Vista Horizons

Windows Vista Team blog lets us know its safe to buy a new computer now:

PCs loaded with Windows XP or pre-installed with 2003 Microsoft Office software can be upgraded via the Express Upgrade to Windows Vista and Microsoft Office Technology Guarantee program. Express Upgrade will be available to consumers and small businesses from 26 Oct 2006 through 15 March 2007.
Check out the Express Upgrade site for details.