Software Conflicts

OK I've installed Vista and I like the interface. I've had a few windows
products from win 3.1, 95, 98, 98se, me, 2000, XP home prem, Xp media centre
now Vista premium.
When can I expect programs from other software companies to get up to date -
Real arcade, Activision, etc etc.
I use my PC as a family PC but so many of my bought software doesn't work
that it has become a wordprocessor, internet browser and TV. I want my
programs to work or at least be able to download a patch to make them work. I
wouldn't mind even buying a new vista version of an XP program.
I assume that microsoft does have a technology exchange with software
companies. When can I expect a flood of Vista compatible software so that I
can assign my XP software to the bin, or am I going to have to re - install
XP media centre - partition my hardrive - install Vista again and choose
which Op sys. I would like to use?

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RedRob wrote:
> OK I've installed Vista and I like the interface. I've had a few windows
> products from win 3.1, 95, 98, 98se, me, 2000, XP home prem, Xp media centre
> now Vista premium.
> When can I expect programs from other software companies to get up to date -
> Real arcade, Activision, etc etc.
> I use my PC as a family PC but so many of my bought software doesn't work
> that it has become a wordprocessor, internet browser and TV. I want my
> programs to work or at least be able to download a patch to make them work. I
> wouldn't mind even buying a new vista version of an XP program.
> I assume that microsoft does have a technology exchange with software
> companies. When can I expect a flood of Vista compatible software so that I
> can assign my XP software to the bin, or am I going to have to re - install
> XP media centre - partition my hardrive - install Vista again and choose
> which Op sys. I would like to use?


What you are asking is roughly akin to asking when will broadcast TV
stations get up to speed with digital high definition TV. The answer to
both questions is, "at the last possible moment".

No one wants to reduce this quarter's bottom line for something that
probably won't boost revenue for another two or three quarters. They
may even decide not to patch current versions and then make the next
version Vista compatible. That way, they squeeze the price of an
upgrade out of you.

There is a common misconception that the main purpose of software
companies is to produce great software. Their primary purpose is to
make money.

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Iron Feliks
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