XP or Vista

X2BreakOfFate · 11-18-2007, 06:52 AM

Yeah guys, really... if xp and vista were realeased at the same time. And all of the computers could run both. Everyone would have chose vista. You're all making it to difficult. Vista really is, really really easy. Everything about it is. Xp is far more complicated for a normal user to set up a network and do anything to customize his or her pc. in vista, its just there. and if you cant find it, type it in the instant search.

patrickv · 11-18-2007, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X2BreakOfFate

Yeah guys, really... if xp and vista were realeased at the same time. And all of the computers could run both. Everyone would have chose vista. You're all making it to difficult. Vista really is, really really easy. Everything about it is. Xp is far more complicated for a normal user to set up a network

you never seize to amaze me X2BreakOfFate, do a poll here and let's vote.
lets vote to see which OS (xp or vista) is better at networking, and i tell you Xp will win !! why ? i dunno.
vista is easy ,yes, agreed, but configuration is the problem, way too many unneeded options

Quote:

and do anything to customize his or her pc.

what do you mean by that ? care to elaborate ?

X2BreakOfFate · 11-18-2007, 07:34 PM

Well what I mean is in XP you have almost an operating system like linux. Now i know people will get technical with this but I mean is when you start it, you can do a thousand things to customize it... will it be Windows Blinds, the uxtheme thing, changing the login screen, etc. Linux lets you do that without restictions, however vista well, restricts alot. My thing is, that if a user wants to change something in vista, grant it they have to search, but it seems like if they just snoop around in control panel for a while they can figure it out without looking online to see what something means. Idk, its just one of those feelings I get like i said about linux. I love linux, it amazes me. I dont know if its that its free, that all the software is free, that I can edit it as I please, or what... I just know that it does but everytime I install it, I hate it because I dont have photoshop, visual studio, or my zune software. (those are just three)... Its just a thing I guess that you cant explain, just when I approached vista I loved it, it was easier, simplified, and it didnt crash without explanation and a way to fix it.

PC eye · 11-19-2007, 12:51 AM

While finding Vista to be far more stable in many areas then XP I still have a few grievances about the new layout and removal of certain things that were provided in older versions. Besides the add/remove Windows components option in the control panel the one improvement on the other hand was a direct link for the device manager instead of right clicking on the MyComputer icon or opening the system icon there.

Once you click on the Media Center setup in the Start>Programs you can't remove that in the control panel. With WMP 11 where are the visualizations seen in WMP 10, 9, 8? All downloads for optional visualizations are for 10 or earlier with none seen included in 11 for screen saver playback when playing an audio cd or mp3 file.

tlarkin · 11-19-2007, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X2BreakOfFate

...just when I approached vista I loved it, it was easier, simplified, and it didnt crash without explanation and a way to fix it.

How about using an Operating system that doesn't crash?

boostedpimp · 11-19-2007, 04:28 AM

xp for me.. vista blows imo

Travis30384 · 11-19-2007, 04:42 AM

Well, my laptop has vista home premium. I would take windows xp professional over vista (unless ultimate) because vista has slower file transfers, and is more vulnerable to freezes, and no responces, in my use.

PC eye · 11-19-2007, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis30384

Well, my laptop has vista home premium. I would take windows xp professional over vista (unless ultimate) because vista has slower file transfers, and is more vulnerable to freezes, and no responces, in my use.

The main difference between Ultimate and Home Premium editions is 4 more features with 3 being for the increased networking support while the fourth is a hardware protection feature for the higher price. I just took 5gb of files and copied them from drive to drive seeing no more time then seen with XP Pro or Home editions.

Freeze ups are problems with software and device drivers provided by 3rd party sources not the OS itself. I went through enough of that lately between ATI and Creative drivers.

**mep916** · 11-19-2007, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlarkin

How about using an Operating system that doesn't crash?

he he.

Hey, you gotta admit, it's nice to get an explanation. The blue screens have also "improved," IMO.

PC eye · 11-19-2007, 05:32 AM

Just think the new BSODs for Vista have the shutdown, return to program, and close program return to desktop options while XP simply gave you a memory dump!

