If Windows is so bad, don't use it
I think you miss the point. A lot of people are still locked in by their mindset, or the apps they use or their kids, or whatever. That doesn't mean they have to like it. I find it amazing that it has evolved in size astronomically for hard drive, and other system requirements while offereing minimal, if any, improvements in performance of anything.
Personally, I'm a Linux guy, but I would lose my favorite hobby if I gave up on Windows users.
Neil, what will Vista allow you to do in February (or whenever) that you are not able to do right this minute? What enhancement "does it" for you?