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I’m a gadgetholic. This sometimes ruinous malady extends to software applications, because it has a hunger that knows no limits. It must be fed The New. I’m an early adopter . And there’s often a price to pay.

None so steep as when there’s a new operating system in the works. A steadfast PC guy, I’ve beta-tested every Windows OS since Gates’ voice changed, reasoning that it was a way to snag free software – for a limited term. But it’s really about staying ahead of the pack.

I’m no hardcore techie, but have learned a lot the hard way. A willing person whose everyman use turned up design and development problems – sometimes catastrophic – that contributed a wee bit to a better experience for others. Those wise and prudent enough to follow the longstanding and excellent advice: Wait until the release version – then another year or two.

But when I first looked at Windows Vista , this gadgetholic slobbered like a hypnotized monkey, downloaded the latest beta version, installed it in an aging computer that barely made the hardware cut, and walked happily into that buzzsaw. Blood and hair hit the walls.

Now I’m running the brand new Vista Business release, and can give you a before-and-after review from a regular guy.

One thing’s for sure. This Vista sure is shiny.

The View from the Lab

To spare the gory details (and save you any more reading than necessary), let’s just say the entire beta experience was a hard-edged nightmare, brought up only to make a point...

Author: Ric Bohy

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