Win a Copy of Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/joinred/windows.aspx' target='_blank'>http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pr...ed/windows.aspx</a><br /><br /></div><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1235519673.usr1.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>Thanks to some generous folks at Microsoft, I have a copy of <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/joinred/windows.aspx" target="_blank">Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED Edition</a> to give away (<a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9174635&amp;type=product&amp;id=1218044490029" target="_blank">valued at $219 USD</a>). Oh yeah, and that little wireless mouse too. The contest is open to anyone in the world, and all you have to do to enter is post a response in our forums telling me what you'd do with this software. Would you install it on your current computer, currently running Windows XP or a lower version of Vista? Would you donate the software to charity? Would you build a new computer and use this OS? Or give the OS away to someone who doesn't yet have Vista? There are no right or wrong answers, I'm just curious to know what you'd do.</p><p>The contest is open until Thursday the 5th of March, 2009, at 3pm GMT -7. One entry per person. I'll randomly select one winner and they'll have 72 hours to respond and claim their prize.</p><p><strong>UPDATE:</strong> The contest is over and the winner is&nbsp;<em>cmchavez</em>. Thanks to everyone for entering the contest!</p>

[Phronetix]

I would install it on my new MacBook Pro using VMWare Fusion.

:-)

[tregnier]

I tried Vista when I bought a new PC just after it came out. Much of my software didn't work. I had trouble with drivers. I returned the machine and bought one that still had XP. Since the various SR's, I would give it another try, although if I were to buy another machine, I'd wait until the next version of Windows....whatever Microsoft is calling it these days. I'm not enthralled with MS's attempts at new operating systems.

Thanks, Jason!

[EscapePod]

I'd build a new PC, with top of the line components, for my grandson.

[cmchavez]

I would use the software on my laptop that is currently running Windows 7; once the beta testing period expires, I'll need to install a fresh OS and this would be a winner!

[richhand]

This would replace a Windows XP version on a Dell that missed the free Vista upgrade.
Then I would volunteer some time with World Vision.

[Kevin Jackson]

I'm planning to build a Media Center PC and this would go on that so that I can dump cable and watch my shows online, instead.

[CrimsnDragn]

I got a laptop that's currently running xp. Would be nice to check this out. Thanks ThoughtsMedia!

[JPD6825]

I'd build a new box to make a nice home for this Red Devil.

[jaxim]

I've been planning on building the ultimate PC and I'd use this as my OS.

[asims]

I might try to build another desktop.

[andrew_lee]

I think I'd upgrade the Vista Home Premium edition that came with my laptop.

[siauw]

This Vista is an upgrade version, so I will use it to upgrade my Vista Home Premium in my notebook. If not an upgrade I will use it on my other notebook which use linux

[Rob Alexander]

I would put it on my XP computer. It's certified for Vista, but I had driver issues early and so went with XP at the time. Now the drivers are out and I'd like to move it to Vista.

[skarcrow1991]

i would use the program to fix my laptop pc that crashed , so my dad could have his pc back

[dredg98]

If i won i would install it in my desktop that im building for college life yeah i could of bought one but whats the fun in buying one when you can build it. id give the mouse to my mom for her laptop shes starting to hate the trackpad.

[timmy]

I'd use it to upgrade my XP Home OEM version I got with my laptop.

[n2sooners]

I'd use it on my current computer. It came with Vista, but it only has the 32 bit version.

[bobbiejack]

well...what i would do is give this, a new desktop, and some other cool stuff, to my best friend....i missed her birthday and havent seen her in over a year. I'm hoping that she will be able to use this in college and have it to remember me by :)

[Dnstje]

Heya,

I am going to use it with my laptop and upgrading it, and using it with my laser software that runs better on it then windows xp due lack of update of the drivers.
like it crash sometimes and I dont like pirated versions of windows because of their lack of upgrades >_<.

and thats the same for video editing.

Greetz Dnstje.

[Ploobers]

I'd upgrade an XP computer.

[Stinger]

I'd probably move my current copy of Vista Home Premium to my Mac mini and use this copy on my main machine. :)

[Rhysage]

I am trying to build a computer for my girl friend as she is in desperate need of a new one so i would probably use it for the computer which will cut costs for me :p
which makes me sound like a cheap skate.

