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Community weekly poll: Will you be installing Windows Vista?
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Vista Already Installed
by lhathorn - 11/22/07 7:52 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista? by Marc Bennett
I have been running Vista Home Premium on my desktop for almost 3 months. Although most publicity seems to be negative, I am thoroughly satisfied. Although Vista worked from the first day of installation, I did make some additional hardware purchases. Upgraded 1g RAM to 3g. It worked with the 1g but runs a lot faster with 3. Also upgraded my video card from 256 to 512 megs, although it worked with the 256. The 512 enhanced the screen graphics and gameplay. I have found that companies, hardware and software, have been very slow to release upgrades for Vista. My Creative Lab Audigy4 soundcard works. The sound is great, but almost all accompanying software do not work. Even after downloading Vista driver from Creative Lab, several software features are still grayed out. I have found substitutes to overcome Creative's shortcomings. I also had to purchase a new TV Capture Card, as the Vista driver did not work and the manufacturer's Vista driver failed to work too. My new Pinnacle card works perfectly. Most of the audio and video tasks that I purchased extra software for under XP, is already included in the Vista Media Center. It comes with buit-in CD/DVD player and burner, a Cool Windows Media Player, Movie Maker, live TV (including cable and satelite), Vongo Movies(if subscribed), picture albums, etc., etc.. It even runs the Pinnacle TV capture card through media center. Also found, so far, that Vista runs any USB device, regardless of age.
To date, it has never crashed!!!
Yes, I spent a bit more money than I planned. But, most of the problems are not with Vista. It's the manufacturers who seemingly refuse or are very slow to support the new format. Once you set up your system properly, you'll never go back to XP.
VIsta? No way Ubuntu leaves Vista in the dust
by purpledog2000 - 11/22/07 7:55 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista? by Marc Bennett
Before anyone considers paying all that hard earned money on an over-loaded Vista, Ubuntu Linux 7.10 has arrived. If you are not big on Windows based games, Ubuntu is probably what you should have.
If you can't live without some favorite Windows application, you can still run it on Ubuntu using wine Windows emulator, probably faster than that native Vista.
Vista-fication
by USGrant7 - 11/22/07 8:10 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista? by Marc Bennett
To put it simple: Vistafication is at least four years away. Because thats how long it took Mr. Gates to get XP to where most vendors were building to it's spec. As a Software Quality Professional, I see the trends. Most major development for Vista wont even hit the market until mid 2008, with hardware compatability up to 70% on newly purchased machines, (which are not Dell's or HP's). If you are smart, wait until PC games are no longer built on XP platforms, and that will tell you it's time to go to Vista.
Will you be installing Windows Vista
by DickyDum - 11/22/07 8:19 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista? by Marc Bennett
The main reason I will not be installing is the lack of confidence in the software, the other is why should I when I have Windows XP running with no problems. As an ordinary home user it seems that Vista is aimed primarily at the business market and I certainly have no use for the GIZMO functions. My only concern for the future is SECURITY and running other programs,I will therefore stick with XP, for a while yet at least until support is withdrawn. THEN POSSIBLY I WILL CHANGE TO MAC.
Say "NO" to Vista
by Richard Dino - 11/22/07 8:41 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista by DickyDumWell said, DickyDum. lucet. (Jan '07)
After 2 years of "patches" for Windows XP on my PC, it's now running fine. I am reminded of what "Lucet" said in one of the first posts (back in January 2007); I couldn't say it any better:
"Greed has blinded Microsoft's Marketing Dept. Following an embarassing two years of XP "patches" etc; why would a rational customer pay $200.+ for a "new" version that offers LESS security & features than their present "patched" XP ?"
I got so frustrated with M$ that I just bot an iMac (with Intel Core 2 Duo processor) and OS X Leopard operating system... and I gotta say that it's the smoothest, most trouble free operating system that I have experienced in the last 20 years! Well done, Apple.
Windows Vista does not have less security and features than
by Me, Myself and You - 11/22/07 10:41 AM In reply to: Say "NO" to Vista by Richard DinoXP. That's just hogwash, I'm afraid.
Got it and Love it
by kjdinoc - 11/22/07 8:26 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista? by Marc Bennett
I was an early adopter. Bought a new PC and Notebook from HP February 07.
