well what u guys have to understand is that Vista now may have some problems, but still is doing somewhat better then XP did when it launched *based on what u guys said about XP's launch*. I suggest anyone who wants to buy Vista, wait until at least SP1 comes out for it, that way many bugs can be fixed, n everyone will be happy ^_^.
for example, HD 2900 XTX was delayed by bad benchmark results n i was waiting to get this card, but since it was delayed this give AMD more time to work on it, fix the bugs or whatever, then bring it back to the public for testing. This helps me out more because it's hard to get a job now a days, because ive come to a conclusion that the economy is in a recession, even IBM n Nokia Siemens Networks r dropping workers.
Nokia Siemens Networks drops the axe on 9000 jobs - Engadget IBM gearing up to lay off over 100000 American employees? - Engadget
as for the sound cards, it's a real bummer to hear that most sound cards r not working too well with Vista. Again, just wait for SP1 to come out; in my speculation of release date, probably Q3-Q4 2007 or Q1 2008.