Re: How's it going? I got a Zune

[Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

 > From: "Flora " <http://www.dps.state.vt.us/~f>
 > Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:57:04 -0500
 >
 > Hi Robert,
 >  
 > How is everything going with you and Noelle? Our governor wants to cut 660 
 > state jobs for our new fiscal year starting July 1. How is your job situation? 
 > I'm sure not much better than mine.

Actually, Noelle's is almost completely safe.  And mine is fine for now.

 > I just want to work toward my state 
 > retirement. I feel like I've always been pretty lucky, so I'm hopeful. 
 >  
 > I'm wondering if you can help me with my computer. I just got a Zune
 > mp3 player,

I feel sorry for you.

 > but can't even use it,

I wouldn't be able to, either.  It doesn't work with either Mac or Linux.

 > because I can't download the zune
 > software. It says that I need Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
 > with Update 2 or later.  I have Macrosoft Windows XP Media Center
 > Edition Version Service Pack 3. Dad told me to talk to you about
 > updating my Media Center.  Can you get the software?

It appears that I can only get Windows Vista.  Do you have a preference
for which version of Windows Vista you want?

 > If so, please
 > tell me how much it will be and when I can get it. I thought that I
 > could down load everything I need, but my computer and internet
 > connection are way too slow.
 >  
 > I just want to do my podcasts and music.

Zune is a terrible product.  It's unfortunate.

 > Talk to you later,
 > Flora