As an affiliate marketer I have used Windows throughout most of my career. I own a Mac and a PC and I prefer working on my PC no matter how funny those Apple commercials are. I’ve even dabbled in open source operating systems like Ubuntu – which I can say I was somewhat pleased with – but when I saw repeated daily messages that new updates were available in the bottom right hand corner of my screen – I said thats enough.  Don’t get me wrong, I love Linux and open source projects like Freshmeat – I just had some trouble with Ubuntu.  I still run it on one of my machines.

I’ve all heard about the great new features of Windows Vista, and the ease and accessibility of the operating system. I’ve seen the videos and taken the neat little quiz/download that determines if my computer is ready for the challenge of upgrading. I’ve passed the test, and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

But today I am considering the past. I know the past isn’t something I should base 100% of my decisions on, but the past certainly does influence my decisions. I think about the past, and it makes me think about the times in the past where I have trusted Microsoft. In the past I have been let down.

I remember when I first got Windows ME, the new features and speed were supposed to blow me away. I quickly realized after a few mishaps that I was actually a beta tester for what would later become Windows XP. I don’t think I am alone here in saying that Windows 98 was great, but Windows ME was terrible. For now though, Windows XP is stable enough for me to continue affiliate marketing, and I can use the programs and tools that I have loaded over the years to help me in what I do best.

I like the fact that the gates of communication are wide open in Windows Vista. I want to see more of that in future upgrades. When the gates of communication are wide open, good things will happen. This is why I blog, and why I want to teach readers what I know and share my knowledge.

So, what are your thoughts? Is it time for a change? Should I just dive in and accept it? Do I have a choice?

Normally, a change can do me good. Eventually I will be switching over to Windows Vista. But for now, I am going to watch as you all become beta testers for software you paid way too much money for. Let me know how it goes.

Posted on March 8th, 2007 by Firelead Affiliate Network
Filed under: Affiliate Marketing, Microsoft, Windows Vista