It is rare that I agree with some of the assumptions of John C. Dvorak. I usually find his analysis of anything on the wild side and his opinion extreme. But I recently read his article ‘Vista 11 Pillars of Failure’ and I must admit he has finally put the voodoo dolls away and has come up with some very logical assessments of Vista and why it is failing.

Though most of what is said in the article has been said before, what is refreshing is that the 11 failures are short and to the point. There is no need to expand upon some of the issues, since most computer guru’s are already aware of the problems without having them repeated again and again in detail.

Though I respect those of you who are enjoying Vista, there is a very vocal crowd of detractors who are just disappointed with the new OS. This disappointed crowd is being heard loud and clear by the folks in Redmond. So much so, that Microsoft could do a 180 and let Windows XP hang out for awhile longer. But enough about Vista. What about Windows 7?

Depending on which rumors you wish to believe, Windows 7 could be here by next year. Will Microsoft make the next Windows leaner, meaner and ready to rumble? Or fat, bloated and ready to stumble?

Comments welcome

Dvorak article is here.

Tags: windows, vista, failure, microsoft, windows 7