Windows Vista

DHS1 · 03-5-2007, 11:00 AM

I have windows XP pro right now. Is it worth the $150 to upgrade to vista? What are the pros/cons? Thanks

Maid · 03-5-2007, 11:06 AM

Not worth it, even if for free.

Tps222 · 03-5-2007, 11:21 AM

There's obviously some problems with Vista, but not as many as people say. They tested this for 2 years. I know there are some driver issues, so I'd recommend waiting a couple months. Other than that, you need pretty new comp to run it efficiently.

TrueX2 · 03-5-2007, 11:22 AM

Pros: none that I can think of
Cons: Worse for gaming, slower in general, waste of HD space, billions of bugs

If you want to upgrade to Vista, wait a few more months @ least

**Squeek** · 03-5-2007, 11:25 AM

You really should wait a while before thinking about it.

Also, moved from Media.

SethSquall · 03-5-2007, 11:29 AM

I agree with most of the people here. I personally really like the look of vista although I wouldn't buy it right now though. I'd wait a while first for microsoft to get loads of feedback from it.

nforcer06164 · 03-5-2007, 11:50 AM

I'd actually wait until the first service pack comes out, so that the major problems are all covered and integrated into one bundle, instead of having a hundred separate hotfixes.

Oh, and you are SO much better off buying a computer with Vista preinstalled. The upgrade causes so many problems for XP computers that it's totally not worth upgrading at all. PCWorld recommends that you avoid an upgrade to Vista, and that you buy a new PC with Vista instead.

Afrobean · 03-5-2007, 11:59 AM

There is no good reason to switch to Vista.

That is, unless you want your operating system to be "pretty" at the expense of functionality. Have you guys seen this advert? I had Vista for about a day when this new computer came in, and it's disturbingly accurate. That aside, XP is easier for your computer to run, thus leaving more resources for things you need to do rather than making your operating system look fancy.

Maybe once Vista is the standard it'd be worth sacrificing resources to use it, but it's really not necessary now.

Also, this is incredibly subjective, but when I was running Vista, it didn't feel like I was interfacing with an operating system. It felt like I was running software that mimicked an operating system. I know this probably sounds weird, but that's what it felt like to me.

shade11 · 03-5-2007, 12:06 PM

Not a good idea to switch to Vista right now. It has many compatibility issues regarding many commonly used programs.

It's from Microsoft for god's sake, it's gonna be buggy when it's released. I say, wait a year.

If you want the look of vista:
Try this
And this, but not so much.

justom · 03-5-2007, 12:14 PM

Yea I agree with all of you. I got vista for 30 bucks to try it, but it's really bad. A lot of games dont function properly and it takes up a lot of CPU. If you're thinking about upgrading, upgrade your RAM first.

SethSquall · 03-5-2007, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afrobean

this advert?.

Lmao.

"You are coming to a sad realisation, cancel or allow?"

"..........Allow...."

nforcer06164 · 03-5-2007, 12:22 PM

Actually, WindowsBlinds works a lot better for modifying the look of your OS. You can make XP look exactly like Vista, Aero and all, without upgrading. It doesn't use system resources, either.

TD_Project · 03-5-2007, 01:10 PM

I bought Vista a while ago, i think 3 or 4 weeks ago, and it runs okay. Very unstable as you would guess, and I bought Home Premium.

I was looking forward to Windows Aero but I need to switch my video cards around (right now I have the worse one in here) and I need 1gb of ram. Wait until they fix half their problems. I'm constantly updating from Windows Update, hurray.

I love the black bottom bar and things are clearly organized. If you want gaming power, get Windows Vista Basic. Because Home Premium is just a sugar coated, fancy looking version of it, and Ultimate just gives you more backup problems if your computer jumps out of the plane.

Good luck all future Vista Users

RandomPscho · 03-5-2007, 02:07 PM

Most of the bugs aren't Vista's fault, it is just that there aren't the correct drivers out for the other hardware. Vista itself is a lot more stable than XP, also. It boot ups faster on my computer than XP ever has and it looks amazing.

Most games actually get higher benchmarks on Vista (or so I've read) and Vista is a good upgrade for games because it fully supports Direct X 10, which you would need a compatible video card.

Other than looks and hardcore games, there's no real reason to upgrade.

SethSquall · 03-5-2007, 02:14 PM

Well, I have a lot of equipment that needs drivers installed. So I'd need very reliable confirmation of the driver situation being fixed before I buy Vista.

I hope that made sense. I don't know much about PC's and such so I assume drivers as in drivers that you install with say, a camera and such.

RandomPscho · 03-5-2007, 02:16 PM

Seth,
use the Windows Upgrade Advisor, it will tell you everything from programs to drivers that work/don't work on Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...deadvisor.mspx

nforcer06164 · 03-5-2007, 02:48 PM

Actually, I wouldn't trust that. Why? The Advisor is part of the program DVD, and even after it has been run so many things still **** up. It can't be a know-all wizard for Vista or any OS upgrade for that matter.

DiGiTaLSeraph · 03-5-2007, 03:00 PM

Windows Vister lol

sucks all the new pcs sold these days only have that operating system installed. You're basicly forced to buy/pirate XP now and downgrade...