View Poll Results: XP or Vista
Windows XP	47	58.75%
Windows Vista	33	41.25%
Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll

11-18-2007, 06:52 AM	#61 (permalink)
X2BreakOfFate Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 121	Yeah guys, really... if xp and vista were realeased at the same time. And all of the computers could run both. Everyone would have chose vista. You're all making it to difficult. Vista really is, really really easy. Everything about it is. Xp is far more complicated for a normal user to set up a network and do anything to customize his or her pc. in vista, its just there. and if you cant find it, type it in the instant search. __________________ Mobile AMD Sempron 3500+ (1.8GHZ/512KB) Windows Vista Ultimate 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display 1Gb DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2Dimm 60GB Hard Drive 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 256MB HyperMemory (Inter.)

11-18-2007, 07:34 PM	#63 (permalink)
X2BreakOfFate Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 121	Well what I mean is in XP you have almost an operating system like linux. Now i know people will get technical with this but I mean is when you start it, you can do a thousand things to customize it... will it be Windows Blinds, the uxtheme thing, changing the login screen, etc. Linux lets you do that without restictions, however vista well, restricts alot. My thing is, that if a user wants to change something in vista, grant it they have to search, but it seems like if they just snoop around in control panel for a while they can figure it out without looking online to see what something means. Idk, its just one of those feelings I get like i said about linux. I love linux, it amazes me. I dont know if its that its free, that all the software is free, that I can edit it as I please, or what... I just know that it does but everytime I install it, I hate it because I dont have photoshop, visual studio, or my zune software. (those are just three)... Its just a thing I guess that you cant explain, just when I approached vista I loved it, it was easier, simplified, and it didnt crash without explanation and a way to fix it. __________________ Mobile AMD Sempron 3500+ (1.8GHZ/512KB) Windows Vista Ultimate 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display 1Gb DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2Dimm 60GB Hard Drive 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 256MB HyperMemory (Inter.)

11-19-2007, 12:51 AM	#64 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,482	While finding Vista to be far more stable in many areas then XP I still have a few grievances about the new layout and removal of certain things that were provided in older versions. Besides the add/remove Windows components option in the control panel the one improvement on the other hand was a direct link for the device manager instead of right clicking on the MyComputer icon or opening the system icon there. Once you click on the Media Center setup in the Start>Programs you can't remove that in the control panel. With WMP 11 where are the visualizations seen in WMP 10, 9, 8? All downloads for optional visualizations are for 10 or earlier with none seen included in 11 for screen saver playback when playing an audio cd or mp3 file. __________________ What The Data Miners Are Digging Up About You http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Tec...6355541&page=1 Interesting Question?! Stranglehold "Does it have to be a Athlon. Zipzoomfly still sells some Sempron Socket As" PC eye "How is any Socket A Sempron going to fit on a Slot A board?" http://www.computerforum.com/137126-...-slot-cpu.html

11-19-2007, 04:28 AM	#66 (permalink)
boostedpimp Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Age: 29 Posts: 49	xp for me.. vista blows imo __________________ speed junkie

11-19-2007, 04:42 AM	#67 (permalink)
Travis30384 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 14 Posts: 56	Well, my laptop has vista home premium. I would take windows xp professional over vista (unless ultimate) because vista has slower file transfers, and is more vulnerable to freezes, and no responces, in my use. __________________ Compaq V6210us Vista Home Premium 80gb Hard drive 1gb Ram DVD Supermulti And Best of All... I have a working BonziBUDDY!!!

11-19-2007, 05:32 AM	#70 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,482	Just think the new BSODs for Vista have the shutdown, return to program, and close program return to desktop options while XP simply gave you a memory dump! __________________ What The Data Miners Are Digging Up About You http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Tec...6355541&page=1 Interesting Question?! Stranglehold "Does it have to be a Athlon. Zipzoomfly still sells some Sempron Socket As" PC eye "How is any Socket A Sempron going to fit on a Slot A board?" http://www.computerforum.com/137126-...-slot-cpu.html

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Vista Software Compatibility	The Astroman	General Software	61	04-22-2008 05:30 PM
which windows vista package to get	robina_80	Operating Systems	39	03-17-2008 03:39 AM
Windows Vista Compatible Incompatible Hardware Guide	jimmayor007	Video Cards and Monitors	0	09-01-2007 08:25 PM