Windows Vista

Gmanc711 · 01-30-2007, 09:24 AM

Is/did anyone pick this up today?

I am very interested to know what type of an upgrade it is as compared to Windows XP, which I've never been a huge fan of.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-30-2007, 09:30 AM

We've been beta testing it for months now and basically it's Windows XP with all the functionality of a Mac. Benchmarks tests we did showed it to be slower than Windows XP, it IS more stable and just looks "pretty", but I won't be deploying that to any of my users including myself until the first service pack is out for it.

FRPLG · 01-30-2007, 09:53 AM

I haven't read a good review of the upgrade process yet. I think the only viable option is to go for a clean install.

BDBohnzie · 01-30-2007, 10:22 AM

While I'm intrigued by anything new like this, I'm going to stick with XP for a while. Either that, or I'll go Linux.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-30-2007, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I haven't read a good review of the upgrade process yet. I think the only viable option is to go for a clean install.

That's without a doubt. We did it here and it was messy. MY problem is that it's missing drivers for a lot of legacy hardware and are basically giving a big "F-U" to the consumer saying they won't release drivers for them.

BDBohnzie · 01-30-2007, 10:31 AM

Weren't there driver problems when XP came out as well? So that really isn't anything new.

From what I understand, your best bet is to buy a machine with Vista preinstalled...because that way, you know it'll work with the hardware.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-30-2007, 10:57 AM

Right, which is why I'm waiting until service pack 1. I'm not worried about it working on newer hardware, it's people's older printers, scanners, etc.

jbcjr14 · 01-30-2007, 11:50 AM

It is like a new gaming console and Matty's theory...wait until they fix the problems first before buying!

Daseal · 01-30-2007, 12:13 PM

The difference between a gaming console and an operating system is that the OS will at least get upgraded at some point.

Monkeydad · 01-30-2007, 12:40 PM

I've learned this the hard way with prior Windows releases: Wait about 6 months after the release of the new OS before you get it...bugs and flaws are ALWAYS in the first edition for the customers to suffer through and work out. I spent 6 months without the internet to get Windows 95 running smoothly when we preordered it.

I'm happy with XP now (wasn't when it was new though) and am in no mood to go through the guinnea pig phase with MS again. You should wait until at least the first service pack and big update download.

That's just my opinion though.

EternalEnigma21 · 01-30-2007, 02:54 PM

I'll change over when all of the porn viruses have destroyed my current computer and I'm forced to buy another one...

PFunk26 · 01-30-2007, 03:21 PM

I also was beta teting and wasn't very impressed, couldn't use some hardware and whatnot, one thing I found cool was the Media Center package built in. But the computer I have hooked to my TV to use it with didn't have 256 memory so I couldn't use it there basically I found it to be a prettied up XP, like the XP that gets it's salsa from New York city!

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-30-2007, 04:31 PM

New York City?!?!

saden1 · 01-30-2007, 05:53 PM

It's like XP with nice UI and little more features. Most of the work that went into Vista wasn't on the surface. It's definitely not worth the $$.

GhettoDogAllStars · 01-31-2007, 02:34 PM

Here ya go Gmanc, this flowchart will answer all your questions!

http://www.bbspot.com/Images/News_Fe..._flowchart.pdf

01-30-2007, 09:24 AM	#1
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Windows Vista Is/did anyone pick this up today? I am very interested to know what type of an upgrade it is as compared to Windows XP, which I've never been a huge fan of. __________________ #21

01-30-2007, 09:30 AM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Windows Vista We've been beta testing it for months now and basically it's Windows XP with all the functionality of a Mac. Benchmarks tests we did showed it to be slower than Windows XP, it IS more stable and just looks "pretty", but I won't be deploying that to any of my users including myself until the first service pack is out for it. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-30-2007, 09:53 AM	#3
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Windows Vista I haven't read a good review of the upgrade process yet. I think the only viable option is to go for a clean install.

01-30-2007, 10:22 AM	#4
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Windows Vista While I'm intrigued by anything new like this, I'm going to stick with XP for a while. Either that, or I'll go Linux. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

01-30-2007, 10:31 AM	#6
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Windows Vista Weren't there driver problems when XP came out as well? So that really isn't anything new. From what I understand, your best bet is to buy a machine with Vista preinstalled...because that way, you know it'll work with the hardware. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

01-30-2007, 10:57 AM	#7
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Windows Vista Right, which is why I'm waiting until service pack 1. I'm not worried about it working on newer hardware, it's people's older printers, scanners, etc. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-30-2007, 11:50 AM	#8
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,015	Re: Windows Vista It is like a new gaming console and Matty's theory...wait until they fix the problems first before buying! __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

01-30-2007, 12:13 PM	#9
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Windows Vista The difference between a gaming console and an operating system is that the OS will at least get upgraded at some point. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

01-30-2007, 12:40 PM	#10
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Windows Vista I've learned this the hard way with prior Windows releases: Wait about 6 months after the release of the new OS before you get it...bugs and flaws are ALWAYS in the first edition for the customers to suffer through and work out. I spent 6 months without the internet to get Windows 95 running smoothly when we preordered it. I'm happy with XP now (wasn't when it was new though) and am in no mood to go through the guinnea pig phase with MS again. You should wait until at least the first service pack and big update download. That's just my opinion though.

01-30-2007, 02:54 PM	#11
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Windows Vista I'll change over when all of the porn viruses have destroyed my current computer and I'm forced to buy another one... __________________ I am the brute squad.

01-30-2007, 03:21 PM	#12
PFunk26 Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grafton, WI Age: 44 Posts: 355	Re: Windows Vista I also was beta teting and wasn't very impressed, couldn't use some hardware and whatnot, one thing I found cool was the Media Center package built in. But the computer I have hooked to my TV to use it with didn't have 256 memory so I couldn't use it there basically I found it to be a prettied up XP, like the XP that gets it's salsa from New York city! __________________ 'I don’t care what it takes, we’re not leaving here without another ring.’ ”

01-30-2007, 04:31 PM	#13
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Windows Vista New York City?!?! __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-30-2007, 05:53 PM	#14
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Windows Vista It's like XP with nice UI and little more features. Most of the work that went into Vista wasn't on the surface. It's definitely not worth the $$. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

01-31-2007, 02:34 PM	#15
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 42 Posts: 2,762	Re: Windows Vista Here ya go Gmanc, this flowchart will answer all your questions! http://www.bbspot.com/Images/News_Fe..._flowchart.pdf __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

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