http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/awright Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:04:24 GMT Reviews by awright http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Windows-Vista-Ultimate-Edition-Full-Version-OEM-for-PC-review-e21e <p>I have read the complaints about the Vista family of operating systems.  I would agree that moving to a new generation of OS is a bumpy process and it tends to orphan certain applications and some hardware (usually drivers).  Those of us who experienced the move from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95; the move from Windows 98 to Windows XP; Mac System 6 to System 7 or OS9 to OSX are familiar with these problems.</p><p>One of Microsoft's main goals with Vista was to plug as many security holes as possible.  Most of the software incompatibilities are directly or indirectly a result of the tougher security environment in Vista.  This is also true for the device drivers.</p><p>My job required me to familiarize myself with Vista Business.  When it was time for me to upgrade my home computer, I wanted the multimedia toys that Vista Premium has as well as the security features built into Vista Business,  Hence, I bought Vista Ultimate.</p><p> <strong>My First Impressions</strong></p><p>Things work about the same way they did in XP. ...</p>... Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:04:24 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Microsoft-Windows-Vista-Ultimate-Edition-Full-Version-OEM-for-PC-review-e21e awright 4