[dbng]

My 2.5 year old son has started using and monopolizing the family PC (music, web surfing). I already see the arguing simmering over computer time between him, my wife and the other kids. If I don't buy/build a 2nd PC soon, it's going to get nasty...

Please help me keep the peace at home!

[mboone]

I think I'd upgrade the computer my kids use - they are using XP and have discovered the joys of spyware :-(

But I'd keep the mouse for myself!

[egads]

I'm building a PC to be used with my new Samsung LCD TV and Visa Ultimate would go great with the hardware I'm putting together!!!

[Mattyc033444]

Well my roomie and co-developer of our engine can't afford to purchase his own copy of Vista, so I would be extremely grateful if you would help us continue production. Not sure about the diddy mouse though, maybe another competition is in order on my end? :)

Not to mention, this account will go to good use whether I win or not.

Thanks thoughtsmedia.com.

[squishy]

I'd probably give it to my dad who built an amd quad-core not too long ago.

[2.0]

My wife is a graphic designer and for the last 2 years i've had to endure Mac OS one after the next. Now leopard isn't too bad, but I've always been a windows man.

If i won this copy of vista red, i'd put it on the computer i'm going to build bit by bit to have at home running windows next to the mac.

I reckon that for an awesome system, it'd be awesome to have a nice OS to go along with it. That way my wife can also break out of that mac bubble she lives in and finally learn some windows.

[Tpavra]

What I would do with it, is upgrade my desktop from Home Premium to Ultimate, and then use my current Home Premium license to upgrade my laptop from Home Basic to Home Premium. :)

[2.0]

My wife is a graphic designer and for the last 2 years i've had to endure Mac OS one after the next. Now leopard isn't too bad, but I've always been a windows man.

If i won this copy of vista red, i'd put it on the computer i'm going to build bit by bit to have at home running windows next to the mac.

I reckon that for an awesome system, it'd be awesome to have a nice OS to go along with it. That way my wife can also break out of that mac bubble she lives in and finally learn some windows.

[wardseward]

I would finally build out a new computer for my kids (who are home schooled) to use for their school work. Their old pc is slowly dying. Oh... and it's Windows 2000! Yikes!

[HyVriD]

Well I would install it on my present pc, alhtough it's a crappy pc but good OS is indispensable for a pc. It would be cool having an Special OS, taking also into account that in my country OSs cost sometimes more than the computer itself XD

take care and thanks

GOod LucK To AlL

HyVriD

[OttO28]

i would upgrade my laptop from home to ultimate and try to fully unlock the potential of this OS!!

[Olaf16]

I would install it on my PC, chause using just 60 days the windows server 08 trial or the 30days trial of the vista ultimate 64-bit os is sucky... and i have no money for a KEY :( spend out all the money for currently well gaming hardware :eek:

[eutoui]

I would build a computer to my tv and would use this OS

[Bob Christensen]

I like Vista much better than expected (on my desktop) after reading a lot negative press, comments, etc. I'd install this on my laptop, which I think, has enough muscle to run Vista (we'll see!).

[leslietroyer]

I'd put it on a desktop that is currently running XP.

LEs

[Johncarllos]

I would most likely sell it or give it away as a gift.
I have an HPdv6000 and it's running perfectly fine on Home Premium and I've been tweaking it for over a year.
Now that it finally runs how I want it to, I don't want to do it all over again with a prettier version.

If I did sell it though, it would be for cheap to someone who needs it.

I'd personally rather just wait until Windows 7 to change my OS.
Thanks though, I like staying up to date with your videos on Youtube.

[srsabu]

I'd install it on my wife's computer and give the mouse to my daughter for use with her school laptop.

[DrMobo]

My wife has been wanting her computer updated (currently XP). She would probably appreciate the "red" aspect.

[edgmir]

I have just ordered parts for a new computer. I'm glad I haven't ordered the OS yet :). Hopefully, I can save some dollars to order a better graphics card :cool:

[paschott]

I'm getting ready to build a new machine so this would probably live there. Alternatively, I could donate it to our church - we have some machines still running Windows 2000 because we haven't bothered to update them. Be a good use of an upgrade/new machine OS there. Either way, I'll probably need to be on Vista prior to Windows 7 and I'd definitely prefer to be using that once it's released. :)

[bjctsm3]

Put it on an XP box for upgrade and save the box!

