With Windows Vista now available, I'm still deciding whether to jump in right away or not. Am I going to be forced to buy new versions of all of my favourite programs? Tracy Marks
Most major applications seem to work fine with 32bit Vista and there's a list at iexbeta.com. But there are lots of changes under the hood, so programs that work at a low level are much more likely to have problems. Examples include anti-malware and CD/DVD burning software.
However, software houses have generally had time to produce patches or updates. You may have much more trouble getting new drivers for some broadband devices, graphics cards, printers and other peripherals, where required. The cynic in me suspects that some suppliers take their time because they would much rather you bought a new one.
