Are you going to purchase new devices - printers, keyboards, scanners, etc...and programs/applications ? Make sure they are compatible with Windows Vista. As for using previous devices to migrate to the new OS, make sure you have the Vista compatible drivers ready.
As for bad news and good news regarding Vista, there are plenty....right here at this forum.
I haven't heard good or bad news about windows vista yet and I am getting ready to buy a laptop. I want to know anyone who may have had problems with or have heard of major bugs in the system if at all possible. If you have personal experience with vista, please let me know your thoughts on vista vs xp. Thanks!!!

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