Okay, I need to know what you all think of Microsoft's latest ploy to get us poor computer users to fork out more cash.  I haven't upgraded to Windows Vista yet--my machine is older, and I figured if I upgrade, it would need to be to a new system altogether.  My work now depends on the machine.

But all the new machines are going to come with Windows Vista pre-installed.  So what's the skinny on this newest version of Windows?  Personally, I've always loved XP; but, alas, time and technology both march on.  And Bill probably needs another few hundred million by now, so we must stay current.  (Don't even get me started on the iPhone...but that's not Bill's doing.....bet he wishes it was!)  I've read all the articles--and I usually come away more confused than ever--so I'd like to hear from some actual users.

So, any comments and opinions will be greatly appreciated.  I'm not quite ready to buy a new system yet, but I'm trying to find out all the good and the bad stuff before I do fork out the dough for a new computer.  While it's true that I love new toys, I don't like toys that I'm not smart enough to play with.

Feedback, anyone? 

Thanks!

K