MARKETING PLOY OF MICROSOFT?

nforcer06164 · 03-5-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiGiTaLSeraph

sucks all the new pcs sold these days only have that operating system installed. You're basicly forced to buy/pirate XP now and downgrade...

MARKETING PLOY OF MICROSOFT?

No.

DiGiTaLSeraph · 03-5-2007, 03:05 PM

Also, what the hell are you on? Of course all of the latest PCs have Windows Vista pre-installed.

03-5-2007, 11:00 AM	#1
DHS1 FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Earth Age: 34 Posts: 254	Windows Vista I have windows XP pro right now. Is it worth the $150 to upgrade to vista? What are the pros/cons? Thanks __________________

03-5-2007, 11:06 AM	#2
Maid FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 北海道　釧路 Posts: 643	Re: Windows Vista Not worth it, even if for free. __________________ 怒りの剣も嘆きの傷も　跡形もなく溶けて消えて散って逝っててああー

03-5-2007, 11:21 AM	#3
Tps222 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 6,167	Re: Windows Vista There's obviously some problems with Vista, but not as many as people say. They tested this for 2 years. I know there are some driver issues, so I'd recommend waiting a couple months. Other than that, you need pretty new comp to run it efficiently.

03-5-2007, 11:22 AM	#4
TrueX2 FFR Player Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20	Re: Windows Vista Pros: none that I can think of Cons: Worse for gaming, slower in general, waste of HD space, billions of bugs If you want to upgrade to Vista, wait a few more months @ least

03-5-2007, 11:25 AM	#5
Squeek let it snow~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 14,444	Re: Windows Vista You really should wait a while before thinking about it. Also, moved from Media.

03-5-2007, 11:59 AM	#8
Afrobean Admiral in the Red Army Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the moon Age: 36 Posts: 13,262	Re: Windows Vista There is no good reason to switch to Vista. That is, unless you want your operating system to be "pretty" at the expense of functionality. Have you guys seen this advert? I had Vista for about a day when this new computer came in, and it's disturbingly accurate. That aside, XP is easier for your computer to run, thus leaving more resources for things you need to do rather than making your operating system look fancy. Maybe once Vista is the standard it'd be worth sacrificing resources to use it, but it's really not necessary now. Also, this is incredibly subjective, but when I was running Vista, it didn't feel like I was interfacing with an operating system. It felt like I was running software that mimicked an operating system. I know this probably sounds weird, but that's what it felt like to me. __________________

03-5-2007, 12:06 PM	#9
shade11 FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 373	Re: Windows Vista Not a good idea to switch to Vista right now. It has many compatibility issues regarding many commonly used programs. It's from Microsoft for god's sake, it's gonna be buggy when it's released. I say, wait a year. If you want the look of vista: Try this And this, but not so much.

03-5-2007, 12:14 PM	#10
justom FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 698	Re: Windows Vista Yea I agree with all of you. I got vista for 30 bucks to try it, but it's really bad. A lot of games dont function properly and it takes up a lot of CPU. If you're thinking about upgrading, upgrade your RAM first. __________________ _ ♫

03-5-2007, 01:10 PM	#13
TD_Project FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 427	Re: Windows Vista I bought Vista a while ago, i think 3 or 4 weeks ago, and it runs okay. Very unstable as you would guess, and I bought Home Premium. I was looking forward to Windows Aero but I need to switch my video cards around (right now I have the worse one in here) and I need 1gb of ram. Wait until they fix half their problems. I'm constantly updating from Windows Update, hurray. I love the black bottom bar and things are clearly organized. If you want gaming power, get Windows Vista Basic. Because Home Premium is just a sugar coated, fancy looking version of it, and Ultimate just gives you more backup problems if your computer jumps out of the plane. Good luck all future Vista Users

03-5-2007, 02:07 PM	#14
RandomPscho FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Age: 32 Posts: 504	Re: Windows Vista Most of the bugs aren't Vista's fault, it is just that there aren't the correct drivers out for the other hardware. Vista itself is a lot more stable than XP, also. It boot ups faster on my computer than XP ever has and it looks amazing. Most games actually get higher benchmarks on Vista (or so I've read) and Vista is a good upgrade for games because it fully supports Direct X 10, which you would need a compatible video card. Other than looks and hardcore games, there's no real reason to upgrade.

03-5-2007, 02:16 PM	#16
RandomPscho FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Age: 32 Posts: 504	Re: Windows Vista Seth, use the Windows Upgrade Advisor, it will tell you everything from programs to drivers that work/don't work on Vista. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...deadvisor.mspx

03-5-2007, 03:00 PM	#18
DiGiTaLSeraph FFR Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sex Appeal Applies Age: 36 Posts: 466	Re: Windows Vista Windows Vister lol sucks all the new pcs sold these days only have that operating system installed. You're basicly forced to buy/pirate XP now and downgrade... MARKETING PLOY OF MICROSOFT? __________________

03-5-2007, 03:05 PM	#20
DiGiTaLSeraph FFR Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sex Appeal Applies Age: 36 Posts: 466	Re: Windows Vista Also, what the hell are you on? Of course all of the latest PCs have Windows Vista pre-installed. __________________

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