Yes, When I boought my latest computer a while back, it was said to be Vista ready and when Vista was finally released that I would be sent a free copy of Vista Premium.
True to their word, I got my free copy in the mail, did the system checks, installed and used it for about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks before I removed it with a System Restore to factory default settings via CMOS. Had to 'feed the monster' for a couple of days but I'm just too happy with my XP than to embrace all the eye candy, bells & whistles, etc. that caused a number of conflicts (both hardware and software). Yep...don't be first to jump on the bandwagon...you might miss!!<insert cymbal crash>
Yep...Windows Me...naw...not for me...that was doomed for failure from the start. Let's hope 7 has more redeeming qualities than Vista.
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