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Why Vista Won't Suck

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the i-like-the-look dept.

creativity writes "ExtremeTech is running an article on the new features of Windows Vista and why it is a must upgrade for all Windows users. They take apart the marketing hype and tell you what exactly to expect in Windows Vista. They specifically pick out less-hyped features like a kernel which has new Heap Management and details on SuperFetch, which is Vista's application cache."

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  1. Foot? by Yonatanz · · Score: 2, Funny

    For a minute there I was looking for the foot icon.
    Oh silly me.

  2. 5 Reasons Why Vista WON"T Suck by Foofoobar · · Score: 4, Funny

    1. DRM is good for you. It builds strong bones and healthy muscles.
    2. Using half your memory for your windowing tool will impress all your friends.
    3. Now you can set the color of your blue screen of death to mauve or taupe.
    4. You know the customer support is only going to be better.
    5. Collectable virus game built in! Better than Pokemon on crack.

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  3. Re:!FUD by Foofoobar · · Score: 1, Funny

    Now every Microsoft product comes with FUD generator built in.

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  4. Re:!FUD by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    The opposite of FUD?

    Confidence, Relaxation, Assurance and Positiveness?

    Hang on though - that would be CRAP.

  5. Re:Sorry to be Negative.... by EatHam · · Score: 2, Funny

    I bet the registration/activation scheme will be even more secure now.

  6. Why Vista Won't Suck? by njchick · · Score: 2, Funny

    Let me guess. Because it will include a vacuum cleaner, right?