Boy, did I stir up a hornet's nest!

I'm the one who posted, "Question about Vista" above. Yikes. It sure makes for interesting reading. However, one thing that I noted was that there was no mention at all about whether purchase of a Mac is a better choice. I realize that this is not a Mac forum, but I just bet that there's a whole other thread waiting to start on this one. Just so you know, advice I've received includes:
a.. Don't touch Vista
b.. Vista is just fine
c.. Wait for Windows 7
d.. If you think Win7 will work perfectly at release, you're not thinking right
e.. Run, don't walk, to the Apple store
f.. Go ahead, pay twice as much (or more) for a Mac
Why, oh why, did my other computer have to crash? I don't need this.

If you want a very nice, safe and secure computer, purchase a mid-range HP computer that
comes with Windows Vista Home Edition preinstalled. Do not listen to the trolls who advocate otherwise!


"Fred" <> wrote in message news:e#...
I'm the one who posted, "Question about Vista" above. Yikes. It sure makes for interesting reading. However, one thing that I
noted was that there was no mention at all about whether purchase of a Mac is a better choice. I realize that this is not a Mac
forum, but I just bet that there's a whole other thread waiting to start on this one. Just so you know, advice I've received
includes:
a.. Don't touch Vista
b.. Vista is just fine
c.. Wait for Windows 7
d.. If you think Win7 will work perfectly at release, you're not thinking right
e.. Run, don't walk, to the Apple store
f.. Go ahead, pay twice as much (or more) for a Mac
Why, oh why, did my other computer have to crash? I don't need this.

Personally I think you should build or purchase what you think is right for
your use. I built my pc with Vista business just before the beta release of
vista. I have been running it since then and nary a problem whatsoever! That
does not mean others do not have any problems but I have not. Vista I find
requires a lot of horsepower to cruise nicely. I have found the majority of
problems come from upgrading to Vista rather than doing a clean install with
new hardware. Also I personally believe if Mac's or Linux were that great
then these so called trolls would not be hanging out here now would they?
Vista is a lot more secure than xp ever was and as long as you are dilligent
in protecting your self than you will never have a problem. As long as you
choose the right drivers for your system you should also be fine. Do not use
"borderline" hardware as this will only cause problems! I am not necessarily
a "windows" fan but until something better comes along I will continue to
use it... Just my 3 cents

"σαλαμανδ�α" <ñ»±¼±½´�±@ngn.com> wrote in message
news:...
> Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
>> If you want a very nice, safe and secure computer, purchase a mid-range
>> HP computer that
>> comes with Windows Vista Home Edition preinstalled. Do not listen to the
>> trolls who advocate otherwise!
>>
>>
>> "Fred" <> wrote in message
>> news:e#...
>> I'm the one who posted, "Question about Vista" above. Yikes. It sure
>> makes for interesting reading. However, one thing that I noted was that
>> there was no mention at all about whether purchase of a Mac is a better
>> choice. I realize that this is not a Mac forum, but I just bet that
>> there's a whole other thread waiting to start on this one. Just so you
>> know, advice I've received includes:
>> a.. Don't touch Vista
>> b.. Vista is just fine
>> c.. Wait for Windows 7
>> d.. If you think Win7 will work perfectly at release, you're not
>> thinking right
>> e.. Run, don't walk, to the Apple store
>> f.. Go ahead, pay twice as much (or more) for a Mac
>> Why, oh why, did my other computer have to crash? I don't need this.
>
> You are OUT OF YOUR MIND!!!!!!!!
>
> Vista gets as infected as XP does... !
>
> what crap advice from who? A microsoft MVP butt kisser!
>
> Dont listen to this bastard... his soul belongs to MS

Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
> If you want a very nice, safe and secure computer, purchase a mid-range HP computer

Chuckle.

> that
> comes with Windows Vista Home Edition preinstalled.

Kinda hard to do considering that Windows Vista Home Edition doesn't
exist. Or did you mean Windows Home Basic? If so, another little chuckle.