[KevinM10]

I'd put it on a shelf in my work room to use with my someday HTPC build which is still growing, a deal at a time. (painfully slow)

:)

Regards,
Kevin

[slayer90]

sup jason

what will i do if you give me vista ultimate (red) edition i would be so happy and yet install it on a new fresh pc that am currenlty am building not to high pricey but its good sepcs such as intel i7 940 i could of got extreme one but my dad said no way a cpu for £800 T_T and i got 4gb ram 500gb hdd and a windows xp cd but i would be so happy if i won'd the vista ultimate red and with wirelss mouse and yet i would of donated you or your site everyday ;)

cya

[hubermsdj]

I would load this on my older computer that is running XP

[unclebob]

Clock is ticking on my Windows 7 preview, and I don't wanna go back to xp!

[Nemof09]

ill use it on windows xp media center and upgrade it so i can finally use it with my xbox 360 :)

[blackkat7073]

If I got to win windows vista ultimate red I would upgrade my sisters xp computer. I feel bad for her and for the rest of my family for the recent events that has occurred. My father recently passed away so It's up to me to try to be the man of the house and help provide for my family and with this pc upgrade, it will show that I do care enough to do something for my family. We don't have much, but we do have each other and our small Barberton, Ohio home. This vista upgrade wont feed my family, or help with the bills thats pilleling up, but it will give us all hope and show that I can provide for my family

-Taylor Black

[Master Loon]

I would install it on my home PC. It will allow me to get this media center pc features and will make my wife see it's time to upgrade the pc....heee ...heee:D

[simon.brown]

I would donate it to a local family who is struggling financially at the moment.

[Kursplat]

I would use it to upgrade one of my PCs that is still running Windows XP.

[mvozzy]

I would put is on the computer i am running now :)

[rwelch]

I would use it to upgrade Vista on my current computer.

[martin_ayton]

My 11 year old son wants to learn a bit more about PCs by building one himself. Having this OS for it would be a pretty good start! I'd have to get a copy of XP to upgrade, but I ought to be able to do that reasonably cheaply.

[adambravo]

I'm thinking I'd install it on my MacBook Air, currently running Windows7 (once the beta runs out)...

Adam

[iHakr]

My parents have a really old, run down computer and they keep fighting on now slow it is... I would build them a really nice computer and give it to them for all of the wonderful things they have done, and sacraficed for me in life...

-iHakr

[Beckman44]

I have been running a drive in the small town of El Dorado, Arkansas for the past few months. The purpose of this drive is to recycle old computers/new computers so that the environment remains relatively unscathed by electronics. I have been fortunate enough to be given many newer computers for the drive. Another side objective I had besides getting rid of e-waste is to build a dream computer for a local homeless shelter, and for the orphan center. I have already built the one for the orphans with an Q9650 Intel Quad Core processor with Window Vista Ultimate 64-bit. Believe it or not...I got all the materials for this computer from doners! I couldn't believe what people were going to give away or throw out! I now have all the things I need for the Q9550 Quad I am building for the homeless shelter. All I need now is to have an operating system. I planned on not having to spend any money on this project. That's why it would be great to receive this gift. I got the other OS for the orphans from it being donated from Microsoft themselves after me sending them my story. I am a teenager trying to make a difference and this would help me along the way. I love computers and I want everybody to benefit from them, even the ones who can't afford it. You may also be asking why I build these "overpowered" computers for people who don't "need" them. I do it because a lot of people share this computer, and this may be the one thing that they have (the powerful computer) that most other people don't. Who knows I may become "that teenager" who changed their lives forever. You never know what opportunities this will open for them. If anybody on the forums would like to donate, please contact me at [email protected]

[Modman3]

What I will do if I win is try my asus hd card (that crashes with xp drivers) to see if it will work!:D

[ahmedbaig05]

I would install it on my comp and use the wireless mouse for my laptop

[Hiid]

Hello.

As i'm on the course of building a new gaming and high end computer on a tight budget the new OS would be great as i haven't ordered OS yet, i personally haven't tried vista before though i've made some research and Ultimate seems to be the best one after all it supports more than 3gb of ram, hehe well i'm hoping to finish my PC latest in 2 weeks and if the light of luck turns on over my head then new OS would be great bond.:D

Ty for this giveaway lolz...

