Last week, the Texas state Senate approved a measure to prevent government agencies from using Microsoft Vista without approval from a legislative board. The reason? There are "many reports of problems with Vista," according to Democratic Sen. Juan Hinojosa, who serves as vice chairman of the state Senate's Finance Committee, reports CIO.com.

"We are not in any way, shape or form trying to pick on Microsoft, but the problems with the particular system are known nationwide," Hinojosa said.

It would be a sea change in the Texas state computer world if this proposal becomes law. The measure still must be approved by the Texas House.

Computerworld.com reports that 44 state agencies have spent more than $6 million to upgrade Vista in the last several years. And Microsoft points out that it employs more than 1,500 workers in the state.

Microsoft said it was "surprised" by the Texas Senate action that "singles out a specific corporation and product for unequal treatment."

Nevertheless, this is a skirmish likely not to end until Vista is kicked out of town.

For more on this tug-of-war:
- check out this CIO.com article

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