Let’s move on though.  They have been assuring consumers that they needn’t worry about the hardware requirements for 7.  If your computer can run Vista, then you can run 7.

Umm, yeah.  About that.

Now, we’re dealing with beta software, so of course we’ll have some issues that get ironed out long before the consumer sees them.  Also keep in mind however, that we’re dealing with Microsoft, the maker of Vista.  Many foibles will be present for your enjoyment, I can promise you.

Think about it.  You know the driver issues with each new MS os release?  Remember how it got worse when MS began holding it’s source closer to it’s vest, ensuring that product vendors couldn’t build proper drivers?  Now throw this fact into the mix.  You’ll have three active operating systems to build products and drivers for.

So, not only are they asking everyone to buy a license for an OS that they’ve already targeted for obsoletion, they’ve managed to throw yet one more wrench into the works in regards to hardware and drivers.

Now, I know you heard Ballmer say that Vista was the pinnacle of security and performance.  If you’re wondering why you would need to replace said pinnacle, then you’re not playing the game the way they intended you to.

4 hail marys and 3 license purchases should just about cover it, I think.