Windows looks nicer but is Crap

Vista. SO many issues.

I have the latest high-spec machine (Intel 6700 processor, 8800GTX graphics, Corssair XMS2 memory)....powering (under dourest) Microsoft Vista [Ultimate].

Sure, it looks nice. However, Mac's look good too.....but they've looked nice for quite a while, they also operate so, so much 'nicer' and efficiently. When problems occur, Mac's greet you graciously; Windows shafts you - and more often.

It isn't enjoyable investing in hardware and being forced to use an operating system where I have a problem EVERY time I boot up. It strips the enjoyment out of it all.

I can handle it; I'm IT-Literate.

But it has persuaded my usually optimistic view that you should 100% NOT DOWNGRADE to Vista.

Until a feasible operating system emerges with enough clout to capture the market (the various application needs we expect, and without the majority customers, businesses), we're stuck with it. This clout, this urge to become the biggest company in the world is a big incentive.

Linux Ubuntu may be an alternative. It's not Windows or Tiger. From my knowledge its for mainly techy people who enjoy code more than looks....but that's changed.....Ubuntu looks better than Macs and Windows. It's FREE too.

I'll try anything but Vista at the moment......