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 - Vista/Rosetta StoneI agree completely with Andrew Mullen. If you're using Windows Vista DO NOT buy Rosetta Stone. Larry Flowers explained in a previous post a very lengthy way to correct the errors. 1. If you're paying over $300.00 for a program it should install seamlessly since Rosetta Stone claims it's Vista compatible. 2. I installed all the updates as Larry explained and contacted Rosetta Stone Tech support over six times. They even sent me TWO new CD'S.The program would still not install. I wonder when Rosetta Stone will wise up and update their program. I'm certain all new computers will come pre-installed with Vista. Rating:  - When will they have 64 bit compatibility?For being one of the largest - if not the largest - language learning software company, Rosetta Stone should make a XP 64bit version. I have not ran into software compatibility problems in quite a while (non-language software), as most programs offer a 64 bit compatible version. I have read so many good reviews that I went ahead and installed the program on my room mates computer. I have not used any other programs to compare this too. Only time will tell how well it works. Rating:  - Rosetta Stone - Good ProgramWe purchased the Rosetta Stone to become more proficient in Spanish -- it's a good product, there's just one problem, you must be at your computer to use the program. I wish I could sync to Ipod, to use while working out or for my husband, he has a 30-40 minute commute and would like to use it in the car. But since the program is interactive, the computer really is needed. Oh well, otherwise, it's a good tool. A.Ramirez Rating: - Rosetta Stone Latin American SpanishThis is very helpful. It's like being in a language lab. However, supplements such as a dictionary and verb books are necessary. New words show up without the meaning and it can be confusing. Rating: - V3 Spanish Latin America running VistaRosetta Stone V3 Spanish (Latin America) Level 1&2 Personal Edition (Win/Mac) I have completed CD 1 and have waited until now to comment. I have version 3 Spanish 1 Latin American on a Toshiba laptop with Vista home basic. It runs perfect. I had problems with the mic being way too loud. If you run into a problem, go to their (rosetta) web site support. Its well done. I found an answer and its a microphone setting in Vista that allowed adjustments for mic input. The program is well thought out. If you can't pronounce a word, it allows you to go into a speech analyzer. You see and hear your recorded word and the native speakers voice. If you still can't get it then PASS it up. You will have more opportunities to work on it during the course. Don't kill yourself. It took me 2 months to finish the first CD. I plan to go over it again before I go onto the 2 CD. I don't think you'll get by without a translator. I find that I am not 100% sure what they are trying to show me, so I look up the word to be sure. It would be real nice if you could right click on a work and see a translation and conjunctions, if selected. Bottom line is that I enjoyed the first CD and can make my point when getting around in a Spanish speaking environment. You need to start somewhere and this is it. It's a start in the right direction.
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