I upgraded yesterday* to Vista Home Premium version...but I agree for most there is really no need to upgrade. I had a 2.5 year old machine and I wanted to "refresh it" without buying another. I bought a $60 graphic card and everything works great so far. The machine I upgraded is a HP Pentium 4 2.8 with 1.5GB memory. I feel like I have a NEW machine (especially with the 22" screen I got for Christmas!...ok bought it myself!).

Believe it or not, I think I am good for another 2 years till I need to buy a new computer...and that is unheardof these days. Unexpected benefit...it nows connects to my Xbox 360. Pretty neat.

Side note: The comparison of Apple versus Microsoft are pointless for me and getting old. I used to be a Mac bigot since I owned numerous macs and actually developed application software for them for many years...and thought Microsoft owners were stupid. I switched to Microsoft to build my computer skills for my customers...and frankly, you get comfortable with what you have a need for or experience with...

*I'm not one to "wait till the bugs clear". I guess being an ex-software developer...I expect them and enjoy the coming up with workarounds. I never expected perfection when it comes to software.

Last edited by dmillikan; 02/05/2007 12:59 AM.