I strongly disagree, In my opinion the new MAC OS interface, aside from looking nice, has nothing really special about it. At least in windows I can code batch files, start a web server, and deal with the common computer games and general programs without having to go through the MAC tunnel of closed source nightmares. That's why I hate I-Pods, the only way we will ever (without some heavy mods) be able to add music and stuff to them is through I-Tunes. I prefer a bit more open to myself.
Vista is better than Linux because it provides an easier enviorment to work in. Unless you are a computer geek Linux is not really an option although Ubantu is fast becoming an option for many home users. I still dont see it having the success of Mac worse Windows. Opensource has to evolve more before its accepted by more people. Mozilla is one of the few to show that this concept can work.
Microsoft brings you "Windows." Linux brings you "The Whole House." GNU/Linux is twice as powerful, readily adaptable and can do more if a person learns about it and how to use it.. Just the fact that the code is open source makes it more adaptable to more people as geeks can mold or morph it how they prefer it... MS is proprietary software. Meaning you play by MS rules and do not have much choice in the matter.. So it basically comes down to if a person is a true geek and wants to be free to make a system more how they want it? They will use or morph a distribution of GNU/Linux. If a person just likes to point and click all day and do what ever MS says to do. Like, doing scans all day clicking yes, I am sure, and having to reboot after every patch. Like good little sheep? They will pony up the bucks and pay for the newest MS product, "Vista." Boulder
The vote is close, but so far the people disagree. Most people should be able to agree that if I pay $100 for Vista, I'll be able to use almost all programs and software out there. Most people should also know that if I pay $0 and google stuff for a day I can do the same thing with linux.
I personally think Linux is great. For the members who are not tech-savvy or coder-oriented, There are versions of Linux which make the transition much easier. Take Mandriva 2008, for example. The OS is pretty stable and offers quite a few simple-to-use interfaces. I did not have to do any compiling what so ever since getting it; infact, all the programs available for that specific distro can be found through their control panel. If you want extras off of sites or whatever, then that would be up to the person to learn. The best part about Linux is the fact that it is much lighter-weight than Vista. I am sorry, but Microsoft is bulky and clogs up computers to the point where it makes my ram as useful as... well ... something not useful lol. I just recently tried Linux for the first time (it was Mandriva 2008, other than trying the 2007 live cd), and I was very impressed. Wine makes things even better, however I have not gotten around to figuring it out yet.
I think vista is better choice becoz most of people are familiar with windows OS thAN linux. Linux is mostly suitable for pro programmer or IT pro's not for naive users.& most of apps which are launching in market is suitable for windows thats y to enjoy ur PC Windows OS means vista is well.
Linux vs Vista : NO COMPARISON...vista sucks...it depends on many stuffs but I mean that Linux is more practicible than vista...your turn
Just to give you a business perspective (if I am wrong, please do correct me). Vista would be better for a business as you can meet compliance requirements. By this I mean, that I can make the entire desktop environment the same: The same OS plus patches. The same Antivirus software + patches. The same encryption settings The same firewall settings Software deployment, based on department or user for eg The above can all be done easily with Vista. Also note, that I can setup my corporate environment to not allow any incoming connections by Vista Notebooks used by remote users unless their OS and AntiVirus was at levels equivalent to those in the main office. Even better, I can send their connection to a server which will update their notebooks to compliant levels and then allow them access into the company network. Another point, I can deploy the same Vista build and software to different types of workstations and notebooks and in very short time requirements using BDD. Linux is good at the server end side but I cannot see it being used in a business right now. Home use is ok as well,