There's no denying that Vista's reception hasn't been the best and Microsoft would like to change the image of their newest OS. They are trying that with their new marketing project, the Mojave Experiment.
Basically, Microsoft brought in consumers that had never used Vista and had them test the next version of Windows codenamed "Mojave".
At first, Microsoft asked the consumers about why they haven't upgraded to Vista and basically got responses saying that people heard it was slow, buggy, and not worth their money.
Then, they tested out "Mojave" and loved the "new" OS. They were actually testing Vista. Owned.
Here's how Microsoft is advertising the project:
"Welcome to the 'Mojave Experiment.' What do people think of Windows Vista when they don't know it's Windows Vista? We disguised Windows Vista as codename 'Mojave,' the 'next Microsoft OS,' so regular people who've never used Windows Vista could see what it can do - and decide for themselves. Now decide for yourself."
So, we wanted to ask you if you've actually used Vista and what do you think about the OS? If you haven't used Vista, why are you not upgrading?
Check out the videos of regular people getting fooled by Microsoft at The Mojave Experiment. Remember, this is part of an advertising campaign so it should be taken with a large grain of salt.
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Also, now that the new version of Flash came out, Vista won't let me upgrade. I can't even read G4 or The Feed. Internet explorer is completely worthless without the upgrade. I've had to start using mozilla, which upgraded fine.
Incorrect.
I had been a windows user my whole life until I got a MacBook Pro last January. I've only had one problem with it, but it was fixed easily, so you should probably know what you are talking about before you start talking.
Countless crashes, freezes, and viruses on my PC were the reasons for switching, (especially since I got a worm the day I hooked up my internet when I moved to college) and with the exception of work, I will never switch back. Windows has so many pointless hurdles to jump through just to find a file.
No one ever mentions you can turn that off. And its easy. Its called User Account Control and it's located under Users in the control panel as a check box. Do so at your own risk and don't come crying when Uju5tG0tPWNdVirus.exe runs wild on your computer when vista could have asked you if you wanted to run the exe.
I have been using Vista since it launched and it has never once crashed on me. If you don't have a decent machine you shouldn't upgrade. That is common knowledge. I find it interesting that most people who dislike Vista are the ones who are pissed you have to pay to use an operating system...or generally hate MS anyway.
Tell me this...if you bought a car and I sold gas..should I give you the gas for free since you bought the car?
This is OLD news G4, WEEKS old!
Therefore, your comment is OLD.
Or you could spend $3000 on a Mac, $100 to transfer the files, and about $50 to get into customer service. Don't forget the $200 it takes to get ANY good programs. I don't care for making movies or blogs, Apple!
And it's not like legal software is cheap for any platform.
Plus, decent podcasting/recording software comes pre-installed, but I forgot, you probably just want to check you e-mail, surf the web, and chat with you buddies. To each his own.
I'll use my computer for what it is designed for, and you use your $300 computer with it's shiny $$$ OS (Vista Ultimate=$400, btw)
Consider:
1) There are about 50 people total shown as participants.
2) Of those, only a handful are shown in the actual movie as people who like Vista.
3) Microsoft brought their own machines. They did not try to install it on the customers' machines; rather, they brought all of the optimal components to run Vista.
4) A salesperson walked the participants through the experiment.
Salespeople can color your vision so that you see their products in the best possible way. The fact is that Vista is certainly FUNCTIONAL after numerous updates; however, it is a buggy product. The problem with Microsofts' success is that they can get away with RROD and buggy launches for Windows, and that translates into lower quality products and services.
Stick with XP, install Linux, or get a Mac. Vista is more trouble than its worth unless you are a gamer with a hardcore rig.
same here
@ saxybeast418
well said lol.
and that permission thing only pops up when modifying system files, un/installing, etc
for general purpo