is anyone d vista thoughts so far

Hi guys,
Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on their experience with vista so far. Please comment on anything you like.
Myself, I am very disappointed. I develop mainly for the web and vista is not exactly the main source of needed technology for a better web experience but it has its potential(sidebar and ie7). The end user experience to me is the most disappointing. I find it really lacking in improving the user interface. I find it less intuitive but in the right direction. I Feel that if MSFT wanted to steal some good ideas(OS X) in developing a better user experience then they should have stole the whole and not a part.
Please let me know what you guys think?

With all due respect this repeats several threads already. Try adding your thoughts to those already started.
"Gil" wrote in message

Hi guys,
Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on their experience with vista so far. Please comment on anything you like.
Myself, I am very disappointed. I develop mainly for the web and vista is not exactly the main source of needed technology for a better web experience but it has its potential(sidebar and ie7). The end user experience to me is the most disappointing. I find it really lacking in improving the user interface. I find it less intuitive but in the right direction. I Feel that if MSFT wanted to steal some good ideas(OS X) in developing a better user experience then they should have stole the whole and not a part.
Please let me know what you guys think?

I suggest that you just open your browser and read what has already been posted. There are thousands of posts that will keep you entertained for many days.
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"Gil" wrote in message

Hi guys,
Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on their experience with vista so far. Please comment on anything you like.
Myself, I am very disappointed. I develop mainly for the web and vista is not exactly the main source of needed technology for a better web experience but it has its potential(sidebar and ie7). The end user experience to me is the most disappointing. I find it really lacking in improving the user interface. I find it less intuitive but in the right direction. I Feel that if MSFT wanted to steal some good ideas(OS X) in developing a better user experience then they should have stole the whole and not a part.
Please let me know what you guys think?

Hello I received the Basic version 5384. On my HP m7470n, using a CLEAN INSTALL, it installed, found ALL hardware just fine.
I had to learn the new setup for networking (lay out), it took some time, but found all computers on the network (4) total.
The only trouble I had was with IE7, running JAVA. After turning off the protection mode, it fixed that problem, and d/l the beta 1.6 java.
The only game I had trouble with was EVE. It took some time, reading, and getting into regedit to fix a few items (add) FIXED.
The main things I don't like; 1. Had to use regedit to add the Administrator user (Small problem) 2. A simple way to turn off the safety features in the Administrator logon. 3. A simple way to turn off the safety features in USERS ACCOUNTS.
The new safety features (Good for new computer users, a headache for us old goats that been around since Radio Shack Model 3 and Model 4 days....LOL....
So over all I give Microsoft a (A-)
The tech team at MS and at EA, need a pat on the back.....Well done......
Thanks Jerry P


"Gil" wrote in message

Hi guys,
Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on their experience with vista so far. Please comment on anything you like.
Myself, I am very disappointed. I develop mainly for the web and vista is not exactly the main source of needed technology for a better web experience but it has its potential(sidebar and ie7). The end user experience to me is the most disappointing. I find it really lacking in improving the user interface. I find it less intuitive but in the right direction. I Feel that if MSFT wanted to steal some good ideas(OS X) in developing a better user experience then they should have stole the whole and not a part.
Please let me know what you guys think?

I think you should preach to OS X fans.
"Gil" wrote in message

Hi guys,
Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on their experience with vista so far. Please comment on anything you like.
Myself, I am very disappointed. I develop mainly for the web and vista is not exactly the main source of needed technology for a better web experience but it has its potential(sidebar and ie7). The end user experience to me is the most disappointing. I find it really lacking in improving the user interface. I find it less intuitive but in the right direction. I Feel that if MSFT wanted to steal some good ideas(OS X) in developing a better user experience then they should have stole the whole and not a part.
Please let me know what you guys think?

I agree, and by all means pat them. Click on the Feedback icon and use the hyperlink in the first paragraph. The site is aptly named "Sentiments."
"Jerry P" wrote in message

Hello I received the Basic version 5384. On my HP m7470n, using a CLEAN INSTALL, it installed, found ALL hardware just fine.
I had to learn the new setup for networking (lay out), it took some time, but found all computers on the network (4) total.
The only trouble I had was with IE7, running JAVA. After turning off the protection mode, it fixed that problem, and d/l the beta 1.6 java.
The only game I had trouble with was EVE. It took some time, reading, and getting into regedit to fix a few items (add) FIXED.
The main things I don't like; 1. Had to use regedit to add the Administrator user (Small problem) 2. A simple way to turn off the safety features in the Administrator logon. 3. A simple way to turn off the safety features in USERS ACCOUNTS.
The new safety features (Good for new computer users, a headache for us old goats that been around since Radio Shack Model 3 and Model 4 days....LOL....
So over all I give Microsoft a (A-)
The tech team at MS and at EA, need a pat on the back.....Well done......
Thanks Jerry P


"Gil" wrote in message Hi guys,
Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on their experience with vista so far. Please comment on anything you like.
Myself, I am very disappointed. I develop mainly for the web and vista is not exactly the main source of needed technology for a better web experience but it has its potential(sidebar and ie7). The end user experience to me is the most disappointing. I find it really lacking in improving the user interface. I find it less intuitive but in the right direction. I Feel that if MSFT wanted to steal some good ideas(OS X) in developing a better user experience then they should have stole the whole and not a part.
Please let me know what you guys think?

Overall, I am enjoying the Vista experiance. Granted I have some issues with different programs and games, but this is a beta. It's nice to be able to report and give feedback to make it even better for RC1. I honestly believe that when Vista is released on the market, it will be a lot better thanks to everyone submitting bug reports and suggestions.
"Gil" wrote in message

Hi guys,
Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on their experience with vista so far. Please comment on anything you like.
Myself, I am very disappointed. I develop mainly for the web and vista is not exactly the main source of needed technology for a better web experience but it has its potential(sidebar and ie7). The end user experience to me is the most disappointing. I find it really lacking in improving the user interface. I find it less intuitive but in the right direction. I Feel that if MSFT wanted to steal some good ideas(OS X) in developing a better user experience then they should have stole the whole and not a part.
Please let me know what you guys think?