Tech Commentator John Dvorak yesterday shared his thoughts on Microsoft’s latest OS Vista. Dvorak gives a historical perspective on the matter stating that originally OS were mere file loaders, which performed the job very well. However Dvorak sees the modern day Operating Systems as being as clunky comparing it to a “Park Avenue hooker using too much makeup to hide the fact that she’s old”. Dvorak sees Vista as being a very superficial upgrade in technology with sizzle lacking steak.
My take is Vista should be huge; it presents itself in a more graphically attractive interface like a Mac, which should prove popular with consumers. Hardcore computer users will however opt to run Linux, which is growing stronger everyday in ease of use and functionality. Dvorak, although brining up many valid points, ultimately dwells on what consumers should demand rather in what they want, the “sizzle.”
