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g00fba11Feb 19th 2007 7:17PM

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I've been running Vista Business on my ThinkPad X40 (1.3 GHz, 40GB 4200rpm HDD, 1.3GB RAM, and the integrated 64MB Intel 82852/82855 GM video) for a few days. My observation, pros:
1. I maybe crazy, but, Vista is definitely snappier than my previous XP Pro install), especially after the OS finished indexing the HD.
2. Very quick CLEAN install (less than an hour, if I have to guess)
3. Navigation is more intuitive...definitely.

Hates:
1. Damn OS treats you like a dumbass. Turning off UAC helps tremendously.
2. Following the dumbass theme: OS decided that I shouldn't decide for myself whether Aero's performance is acceptable for me. Can't even try it. My master, Vista OS, says I'm not worthy.
3. Even worse, as far as I know, I can't change the default colors of Vista Basic. The default colors look horrendous, especially when contrasted against some dark colors themed applications. For example, WMP11 looked retarded under Vista Basic. If you've tried it, you'll know what I mean.
How the hell does it make sense, that I can run run glass-like themes, such as WMP11, under XP without any problem, but not on Vista?
Anyone who know how to hack enable Aero, or at least tweak Vista Basic a bit, PLEASE share.
NOTE as well that "Force Enable Aero" registry hacks that were widely googled are no longer working in Vista RTM, even if they worked during beta.
At this point, I am still uncertain whether to keep or revert back to XP.

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