DailyTech – Intel Turns Its Back on Windows Vista
DailyTech – Intel Turns Its Back on Windows Vista
Intel, the worlds largest microprocessor manufacturer, has stuck with operating system maker Microsoft through good times and bad. The pair have worked closely together one every modern Windows release and have even shared some common unpleasant experiences — like being subjected to Federal Trade Commission investigations.
However, times have changed and suddenly, according to inside reports Intel has shockingly snubbed Microsofts flagship product, Windows Vista. Intel, which has over 80,000 employees with workstations, will not change its computers over to Vista. This marks the first time that Intel would have bypassed a major Windows generation, if the reports from the key inside source hold true.
While Intels acceptance or rejection may be a largely symbolic blow, it is part of a far broader trend of companies refusing to adopt Windows Vista, discussed previously here at DailyTech. While consumer adoption has languished slightly due to some complaints about compatibility, features, and resource consumption, these problems are exponentially greater in the business world, which operates largely on somewhat antiquated hardware.
A lengthy analysis by Intels internal technology of the costs versus benefits of Vista adoption led to the decision. According to the insider, who request anonymity due to possible damage to Microsoft and Intels relationship, the conclusion drawn was that the cost of expensive hardware upgrades to cope with what some call Vistas “bloat” or high memory, CPU, and graphics demands would simply be too costly for the small benefits provided.
