Windows Vista is what a lot of users are waitng for faster processing for the available and now much more affordable 64 bit hardware.
Dual core and the no execute NX bit promise so much more speed and protection from malware and application hijacking for Vista.
Can Microsoft delay the inevitable and give users peace of mind even for the short term? If you work on Microsoft campus millions of us soon billions are wishing you success.
Is linux the answer if only because it has a smaller less targeted user base? Will linux developers learn and pass on what they know fast enough to keep pace?
Can any hardware and operating system no matter how well designed stand the double threat of bright people and the free interchange of ideas on the internet?
Personally, I am going to keep a two OSes installed and buy new disk imaging software while my fingers stay tightly crossed.
How about you?