[AnTje14]

If i would win this i would use vLite to trim it down and make it an os worth installing! :D

[areo1391]

i have no idea what i would do with it. I'd keep it till i found the PERFECT use for it. I hope to build my next computer, and this would really help! Either that or my cousin has been asking for a computer.

[Preben]

I will build a new computer for this OS, and when windows 7 is released I will upgrade.

[OwlOwl]

I would instal it on a laptop and give it to my Dad for his birthday ;)

[jtjcboy]

I have been eyeing this ever since i got my new laptop. it's a gateway t-1631 but it comes with vista home premium. so much nicer it would be to have ultimate. especially ultimate red. i have done some fake trickouts to my system to make it look like product red but there is still the dead giveaway that i have home premium. plus it would be nice to have all the extra features like data encryption and dreamscene. i just don't have 220 dollars to spend on it because both of my jobs cut on hours severely. so if i dont win this i have to keep using my fake less functional copy of Windows vista.

[techguy555]

My mom has a laptop with XP that we put the Windows 7 Beta on. Aero works, so every thing should be good for Vista!

[darvids0n]

If I won the Vista Red, post-rejoicing I would install it over the top of my Vista Home Premium on the desktop, and then install my copy of Vista Business on my laptop, and THEN give my Home Premium license to someone else :D

[jlafount]

Replace an older computer that is running Windows XP

[Echo-Zol]

As an aspiring Artist/Graphic Designer, I'd be able to run more intensive graphic programs. I would create tons of posters, banners, flyers, and other forms of advertisements to promote events that benefit not only my community but hopefully further down the road, humanity as a well. I'd also be able to get the wheels rolling of my plan to open a design firm that promotes charitable events that Product(RED) and ONE has to offer. With this version of Vista I can also rest assured that some profit did get to the Product(RED) foundation and was not entirely pocketed by Microsoft. Regardless, if I don't win this I will buy it anyways. But winning this sure would be lots of help. Here goes nothing!

[alexmenary]

I would defiantly put this to good use upgrading my xp to vista

[koala10048]

I would use vista on my gaming destop I currently have windows xp but I tryed vista and I like it.

[serge3]

i would install it to my new computer that im getting and would really want windows vista on it and the mouse would help a lot for far distance you know what i mean well i hope i can win i really want it

[JJH1991]

I am graduating from high school this year and i am going to be purchasing a laptop for college next year. The one that i am purchasing is a great used laptop but the previous owner didn't update it to vista and i have used vista on my friends computers and liked it.

[firedog]

My PC is approaching its seventh birthday.

I'd build a new HTPC.

Thanks again for another great contest.

[LOLDSFAN]

My dad is getting a new laptop in a month and this could be a good bday gift for him :D

[nicko.dvz]

I'd install it on my notebook in dual-boot with Windows 7.

[moonwalker_v2]

Hi All,
I will certainly install it on my new notebook. I currently use Vista Home Premium on HP notebook.

[MrAlb]

I would put together a computer just to see what all the hub-bub is about with Vista. (I'm a Mac guy.)

[PubERB]

I would like to install it in my actual HTPC computer. Now i'm using XP Media Center Edition 2005, but I'd like to try Vista on it.

[courtenay27]

I would install it on my laptop currently running XP.

[The Yaz]

A full copy of Vista might be the excuse I need to go out and get more memory for my primary computer. It's time to move on from XP Home but I haven't the heart (or the budget) to go out and get a new machine with Vista on it :cool:

Of course, I'll also need a larger hard drive, and a new video card...

Sounds like a good time to go shopping!

Oh, and the mouse would be perfect for my son's laptop!

Thanks for running this contest to cheer us up during the dreaery part of winter...

Steve

[vvenice]

I would install it on my PC running LinuxMint, I can't not get Windows Vista Ultimate in English where I live.

[michael vens]

Hello Jason,

I am Michael Vens. and I would use this version of Vista for further development and/or testing purposes. I am a software/graphic designer and a low level programmer in my spare time. I am currently attending college in NC for a Masters Degree; and this package would be most useful for presenting in class for demonstrations and tutourials for beginners in the field. If I am chosen then I greatly appreciate the opportunity and I promise you it will go to much good use.



