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Windows Vista: Should you go for Windows Vista
Should you go for Windows Vista
by sumukh - 7/21/06 9:20 AMThis is a tricky decision. It will depend on what hardware you have. Whether your PC is Vista compatible? But if you have to take this decison, What will be main reasons?
3D Graphics, Modified search , IE & with additional security, Faster startup and faster shutdown, Better Networking, Windows media player 11. These are some the reasons. Do you think of any other reasons. Please post it here.
Also post vista related sites
regards
Sumukh
What happened to 98 & ME Could happen to XP
by islandporgy - 7/23/06 5:40 AM In reply to: Should you go for Windows Vista by sumukhI can not and will not say when but it could happen to XP and other Operating Systems.
And then there is the future Operating Systems which they are probably working on now. Get use to (Change)
Enjoy what you have now:
Wendell H
change change change
by ogdad223 - 7/23/06 4:00 PM In reply to: What happened to 98 & ME Could happen to XP by islandporgyit all sounds good but it is like ms is forcing all to do what they want you to do you have to go out and buy a new pc because they are calling the shots.im not saying that change isnt good but support should be around more than a few years before these units are out of date because a new os comes in and now you have an old unit.and we all know that you cant update these (most of these) units all of these dells,gateways hp etc so now what happens NEW ONE NEEDED another 400 to 1000 dollars
cost
by djujecmaoseoionnn - 7/24/06 7:50 PM In reply to: change change change by ogdad223My Vista ready video card I bought was 500 dollars. You cant buy a vista ready computer for 400 dollars. I have a pretty heavy duty machine all current ,new Nvidia 7900 vids, P4 3200 , 2mb l2 cache, 1 gig DDR2 at 533 and when I use the Vista Beta it recommends I turn off the desktop enhancements to Improve performance. I looks beautiful in full bloom on the desktop but I beleive a Vista machine (good) will be in the 1500 to 2500 range decked out with multimedia and all. I have that invested in mine including monitor and feels like I need more to run vista , Hopefully the final product will be more efficient and what I have will be fine. At least for a while. I do a lot of parts selling and installing at my home and have really good sources for anything PC. So maybe I will have to call them up.
Cost
by windy0062 - 7/28/06 10:24 AM In reply to: cost by djujecmaoseoionnnWell, there's lots of reasons to go to Vista whenever it is ready and released. And there's good arguments to wait until Vista has its SP1 issued? My opinion: Vista is as good as Windows 2000, but with added, desirable and needed security features. But Cost of a compatible computer? Here's my run down on cost.
I put together an experimental machine just to run Vista Beta 2. I cut a couple of corners using an old DVD ROM and CD-RW that I just happened to have laying around. NEW, never used, but over a year old. I got a bargain on a case for $60 which was on closeout and wholesaled for $165. And I got a bargain on a new 450 W PS for $20 which usually wholesaled for $35 or more. So I did cut a few corners.
But the total cost for an AMD Athlon 3500 CPU, GigaByte MB, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB SATA HD, including the $80 above, was only $475. Email me and I'll send you a picture and the full details. Windy - windy@uniserve.com
Cost?
by Keczapifrytki - 7/28/06 3:32 PM In reply to: cost by djujecmaoseoionnnThe reason the os is complaining is not anything substantial. You need another gig of ram in there, and then things will pick up. Ram and 64 bit processor are really the hardware that you need for Vista. A Gig of ram is about 60-70 bucks nowadays...
change.
by djujecmaoseoionnn - 7/24/06 8:00 PM In reply to: change change change by ogdad223Change is what got us from the horse and buggy to the Corvette. And from 8 bit software to 64 bit software etc, It sucks that it cost us to keep up but I would rather do that than still be playing pong. Test drive was a wireframe driving sim when it came out in 81 or so. It ran on a 12MHZ machine. I like my 3200 MHz machine a lot better and Test Drive isnt a wireframe anymore. I love the change its spending the cash to keep current hardware that hurts the most. XP will be around for a long while yet. Until mainstream PCs can run Vista at speed without haveing to buy extreme high end hardware..XP snaps quick on my computer and Vista makes it feel as though it has peanut butter on the hard drive. Raid0 stripe that seems a little strange. Has to be the beta factor kicking in.
