There is nothing in Vista that warrants an upgrade at this time. I have been hearing this phrase a lot lately. And it is one of the reasons that contributed to Windows Vista's muted reception following
the operating system's commercial launch. "Based on our initial analysis (from internal recommendations and analysis by Gartner Group), there appears to be no compelling technical or business case for upgrading to these new Microsoft products," reads an excerpt of the memo from Daniel Mintz, Department of Transportation Chief Information Officer, as DOT has banned Windows Vista and Office 2007 upgrades indefinitely.
This is a grave example of ignorance. Due to the fact that it has been taken literally by a wide range of consumers. The fact of the matter is that a certain environment, or an individual, may have zero reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista as Windows XP perfectly fits its/his needs. But this is not to say that Windows Vista does not offer anything extra compared to Windows XP. In this respect, I came across a user comment that considered Vista a Windows XP with a new interface and the gadget sidebar. In his case, ignorance is not bliss...
The bottom line is that Windows Vista comes with a luxuriant set of new features that do recommend an upgrade. Via Vista you will be able to increase efficiency and workflow, Vista delivers additional connectivity features, data protection, system management security etc. David Overton, working for Microsoft in the Small business team has prepared a list of Windows Vista features that provide more than enough reason to upgrade.
1. Searching for documents, e-mails, contacts
2. Preview files without opening them via thumbnails and preview pane
3. Shrink to fit for IE printing
4. Finding open programs, items on start menu, control panel items
5. Enhance performance with ReadyBoost
6. Glancable information with Gadgets
7. "File" file sharing
8. Ad-hoc wireless networking
9. Wireless security manager
10. Windows Mobile Device Center
11. Automatic PC backups
12. Previous versions of files, even when out the office
13. Anti-phishing technologies
14. Anti-spyware tools
15. UAC and protected mode in IE
16. File and disk encryption
17. Image based backup and restore
18. Reliability Monitor
19. Enhanced Event Viewer
20. Memory Checker
21. Problem History
22.Enhanced Remote Desktop
23. Recovery tools
24. Fax and Scan tools
25. Photo Editing tools
26. XPS Support
27. Faster response when opening the lid
28. Parential controls
29. Media Center
30. DVD Playback and burning
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