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03-13-2008, 03:33 PM
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XP or Vista
There are probably already threads about this but I couldn't find any on a quick search through. I'm just wondering if I should get XP or Vista Business (I can get either for $25 through my University
 )Going to be for gaming primarily btw... Last edited by deveritt; 03-13-2008 at 03:36 PM. |
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03-13-2008, 03:44 PM
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what version of XP is it? if it is pro i would stick to that for now, unless you wanna play halo 2 lol.
or maybe buy both and dual boot?
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03-13-2008, 04:06 PM
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Hmm I'd have to get back to you on the XP version. I think I saw a big list of stuff to choose from though. As for dual-booting, I've never done it, does it slow down your computer or have any kind of effects like that??
Edit: Ok, I can get Windows XP Professional for $25 <or> Windows XP Professional with SP2, ISO Image for free So maybe vista with the free XP and dual-boot???? Given it has no side effects. Last edited by deveritt; 03-13-2008 at 04:10 PM. |
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03-13-2008, 04:12 PM
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Honestly, I used to be a Vista-hater and all for XP, but now that I've used Vista for over a year, when I switch back to XP I see what it's missing. Vista is much better out of the box, with far more drivers pre-loaded.
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03-13-2008, 05:07 PM
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I can't stand Vista... It's been giving me so many problems. I mean, I can even load my XP virtual machine and "resolve" any issues I'm having. It's pathetic...
Just yesterday, I was trying to load files on my SD card using my laptop. After "successfully" transferring the files, I safely ejected the device then tried it on my GPS, but the files were corrupt. I pulled the same files (off my NAS) using my Macintosh, and it worked fine...
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03-13-2008, 05:34 PM
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Vista...many people may disagree with me but i havnt had one problem with it.
It runs alot smoother than xp,looks better etc. also it has dx10 
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03-13-2008, 10:46 PM
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Personally, I love Vista.
And, it's going to get a whole lot better when SP1 finally arrives sometime this month.
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03-13-2008, 11:56 PM
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Vista is "pretty", but's WAY too bloated for it's own good. Tremendous amounts of crap, both software and Wizards that typically overcomplicate things. Plus all the problems I've been having only while running Vista, and over-all slow performance when compared to XP
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