Vista delay could sting PC makers
C|Net | at | by Mike
Everyone was asking the same question Tuesday: What does the Windows Vista delay mean for me? Microsoft dropped a bomb late in the day, announcing it would push back widespread availability of the new operating system until January. The software company said the delay was being made for the benefit of computer makers, retailers and other partners, but many people took issue with Microsoft's assessment.
"This is not good for the whole industry," said Richard Doherty, an analyst at Envisioneering Group in Seaford, N.Y. "Not for peripherals makers, not for graphics makers, not for notebook makers and not for desktop makers. Everybody was counting on upgrades to Vista." special coverage Piecing together Vista Click here for extensive News.com coverage of the Windows update.