Windows Vista

lpxxfaintxx · 01-30-2007, 02:35 PM

Is anyone going to upgrade to Windows Vista? I don't plan on upgrading, until I get a totally new computer. It looks pretty nice, but there's a lot of mixed reviews.

DaN · 01-30-2007, 02:45 PM

I just ordered a laptop for my aunt off of Dell and they gave me a free Vista Upgrade CD. Plan on installing it as soon as i redeem it.

monstergamer · 01-30-2007, 03:13 PM

i am not going to worry about it right now...happy the way i am now

Robb4248 · 01-30-2007, 04:08 PM

MSDN subscriber here!

I have access to it, but I won't install it right now. There's barley any drivers available for it.

thegr8vincenzo · 01-30-2007, 04:13 PM

I'm also going to wait till I upgrade my PC. I love the look and improved security of Vista, but I can wait till I get a new processor and add another GB of RAM. Maybe by then Microsoft will have some of the bugs worked out and I can find the Ultimate edition for under $400.00. (wishful thinking)...haha

Mistafied · 01-30-2007, 04:19 PM

Fedora Core 6 and Zen

Then maybe a Windows flavor. o yea have too for the Zune.

putis · 01-30-2007, 04:20 PM

Nope. I don't plan on 'upgrading' anytime soon.
http://www.cs.auckland.ac.nz/~pgut00...ista_cost.html

Robb4248 · 01-30-2007, 04:54 PM

well, the reason I'm pissed about it, is that I have a 256Mb Graphics card in my lappy, but I can't run the Areo interface! So that pisses me off. Right now, I'm installing Vista on VMware, and I suggest you do the same before you upgrade!

JakeCourtney · 01-30-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robb4248

well, the reason I'm pissed about it, is that I have a 256Mb Graphics card in my lappy, but I can't run the Areo interface! So that pisses me off. Right now, I'm installing Vista on VMware, and I suggest you do the same before you upgrade!

That's because Vista is just a bloated peice of graphical garbaged. 1gig of memory usage on a default install with no third-party applications running are you kidding me?

Robb4248 · 01-31-2007, 03:21 AM

Microsoft is known for this, it's a powerful OS, but it DOES run better than OS X on a windows machine (Yes, it's possible, I've done it myself). However, it still consumes 36% of my RAM just STANDING there.

Mongo · 01-31-2007, 11:46 AM

I just got rid of Vista, I find XP alot faster. All my drivers are supported by Vista though.

I'll just dual boot with it when a proper crack comes out althogh the new Ubuntu is looking very good...

If you're going to buy it the best place (cheapest as far as I know) is overclockers.co.uk, they have an OEM Ultimate for £130 or something like $280. And it works.

G@B0 · 01-31-2007, 12:56 PM

I currently have a triple boot: Vista, Xp Media Center and Kubuntu on my laptop.
From all these operating systems I prefer kubuntu because no other operating system can have the wonderful BERYL.

I have Vista 64 bits Ultimate and i can say that its memory consumption is Insane!!!
I'll stay with the Vista and I will never pay for it. I mean nothing is compatible, just a few things.
So if u want to buy a Vista be sure to buy the Ultimate version (the most expensive one) cuz if u buy the home edition it is like XP with windows blind.

And I use my Zune with Vista because I found it very stable. I did the firmw buy it are upgrade in the first try.

Another thing is to not buy it right now; wait for the Sp1 and for all the programs to be compatible.

wetlegs6 · 01-31-2007, 01:21 PM

I was in the beta, so ive been running Vista Ultimate since the start of December.

Fun OS.

Zuneologist · 01-31-2007, 04:15 PM

nope, until i hit the jackpot, because through that I could afford a decent PC

E.Dan · 01-31-2007, 09:23 PM

Speaking of Unix Based Operating Systems, has anyone tried PC BSD or Desktop BSD? How do they stack up to Linux OSs and do they support an ATI video card? I plan to try a live CD of one of those but I don't know if its even worth it yet. Otherwise I would go with Ubuntu/Kubuntu.

I plan to get Vista when they release the Student Copy and I build the new rig, which is built for the purpose of 64 bit OS.

JakeCourtney · 02-02-2007, 07:39 PM

I just wanted to let everyone know that Vista is a bunch of crap. I can back this up with actually information. As I've used both the betas and the final RTM version.

AgentBlack · 02-02-2007, 07:58 PM

I'm happy with looking at my porn and downloading/uploading/converting pirated movies,music,and appz on windows xp. Because I don't use all of that high-quality software anymore.

thegr8vincenzo · 02-02-2007, 08:35 PM

Having trouble figuring out which version of Vista to get?...

Penny Arcade can help!

JakeCourtney · 02-02-2007, 08:47 PM

Why would I buy anything that supports total lock-down of everything. You wouldn't even be able to backup your own DVDs.

Robb4248 · 02-04-2007, 04:24 PM

I just found a "Lite" version (downloading now) of Vista, and it's DRM free, and uses a lot less resources

If it's reliable, I'll post a link to the torrent (it's on Demoniod though, so unless you have an account...).

