XP or Vista

ThatGuy16 · 11-19-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tlarkin

try for over a year, since RC 1. I don't boot it very often but maybe once a week or so I boot into it and mess with it. Been running Vista Business since release in January 2007, so been using it for about 11 months now.

i didn't ever hear the specs on that system

tlarkin · 11-19-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy16

i didn't ever hear the specs on that system

Which one?

Macbook Pro, C2D 2.18, 2gigs of RAM, radeon x1600

HP Buisness class desktop (dx 5150 i think)
AMD 64 3500, 3gigs of RAM, Radeon x800

iMac C2D 2.16 , 2gigs of RAM, radeon x1600

custom built C2D e6300, 2gigs of RAM, radeon x1600 (i think the video card could be different in that model).

Gateway 450 ROG laptop (not very good specs for vista)

HP NC4200 laptop w/ 2 gigs of RAM (google the specs)

and like 3 other HP business class desktops, dx5150, dc5000, and I can't remember all the models. All were P4 3.0 w/ at least 2 gigs of RAM or better.

Jabes · 11-19-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tlarkin

Which one?

Macbook Pro, C2D 2.18, 2gigs of RAM, radeon x1600

HP Buisness class desktop (dx 5150 i think)
AMD 64 3500, 3gigs of RAM, Radeon x800

iMac C2D 2.16 , 2gigs of RAM, radeon x1600

custom built C2D e6300, 2gigs of RAM, radeon x1600 (i think the video card could be different in that model).

Gateway 450 ROG laptop (not very good specs for vista)

HP NC4200 laptop w/ 2 gigs of RAM (google the specs)

and like 3 other HP business class desktops, dx5150, dc5000, and I can't remember all the models. All were P4 3.0 w/ at least 2 gigs of RAM or better.

I think hes sayin the one with vista on it is wat he didn't here the specs on

ThatGuy16 · 11-19-2007, 06:58 PM

So.. you tried vista on all those computers?

i'm just messing with ya, we all know you don't like vista for whatever reason it may be/or whatever you were doing wrong.. ok i'll stop

you should respect everyones opinions here... or atleast bite your tongue and try to

*cough*vista is better*cough*

PC eye · 11-19-2007, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlarkin

try for over a year, since RC 1. I don't boot it very often but maybe once a week or so I boot into it and mess with it. Been running Vista Business since release in January 2007, so been using it for about 11 months now.

You weren't the only one going for RC1 last year. I didn't bother looking at RC2 since that was still another beta. I never did get stuck by rushing into ME and waited for SP1 for XP to come out before dual booting it with 98SE.

For Vista I decided not to wait for SP1 since I knew that would take a good year or so with Q1 2008 supposedly seeing that. First it was supposed to be this month which sounded premature anyways since it took a full year for XP's SP1 there.

tlarkin · 11-19-2007, 07:34 PM

Yes, I have had vista on at least a dozen machines since RC 1. Of course you are entitled to your own opinion, but at least I explain why I think a certain way and just don't say its better because I say so.

Like I said beforehand many times, vista is just a disappointment. I really wanted EFI hardware support in windows, and they dumped it because MS probably has horrible project management is what I am guessing.

You can agree or disagree or agree to disagree, I don't care and I am not calling anyone out. Just speaking from my personal experience

PC eye · 11-19-2007, 09:16 PM

With any version it mainly depends on what you are looking for in it. I was never "thrilled" about the "eye candy" MS is using to sell the new version like many were there. My reason was to see if it was going to be suitable for the type of system and applications run here.

I originally paid $200 retail for 98SE those years back so spending $119.99 for the OEM for system builders edition was lower priced option there just to see how this one shapes up. Vista certainly runs better on the newer hardwares out since XP is not seeing the adequate driver support it should.

INTELCRAZY · 11-20-2007, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlarkin

Yes, I have had vista on at least a dozen machines since RC 1. Of course you are entitled to your own opinion, but at least I explain why I think a certain way and just don't say its better because I say so.

Like I said beforehand many times, vista is just a disappointment. I really wanted EFI hardware support in windows, and they dumped it because MS probably has horrible project management is what I am guessing.

You can agree or disagree or agree to disagree, I don't care and I am not calling anyone out. Just speaking from my personal experience

What is EFI? Electronic Fuel Injection?

deankenny · 11-20-2007, 12:25 AM

i have a copy of vista here, and i installed it twice and twice i have wiped and put XP back on, its jus more compatible with most things, vista is just pretty colours they spent too much time on bodywork rather than the engine, XP will always be better and the more popular OS, WHY? because its more stable ALOT FASTER and ALOT less blue screens

Jabes · 11-20-2007, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by deankenny

i have a copy of vista here, and i installed it twice and twice i have wiped and put XP back on, its jus more compatible with most things, vista is just pretty colours they spent too much time on bodywork rather than the engine, XP will always be better and the more popular OS, WHY? because its more stable ALOT FASTER and ALOT less blue screens

always be a better and more popular os lmao I disagree

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11-19-2007, 06:58 PM	#84 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,314	So.. you tried vista on all those computers? i'm just messing with ya, we all know you don't like vista for whatever reason it may be/or whatever you were doing wrong.. ok i'll stop you should respect everyones opinions here... or atleast bite your tongue and try to coughvista is bettercough __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20826

11-19-2007, 09:16 PM	#87 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	With any version it mainly depends on what you are looking for in it. I was never "thrilled" about the "eye candy" MS is using to sell the new version like many were there. My reason was to see if it was going to be suitable for the type of system and applications run here. I originally paid $200 retail for 98SE those years back so spending $119.99 for the OEM for system builders edition was lower priced option there just to see how this one shapes up. Vista certainly runs better on the newer hardwares out since XP is not seeing the adequate driver support it should. __________________ Turning the Tongue into a Device Controller http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Sma...ory?id=5647175 Is EBay going out of the Auction Business? http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5626840&page=1

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deankenny Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Weymouth, England, UK Age: 23 Posts: 667	i have a copy of vista here, and i installed it twice and twice i have wiped and put XP back on, its jus more compatible with most things, vista is just pretty colours they spent too much time on bodywork rather than the engine, XP will always be better and the more popular OS, WHY? because its more stable ALOT FASTER and ALOT less blue screens __________________ Gigabyte P35-DS3L INTEL CORE 2 DUO E6600 @ 2.88ghz 4GB OCZ PLATINUM @ 800MHZ XFX GEFORCE 8800GTX 768MB

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11-19-2007, 07:34 PM	#86 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 6,273	Yes, I have had vista on at least a dozen machines since RC 1. Of course you are entitled to your own opinion, but at least I explain why I think a certain way and just don't say its better because I say so. Like I said beforehand many times, vista is just a disappointment. I really wanted EFI hardware support in windows, and they dumped it because MS probably has horrible project management is what I am guessing. You can agree or disagree or agree to disagree, I don't care and I am not calling anyone out. Just speaking from my personal experience

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