Ok.....Windows Vista

[Jusselin]

so i am really looking at upgrading from XP to vista, but as i start shopping there are like 20 million choices for vista and i have no clue as which one to purchase....can any one help me?

here is the link where i was faced with a milly choices

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...indows%20vista

[dhphoto]

After all the problems I've had with Vista I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. If Windows 7 is what everyone says it is, I'll be upgrading ASAP.

[zebulus]

Originally Posted by Disciple Inc.

so i am really looking at upgrading from XP to vista, but as i start shopping there are like 20 million choices for vista and i have no clue as which one to purchase....can any one help me?

here is the link where i was faced with a milly choices

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...indows%20vista

Dont waste your time bro. Im a professional IT consultant and its my opinion that upgrading to Vista at this time would be a waste of money. Windows 7 is coming out very soon and it will be more compatible with legacy hardware than Vista.

I still use XP Home on my photo editing computer and it works fine for me, no complaints.

[Sonny]

STOP! WAIT! October of this year, MS will release Win 7! Save them pennies and get it!

I absolutely love it.

[Cajungaltx]

Another on the 'don't get Vista' side.

I have it, I like it - it has some issues (had to do a complete reinstall of Vista to install CS4 products) - but I like it. Our roomie did a Windows 7 Beta test, and it was awesome - way better than Vista.

[Jusselin]

snap guy lol ok windows 7 it is ...yeah zeb i have xp now and have no complaints i just like vista better so i guess i am hoping that 7 will be better...anyone know how much its gunna run

[Rson]

You can get Win 7 free now in Beta form and it runs better than Vista.

WAIT. If fact why even upgrade.

[Jusselin]

Originally Posted by Rson

You can get Win 7 free now in Beta form and it runs better than Vista.

WAIT. If fact why even upgrade.

huh?

[zebulus]

Originally Posted by Rson

You can get Win 7 free now in Beta form and it runs better than Vista.

WAIT. If fact why even upgrade.

The beta is no longer usable. There is an RC (release candidate) that is available and will be good until either march or may of 2010.

I recommend to everyone to either stay put with XP (if it works why fix it?) or wait until windows 7 comes out if you really feel you need to upgrade.

I would still be using Windows 2000 pro if it were compatible with my processor.

[Cajungaltx]

Rich - that's a great question - why upgrade from the BETA version?

Because the BETA version expires... I think Jan 2010. It shuts down every 30 minutes or something psychotic.

But if you try the BETA version, you can buy the legit version 'pre-release' or something, for 1/2 off.

[Rson]

Lets face it, a painted zebra is still a zebra. The beta or as MS calls is a "RC" is very stable and useable.

The RC will expire June 1, 2010, and the bi-hourly shutdowns will begin on March 1, 2010.

Here is the site for downloading: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win.../download.aspx

[kenw]

the issues with Vista are almost 100% related to upgrades, not clean or new installs. If you want to migrate to Vista, do a CLEAN INSTALL, not a simple upgrade.

But if XP is working, why migrate at all?

[MRCPix]

I did a clean install of vista ultimate 64 and I have had no problems in the last year. why did I upgrade XP will stop being supported just like all the other windows programs.

[Rson]

Originally Posted by zebulus

The beta is no longer usable. There is an RC (release candidate) that is available and will be good until either march or may of 2010.

I recommend to everyone to either stay put with XP (if it works why fix it?) or wait until windows 7 comes out if you really feel you need to upgrade.

I would still be using Windows 2000 pro if it were compatible with my processor.

I disagree, Win Pro x64 doesn't support OpenGL needed for CS4 video card usage.

DirectX 10 doesn't work on XP (yes you can force it)

Since 32bit OS's do not address more than 3.5 gb of ram you are left with XP Pro, Vista 64, or Win7 for consumer systems. I have all of them and used all of them with PS. Win7 hands down runs the best and most stable. XP Pro runs the fastest but is glitchy on some new devices and drivers and Vista is the DOG with nothing good.

Rson added 1 Minutes and 10 Seconds later...Double Post Merged Below

Originally Posted by kenw

the issues with Vista are almost 100% related to upgrades, not clean or new installs. If you want to migrate to Vista, do a CLEAN INSTALL, not a simple upgrade.

But if XP is working, why migrate at all?

I disagree. I clean install every time and it sucks every time.

[kenw]

depends on how you define 'clean'......even Evil Dwight at chron.com fessed up awhile back after flaming it non-stop forever. He did a clean install and magically all his issues disappeared......