Thank You,

Michael Vens

[Cold Flame]

Being that I'm still running XP Pro at home, I'd likely use it as my excuse to finally upgrade my old POS computer and put this copy of Vista Ultimate on it. It's only logical, right? ;)

[dmwittenhage]

I would probally try it out on my computer. It couldnt have been a better color! I LOVE RED!! WOO HOO!! But if i did decide to go ahead and sell it (if by chance it wasnt compatable with my puter) then i would use the money to go towards either a xbox 360 or ps3 for my son who is and has been dying for either one (he only has a ps2)

[r31ncarnat3d]

I'd put it on the machine I'm building for my girlfriend right now. I've been saving up for about a year for this PC (very strapped for cash myself), but seeing as how shes running a very old and slow rig, I want to give her the right equipment for her to be able to practice graphic editing and design. She is already an amazing artist on paper and canvas, but she wants to take it further to her computer. Hopefully, this OS and the extras that (Product)Red edition has will help her do just that.

[slugbug]

I'm planning an upgrade to core i7 soon and this prize would be a perfect fit with my new PC.

[redhatty]

I'd load it onto my desktop now that I have enough RAM to effectively run this OS.

Heh, Vista Red - RedHatty - I could pull this one off ;-)

[jacklf]

I'd upgrade from Home Premium!

[Jad Morffier]

I'd be upgrading my new notebook which has Home Premium on it.

[PeeVee]

I have a PC running XP that I am using as a server to store multimedia for streaming to 3 laptops and an Xbox. I would love to upgrade it to Vista Ultimate.

[Deemo]

Hey Jason....I am currently building a HTPC and this puppy would be the OS for VMC.
Cheers!

[SOSupport]

I'd install it on my computer.
I'm currently running on windows XP and an upgrade would be great

[waverlyn]

I would, of course, install it... it's not like I can eat it...

[knightk]

I'd keep it until college when I'll get myself a Mac, and install it there.

[Mr. Hamed]

Hello,
I am going to give this vista to my son (which will make him really happy) because he is now going to go to a big university and he will really be needing this vista for studying with his new HP laptop which has not got any OS installed on it.
Thank You Thoughts Media

[johnnycrash]

I would use it for my dell dimension that I have had since 2000 and cannot afford a new operating system. It has XP and it is not geniune anymore. Thanks :)

[thkoon]

First.... i am install this in my laptop running Vista home ..... Then i'll think about the next step ... giving to someone else or i'm using it.

[mikey9613]

I would wanna win and I would use it for a gift but i would keep the mouse.:D

[kathy151974]

I'm getting a computer especially built and wanted to put vista on it..my old computer has windows xp and wanted to put vista on it as well but now im getting a new computer soon i would love to have vista red on it...
Thanks thoughts media for all the competitons you have put out..Thanks again

[Ivan]

I would finally upgrade my laptop from XP Media Center, a 2006 HP Pavilion.

[Preben]

I will build a new computer for this OS, and when windows 7 arrives i will upgrade.

Regards
Preben

[bleeman]

I would upgrade my TouchSmart PC from Vista Home Premium so that I can access my system remotely via my Windows Home Server. Home Premium doesn't support that feature whereas Ultimate does.

I would pass the mouse along to a friend as I already have several mice I like to use.

[luigi]

Currently i am a student saving to buy myself a Mac and coming september hopefully i would be in a good Engineering or Articheture University and i would install in on my Macbook so that i would be able to run bootcamp on it so i would be able to run programs like AutoCAD which runs only on windows

[PapauZ]

I would use it on my primary machine replacing XP, and I would really enjoy playing with wpf on a system, that can run it without any glitches by default. XP unfortunately can't run wpf so well.... :(

[jlowell]

I would like to install it on a new much needed PC.
Stay at Home Dad. Wife is in the Military so money is Tight.

[bbarker]

I'm don't have a PC with Vista installed. Next week my son is going to give me an XP computer on which I would install the copy of Vista Ultimate if I win it. I would use the mouse with my laptop.

[Dillen]

Me and My sister Could use This Because We have a laptop and it runs Windows 2000 and we would to upgrade So i hope we win

[jegatheez]

One of my friend who is having a very deep knowledge in windows internals, and as a hobby, he always do some research by comparing the latest windows operating systems released recently. He is having a DELL laptop and having open source LINUX now.

