Xiaofan Chen wrote:
> By the way, you can always have a second computer with XP (or Linux if
> it works for you) for the work you have problems with Vista. Just like what
> Adam recommended in the other thread.
> 
> Xiaofan

While that works in a pinch, it isn't a long term solution. The new machine is 
not only money spent that should be used and not shelved (it wasn't cheap), but 
the horsepower and 17 inch screen are WAY better than the old XP. In fact, I 
find it difficult to adjust to the old, tiny screen and waiting for it to churn 
on my requests. There was a reason I got this laptop after all... Going to the 
older one for a singular compatibility problem is one thing, but these issues 
are everyday operational ones.

I've made inquiries about 'upgrading' it to XP, but Acer doesn't seem to have 
the same level of support as HP or such. We'll see. It would really burn me to 
have to BUY XP after allowing Microsoft to reap the income off of this one's 
Vista as well.

Hmmm, maybe THAT's the secret plan... ;) Force-feed everyone a piece of trash 
OS and charge for it, then sell them the old one to replace it. Double your 
revenue while making investors think you're still doing development! BWAAAHAHAHA!
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