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Olde Hornet
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I wont buy a new pc with Vista until the first bug patch. If you know Microsoft's history, you know why I wont do it.
I would not upgrade my current pc for the same reason, plus it would kill my pc. If you are going to buy Vista - then I suggest you buy a new pc as well.
I would not upgrade my current pc for the same reason, plus it would kill my pc. If you are going to buy Vista - then I suggest you buy a new pc as well.
ToPdOg
Well-Known Member
I've been running Vista for a few weeks and I haven't had any problems so far. The interface is very nice. To get the fancy effects, you have to have decent video card that's DirectX 9 compatible. I also suggest having at least 1 gig of ram as well. Although I haven't had any compatibility issues, I recommend checking for Vista drivers for your printers, scanners, and any other hardware you have prior to upgrading.
Olde Hornet
Well-Known Member
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/18085
Check out the link - its an interesting read.
Why Aren't You Upgrading to Vista?
Daily Techno-Babble offers a breathless "three reasons why Windows Vista is sinking like a rock," and while the story has a point, I don't really think that "limits on how Vista can be used under virtualization" is really the thing about Vista that is scaring away that many would-be users, nor are Microsoft's DRM provisions on high-definition video much of a big deal yet, as few users care about high-def on their PC right now. Don't get me wrong: I think all of these are factors that make Vista a poor OS, but they aren't the primary reason that it's "sinking like a rock."
Given that Vista sales seem lackluster at best, what's the hang-up? I think it's something far more simple than the reasons that DTB offers up.
So what's turning people off of Vista? Here's my take, in order of importance:
1) Price. There's no way around this one. Upgrading to Vista doesn't just mean spending up to $400 on software, but also cash on RAM and video card upgrades, or buying a new PC altogether. If Vista was a $100 upgrade that anyone could use, it'd be a top seller, I'm sure.
2) Nothing new to see here. Love the visual style, but does photo tagging and 3-D window flipping really merit an upgrade?
Check out the link - its an interesting read.
Why Aren't You Upgrading to Vista?
Daily Techno-Babble offers a breathless "three reasons why Windows Vista is sinking like a rock," and while the story has a point, I don't really think that "limits on how Vista can be used under virtualization" is really the thing about Vista that is scaring away that many would-be users, nor are Microsoft's DRM provisions on high-definition video much of a big deal yet, as few users care about high-def on their PC right now. Don't get me wrong: I think all of these are factors that make Vista a poor OS, but they aren't the primary reason that it's "sinking like a rock."
Given that Vista sales seem lackluster at best, what's the hang-up? I think it's something far more simple than the reasons that DTB offers up.
So what's turning people off of Vista? Here's my take, in order of importance:
1) Price. There's no way around this one. Upgrading to Vista doesn't just mean spending up to $400 on software, but also cash on RAM and video card upgrades, or buying a new PC altogether. If Vista was a $100 upgrade that anyone could use, it'd be a top seller, I'm sure.
2) Nothing new to see here. Love the visual style, but does photo tagging and 3-D window flipping really merit an upgrade?
ABE
Running and Gunning
I just bought a computer in July. Vista is trying to close the gap between Windows and MacOs.. It ain't gonna happen. I have friends with macbooks, and I like how they operate. I wasn't trying to throw an extra 4-5 hundred on a notebook, that I know I was gonna dog out. My next notebook will have vista or whatever comes on it, if I don't get a macbook.
I am leaning toward getting a mac for my music anyway.
I am leaning toward getting a mac for my music anyway.
MACKG
a.k.a. NASTYNUPE
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dacontinent
Preacher
I just bought a new laptop for my wife. It came with Vista. I like it. It is much more graphics oriented than XP and reminds me of why I disdain Mac's so much.
GUI hides way too much from me. I want to be able to change things at their base. It takes way too much effort to even find the base of things and the OS doesn't want you to know.
Knowing what I do, I cannot think of upgrading an operating system on a non-server without buying it preloaded on a new machine. It's just not worth the money.
GUI hides way too much from me. I want to be able to change things at their base. It takes way too much effort to even find the base of things and the OS doesn't want you to know.
Knowing what I do, I cannot think of upgrading an operating system on a non-server without buying it preloaded on a new machine. It's just not worth the money.
LS Syndicate
#TheeILove
I will be buying a new desktop this weekend, so I checked out Best Buy and ALL of their desktops come with Vista. I would prefer XP (for memory usage purposes) but it looks like I'll be going the Vista route.
I'm looking to buy nothing less than 3 gig so I should be okay as far as memory usage is concerned, right?
I'm looking to buy nothing less than 3 gig so I should be okay as far as memory usage is concerned, right?
Blacknbengal
Well-Known Member
You're making a big mistake.
Call the manufacturer and order one with XP.
LS Syndicate
#TheeILove
I could understand why it would be a mistake to upgrade to Vista, but buying a new computer all together?? I'd prefer XP, but it's not a deal-breaker for me. Should it be? Are you saying I should go out of my way and find a desktop with XP SP2?
I'm not much of a techie. Just trying to make a good decision. Any info would help. :tup:
LS Syndicate
#TheeILove
That's an idea. Thanx!
Blacknbengal
Well-Known Member
Yeah, by all means go out of your way if necessary to get one with XP. My estimation is that Vista will not be around too much longer because of compatibilities issues. Alot of people are going to Mac's just because they do not want to have Vista.
LS Syndicate
#TheeILove
That's all I needed to know. 'Preciate it!
yvette23
New Member
Memory is fine, since Vista requires at least 2 GB. :tup:
Personally, I say fucc Vista.......still has too many bugs to work out. :smh:
SimplyRedd
Southernite
I've had buddies who are arrangers, lose their entire catalog of music messing with the Vista upgrade they offered if you had your computer less than a year...after hearing that I declined.