I will be giving this product to him for his research activities.

And the mouse will be for me :-)

Thanks.

[mussedeq]

I will give this to my aunt who is a computer specialist thanks for the opportunity to win ,I will look forward to more great reviews

[becki023]

I don't know what i'd do with my copy. There are so many options. Put it on my notebook and get rid of Vista, or maybe put it on the desktop with XP already on it, but lower end. Choices, choices. :rolleyes:

[Omnibus]

I'm still on XP because my first impression of Vista about a year and half ago wasn't so good. So, with this, I'd give Vista another go. :)

[Jason Dunn]

OK, the contest is now closed, and I'm randomly selecting the winner now...please stand by. :)

[Olaf16]

And who is the winner? :-$

[Jason Dunn]

Sorry for the delay, bad timing on my part. The winner is...

cmchavez

He's been contacted via private message. He has 72 hours to claim his prize or I'll re-draw for another winner.

Thanks to everyone for entering the contest!

[AnTje14]

I would use the software on my laptop that is currently running Windows 7; once the beta testing period expires, I'll need to install a fresh OS and this would be a winner!

That was his post.
Was it because of Iron Man? ;)

[Jason Dunn]

That was his post.
Was it because of Iron Man? ;)

Haha...nope, it was a random drawing. :D

[AnTje14]

And did he claim his prize? :)

[cmchavez]

And did he claim his prize? :)

Yup, finally after being out of the office on vacation. (whew!)

Thanks again for this and all the info you provide on the various Thoughts Media sites, Jason!

[Cybrid]

Donate it to a poor under-priviledged person...Dad! :D

[michael vens]

To everyone involved in this post:

Now! This is just my observation, but I think the contest might deserve a "re-draw" due to the 72 hour rule set by Jason was not met by "cmchavez" according to the time stamps on the cooresponding message posts!!

>>if i am wrong then i strongly apologize! This is NOT meant to offend anyone! =)<<


OK! TAKE A LOOK:

on 3-5-2009 @ 10:53pm
Jason posts that the contest is over and that he is randomly selecting a winner at this time and to please stand by! now! does the 72hour window begin here?


on 3-8-2009 @ 6:57pm
Jason posts that "cmchavez" was randomly selected to win the contest and that he was notified via private message and had 72 hours to respond or he will "re-draw" another winner. or is this when the 72hour window begins?


on 3-11-2009 @ 8:50pm
cmchavez posts that he basically "just made it" to claim the winning prize. Now! I personally have nothing against any of this. I would just like to know if I am missing something here or if I am not the only one who notices that "cmchavez" did not make the 72 hour window time frame.......according to the time stamps on the posts; he did not win actually!

....just look at the time stamps!
- If Jason set the 72 hour mark at his initial 3/5/09 @ 10:53pm post, then cmchavez did not make it in time

- If Jason set the 72 hour mark at his 3/8/09 @ 6:57 post, then cmchavez barely missed the mark by at least an hour or two; which means he still did not win

what do all of you think?

[Jason Dunn]

what do all of you think?

You're new here, so you're probably not aware of the most important rule in our contest: no whining. ;)

[michael vens]

:D


hahaha!!!!!!!

who? me? ...... I no whine!! :cool:


hey Jason! what are your thoughts on Windows 7? the new taskbar is a nice addition but the OS could use a little more I think. so far it reminds me of an updated version of XP; which may be great for users who do not like Vista. do you agree?

[Jason Dunn]

hey Jason! what are your thoughts on Windows 7? the new taskbar is a nice addition but the OS could use a little more I think. so far it reminds me of an updated version of XP; which may be great for users who do not like Vista. do you agree?

Windows Vista was a radical departure from Windows XP - that's why so many things broke. Windows 7 is a polished version of Windows Vista - the core is the same as Vista, though improved, so they spent all their time on improving the user experience, and it really shows. I'm really excited for Windows 7 - it's going to be a *great* operating system.

[michael vens]

.... I would have to agree! Even though it's in Beta stage, it runs smoother and faster in VMware Fusion than Vista. I personally can do with/without the AeroGlass effect. People should consider the fact that Windows 7 and Vista run much smoother when the AeroGlass effect is disabled (even though I know it's very much candy to the eye!)