update: I returned the computer in question below. I just couldnt get around some of those Vista features . I should be getting another computer in the next few weeks - with XP this time (I have to wait for a 'check in the mail' from the superstore i bought it from) - thanks again for all the input on the original post!
I will keep the original post below for continuity of responces:
Hey folks
As many of you know I have been having major problems with my old dinosaur of a computer (which i bought back in 1999 - top of the line in its day. It cost me over $3,000 back in the day and had a mind numbing 16gb hardrive - wow ) Well anyway - ive been looking at new computers the last few days and have realized that it is nearly impossible to find a new (already built) PC computer that doesnt have vista on it. So i took the plunge yesterday and bought one at a reasonable rate (under $300 with over 160gbs and a 1.6 ghz processor) but now im having second thoughts and several worries. I havent hooked the new computer up to the internet or really done much with it other than trying to figure out the new Vista changes. ( I have 1 week to take it back if im not happy - if there are too many problems i may just return it and try and find a rebuilt computer with windowsXP)
Here are a few concerns i have and hope someone out there may have some info (link to article or info will work) most of this is based on hearsay but I know there are new items in vista which allows miscrsoft to keep tabs on what your doing.
1-DVD Ripping... Is there something i need to do to Vista before I download a good ripping program? I know there is/was some probs with Vista in this regard in the past.
2- Torrents /peer to peer... Anything I need to do before I try and DL torrents? (other than installing a safety program like Peer Guardian)
3 - posting on the net and general surfing... I dont surf for kiddy porn or anything like that but I do allot of other stuff that i really dont want microsoft knowing about - is there a fix for this? (or is it even a problem now?)
4 - Are there other problems with Vista i have not listed that i should know about? I know there was some driver problems early on its its release but have these been fixed yet?
a big thanks for any info to help in this regard - I know itll help me and maybe even a few others who read this.!
