There's no stopping it. MS said we have to move to Vista, so we move to Vista. I figure I'd better make the most of the money and start early.
I've been kind of wrestling with myself lately about whether to get Home Basic or Home Premium, but I've finally come to a decision. I'm going to go with Home Basic.
Home Premium is just: transparency effects + 3d windows - visual interfaces, which I think oppose productivity. There is no way that translucent windows can add to productivity. It makes menus and multiple windows difficult to navigate through. 3d windows might be a different story, but it doesn't look too promising to me. Other features are the Media Center additions, crap that I can do without.
Which version will you get?
Differences Between Editions
HOME BASIC: Basic Windows Vista - safe, reliable and easy to set up and use.
HOME PREMIUM: In addition to Home Basic - new UI Windows Aero, improved mobility for laptops and such, Windows Media Center capabilities.
BUSINESS: In addition to Home Basic - more manageable for ITs, new UI Windows Aero, Improved mobility for laptops and such, more secure wireless connections.
ULTIMATE: In addition to Home Premium & Business - remote access.
ENTERPRISE: Is not included because it is for buying windows in bulk.
Here are more detailed explanations.
I've been kind of wrestling with myself lately about whether to get Home Basic or Home Premium, but I've finally come to a decision. I'm going to go with Home Basic.
Home Premium is just: transparency effects + 3d windows - visual interfaces, which I think oppose productivity. There is no way that translucent windows can add to productivity. It makes menus and multiple windows difficult to navigate through. 3d windows might be a different story, but it doesn't look too promising to me. Other features are the Media Center additions, crap that I can do without.
Which version will you get?
Differences Between Editions
HOME BASIC: Basic Windows Vista - safe, reliable and easy to set up and use.
HOME PREMIUM: In addition to Home Basic - new UI Windows Aero, improved mobility for laptops and such, Windows Media Center capabilities.
BUSINESS: In addition to Home Basic - more manageable for ITs, new UI Windows Aero, Improved mobility for laptops and such, more secure wireless connections.
ULTIMATE: In addition to Home Premium & Business - remote access.
ENTERPRISE: Is not included because it is for buying windows in bulk.
Here are more detailed explanations.