XP, Vista and 7

[Vespula]

I have two computers, one running XP and the other Vista, I have no problem with either. My network, internet, hardware, software and drivers work fine.

It seems to be a universal opinion that XP is OK, Vista is awful and 7 is wonderful.

Can anyone here please explain specifically why Vista is so bad and 7 is so good?

I understand that for many UAC in Vista is very traumatic, but it's no biggy for me.

I'm curious why I need to give MS more of my money.

Thanks.

[lestag]

Vespula said:

I'm curious why I need to give MS more of my money.

You don't. The biggest issues for you will be:
when MS stops doing security updates for XP or vista
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=lifec...
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3223
you buy somehting with windows 7 drivers only
the application will only run on windows 7

[Paul Drawmer]

Vespula said:

I have two computers, one running XP and the other Vista, I have no problem with either. My network, internet, hardware, software and drivers work fine.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[The_Jackal]

If UAC is traumatic, just turn it off.