Windows Vista Beta Is On
InternetNews.com: “Microsoft didn't expand on the system requirements for Windows Vista, beyond saying users will need "modern" Intel Pentium- or AMD Athlon-based PCs with 512MB or more of RAM and dedicated graphics cards with DirectX 9.0.”
I
buy a new computer every four years, whether I need it or not. I bought
my last computer in late 2001. I loved it then, and I love it now. But
there’s a problem here.
I still love it. I have no plans to upgrade because I don’t have any compelling reasons to upgrade. I don’t even have any non-compelling “this technology is soooo cool I need to have it” reasons to upgrade.
Making things worse, Microsoft just gave me every reason not to upgrade until I can get my hands on Vista. I mean, why would I want to buy a shiny new “Works With XP” machine today, when I’m going to be wanting a shiny new “Works With Vista” machine tomorrow?
I wonder how many other people are in the same boat as I am? Is this going to kick the crap out of hardware sales for the next little while?
See this post as it first appeared on Blogware.
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(name not saved), August 2, 2005
Ross,
Do computer programs change every year or upgrades? I am looking at getting a computer and I was going to get an older one, but then thought about the idea that I might as well get a new one to keep up with technology...and then your post just got me all confused! Can I get a used one and be happy with it?