XP or Vista what's the real deal?

irish614 · 01-19-2008, 09:24 PM

I've searched high and low for a solid answer, but to no avail I have come here to ask the computer (geeks) haha just kidding, the computer community what is the real deal between the 2 OS? My dad just bought a new computer from DELL and he had to settle for a inspiron because it was one of the only computers that you could still get XP on, any other computer was pushing Vista. I've heard nothing but bad things about Vista and that people were reverting back to XP. Why would they? Because so many things aren't compatible with Vista? Enlighten me please!

I saw it on my friends computer and thought it looked sweet, but I didn't interact or anything with it.

_simon_ · 01-19-2008, 10:05 PM

From what I've read the majority who are returning to XP are those having stability issues with Vista i.e. BSODs. I think everyone is hoping the issues will be fixed in SP1.

Drew Russell · 01-19-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by irish614

I've searched high and low for a solid answer, but to no avail I have come here to ask the computer (geeks) haha just kidding, the computer community what is the real deal between the 2 OS? My dad just bought a new computer from DELL and he had to settle for a inspiron because it was one of the only computers that you could still get XP on, any other computer was pushing Vista. I've heard nothing but bad things about Vista and that people were reverting back to XP. Why would they? Because so many things aren't compatible with Vista? Enlighten me please!

I saw it on my friends computer and thought it looked sweet, but I didn't interact or anything with it.

Well, most of the people that you hear about on the internet just say they hate Vista because everyone else does. Most people never even have tried it, but they hate on it any chance they get.

However, Vista does have it's own set of problems. Aside from stability, Vista uses far more RAM (Memory), requires a much faster processor, and needs a high horsepower graphics card to work properly. Sure, you can run it on its minimum requirements, but if you plan on actually using your computer, with Vista, you're going to have to shell out money for a decent computer.

Most people who buy computers with Vista preloaded on them and have problems are probably not smart enough to try a few workarounds before giving up and reverting back to XP. First off, if you remove the "crapware" that comes on computers, Vista will ALOT smoother. Second, if things like programs and drivers don't seem to work, Vista includes a "compatability mode".

Vista isn't that bad, it's just some people have no patience.

2048Megabytes · 01-20-2008, 12:00 AM

Here's a list I've come up with for Windows Vista 64-bit. If you want Vista your computer hardware should be at least the following:

Intel Core 2 Processor
Pentium Processor Extreme
Pentium Dual-Core Processor
Pentium D Processor
Intel Celeron D Processor
Pentium 4 Processor 2.26 GHz and faster

AMD Phenom
AMD Athlon X 2 Dual-Core
AMD Turion 64 X 2 Dual-Core
AMD Athlon FX
AMD Athlon 3200+ or higher
AMD Turion 64 2.2 GHz and faster
AMD Sempron LE-1200 or higher
AMD Sempron 3800+

1.5 gigabytes of random access memory

At least a 40 gigabyte hard drive or larger. Windows Vista 64-bit requires 15 gigabytes of free hard drive space.

paratwa · 01-20-2008, 01:02 AM

INTELCRAZY · 01-20-2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Drew Russell

Well, most of the people that you hear about on the internet just say they hate Vista because everyone else does. Most people never even have tried it, but they hate on it any chance they get.

However, Vista does have it's own set of problems. Aside from stability, Vista uses far more RAM (Memory), requires a much faster processor, and needs a high horsepower graphics card to work properly. Sure, you can run it on its minimum requirements, but if you plan on actually using your computer, with Vista, you're going to have to shell out money for a decent computer.

Most people who buy computers with Vista preloaded on them and have problems are probably not smart enough to try a few workarounds before giving up and reverting back to XP. First off, if you remove the "crapware" that comes on computers, Vista will ALOT smoother. Second, if things like programs and drivers don't seem to work, Vista includes a "compatability mode".

Vista isn't that bad, it's just some people have no patience.

^ This guy knows what he's talking about..

