Microsoft Delays Vista Until 2007

http://www.betanews.com/article/Microsoft_Delays_Vista_Until_2007/1142981344
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From Betanews:

"Microsoft revealed Tuesday afternoon what many had expected for months -- consumer availability of Windows Vista has been delayed until 2007.

While businesses would be able to get their hands on the finished product in November, consumers would not find the operating system on new machines until January. The delay also throws a wrench into the holiday marketing plans of many PC manufacturers this season."

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Surprise, surprise...
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
$!@# $%#!#@
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I guess I can put my Christmas gift towards a new game system.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Bad news for hardware makers.  I am waiting until Vista to get a new PC too.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
That sucks!!!
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I know a lot of people that were waiting for Vista to come out before they purchase a new PC. They won't be happy to learn they'll have to wait even longer now!
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ok... who didn't know this was going to happen?

Anyway, I too am waiting for Vista before I buy my new Alienware computer. I can't be in the tech business (and overall computer nerd/geek) and NOT get Vista somewhere within the second quarter of next year.

I can't wait to crash it!
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Me thinks MS got this arse about face....pre Christmas = available cash, spending cash...
Post Christmas = broke, maxed out credit cards....no new OS's

Oh well, just gives me more time to save for it.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i agree with Sir Starkers.....

imagine if Sony said they were goin to wait til January to release the PS3.....it seems like the stoopidest thing to me...
and imagine the what the price will be? (oh bother)

and i agree with Wizop Island Dog.......maybe there will be more people with Xbox 360's this year or PS3's because i have my Vista money spent now....

peas
cityboy
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'd guess that's MS speak for a May release in 2007.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It's very annoying. But I'd rather wait a little more to get a proper release than one that is too rished. I'ts allready two years late, I can wait anotehr two months. ...all though... I do want Vista now...
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Means I'll have longer to save for a new pc...
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm not a "progammer" by any imagination. But does it really take 5+ years to develop a new operating system from a company that specializes in making operating systems? Or is M$ just over it's head in red tape? I'm being serious here. I really would like to know, from some of you who are programmers, if that just seems like an insane amount of time for development. Maybe I'm just to used to the amazing service I get from Stardock? Heck...you could build and entire city in 5 years.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It's late again SO! I still haven't found a good resaon to upgrade from XP Pro SP2 which is running extremely stable for me. They've spent five years for SFA, the interface (which by the way was ment to be upgraded before release) is just apaulling, it looks like they've just dumped the components needed on the screen and not arranged them in much order (throw IE7 in that boat as well).

Neowin have reported that the head of Office will transfer to Windows. Since office is currently on schedule, stable, has a new look which actually looks good and helps with program operation I think this is a good thing. The guy(s) in charge of Vista should be put in charge of updates to calc.exe where they can't do much damage. BUT THEN AGAIN I USE CALACULATER!!!

I'll upgrade at the next, mext release when there are quality new features and the interface is up to scratch
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What makes microsoft think that businesses are going to upgrade to vista, a lot of companies still run windows 2000. So if they aren't going to upgrade to XP why would they upgrade to vista.
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

does this proves windows vista sucks just like IE7, and thats why there is a delay?

Doesn't prove that at all.  I don't think IE7 sucks, but then again I have actually tried the software.

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm happy I still get it in November as we have a massive volume license with MS.
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
have to get more answers to my questions, because I am not saving $ for a OS that is maybe not worth it.

I don't think IE7 sucks


maybe not but what about the whole OS?
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
My XP Pro system is just humming right along, so I won't miss Vista but do plan to upgrade. My Pentium D 830 ought to be able to handle it! I would rather wait until they get it right before I spend big bucks on the OS than just to have it crash...
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
PS: I tested IE7 and it had a lot of bugs, I had to uninstall it and go back to IE6!
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
PS: I tested IE7 and it had a lot of bugs, I had to uninstall it and go back to IE6!

It works fine for me but just like Vista the interface does not look like it has been thought out. Doesn't MS have the cash for some designers to sit beside the programming nerdlingers and say "nah it looks cr@p"
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top

maybe not but what about the whole OS?

Have you actually tried the whole OS or do you base your opinions on your feeling of Microsoft?

 

tested IE7 and it had a lot of bugs, I had to uninstall it and go back to IE6!

I hear that's sometimes common in beta software.