I don't think we have a choice, unless we choose to go with Linux or other. WinXP is being discontinued for licensing effective Jan 28th, 2008.
I suppose my bias shows when I say that it's time for a larger group of computer savvy individuals to switch to linux. Personally, I see no reason why I should pay a bunch of money for an operating system when I can get one for free that does everything I need. Everything I've heard about Vista suggests that it's just a pretty desktop interface and a theme change for XP. Turns out I can get that pretty desktop from compiz fusion. Just seems like a waste of money for me.
Vista will replace XP sooner or later and after we'll see first vista Service Pack, all bad opinions about this OS will dissapear.
I have been using it for over a year and i have nothing bad to say about it - i have a few issues with those who dont make drivers for a new OS but there products gather dust - the truth is it will do what XP did and just keep growing in usage until it dominates or a competitor comes along.
Vista is going to replace XP just like XP replaced 98 and 2000. Oh and Vista is more than just a theme replacement considering the major kernel changes which destroyed tons of drivers as a result but cleaned up the mess that had been created from allowing stupid things to be done.
Windows Os are like crabs in a bucket, you just have to let them fight it out give a shit and let em fuck it.
Not at the moment, until all the drivers support Vista, then they can replace XP. I still prefer XP than Vista.
I still prefer XP, I think Windows 7/Vienna is gonna replace XP, And Vista is going to be known as the OS that never quite made it.
Windows Vista should/will replace XP, though Microsoft should patch those "newly" introduced problems in Windows Vista (esp. the problem on software compatibility).
I hate vista, installed three times ... but didn't last more than 1 month everytime. Vista will replace XP from next year but vista is too far to proof itself against XP. I believe XP is one of the best product MS has ever built.
vista is geared toward the newer technology and abilities new pcs are offering now and will expand on. I like it fine, i'm trying to wander what everyone is so upset about.
vista takes up to much if i had to choose between vista or linux i would go linux vista is def for the new age that has lots of memory