Frank wrote:
> Derik wrote:
>
>> alright let me tell u about vista. it looks cool and has a few new
>> things that u cannot do in xp, but it also changes everything u can do
>> in xp and makes it different.
>
> Yeah, it's a new OS. It is not just an "upgraded or improved" XP.
>
> for example in xp you can easily change
>> settings for your computer. but in vista it makes changing things so
>> much more difficult.
>
> Really? Like what for example?

>> well for one trying to change desktop settings is a lot more
complicated and so is the networking.
>
> and if anyone wants to say that im just dumb and
>> dont know how to use a computer ill have u know that im microsoft
>> certified so i assure u that i can use a computer just fine.
>
> Wonderful! Then you knew going in that Vista is a new OS and that there
> is a slight "learning curve", right?

>> yes i did know that which is one reason y i wanted to get vista is
so i can learn how to use it. it has been very easy so far except for
the whole moving/changing things around part.
>
> dont get me
>> wrong vista is nice but it is not neccesary to get it unless u really
>> want to get it and learn how to use it.
>
> Yep! That is correct and has been correct since DOS, right? Not needed,
> just wanted, right?

>> as a matter of fact there are still some ppl who like useing DOS, or
didnt u know that. i on the other hand prefer the new stuff.
>
> so if your computer is running
>> just fine with xp then i would just keep xp and wait for sp3 to come out.
>
> Sorry, but that is no longer true. MS has repeatedly stated that SP's
> will no long have the dramatic effect that they've had before, like XP
> SP1-2. In fact they will simply be a compilation of all previous updates
> and fixes.
> So waiting is...useless?

>> not really, there is not reason to get vista if xp is working just
fine. there are some ppl who are still running 95 or 98 b/c they have no
need to upgrade. i mean yes eventually u will probable want to upgrade
but there is no need for it right away.
>
> remember if its not broken then there is no need to try and fix it.
>
> Exactly, so why did we leave DOS?
> Frank

>> as i said earlier not everyone has left DOS.