Windows Vista

[DiGiTaLSeraph]

Re: Windows Vista

I'd be really impressed if your theme can emulate the Aero Vista appearance well. (Screen Thumbnails, the 3D scrolling interface, etc...)

I've had a few, but they're been nothing but basicly petty reskins.

[Maid]

Re: Windows Vista

I'd be really impressed if your theme can emulate the Aero Vista appearance well. (Screen Thumbnails, the 3D scrolling interface, etc...)

I've had a few, but they're been nothing but basicly petty reskins.

I tried Vista before, Aero just doesn't make up for all the practical shortcomings vs xp. I'd wait at the very least a year before upgrading. Heck my 2nd box still has win2k installed and I love it.

[jg970459]

Re: Windows Vista

Wow and I almost spent $1000 on a new windows vista computer :O glad i checked here before i did

[FishFishRevolution]

Re: Windows Vista

I would just like to mention how many fingers get pointed at Mac Users for being incompetent with computers, yet it's the vast majority of the PC userbase that can't even install their own next-generation operating system.

[nforcer06164]

Re: Windows Vista

And look how many people were calling Windows Me "Mostly errors" when they were trying to use Windows 98 drivers on a system that was more stable than Windows 98.

It just needs time. I wouldn't upgrade an XP right now, and upgrades are too buggy no matter how stable the OS is.

[g4z33b0]

Re: Windows Vista

Digital, I'm not trying to start an argument, just saying that Vista is a bad OS and it shouldn't be put in "all" computers that are being produced. I am only 15, yes but I've been building and selling computers for years (me and my friend's ebay store - http://stores.ebay.com/CJLEI-Computers), so I do have a bit more knowledge then you would expect.

From what I've seen, any pre-built PC would cost more then $699 to even meet the minimums for Vista, and why would you spend $699 to meet the minimum for an OS when you can spend $699 and get recomended for XP?

And I wouldnt go as far as to say Vista is "a user friendly OS", seeing as you have to approve or deny almost every action/process...

Also, I'm with Tibs. Download the skins... The main improvments I see in Vista are the skins and the visual Alt+Tab. They are extraneous, but they look nice. (I have OSX skins on my XP desktop )

Vista FTL. End of story. Use 98, 2000, or XP.

[nforcer06164]

Re: Windows Vista

And I wouldnt go as far as to say Vista is "a user friendly OS", seeing as you have to approve or deny almost every action/process...

Too bad the makers of the commerical that made fun of this conveniently ignored that it can be turned off?

Oh, and your store doesn't seem to exist.

[DiGiTaLSeraph]

Re: Windows Vista

Digital, I'm not trying to start an argument, just saying that Vista is a bad OS and it shouldn't be put in "all" computers that are being produced. I am only 15, yes but I've been building and selling computers for years (me and my friend's ebay store - http://stores.ebay.com/CJLEI-Computers), so I do have a bit more knowledge then you would expect.

From what I've seen, any pre-built PC would cost more then $699 to even meet the minimums for Vista, and why would you spend $699 to meet the minimum for an OS when you can spend $699 and get recomended for XP?

And I wouldnt go as far as to say Vista is "a user friendly OS", seeing as you have to approve or deny almost every action/process...

Also, I'm with Tibs. Download the skins... The main improvments I see in Vista are the skins and the visual Alt+Tab. They are extraneous, but they look nice. (I have OSX skins on my XP desktop )

Vista FTL. End of story. Use 98, 2000, or XP.

Sorry but your sources are either falsely misguided or lieing. We've even got ACERS with Vista pre-installed, that are selling for that price.

And I wouldnt go as far as to say Vista is "a user friendly OS", seeing as you have to approve or deny almost every action/process...

You're trying to pick at one minor detail from my post. Stop it.

Windows is often prized to be very user friendly as an operating system. Try selling a computer to a grandmother that's running on Linux and you'll see what I mean... Not only that...But you can switch that option off, kiddo.

EDIT: Also nforcer, you're right. There hasn't even been an SP1 released yet on Vista- Given time I'm sure that it will become well recieved... But as for now, I claim MARKETING PLOY.

[RandomPscho]

Re: Windows Vista

From what I've seen, any pre-built PC would cost more then $699 to even meet the minimums for Vista, and why would you spend $699 to meet the minimum for an OS when you can spend $699 and get recommended for XP?

The computer I bought about 2.5 years ago was able to run vista with a full aero and it only had 512MB RAM and integrated graphics. It can be run on cheap hardware, it just makes it look like **** because of the integrated graphics that all low-end computers come with, so most manufacturers won't put it on. It can be run though.
EDIT: I mean Hgome Prmeium in the above, Basic runs on Dell's 350$ computers.

And I wouldnt go as far as to say Vista is "a user friendly OS", seeing as you have to approve or deny almost every action/process...

For one you can simply turn it off. All those requests are from poor software, not because of Vista. Most of the request are for registry edits/ startup edits etc., which are unneeded and cause a lot of the problem on XP. Sure it is annoying but it will force software vendors to create more self-contained software and prevent a lot of problems. I see the UAC as a benefit over the little annoying-ness in the beginning.

[Afrobean]

Re: Windows Vista

Regarding asking for things:

It asked me every time I ran MapleStory twice. The first time was to say "There are known compatibility issues with this program. Are you sure you want to run it?" And the second time was to say "This is a .exe file and it may contain a virus. Did you initiate this action?"

I'm sure it can be turned off, but there is no reason for it to be so intrusive in the first place.

[Kekiz]

Re: Windows Vista

Lets all downgrade to windows 98 because its really stable and uses hardly any memory to run explorer.

[RandomPscho]

Re: Windows Vista

I'm sure it can be turned off, but there is no reason for it to be so intrusive in the first place.

It is the programs that are intrusive in the OS, thats the problem The program probably edits the registry, saves configuration in the registry etc. which is what causes those prompts. Within a year most new software [from good companies] will just ask when you install, otherwise it won't bother you.

[Kenzya]

Re: Windows Vista

Yeah it's a shame a computer isn't setup for me when I first turn it on.


The only reason I'm not using Vista is because of driver support. My Xbox controller doesn't work with Vista. All my games run slower due to lack of any good Vista drivers from Nvidia. All my other programs ran fine.

Otherwise I enjoyed the operating system. Indexed files makes searching a breeze. But seriously, there is nothing really wrong with the OS. Windows Vista is fully use-able. No system crashes of any sort.. no sudden stopping of programs. I just need companies to come out with Vista optimized shit.

[RandomPscho]

Re: Windows Vista

Most of the people that sya it's terrible haven't actually used it yet .

[YoEr13]

Re: Windows Vista

Vista isn't worth it if you are a gamer. If you want a good OS either stick with XP or get Linux. However, if you get Linux and don't know what you're doing then you have just wasted money. Back on Vista, the only good thing coming out of it is DirectX 10, so it is highly suggested you get Vista after Service Pack 2 (If they follow up with the tradition). Basically Vista will be good in a while. Until then it's not worth anything.