a while after vista comes out?
3. Do you think people will end up buying it anyway?
Send your opinions and lets put the ball in motion! :D