Windows Vista ???
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Windows Vista ???
I have three computers running XP and it has been the most problem free system I ever had.
Now I am thinking about a new computer, and everything out there that I have seen (Haven't gotten too serious just yet.) has VISTA.
So my question is; what am I in for with Vista? Is it as reliable as XP? And is there a learning curve involved?
I am not all that 'techie' when it comes to computers..... just a 'user,' as they say.
Now I am thinking about a new computer, and everything out there that I have seen (Haven't gotten too serious just yet.) has VISTA.
So my question is; what am I in for with Vista? Is it as reliable as XP? And is there a learning curve involved?
I am not all that 'techie' when it comes to computers..... just a 'user,' as they say.
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I doubt you will be as pleased with vista as xp. It is a resource hog to say the least. Learning curve is no problem. You basically have to only know how to click a mouse on confirmation boxes. It barely lets you scratch your nose with out asking you if you intend to scratch it. You click yes then it asks are you sure. A lot of programs that work fine with xp have compatibility issues with vista. I hate it but out of all fairness some people love it. If you just use a computer to surf the web and check email I doubt you will have any problem out of it.
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we have four pc's in our house. all 4 were running xp and everything was great. I upgraded the gateway to vista and there is a noticeable slow down when starting programs and booting pc. Also there was a performance loss when playing games, This pc has 2 gigs of ram and a 7600 gt geforce video card and ran very fast with xp. I think Vista needs 4 gigs of ram to make it on par with xp. Of course vista supports directx 10.
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i have vista on my new toshiba, it runs great and better than my dell with xp BUT! the dell only has half the memory as my new toshiba does, so that does make a huge difference.
i have had no problems with my vista, but i do not do much besides office and online, some games but nothing elaborate.
i have had no problems with my vista, but i do not do much besides office and online, some games but nothing elaborate.
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I can tell you that I think Vista is a waste..If you have XP stick with it..Vista requires lots more then memory..Older programs are really not welcome..I see it as a money pit
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A couple months ago my hard drive fried so i got a new set-up with the Vista o/s. It wasn't tough to figure out, other than some things have different names. If you are like me, and only use your computer for e-mail, internet and pictures, you should have no problems. If i figured it out, anyone can.
But, i would still rather have xp.
But, i would still rather have xp.
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Thanks for all the replies.
From the sound of this thread, it is what most of us would have predicted: More memory required, new programs required, more money required.
Imagine how slick and fast everything would run on today's hardware if they had just developed DOS instead of going to the graphics driven mac knock-off known as windows.
I look forward to seeing "windows light." A version of windows that does not attempt to be all things to all people, but is tailored to the needs of an average user that does word processing, email, photos, maybe a database, spreadsheet and accommodate games and add-ons. Screw wizzards and all that fancy crap.
From the sound of this thread, it is what most of us would have predicted: More memory required, new programs required, more money required.
Imagine how slick and fast everything would run on today's hardware if they had just developed DOS instead of going to the graphics driven mac knock-off known as windows.
I look forward to seeing "windows light." A version of windows that does not attempt to be all things to all people, but is tailored to the needs of an average user that does word processing, email, photos, maybe a database, spreadsheet and accommodate games and add-ons. Screw wizzards and all that fancy crap.
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Originally Posted by 5_labsownus
Had Vista for 6 months on a new HP and have not had a problem. I like it after the learning curve. It is a little diff than XPs interface.
Interface is nice yes..But it does not adapt to older software like office ..And getting old files for office to show up can be a horror show.. We ran into problems at a customers that owns a summer camp and it was a challenge to get there old files to come up...
Microshaft was no help ether..
I do have VISTA Business on my laptop and had a few problems but it was costly because I had to get office 2007..And I rather use office 2000...
My older games that was great on XP would not adapt ether..
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Originally Posted by modar
we have four pc's in our house. all 4 were running xp and everything was great. I upgraded the gateway to vista and there is a noticeable slow down when starting programs and booting pc. Also there was a performance loss when playing games, This pc has 2 gigs of ram and a 7600 gt geforce video card and ran very fast with xp. I think Vista needs 4 gigs of ram to make it on par with xp. Of course vista supports directx 10.
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Originally Posted by firstonraceday
Dell makes some computers in their small business line called "Vostro." The machines, both notebook and desktop, can be ordered with either XP or Vista.
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We had one older computer, that I thought needed up dated. I needed a good general type laptop for my work. So we sold the old unit, and bought a desktop, and a laptop. The new units have Vista. I felt for the first month, that I had shot myself in the foot.
Now after getting 14 bizzillion updates, both are setteling down a bit.
I figure, the new operating system need to get many bugs out, at us the consumers misery.
Vista is working well now on our two units, but I now only do updates, when I am ready. And ready means having time.
But another downside, is a lot of win 98, win 2000, and XP programs will not work with Vista. I keep hearing of a fix for this, but I ain't going to hold my breath. All microsoft programs settle in just fine. But games, and such have a hard time with this system. Most of the time you can circomvent the install, and once
Now after getting 14 bizzillion updates, both are setteling down a bit.
I figure, the new operating system need to get many bugs out, at us the consumers misery.
Vista is working well now on our two units, but I now only do updates, when I am ready. And ready means having time.
But another downside, is a lot of win 98, win 2000, and XP programs will not work with Vista. I keep hearing of a fix for this, but I ain't going to hold my breath. All microsoft programs settle in just fine. But games, and such have a hard time with this system. Most of the time you can circomvent the install, and once