There certainly is no easy answer to this question. I can't imagine that I've given the same answer to any of a few dozen different people either. Making the transition from one operating system to another can be an incredibly daunting task not only for computer newbies out there, but often for the novice as well. Nonetheless it's certainly not something to lose sleep over at night. With a little preparation and planning what may seem like an overwhelming chore can become an easy task.

So how then do you know when the time is right for you to make the switch to Windows Vista? Here are a few things to consider...