My new laptop (well a few months old) came with Windows Vista. Overall, it's a nifty operating system. However, I quickly noticed that some of my favourite programs are not compatible with Vista!!
Quite honestly, I was amazed.
Zone Alarm finally released a firewall upgrade that is compatible.
My bookmark and password tracking program, Mobipassword is not, and they seem to be avoiding answering my inquiry - as if they're embarrased - they must be milking the product (no investment).
Nuance's PaperPort Pro is not compatible and requires an upgrade - but the vendor cannot be reached by telephone - incredibly disappointing for such a wonderful program!
Adobe Acrobat Reader seems to have security issues and errors out proactively on web pages that will call it.
So many products that I actually use all day long for personal productivity simply don't work under Vista.
What a disappointment.
Obviously there are answers - or replacement products elsewhere - of course this involves investments in time and energy.
Customer service from both Nuance (Paperport Pro) and Mobipassword were extremely disappointing. I wish they had viable competitors. There service is certainly not worth my business.
Regards, makingourway
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That's pretty much the scenario whenever a new OS comes out...it's up to the 3rd party vendors to get compatible with the new OS, not vice-versa.
Unfortunately that sometimes takes awhile.
I like the look and feel of Vista and the new Office....but that's just me.
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