Vista, should I upgrade?
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Hey Coen,
I recently bought a laptop that came with Vista pre-installed. I got Vista ultimate, and I have more than the recommended system requirements - dual core T7400 processor 2 GB ram, 160 GB HDD etc, and Vista still ran choppy! I immediately uninstalled and put XP back on. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to use SU on vista, as the patch hadn't been released yet, but i can't imagine how slow it would have been when your OS alone is sucking up 512MB of RAM! My suggestion, don't get it, wait for a few years, until the bugs are all settled and then upgrade
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I would suggest NO
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I'm an old MS fan... been with IMB Compats since changing over from MAC back in the late 80's...
I made my first mistake upgrading OS' with 95upgrade ruined my system, so since then I've always waited about 1 year for them to work out the big problems...
call me paranoid but...
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I think the fact that Dell and HP have reverted to offering their new computers with either Vista OR XP says heaps.
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what is it with software upgrades? I feel like the upgrades are being released not ready for prime time...except for SU, I didn't have any problems with V 6.
I have projects that last longer than the software versions, and it gets to be a pain when you have to migrate a database/file into the new version before dealing with a situation. Not only are they frequent, they are letting (making) the user base scream about the bugs to get them fixed.
anyway...to respond...I bought new right after Vista came out, all the XP machines were gone, and I stripped Vista out and installed XP. Installed and booted several programs in Vista...didnt test extensively, I didn't feel like guinea piggin' an OS. I'm looking for software that will just let me work, and quit being an IT guy.
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@john sayers said:
I think the fact that Dell and HP have reverted to offering their new computers with either Vista OR XP says heaps.
That was due to customer demand.
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Customer demand, because Vista eats ram for lunch!
I would say Coen, that it was a combination of Video, and System lag... seemed like it took forever to do anything! too many background gadgets, and system processes that were utterly useless to me.
I also, you must realize, hate most operating systems. I have my XP set up without a wallpaper, with as close as I can get to a Win 95 theme. I have absolutely all animations turned off, and almost all notifications. I personally would rather see good looking programs, that do what they need to do (and take up what RAM they need), rather than windows squishing up and down from the taskbar. (I absolutely abhor that about OS X) and while I'm on a rant, I hate Linux, because it is too hard to get into, I love the idea behind it, it just doesn't support the software I need, and I don't have the time to re-learn how to use an OS
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I'm looking to upgrade to Vista (x64) later on in the year / early next year when I upgrade my PC. Only reasons I'll go to Vista from XP is because in about 3 years XP won't receive any support from MS, also Vista x64 is better optimised for 64-bit computing than XP x64 from what I've read.
I just hope a lot more apps start being recoded for 64-bit computing, from what I've seen 64-bit apps ROCK and are quite quick (OK, a lot quicker) compared to the very same app but in 32-bit.
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I set up a new pc for a couple reasons, but the main purpose was my then primary was a laptop, and the mileage on it was significant and it needed maintaince. All my old secondary pcs had been given away, and I couldn't avoid or afford down time while the laptop was worked on. This is where a new desktop came into the picture... it is amazing the horsepower you can buy for cheap these days...anyway, all my day to day software wasn't claiming Vista compatibility, so I barely test drove it. It would be interesting to set up a vista OS machine that wasn't in a critical position, to migrate into slowly. I saw Vista taking a long time to boot, and the annoying verify screens kept popping up, and an extensive library of installed desktop choices...I didn't see any operational benefits.
We will all be on Vista eventually, and as you all see in this forum everyday, there are many innovative persons here ...so why not buy a machine and go for it? It can't be that bad. -
Vista x64 and 64 bit rocks with Maxwell.
For other reasons I'll waiting for someone like Coen who test it over one year like Krisidious says.
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My boss just got a new laptop that came with Vista installed. He had me put all the programs we use onto this new computer. I opened a model in sketchup's latest pro version, could not get the program to stay opened, kept crashing. I did not have any time to deal with it and try to figure it all out, so it sits as a machine we can't use sketchup on until I have the time to figure it out, and then who knows, it may never work on it. I cannot remember the specs, but I do know it was sufficient.
I would continue with XP.
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The most nvidia drivers are updated for Vista. That should work on Desktops.
Unfortunately not for all Notebook graphik cards
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What is DSP and OEM software?
DSP means “Delivery Service Partner”. OEM means “Original Equipment Manufacturer” and normally would have the hardware manufacturer’s name stamped on it. DSP software is similar to OEM software however there is NO manufacturer’s name stamped on the manual or printed on the license. DSP software is more generic and OEM software is sold directly to the computer manufacturer. Thus the distribution channel is different for DSP. DSP software is distributed for smaller system integrators and system builder hobbyists for “clone” or no-name computers. Like OEM versions, DSP versions often come with only an electronic help manual, which is built-in to the software or a small getting-started manual. The software itself contains the same programs as the Retail Box version, except the Retail Box version normally comes with a small printed manual. Both OEM and DSP Microsoft software include a COA, which is a Certificate Of Authenticity label or sticker from the manufacturer.
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if it's premium... go for it!
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that's just a quote from a page somewhere on the net... I din't write it... I guess I should have linked it, but it was an ebay page...
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