I have a considerable dislike for Vista as an OS. If you don't mind the risk and can find someone who has a copy of the ISO / would be willing to post you a burned DVD :rolleyes: Windows 7 beta is a good OS and will currently last you until August, by which time the retail versions should be out. There are, however, a few things that don't work with it (TAGES copy-protection, for one), and it might not be worth the hassle for you. On the other hand, if you buy Vista now you'd be looking at shelling out *again* for an upgrade to 7 (I suspect sooner rather than later, too)...