On Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:58:51 GMT, Jeff Liebermann
<jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in
<lf48s25ldt0lsc8vubsbd00jb7c4jp8cat@4ax.com>:

>> The effect is also self-perpetuating. Features get added faster than
>> bugs get fixed. It's a natural law or something. This effect
>> eventually results in a bloated monster ...
>
>Yep. I said that, I believe that, I even practice that. Give me
>features or give me death (of the product). Does the world really
>need MS Vista?

Good question. One would think Microsoft had learned its lesson and
would make sure that Vista is at least fully compatible with XP, but
such is not the case, a big reason not to upgrade:

<http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6330913.stm>

Apple to Vista upgraders: 'Wait'

Apple has told iTunes users to "wait" before upgrading their
computers to Microsoft Windows Vista, saying its music software may
not work properly.

The company said it is aware of several issues including problems
playing purchased files and synchronising data.

...

Compatibility issues

Apple outlined the compatibility issues and suggested workarounds for
those already using Vista in a support document on its website.

Some problems listed were: failure to play music and video purchased
from the iTunes store; poor animation performance; and a failure to
automatically synchronize media, contacts and calendars.

Apple has also offered Vista users a downloadable tool that will
"repair permissions for important files," but does not specify the
precise nature of the incompatibility.

[MORE]

iTunes is a very popular Windows application, so there's really no good
excuse for this.

One wonders how many more such land mines await unsuspecting victims ...
er customers.

"Just say no." [for the foreseeable future]

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