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February 11, 2007

Windows Vista

After a long, problematic bout with the store where I bought a lemon of a laptop from, I finally was issued a spanking new laptop ( thanks to my warranty). However, the laptop has Windows Vista on it. Call me an Old Goat who doesn't like change, but... I don't like this Windows Vista. I can't find my Documents and Settings. I can't find half the stuff I am accustomed to on my regular old XP. I feel like I'm using a "dumbed down" version of XP or something, if that makes sense. No more My Documents folder. I suppose I could make one if I wanted.

I guess it is designed to be "safer" and "easier" user experience. But I find it "annoying" and "scary" because I, personally, feel less in control. Trapped by Microsoft. I hope I come around to liking it, but the prospects look bleak. I haven't yet found one think I like better about it.



Comments

I felt all lost and confused when we upgraded to XP! Not sure I could handle another change.

Posted by: surviving motherhood | February 12, 2007 11:33 AM

I just got a new laptop. I had it narrowed down to two. I made my decision based on the fact that the one I picked DOES NOT HAVE VISTA. I want the other people to work out out the kinks before me! Good luck!

Posted by: Mari Ickes | February 13, 2007 4:11 PM

You know, I didn't realize that the Vista replaced XP when I bought it. Had I known that, I would have stuck with XP. I was very concerned that it would not be compatible with all the software that I regularly use. So far PSP works (thank goodness), but can't get my spyware program to work with it.

Posted by: Ms. Groovy | February 13, 2007 5:48 PM