01-30-2007, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
lpxxfaintxx Administrator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 5,837 Reputation: 259	Windows Vista Is anyone going to upgrade to Windows Vista? I don't plan on upgrading, until I get a totally new computer. It looks pretty nice, but there's a lot of mixed reviews. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-30-2007, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
DaN Adm�n�strator Retired Staff Zune Guardian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 685 Reputation: 79	Re: Windows Vista I just ordered a laptop for my aunt off of Dell and they gave me a free Vista Upgrade CD. Plan on installing it as soon as i redeem it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-30-2007, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
monstergamer Experienced Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 158 Reputation: 10	Re: Windows Vista i am not going to worry about it right now...happy the way i am now __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. my game forum

01-30-2007, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robb4248 DR. Bitches, PHD zB Programmer Zune Freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Harrisburg, Pa Posts: 1,063 Reputation: 63	Re: Windows Vista MSDN subscriber here! I have access to it, but I won't install it right now. There's barley any drivers available for it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check out me 0wnage New Tech Site: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Vote for my site in the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-30-2007, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
thegr8vincenzo Jr. Zuner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 48 Reputation: 10	Re: Windows Vista I'm also going to wait till I upgrade my PC. I love the look and improved security of Vista, but I can wait till I get a new processor and add another GB of RAM. Maybe by then Microsoft will have some of the bugs worked out and I can find the Ultimate edition for under $400.00. (wishful thinking)...haha __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Mistafied Squirt Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 22 Reputation: 10	Re: Windows Vista Fedora Core 6 and Zen Then maybe a Windows flavor. o yea have too for the Zune.

01-30-2007, 04:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robb4248 DR. Bitches, PHD zB Programmer Zune Freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Harrisburg, Pa Posts: 1,063 Reputation: 63	Re: Windows Vista well, the reason I'm pissed about it, is that I have a 256Mb Graphics card in my lappy, but I can't run the Areo interface! So that pisses me off. Right now, I'm installing Vista on VMware, and I suggest you do the same before you upgrade! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check out me 0wnage New Tech Site: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Vote for my site in the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-31-2007, 03:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
Robb4248 DR. Bitches, PHD zB Programmer Zune Freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Harrisburg, Pa Posts: 1,063 Reputation: 63	Re: Windows Vista Microsoft is known for this, it's a powerful OS, but it DOES run better than OS X on a windows machine (Yes, it's possible, I've done it myself). However, it still consumes 36% of my RAM just STANDING there. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check out me 0wnage New Tech Site: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Vote for my site in the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-31-2007, 11:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mongo Jr. Zuner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 37 Reputation: 10	Re: Windows Vista I just got rid of Vista, I find XP alot faster. All my drivers are supported by Vista though. I'll just dual boot with it when a proper crack comes out althogh the new Ubuntu is looking very good... If you're going to buy it the best place (cheapest as far as I know) is overclockers.co.uk, they have an OEM Ultimate for £130 or something like $280. And it works.

01-31-2007, 12:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
G@B0 Zuner Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 59 Reputation: 11	Re: Windows Vista I currently have a triple boot: Vista, Xp Media Center and Kubuntu on my laptop. From all these operating systems I prefer kubuntu because no other operating system can have the wonderful BERYL. I have Vista 64 bits Ultimate and i can say that its memory consumption is Insane!!! I'll stay with the Vista and I will never pay for it. I mean nothing is compatible, just a few things. So if u want to buy a Vista be sure to buy the Ultimate version (the most expensive one) cuz if u buy the home edition it is like XP with windows blind. And I use my Zune with Vista because I found it very stable. I did the firmw buy it are upgrade in the first try. Another thing is to not buy it right now; wait for the Sp1 and for all the programs to be compatible. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-31-2007, 01:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
wetlegs6 Jr. Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 46 Reputation: 16	Re: Windows Vista I was in the beta, so ive been running Vista Ultimate since the start of December. Fun OS.

01-31-2007, 04:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zuneologist Doctor of Zuneology Retired Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,200 Reputation: 76	Re: Windows Vista nope, until i hit the jackpot, because through that I could afford a decent PC __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Campeones 06/07!!!!

01-31-2007, 09:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
E.Dan <Genre Unbound> Support Team Premium Member Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Posts: 2,144 Reputation: 658 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Windows Vista Speaking of Unix Based Operating Systems, has anyone tried PC BSD or Desktop BSD? How do they stack up to Linux OSs and do they support an ATI video card? I plan to try a live CD of one of those but I don't know if its even worth it yet. Otherwise I would go with Ubuntu/Kubuntu. I plan to get Vista when they release the Student Copy and I build the new rig, which is built for the purpose of 64 bit OS. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Writer, Poet, Philosopher

02-02-2007, 07:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
JakeCourtney Experienced Zuner Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 219 Reputation: 10	Re: Windows Vista I just wanted to let everyone know that Vista is a bunch of crap. I can back this up with actually information. As I've used both the betas and the final RTM version.

02-02-2007, 07:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
AgentBlack Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 187 Reputation: 4	Re: Windows Vista I'm happy with looking at my porn and downloading/uploading/converting pirated movies,music,and appz on windows xp. Because I don't use all of that high-quality software anymore. __________________ OH HAI THURR :O

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