Companies are go for Vista
Microsoft took a different turn this time with its new operating systems with advising businesses to not switch over to the new Vista system until the first service pack was released. Before, Microsoft had always advised its clients to start using the newest OS as soon as it was released, but because Microsoft was afraid of the glitches or bugs that wouldn't be ironed out until the first few months or simply a business move, they decided against it. As of right now, many major corporations are employing the Vista OS even against advice from Microsoft, but as of yet there are no major problems arising.
This could be a new trend occurring for Microsoft in delaying perhaps all releases until after the first service pack is ready to be integrated into the system.
Linux signs up with German Universities
North Rhine-Westphalia has signed a new contract with Novell systems for them to provide Linux to thousands of their computers up on German campuses in Germany. Hundreds of thousands of German Students already use the OS for their school work and for fun and play so the move was a natural one. This deal makes it one of the largest in Europe that's ever happened and perhaps it is one more step against conglomerate Microsoft and their ever present Windows. This move has also influenced other countries and cities such as the Netherlands and Amsterdam to purchase a trial period for their own computer systems. If they enjoy it enough, they could end their contract after it expires with Microsoft.