Windows Users: Don't bet on the unseen
All software is built by humans. Humans are inherently imperfect. Therefore, all software is inherently imperfect. Does that seem sensible?
Operating Systems are the core of what makes your computer work. Microsoft, having taken a lot of heat from businesses and individuals who, for a variety of reasons did not like or buy Windows Vista, will release Windows 7.in October 2009.
Windows Vista was released October 30, 2006. Informed computer users were always wary of new Microsoft operating systems until they had been on the market for a while, tested by real-life computer users, and debugged accordingly.
We did not once recommend Windows Vista during its shelf life, which is just about over.
In early 2008, Microsoft announced Windows 7, and encouraged people to start downloading the not-yet-complete version so that they could get a “preview of coming attractions”. Microsoft is pretty much through touting Vista. While Microsoft stood behind Vista, Mac market share went from approximately 5% to almost 9% of traditional computer users.
Among the businesses for which we provide technology support, no fewer than ten percent added Macs for the first time, and no fewer than five percent went all Mac, having had either no Macs, or only one.
Microsoft is now telling people that they will get free Windows 7 upgrades if they get a Windows Vista-equipped computer before Windows 7 is released. Don’t believe the hype. You have nothing to lose by waiting. If you’re using Windows XP, stick with it for now. It’s been tested and fixed. It may not have fancy gizmos on the screen, but fancy gizmos are more likely to break software than to enhance it.
Have questions? Considering a Mac after all this Windows confusion? Contact Us to find out which solution is right for you.
All software is built by humans. Humans are inherently imperfect. Therefore, all software is inherently imperfect. Does that seem sensible?
Operating Systems are the core of what makes your computer work. Microsoft, having taken a lot of heat from businesses and individuals who, for a variety of reasons did not like or buy Windows Vista, will release Windows 7.in October 2009.
Windows Vista was released October 30, 2006. Informed computer users were always wary of new Microsoft operating systems until they had been on the market for a while, tested by real-life computer users, and debugged accordingly.
We did not once recommend Windows Vista during its shelf life, which is just about over.
In early 2008, Microsoft announced Windows 7, and encouraged people to start downloading the not-yet-complete version so that they could get a “preview of coming attractions”. Microsoft is pretty much through touting Vista. While Microsoft stood behind Vista, Mac market share went from approximately 5% to almost 9% of traditional computer users.
Among the businesses for which we provide technology support, no fewer than ten percent added Macs for the first time, and no fewer than five percent went all Mac, having had either no Macs, or only one.
Microsoft is now telling people that they will get free Windows 7 upgrades if they get a Windows Vista-equipped computer before Windows 7 is released. Don’t believe the hype. You have nothing to lose by waiting. If you’re using Windows XP, stick with it for now. It’s been tested and fixed. It may not have fancy gizmos on the screen, but fancy gizmos are more likely to break software than to enhance it.
Have questions? Considering a Mac after all this Windows confusion? Contact Us to find out which solution is right for you.
October 29, 2010
CEO Dana Friedman was featured on the October 25, 2010 edition of MSPtv's program for Everything Channel. She discussed Managed Services—technology that allows us to spot potential problems before they affect you, and to resolve more quickly many other problems that come up on your desktop computers, servers, internet connections, and related hardware.
Dana was interviewed in 2006 about why she and Dragonfly didn't pursue Managed Services then. In 2010 we were invited back to tell them why we now believe the businesses and organizations we support would benefit from this now-mature technology.
CEO Dana Friedman was featured on the October 25, 2010 edition of MSPtv's program for Everything Channel. She discussed Managed Services—technology that allows us to spot potential problems before they affect you, and to resolve more quickly many other problems that come up on your desktop computers, servers, internet connections, and related hardware.
Dana was interviewed in 2006 about why she and Dragonfly didn't pursue Managed Services then. In 2010 we were invited back to tell them why we now believe the businesses and organizations we support would benefit from this now-mature technology.