Hardware is the main issue
by islandporgy - 7/28/06 6:33 PM In reply to: change. by djujecmaoseoionnnHardware is the main issue with vista I am quite satisfied with the system I have now but Change is the name off the game.
Wendell H
But what's the point of Vista? more...
by BlazeEagle - 8/1/06 12:03 AM In reply to: Hardware is the main issue by islandporgyWhat advantages will Vista give me over XP? Will the new IE have tabbed browsing?
it will have Tabbed Browsing
by gopherit912 - 8/1/06 3:53 PM In reply to: But what's the point of Vista? more... by BlazeEaglebut XP will run IE7 I do believe. A Browser isn't enough of a reason either and a browser by the name of Internet Explorer (Proud Mozilla Firefox+Thunderbird Supporter talking here so if you don't care about what I'm going to say next don't read ahead) IS NEVER A REASON!!!
Espically true for laptops because...
by BlazeEagle - 7/31/06 11:36 PM In reply to: change change change by ogdad223For various reasons, Laptops will be the biggest issue with Vista. Unlike desktops, as fas as I know, laptops can't really be upgraded. It's hard to comment on Vista itself until I can try it out.
I have no issue with change that is good, I take issue with bad change.
I don't mind upgrading as long as it's something simple like RAM or a video card but I shouldn't have to buy an entirely new computer for an OS!! It's similar to buying a new car just for new wheels!
While displeased with MS, I do like Windows alot. I just think Windows is now an bloated OS.
It'd be nice to have an version of Windows that is:
-Streamlined
-Fast working/loading
-Supremely Stable
-Not a resource hog
Lastly, while I don't expect perfection, an OS should not be an bloated hog! Why does options have to mean bloat? An OS should be option filled and lean. Fancy graphics are nice and all but I don't need a super model OS if it means performance of an OS is bogged down.
The support...
by John.Wilkinson
- 7/23/06 4:41 PM
In reply to: What happened to 98 & ME Could happen to XP by islandporgy
Support for 98 and ME was extended after a series of complaints and outcries from the public, and more importantly (to Microsoft), businesses that were still using the older operating systems. Thus, support for Windows 98 lasted just over 8 years (4 years of mainstream support) and support for Windows ME (which was largely regarded as a minor update to 98SE) lasted 5 and a half years (3 years of mainstream support). When it comes to software, that's a good amount of time.
When it comes to Windows XP, Microsoft has said that mainstream support will end no sooner than January 2009, 7 years after it was released. Extended support is to last through 2014, a whopping 12 years after the initial release! There are several reasons for this:
1.) XP has reportedly been their most successful operating system ever.
2.) They have faced pressure from businesses and various government agencies worldwide for continued support. They want assurance that Microsoft will do its part to slow the spread of malware...a computer running an unpatched OS can act as a carrier or be used in attacks. That's also part of the reason Microsoft released Windows Defender, for free.
3.) Vista (previously codename Longhorn) was delayed several times over, extending the life of XP.
So, with continued support for XP there's no immediate need to upgrade to Vista except for the desire of the new features. Over time, though, newer software will be designed for Vista only, which will force people to upgrade. That will likely be the second biggest proponent of Vista, right behind it being preinstalled on all new computers.
John
If that is the case
by islandporgy - 7/24/06 3:55 PM In reply to: The support... by John.Wilkinson
They need to change that web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/support/endofsupport.mspx
Very good to here:
Wendell H
That's specifically for the service pack...
by John.Wilkinson - 7/24/06 4:37 PM
In reply to: If that is the case by islandporgy
Microsoft is just ending support for Service Pack 1...the base OS and SP2 will continue to be supported, at least for the time being. I say for the time being because SP3 for Windows XP is scheduled to be released the second half of next year, and support for SP2 will be cut off sometime thereafter, yet prior to the termination of support for Windows XP as a whole.
John
New Features
by islandporgy - 7/24/06 4:10 PM In reply to: The support... by John.Wilkinson
Thats what it is all about:
It took me a long time to switch to XP, realy forced because of memory.
I wanted to use 2 gigs and was not able to with windows ME
Just had built my first PC:
I now enjoy XP and is willing to go to Windows Vista when it is available on the market.
Tnank You Very much for you input:
Wendell H
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