Is this just me, or is this a classic piece of non-news on a par with the one the post subject is in reference to?
I mean, isn't it a typical and completely rational technological modus operandi that hardware developments come first and software implementations take some time to emerge (with the possible exception of specialized applications)
I mean, imagine software being developed for imaginary or speculatory hardware. Sounds like a big waste of time to me...

Focus on learning how to program properly and efficiently. Learn correct resource-management and security practices and study algorithms. If you master programming in general, you can master any language withing a matter of weeks. Certainly too short a period to make your career based on that decision.

mod parent up! :D

Just remember: The enemy's gate is DOWN

Don't kid yourself. The women who know where their men are are called widows.

I agree. Even if multiple versions had been a success with Vista, one might expect that they could see what happens to companies who release a lot of different products during a depression.

Yes, but if Windows were SUCH a good operating system, what would the slashdot crowds and open-source fans (myself included) have to complain about?

There is always someone who takes the analogy too far. Yes, I do understand, but there are limits to the complexity of a usable analogy, even in slashdot. Still the "get inside once/come in as often that you like" kind of situation isn't secure, either

It's so bad a car analogy, that it doesn't even have cars.

So, basically, what they did was build a big sturdy door (UAC) and put the treasure (system settings) behind it. Normally you need magic keys (certificates) to enter the door. Then, they built a button that unlocks the door from the outside. Wow!

Do my jedi powers sense overconfidence?
No, you do not recall correctly. The have had HUGE fsck-ups like this which they have acknowledged themselves If you bought vista early with the hope that the eventual service pack would fix things, then it would be possible that you might be screwed even worse and be stuck in a cycle of endless reboots.

The Nation were there is Comcast, AT&T and RIAA
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Also, if the professor is interested in having sexual relations with you, bend over and let them fsck you. Your life will be made even easier.

you insensitive clod!
There, fixed that for ya