I am afraid I have never had a BSOD with Vista... Vista is having some problems because of Dell's crappy drivers, too. I noticed this with my laptop... I am also yet to see an actual screenshot of a Vista BSOD..

vonfeldt7 · 01-20-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Drew Russell

Well, most of the people that you hear about on the internet just say they hate Vista because everyone else does. Most people never even have tried it, but they hate on it any chance they get.

I couldn't agree more. Vista is in the same categories as Ford, and George Bush. Everyone loves to hate it, but most don't even know what they're talking about.

Vista is fine, and I actually prefer it to XP. It's never given me any problems at all (after you get the User Account Control turned off)

paratwa · 01-20-2008, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Russell

Well, most of the people that you hear about on the internet just say they hate Vista because everyone else does. Most people never even have tried it, but they hate on it any chance they get.

However, Vista does have it's own set of problems. Aside from stability, Vista uses far more RAM (Memory), requires a much faster processor, and needs a high horsepower graphics card to work properly. Sure, you can run it on its minimum requirements, but if you plan on actually using your computer, with Vista, you're going to have to shell out money for a decent computer.

Most people who buy computers with Vista preloaded on them and have problems are probably not smart enough to try a few workarounds before giving up and reverting back to XP. First off, if you remove the "crapware" that comes on computers, Vista will ALOT smoother. Second, if things like programs and drivers don't seem to work, Vista includes a "compatability mode".

Vista isn't that bad, it's just some people have no patience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by INTELCRAZY

^ This guy knows what he's talking about..

I am afraid I have never had a BSOD with Vista... Vista is having some problems because of Dell's crappy drivers, too. I noticed this with my laptop... I am also yet to see an actual screenshot of a Vista BSOD..

imsati · 01-20-2008, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paratwa

Hahahaha!

x2...

imsati · 01-20-2008, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Vista is having some problems because of Dell's crappy drivers,

I was waiting for someone to lay the hate down on Dell, too. Surprised at how quickly it happened, though.

Lemmings, I say.

01-19-2008, 09:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
irish614 Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 31	XP or Vista what's the real deal? I've searched high and low for a solid answer, but to no avail I have come here to ask the computer (geeks) haha just kidding, the computer community what is the real deal between the 2 OS? My dad just bought a new computer from DELL and he had to settle for a inspiron because it was one of the only computers that you could still get XP on, any other computer was pushing Vista. I've heard nothing but bad things about Vista and that people were reverting back to XP. Why would they? Because so many things aren't compatible with Vista? Enlighten me please! I saw it on my friends computer and thought it looked sweet, but I didn't interact or anything with it.

01-19-2008, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
_simon_ Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 969	From what I've read the majority who are returning to XP are those having stability issues with Vista i.e. BSODs. I think everyone is hoping the issues will be fixed in SP1. Last edited by _simon_; 01-20-2008 at 11:55 AM.

01-20-2008, 12:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
2048Megabytes Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mainland United States Posts: 1,016	Here's a list I've come up with for Windows Vista 64-bit. If you want Vista your computer hardware should be at least the following: Intel Core 2 Processor Pentium Processor Extreme Pentium Dual-Core Processor Pentium D Processor Intel Celeron D Processor Pentium 4 Processor 2.26 GHz and faster AMD Phenom AMD Athlon X 2 Dual-Core AMD Turion 64 X 2 Dual-Core AMD Athlon FX AMD Athlon 3200+ or higher AMD Turion 64 2.2 GHz and faster AMD Sempron LE-1200 or higher AMD Sempron 3800+ 1.5 gigabytes of random access memory At least a 40 gigabyte hard drive or larger. Windows Vista 64-bit requires 15 gigabytes of free hard drive space. __________________ "Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." -- George Washington Processor: AMD Athlon 4600+ Dual-Core (2.4 gigahertz) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M78SM-S2H Memory: 2 gigabytes of Super Talent PC2-6400 Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 3650 Power Supply: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ600SXS 600 Watt Operating System: 32-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Favorite Video Games: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Luxor 2

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