Vista Reboot

Having heard nothing positive from anyone who has actually used Windows Vista, it is far past time for Microsoft to attempt to re-introduce the product. I was so weary of it that we purposely "downgraded" to Windows XP on the new Thinkpad my wife bought me last year (an option discontinued by Microsoft on June 30). And considering John Cole's initial frustrations yesterday, I'm glad I did. XP works for me. But at least Microsoft is acknowledging the problems:

"We know a few of you were disappointed by your early encounter," the company says on the site. "Printers didn't work. Games felt sluggish. You told us -- loudly at times -- that the latest Windows wasn't always living up to your high expectations for a Microsoft product. Well, we've been taking notes and addressing issues."

That does not mean I am going to run out and get it. In fact, I doubt I will upgrade the operating system at all, so my first experience with Vista will come with my next computer. Considering my last Thinkpad was going strong after five years, Microsoft may well be onto its next product before I come aboard.