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Vista Beta 2 has Major Problems

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the so-does-every-version-of-windows dept.

WebHostingGuy writes "In a review by Gary Krackow from MSNBC who reviewed Vista Beta 2 over the last week he had very disappointing problems. "for me [it] was one of the worst operating system experiences that I've ever encountered." Built-in audio and wireless didn't work on his Levono laptop. It took four days to get the first installation."

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  1. Well it IS a beta. by Nijika · · Score: 1, Troll

    I'll give them the benefit of the doubt for the moment, it's far too early to judge just how bad the final user experience is going to be. They haven't really pefected all the mindfucks yet.

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    Luck favors the prepared, darling.
  2. bad omen by amavida · · Score: 1, Troll

    One of the few things the monopolist os has always had going for it was wide & often almost exclusive hardware support.

    If they lose that then they are in trouble because there are other alternatives nipping at there heels.

    I remember being a strong proponent of IBM's OS/2 2.0 but when I saw how finicky it was about hardware & then trying a _beta_ of Windows 95 that installed on the same boxes without a hitch I knew it was the superior hardware support of Win95 that would win the day.