Another Day With My PC

The pit stop is already near for those who got a free Windows Vista ride through its various beta versions.

As had been previously announced, Microsoft began prompting users of the impending expiration of its operating system’s pre-release version. The pop up message apprises the user on the remaining number of days that he still has before the program blinks on him. It also contains a reminder for the user to back up his files and to install the commercial version of the product.

I haven’t tried using the beta version. Many were even unaware that there is one. For those who were aware, maybe they harbored the same opinion that I have regarding beta editions – they’re just teasers.

Beta versions can either whet the interest of the user or turn him off. Some enjoy the free ride, but others just see it as a merry-go-round. I share the latter view. True, beta programs give you a taste of things to come. However, I wouldn’t bother installing them in my system, especially if it’s an OS, since they would eventually die on me after a few months. I’d rather entertain reviews or news regarding it. That would definitely spare me from being a gullible guinea pig of the application’s maker.

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