Category: Science/Tech | Posted by laraib 1422 days ago
In honor of Bill Gates' retirement from Microsoft, our brother in blogging Jason Chen lists a few reasons why Windows Vista really isn't that bad, from security, to looks, to gaming abilities. We've given Vista a pretty hard time around here, from our posts on how to make Vista less annoying to implying it copied Mac OS. But what do you think are the best (and worst) things about Vista? Cast your vote—and see what Mr. Gates himself really thinks about Vista—after the jump. You can choose more than one answer in both these polls. What are the best things about Windows Vista? ( surveys) (About that "great DVR": If you're not already, here's how to get the most out of Vista Home Premium or Ultimate's Media Center capabilities.) Now, the other side of the coin: What are the worst things about Windows Vista? ( surveys) One thing you have to give Mr. Gates credit for, it's his honesty (however backhanded) when it comes to Vista. In this short clip from Gizmodo's interview with Gates at CES back in January, he pretty much says that Vista should've been more polished before it shipped. newVideoPlayer("billgatesinterviewpolishmore.flv", 475, 286,"gizmodo_ces_2008.png"); You sad to see the Gatester go? Or is it time for a new generation of nerds to be in charge of what happens on our desktop? Think Vista really does suck or rule? Air your thoughts in the comments. Ten Reasons Why Vista Isn't That Bad [Gizmodo]






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