I think you'll find it was more sarcastic than ironic.
@amon, some of that stuff works fine on Vista. Don't know why you are having problems, but some of that software is covered at http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Windows_Vista_RTM_Software_Compatibility_List - which should give you a good idea of alternative software, if not a solve for the problem.
Some of the software you listed works fine when turning off UAC (Blitz for example), so despite you saying you've done that, I don't believe you. =]
Other software that REQUIRES you to purchase an upgrade, I would look for alternatives and never do business with that company again.
@amon, some of that stuff works fine on Vista. Don't know why you are having problems, but some of that software is covered at http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Windows_Vista_RTM_Software_Compatibility_List - which should give you a good idea of alternative software, if not a solve for the problem.
Some of the software you listed works fine when turning off UAC (Blitz for example), so despite you saying you've done that, I don't believe you. =]
Other software that REQUIRES you to purchase an upgrade, I would look for alternatives and never do business with that company again.