While I'm in blogging mode...I finally installed Viata at home, along with some Live apps (including Windows Live Writer, which I'm using right now to write this entry...it's slightly better than posting in IE).  Overall Vista is treating me well.  I like the sidebar, app hangs are a little less crippling (or feel less so anyway).  I did add some new hardware to my comp, which is causing me to crash every 4 hours or so.  I suspect the video card (which is old, but may not be playing well with either the new motherboard or Vista).

I also set up a Windows Home Server.  It's basically a storage and automatic backup machine with really easy usability, so even intermediate computer people can use it.  We used Dana's old PC for it, with some cheap hardware upgrades, so it was a good value too.  Finally Dana and I will be able to merge our photos in one place!