The 64-bit Vista fan added an update to his plight. "Finally got through to someone in orders at Microsoft -- a nice young lady. She tried looking it up to see if my order(s) had been placed. Nothing found, but she said they don't see the on-line orders for a minimum of eight hours and a maximum of twelve. She suggested I call again in the morning. It's almost as if someone has to walk the order down from someplace ... wonder if they've given any thought to using Linux for their operating systems? I sure am. I just downloaded Sun Solaris 10 -- free, no charge. Zilch. I'm making the installation DVD for it. I'm gonna try it and Open Office for a while. Since I can't seem to get my Vista Professional, might as well do something constructive with my time."
There does seem to be a bit of a pattern here, don't you think? If you've been testing the Vista waters, let us know whether or not it's turned you into a Linux and Open Office fan. Post your comments on my website, write me at Foster@gripe2ed.com or phone my voice mail at 1 888 875-7916.
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