Quote Originally Posted by Husar
So Linux and Mac OS X look exactly like they did 10 years back?
Yeah, i know, Linux can actually be used in console mode and actually has to be used like that in some cases and that's exactly why I don't use it, I'm not a typing whirlwind.
Linux looks as good as whichever desktop manager you choose to use, from over the top 3D accelerated effects and eye candy galore with Compiz/Beryl to the simplistic icewm, or if you prefer it, no desktop manager at all and simply use the terminal. You don't need to be a "typing whirlwind", I myself am a useless typist. The bash terminal is much more user friendly than M$ cmd or command terminal.

Quote Originally Posted by Husar
And because it looks better and has those few small improvements on top of that, I don't see why one would choose XP for a new computer over Vista except if compatibility with old stuff is a concern.
Compatibility with "old stuff" is always a concern. If a company cannot run vital software on vista, they cannot upgrade simple as that. Just because M$ decides to break backwards compatibility doesn't mean that every company should slavishly follow to shell out millions and rush out to upgrade all of it's bespoke systems.

Quote Originally Posted by Husar
Yes, and when you lose 3% performance in games I dare say that you will hardly notice it.
That's exactly what M$ are banking on. People that won't notice losing "3% of performance" and will be distracted by the revamped cosmetics.