After delay, after further delay Microsoft pulled the chain and released the versions of its new operating system, Windows Vista. Previously tagged “Longhorn”, Windows Vista is the successor to the late Windows XP OS which was released over 5 years ago! It’s been a long time. Time to make a massive leap forward.

However, I will not be buying any version of Vista in the near future. My first impressions were good, a nice clean kind-of sleek design and a few widgets I can push around! But Vista is really just a cosmetic make-over when you consider the time Microsoft have had to catch up with Apple’s Mac OS X. Microsoft should have pushed the boundaries. The company makes billions off CDs which cost a few pennies. Where’s the R&D? Ok, it’s a little more secure. But many are going to have to upgrade your computer to get the most out of Vista. At least 1GB RAM and a new graphics card. Just for starters.

For many, Vista is just a novelty not anything to get too excited about. I won’t be buying the new operating system. Windows XP is doing just fine and I don’t fancy the idea of having to start over again - reinstalling programs and copying all my files. No thanks!