> Do not listen to the trolls who advocate otherwise!

Yeah, listen to Carey, who is sooooooooooo informed.

Alias
>
>
> "Fred" <> wrote in message news:e#...
> I'm the one who posted, "Question about Vista" above. Yikes. It sure makes for interesting reading. However, one thing that I
> noted was that there was no mention at all about whether purchase of a Mac is a better choice. I realize that this is not a Mac
> forum, but I just bet that there's a whole other thread waiting to start on this one. Just so you know, advice I've received
> includes:
> a.. Don't touch Vista
> b.. Vista is just fine
> c.. Wait for Windows 7
> d.. If you think Win7 will work perfectly at release, you're not thinking right
> e.. Run, don't walk, to the Apple store
> f.. Go ahead, pay twice as much (or more) for a Mac
> Why, oh why, did my other computer have to crash? I don't need this.
>

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> If you want a very nice, safe and secure computer, purchase a mid-range HP
> computer that
> comes with Windows Vista Home Edition preinstalled. Do not listen to the
> trolls who advocate otherwise!
>
>
Nobody should purchase an HP computer. They are not very good quality and
HP loads tons of advertising on them. Poor choice for anyone to buy an HP
computer.

"糊涂人" <Ê‚º@h.com> wrote in message news:49b2bb8a$...
> Spanky deMonkey, OB/GYN wrote:
>>
>> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> If you want a very nice, safe and secure computer, purchase a mid-range
>>> HP computer that
>>> comes with Windows Vista Home Edition preinstalled. Do not listen to
>>> the trolls who advocate otherwise!
>>>
>>>
>> Nobody should purchase an HP computer. They are not very good quality
>> and HP loads tons of advertising on them. Poor choice for anyone to buy
>> an HP computer.
>>
>>
>
> What a ****tard... the problem is not the hardware, but the vista-****-os
> software that will come preinstalled
>
> >Poor choice
>
> like the decision your momma made to not have an abortion!
> I agree very poor choice!
>

Shove your head back up your ass where it belongs

"Fred" <> wrote in
news:e#:

> Why, oh why, did my other computer have to crash? I don't need this.

You never did mention this in your other post.

Define crash.

The term 'crash' is most often used for a s/w malfunction of some
type.....almost all of which can be resolved w/o having to buy a new
computer.

Many 'crashes' are a result of bad RAM, or faulty power supply, either of
which is *significantly* less expensive than buying a new system.

Spanky deMonkey, OB/GYN wrote:
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> If you want a very nice, safe and secure computer, purchase a
>> mid-range HP computer that
>> comes with Windows Vista Home Edition preinstalled. Do not listen to
>> the trolls who advocate otherwise!
>>
>>
> Nobody should purchase an HP computer. They are not very good quality
> and HP loads tons of advertising on them. Poor choice for anyone to buy
> an HP computer.
>
>
I'm on my third HP. Only problem was the first one that had Windows ME
installed. Once upgraded to XP, computer ran fine, although HP claimed
it wouldn't support the new operating system. Turned out they did
anyway. It's fairly easy to get the crapware off the machine.

Bill

> Nobody should purchase an HP computer. They are not very good quality and
> HP loads tons of advertising on them. Poor choice for anyone to buy an HP
> computer.

Oh no! I actually agree with Spanky about something!
Satan can now ice skate since Hell must have frozen over.

Tom Lake

Technically speaking. Any OEM computer sucks because of crapware
preinstalled. The operating system has been screwed with and they always
include serious junk such as anything Norton or Macafee. You want more
dependability have someone at a local (small) shop build it if you do not
feel you can do it yourself!!

"Tom Lake" <> wrote in message
news:...
>> Nobody should purchase an HP computer. They are not very good quality
>> and HP loads tons of advertising on them. Poor choice for anyone to buy
>> an HP computer.
>
> Oh no! I actually agree with Spanky about something!
> Satan can now ice skate since Hell must have frozen over.
>
> Tom Lake
>
>