Going back to a few posts I made about me deciding on a new computer, reworking the desktop or building a new one….I decided on buying a new one. A laptop actually. And it has Vista on it. Before you reach for that submit button below the comment box, hear me out first.

Yes, I prefer Ubuntu (Linux) to Windows. No argument there. However, until I get a handle on running Windows in a virtual environment that I can trust to be there when I need it, I need a Windows machine for my projects. The software and applications I’ve bought over the years will mostly work on Vista with few exceptions but didn’t work out very well via Wine in Ubuntu.

Remember, I’m no programmer or code expert when it comes to operating systems.

Thus, I needed a machine that would be there for my projects which in turn leaves me the option of upgrading my desktop the way I’d like to over time instead of taking a general approach in a short time frame. I much prefer this alternative as it will give me the time to upgrade certain components first without causing any issues with the OS (operating system) just yet. more…