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Posted by Neville Franks
May 31, 2007 at 02:16 AM

 

Suggested reading: “To Vista or not to Vista that is the ?” http://blog.surfulater.com/2007/05/02/to-vista-or-not-to-vista-that-is-the/

Minimal changes are required to software that has been designed correctly for Windows XP to work on Vista. I think it took me about a day for each of my products.

Cassius wrote:
>From what I’ve read, it can be a real PitA to rework an application to make it compatible
>with Vista.  Also, according to “PC World,” 16-bit apps will not run under Vista. 
>Unless something like DOSBox or Tame can get around this problem, it appears that
>programs like GrandView are headed for final oblivion.  (Br sure to convert your
>important GV files BEFORE switching to Vista!)
> >It probably will be of interest to
>the members if those of you who are using or have tried Vista would tell us of your
>experience, particularly with the software so many of us use.
> >Thank you!
> >-c