I couldn't be happier with my machines and what they do here in my home and at my Business. Zero compatibility issues, haven't seen a blue screen for at least 6 months. I have tons of Music and Movies streaming into my Living room via Media Center Extender in my XBox 360.
I bought a little IMac Notebook for my neighbor kid as a graduation present. I just can't figure out why people think that thing is so wonderful. My Vista machines can do much more and do it better for about 1/2 the price!
When I am forced to sit in front of an XP machine it just looks like an antique now. I would never go back.
Vista? it is great
by JackPBassSr - 11/22/07 9:29 AM In reply to: Got it and Love it by kjdinocAs a computer consultant for 15 years I am constantly amazed with the anti MS people the remind me of the old adage he would cut of his nose to spite his face. Having been through every OS since DOS I am very happy with the improvements with the exception of Millennium Edition. I think that is a great record. I feel sorry for those of you that would rather have a sore finger trying to config open source stuff than get one that practically is perfect out of the box.
Jake
Used Since Beta
by Commandoclone87 - 11/22/07 8:26 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista? by Marc Bennett
First of all, I have no problems with OSX, considering that every Mac I've used has locked up or crashed in the first 20 minutes. Secondly I have read several things that may or may not be true but need to be clarified.
Case in point, Mac users have been saying that microsoft has a monopoly on os's, OSX just works, Macs are immune to viruses, etc... The truth is; if Apple made their software work on non-apple computers, microsoft would not have more than 80% of the home pc market, OSX just 'works' because Apple only has to support their own configurations, and if Macs were immune to viruses and hackers, why are patches needed to close holes in their os's.
The next point is that after my experience with Vista:
I have had less crashes then when I was using XP (not even a single blue screen;
I have not had one viral attack where my system needed to be restored;
can play all the latest and greatest pc games;
I have had only minor issues with hardware drivers, because the manufacturer had dropped support for the product (this was the remote control from the ATI All-in-Wonder GPU's).
This not a post to try to change people's minds or to promote Vista. It is merely my answer as to why I will be keeping Vista when I finish building my new system (unless Apple can release a copy of OSX for everyday non-Apple computers, instead of forcing me to buy into overpriced hardware so I can use the software).
I agree with that.
by Me, Myself and You - 11/22/07 10:43 AM In reply to: Used Since Beta by Commandoclone87Right down to the "T".
no vista
by jamesreynold4341 - 11/22/07 8:38 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista? by Marc Bennett
I just bought a new dell with wxp.Not interested in vista.From what I have read It has a lot of drm to control you.
Not Installing Windows Vista
by bobsoots - 11/22/07 8:43 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista? by Marc Bennett
Reasons: I am satisfied with XP Media Edition; computer expert friends who installed it have had a lot of problems; the perceived benefits are not worth the costs (the software, memory upgrade, etc.); software compatability problems. I expect a lot of problems after purchasing a new PC and do not look forward to it.
Bob S.
how do I like Vista?
by philstjean - 11/22/07 8:47 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista? by Marc Bennett
!@#$% at first. Just too expensive to change back. Not just money but time as well. After six months of getting used to the "security", I have, somewhat reluctantly, learned to live with it. I still wish it was compatible with some of my favourite software:- Wordperfect Office 2000, my older HP all-in-one, Adobe Photo Deluxe, all of which I had to replace at no small expense - RANT! RANT! Over 15 min. of updates! Bill, get it !@#$% right, next time ! Please!
(Right for us poor users, not your pockets!!)
I uninstalled IE 7!
by ericocean - 11/22/07 8:50 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista? by Marc Bennett
As bad as IE 7 was, I have no interest in Vista.
Purchased Windows XP to install on new Vista computer
by deleyd - 11/22/07 9:02 AM In reply to: Will you be installing Windows Vista? by Marc Bennett
I just purchased a new computer, which comes with Vista, so I also purchased Windows XP to install on the new computer.
I've had so much trouble with Vista on our relatively new laptop, I realized if I just switched to Vista on my main computer, my productivity would drop to zero, because nothing works on Vista. Even Microsoft programs don't run well on Vista.
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