Share Your Vista Nightmare Story And Win A Prize

It's no big secret that Microsoft Vista hasn't been the most well-received operating system release. I knew it was bad from several friends I have who weren't quick to embrace it. Then Microsoft offered the extension to manufacturers to keep using Windows XP - a sure sign that Vista was in jeopardy. Most recently Microsoft even had to release some previously secured internal e-mails of a somewhat embarrassing nature thanks to a class action lawsuit.

Have you tried Vista and wound up with one of the many horror stories? Tech website DVICE wants to hear your story. They're even willing to put up a prize for the best Vista horror tale: a new 2 GB Toshiba Gigabeat MP3 player. Just head over to DVICE.com and post your story in their comments section by 5pm Friday. The best story wins the prize.

Thankfully I have no entry for this contest. I'd much rather invest the money I would have spent on Vista (and computer upgrades to bring my machine to necessary system requirements - which may or may not have worked) and buy my own MP3 player. For those of you who adopted Vista early and paid the price, here's a chance to share your woe and possibly get a little consolation.