I am very happy too for Win98 SE, Win2K, XP SP2 and SP3. Since I downgraded my only Vista Machine a while ago (and it's lighting fast with XP for any software I am currently using), I don't have a handy example for your question. Probably someone still uses the Vista can help. Funny N. Au Group Electronics, New Bedford, MA, http://www.AuElectronics.com ----- Original Message ---- From: Wouter van Ooijen To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 11:24:17 AM Subject: Re: [OT]Whathelpsprogrammerswritebetter code(was:Re:[EE]NetworkProgramming ) Funny NYPD wrote: > try figure out how to setup a network drive under vista. > It probably will take you a whole week just find a place to start. I tried (dunno for how long), but no luck yet. What's the secret? > It seems the Vista designer goes from one end > (extremely complicate GUI on XP) I was reasonably happy with XP ... > to the other end (nothing useful at all on the GUI). > Not a good job on function balance on Vista > (= another Windows Mistake Edition). > It creates job security for IT guys anyway. I violated one of my private rules: never upgrade from windows N to N+1. take at least N+2, and wait until it has been used for a year or two. -- Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist