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Community weekly poll: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to:
- 4/17/09 1:10 PM
Depends which OS
by FrankQC - 4/17/09 7:28 PM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
If it's a Linux distribution I get it as fast as I can and I VM it.
If it's Windows I wait a year or two until the service packs start rolling in.
When a new O/S is offered, I usually.........
by Tom Stark - 4/17/09 7:58 PM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I am still heavily involved in Windows XP Home SP2. I am currently receiving an average of 3 updates per day
X 356 from Microsoft. This is an O/S? I think that it is just a target for the Microsoft Programmers to throw darts at. I have the feeling that MS policy is something like "if you discover that an update has been made in error, do not attempt to correct it, just update it with a patch". I haven't ever had a software program that required over 1000 updates a year. To some this all up, I hope I don't catch Win 7.
Don't jump the gun
by mjd420nova - 4/17/09 8:47 PM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have a large number of clients who feel they need the latest and greatest and will go out and get it, sight unseen and without even considering if their hardware will support it. I spend many hours sorting out new drivers and patches to get their hardware to work with the new OS. Half the time I wind up having to go back to the original OS and reloading their backup if they have one. This became a real headache with Vista and many users still don't understand why their hardware isn't good enough to run it. I will build a system for my own uses and begin with the lowest version of OS I own and work my way up what I determine to be the best suited for the hardware. Instead of upgrading a system to support new software its much easier to build a new system that exceeds what the new OS requires and work from there. Many new OS platforms lag in support for older hardware as with the case of Vista, drivers for some hardware doesn't exist and drivers from XP don't get moved up to Vista, rendering good hardware unusable. Stick with what works well and forget the new platforms until all the bugs are worked out.
New operating systems
by abbott123 - 4/20/09 2:55 AM In reply to: Don't jump the gun by mjd420novaThis is a Microsoft way of screwing the customer by forcing him to buy more hardware & making you pay for something thats dosn't work properly & then offering you an upgrade to fix their own problems ( AND you pay again )
I usually wait
by aka_tripleB - 4/18/09 12:46 AM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Not for it to become "stable" or for a service pack, but I wait until I can afford a new machine if my current one can't run it. I don't get why people say they need to wait for Windows to be proven stable, but will rush out and use a new distro of Linux immediately. I can kind of see an arguement that you have to pay for Windows, but Linux is mostly free. That, however, is a poor excuse. Time is money. Okay, if you have to spend time to get Windows to work you're "spending" even more money. Still, how can you call yourself a geek if you can't get your old hardware to work on a 64-bit system before it has any 64-bit drivers? Some pieces of my computer still don't have the correct drivers, but I've still gotten everything to work. I did resently replace the USB wireless adapter with a wireless bridge, but it was because it was a pain to get working, not because I couldn't get it to work at all. Cisco is being a buttmunch, and only releasing the 64-bit drivers through Windows Update. Might as well not have released them at all if you're using a desktop that can't be easily moved to a wired connection.
New Operating Systems Are Continuously Released
by Mc-Kiernan - 4/18/09 12:51 AM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have no felt need to even know what the latest operating system out there might be, let alone to plot-out installing whatever it is upon a computer. I maintain a multi-boot machine, upon which is installed the latest releases of Red Hat Enterprise Linux for my CPU, and the latest sub-version of Windows XP. I will probably someday migrate to a different version of Linux, or to a different *nix such as FreeBSD, but that's unlikely to happen soon. If, unexpectedly, Microsoft issues further Service Packs for XP, then I'll probably install each of those, but I hope that XP is that last major version of Windows that I install.
Five Year Plan
by retexan599 - 4/18/09 8:33 AM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
My policy is to replace my entire system (hardware and software) every five years. In 1997, I had hardware of that vintage plus W95. In 2002 I replaced that with new hardware and XP. In 2007 I replaced that with new hardware and Vista. By this plan I will change hardware and OS again in 2012 (unless something unexpected requires me to change earlier). I also usually upgrade my productivity software at the same time; am currently running Office 2007 for example. When replacing hardware, I also usually replace my monitor & printer/scanner at the same time. This way I have a 'matched set' of hardware,software, and peripherals. And on average over time, I spend about the same amount of money as I would doing things piecemeal.
Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to:
by firemonkey5555 - 4/18/09 8:43 AM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I go to my local comp shop . Intelligent Computers and ask for the owner Nathan. He gives me the scoop. He is testing w7 and when it is released I will check in with him to see what to do. The man has never steered me wrong. Very rare now adays.
thanks
I perfer to wait, and conduct research
by MinceyJ04 - 4/18/09 8:48 AM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
When a new OP is releashed there may be bugs, holes, etc in the system that could cause problems. I wait to see what will be releashed concerning the OP, then research through sites such as CNET to gain the experts opinion of the OP. I weigh the pros and cons then make the decision.
I get it usually earlier on.
by Ed-duh-win - 4/18/09 1:51 PM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
When Windows Vista came out, I didn't upgrade immediately, as my system was aging - but I happily jumped onto it when I bought a new laptop, 6 months after the Vista release.
This time around, I might actually go and buy a retail license without buying a new computer first, as both my custom-built desktop and HP laptop are more than up to the task of Windows 7. Have been running Beta since 6801 and its smoother than what Vista could be.
I wait until my computers die
by ozark123 - 4/18/09 4:01 PM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
--Other. (What is it?)
I wait until my computers die. When I replace my computers I use whatever OS comes with them.
I don't like the idea of "renting" software from MS. Happily I only have to keep our little three computer network running so I don't have to stay up to date on the latest greatest OS like many of the techs have to. Trying out a new OS just for fun rates about the same is root canal work with me.
At present my boxes are running well. I probably won't have to worry about a new OS until Windows 2012 arrives. At that point I may very well switch to one of the free Linux operating systems.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
by davagain - 4/18/09 11:21 PM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
My current OS (Win XP) serves my needs. Why should I spend the time and money to switch when it gives me nothing I need? Besides, there are always glitches in new OSs, and compatibility issues with software and machines that are working fine now.
Eventually, I know I will have to move on, but for now, what's the rush?
PS - I'll probably have to upgrade my home LAN system first, because my kids will want to run toys that are new and shiny. The office LAN I run is more interested in productivity and stability.
Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to:
by martynwg - 4/19/09 5:48 AM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
With XP I waited until I had hardware that could run it comfortably, which was 3 years after XP was launched; before that I used a combination of Windows 98 and Windows 2000.
Experiencing Vista on other people's machines it is so bad I refuse to have any computer with Vista and recently bought 2 Acer Aspire One netbooks with XP, which satisfied our mobile requirements.
The netbooks have been so productive we will have more netbooks with a 10 inch screens because the smaller Acer screen is just a little bit too small for some applications.
All our computers dual boot to Ubuntu and I upgrade Ubuntu immediately the final release is available.
I dread the thought of having to go to Windows 7; for me an OS is something the computer has to run applications and not a way of life as Microsoft seems to think.
Ubuntu is getting close to a total Windows replacement so I may never got to any Microsoft OS after XP.
I tend to wait.
by beaneath - 4/19/09 9:21 AM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Since most of the time installing a new operating system requires re-installing software I wait until the updates for the software I run requires the new operating system. I then read what the hardware requirments are and make the required changes and install the new operating system.
Varies
by boosterp - 4/19/09 10:20 AM In reply to: Poll: When a new operating system is released, I tend to: by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
It depends.
From 3.11 to Win 95 I jumped fairly quick. I was slower to adopt Win 98 until I bought a new computer, kicking myself for having lost my 95 disk. Upon reading user comments I did not adopt Win ME so I sprung for Win 2K when it was released. Once XP was released I would say I was the first among friends and family to get it, actually waited in line to buy it early in the morning. Did quite a lot of research yet pre-ordered Vista to give it a shot, it lasted 3 days before I formatted that drive and tossed it into the filing cabinet. In going from XP Pro to Win 7, my jury is still out, I do know that I am going to wait a few months at least to make certain everything with drivers, etc is ironed out before buying it.
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