Microsoft Vista Home Premium Review

I don't understand.  Windows XP was a perfectly reasonable operating system.  I know it had it's weaknesses, but I much prefer it over this updated version. 

 I feel the upgraded security that Vista is trying to provide would be provided by keeping up-to-date virus blockers and security programs.  Or find out what it is that Mac and Linux have on keeping out viruses (gasp).

There is some getting used to with the tabs and such provided, but that is not my real complaint, as I don't mind adjusting to change if it is for the better.  However, I am asked with almost every step I take if I can confirm that action.  The fact is, if I click on "install," the chance is that I really want to install the program. 

I do not see the benefit of this over XP in the daily functions that I use our home PC for.  I much prefer the XP I have at work. 

Side note--at work, I learned that the new computer ordered have Vista on them and it costs $50 per PC to downgrade to XP.  Sounds like Microsoft has us wrapped around their fingers.