So don't fear seven Greg it is a pussy cat and a very secure one. Mind you I still don't like it! I don't seem to be able to set files in the order I want (by when modified, not A2Z) and downloads go WTF they want it seems? Don't know about anyone else but when set to search for new hardware W7 has NEVER FEKKING found it! In XP you could set "Search at boot up" and it generally worked. I also miss the Network Wizard.
Dave.
That kinda summarises my gripes with windows, superficial as they may seem.
It was pure fluke that I got put on to OS X around the time that vista was common but if that hadn't happened I'd probably be sticking with XP too.
I never understood the point of changing the whole layout, unless it's a monumental and necessary one off.
OS X pretty much looks exactly the same as it did at the start. Sure, there are bucketloads of new features and it's a different beast under the hood, but 99% of the 'buttons' are in the same place.
I genuinely get the feeling it's the exact opposite with Windows.
We've moved all the buttons and all the old annoyances you used to hate are still there. lol
I'll still 'search the internet' for your network drivers....for example.
I presume there's a licensing issue or something, but even shipping with the basic broadcom/intel/atheros wifi drivers would seem like a pretty obvous improvement.
It's fine if you're doing a retail install with a discs that came from the manufacturer, but anything off the beaten track is always a PITA.