You’re sick of Windows XP. We are too, but Vista isn’t a panacea
for your PC problems. We have some compelling arguments
for waiting a few months before you upgrade
B
race yourself. The largest Microsoft marketing
campaign ever is gearing up to try to convince
you the time is right to switch to Vista.
But for most people, there’s no reason to
rush out on January 30 to buy the fl edgling
operating system. Even though Vista is ready for people
with relatively simple machine confi gurations, the more
components your rig has, the more likely you are to
encounter trouble.Vista isn’t perfect right now, but it will improve with time.
Hardware and software vendors will introduce better drivers
and compatibility patches. New applications will be written
with Vista in mind. After several months, you’ll be able to
get new versions of crucial software, such as antivirus apps,
as well as updates to your current products. In fact, you’d
probably be better served by doubling up your upgrade and
moving to new hardware and the new OS at the same time.
Still not convinced you should wait? Read on.BY WILL SMITH
3 MAXIMUMPC FEBRUARY 2007
10
REASONS
10
REASONS
YOU DON’T NEED
VISTA TODAY
YOU DON’T NEED
VISTA TODAY