Has Your Law Firm Thrown Vista In The Trash?

Link: Closing the Door to Microsoft Vista. Almost two years after its arrival, Vista is being bypassed by some of the largest corporations on the planet. The requirement for new and more powerful computers, on a massive scale, has given these companies pause. What about law firms? Notoriously slow in adopting new technology, I suspect that many law firms are also complacent about adopting Vista. If it comes on a new computer, fine. But, until somebody makes them adopt it, if ever, Vista will not likely see the insides of a majority of law firm computers. The most telling quote in this story is the one from Fred Killeen, CTO of GM: "We're considering bypassing Vista and going straight to Windows 7". It would take several years and many millions of dollars to convert now anyway. By that time, Windows 7 will arrive, and hopefully save the day. Of course, it is just as possible that many companies will have gone to Ubuntu Linux and totally web based computing by then. Is the OS dead?

Comments

[J.R. Phelps]

I agree 100%. I talk daily with dozens of lawyers throughout Florida about their office operations. Most if not all have no desire or inclination to upgrade to VISTA.

J.R. Phelps, Director
The Florida Bar's Law Office Management Assistance Service (LOMAS)

[Sam Glover]

I switched to Linux. Faster, more secure, and more fun to use.

If Apple would let up on the monopolistic practices, I would swing that way. As it is, I like my OS free and open.

[Larry Port]

One thing is certain: Redmond couldn't have picked a worse time to deliver a dud OS. With Mac and Ubuntu surging and an undeniable shift in the business world towards Software as a Service, they really shot themselves in the foot.

[Larry Port]

One thing is certain: Redmond couldn't have picked a worse time to deliver a dud OS. With Mac and Ubuntu surging and an undeniable shift in the business world towards Software as a Service, they really shot themselves in the foot.

[Norcross]

I've removed Vista from two personal machines, and about 8 (and counting) machines for friends. While a lot of the issue is with the hardware, the problem remains.

If Microsoft wants to stay relevant, they should keep XP alive for the business / enterprise users, and Vista (fixed) for home users.