Windows Vista

[Vulcan]

Longhorn, for you techno buffs, has a new name. Vista.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.mspx

Longhorn > Vista.

[Kapaibro]

My comp threw a hissy fit the other day, and it had to go to the doctor.

It's back now, and they've done something to the screen res. It looks like sh:t and is stretched everything too wide.

[Giveemlove]

My comp threw a hissy fit the other day, and it had to go to the doctor.

It's back now, and they've done something to the screen res. It looks like sh:t and is stretched everything too wide.

I actually pretty much hate Vista for one reason and one reason only......I have it on a laptop and have to use USB ports to connect my wireless mouse and keyboard, and another to connect my b&w printer, color printer and scanner....Every time I have them hooked up prior to startup, my comp goes into crash dump at startup. If I unhook them, it starts up fine....Pain in the arse!

Also, anytime I want to save a web page to a Pdf file, it saves it in my Temp int files, and makes it damn near impossible to find. It has so many damn security levels to go through every time I want it to do anything it pisses me off. I said do it...don't ask me 3 times to verify that I want to. :brick:

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If you're considering Vista, forget it.

It is horribly unstable. One program after another is crashing. I never had that
problem with 2000 or XP . . . even 98 was more stable.

Microsoft tends to make a Beta tester out of you. The only difference is, they
charge you for it.

Maybe they will come out with some service packs in the future, to make it
better, as they did the other programs . . . just before they introduce the next
disaster, as they did the other programs.

If I could, I would format this disk and install XP to it, but the computer
manufacturer informs me they don't have any XP drivers, just Vista.

Oh well, grin and bear it. That's the option I have. If you haven't "upgraded"
yet, wait for a few months . . . or forever.

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[CarolinaPanther]

If you're considering Vista, forget it.

It is horribly unstable. One program after another is crashing. I never had that
problem with 2000 or XP . . . even 98 was more stable.

Microsoft tends to make a Beta tester out of you. The only difference is, they
charge you for it.

Maybe they will come out with some service packs in the future, to make it
better, as they did the other programs . . . just before they introduce the next
disaster, as they did the other programs.

If I could, I would format this disk and install XP to it, but the computer
manufacturer informs me they don't have any XP drivers, just Vista.

Oh well, grin and bear it. That's the option I have. If you haven't "upgraded"
yet, wait for a few months . . . or forever.

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Honestly it really depends on your system. I have a high end gaming pc I built myself and Vista runs incredibly smooth, even more so than XP ever did.

For experienced users Vista is extremely helpful and the interface is user friendly, well for beginners it can be downright horrific.

[Giveemlove]

Honestly it really depends on your system. I have a high end gaming pc I built myself and Vista runs incredibly smooth, even more so than XP ever did.

For experienced users Vista is extremely helpful and the interface is user friendly, well for beginners it can be downright horrific.

I've worked on W95, 98 2000, Xp home and Xp Office....not a beginner in the least bit, and Vista has some good qualities, but mostly just a pain in the arse. I'm on a HP Pavillion dv2000, supposed to be perfect for all my needs....my main issue is the security. It's great that it's so high up there, but it's a pain in the bootie when everytime you click to download or do anything it asks you 2 or 3 times if you are sure you want to do it. If I wasn't sure I woldn't have clicked on it in the first place. The startup on Vista is horrendous. At least 3 out of 5 times startup, it goes to a crash dump and I have to restart. Never had the issue before on any operating system.

Then on top of it, it's imcompatable with a lot of devices. I had to take a scanner back because it wasn't. I tried the disk, downloading drivers from the vista site, nothing. Just an overall pain in the arse.

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Honestly it really depends on your system. I have a high end gaming pc I built myself and Vista runs incredibly smooth, even more so than XP ever did.

For experienced users Vista is extremely helpful and the interface is user friendly, well for beginners it can be downright horrific.

I had a small computer shop for years. I have built several computers from scratch.

I also earned a computer programming certificate with a 4.0 average (4.0 scale).

I have a brand new, 2.2 GHz, multimedia computer. Should be entirely enough.

Vista sucks. Give me back Windows 2000 Pro.

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[CHARLIEADAMSFAN]

thanks for the advice

and for a second i thought vulcan came back

[CarolinaPanther]

I had a small computer shop for years. I have built several computers from scratch.

I also earned a computer programming certificate with a 4.0 average (4.0 scale).

I have a brand new, 2.2 GHz, multimedia computer. Should be entirely enough.

Vista sucks. Give me back Windows 2000 Pro.

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I have an Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 that run at 3.0GHz. Quad core. Also 4 gigs of RAM.

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I have an Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 that run at 3.0GHz. Quad core. Also 4 gigs of RAM.

Impressive, for sure. Ought to be a great gaming machine.

Point is, however, most people don't have that kind of power. Before this one I
have now, I had a Micron 1.2 GHz, 512 MB RAM, with 2000 Pro. The only reason
I upgraded at all is because I fried the MB, and a friend (incredibly) bought this
FOR me. But when my Micron was running, I was happy with it and had no plans
in the foreseeable future to get anything different.

But then, I use the computer primarily for word processing, bookkeeping, email,
and business surfing. The only games I do amount to solitaire or minesweeper
once in a while, just to gather what little mind I have left.

This is the case with most people. They are not gamers, nor do they dabble
much in sophisticated photography. They don't need one of those firebreathers.
And they don't need Vista. But if they are going to go and buy a new machine,
they probably don't have a choice now. I don't know why some of them buy
new machines, anyway. My best friend (in town here . . . I have a lot of
"best friends" around the country) has a 433 MHz Dell with 256MB and 2000.
He's happy. Period.

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[Kapaibro]

Okay

I'm chilling with Vista, turns out that the tech dude didn't run updates for my comp for Vista. Still haven't found the volume update, but i will!

Oh yes, I willllllllllllll!

[MarvinWillis]

I actually pretty much hate Vista for one reason and one reason only......I have it on a laptop and have to use USB ports to connect my wireless mouse and keyboard, and another to connect my b&w printer, color printer and scanner....Every time I have them hooked up prior to startup, my comp goes into crash dump at startup. If I unhook them, it starts up fine....Pain in the arse!

Also, anytime I want to save a web page to a Pdf file, it saves it in my Temp int files, and makes it damn near impossible to find. It has so many damn security levels to go through every time I want it to do anything it pisses me off. I said do it...don't ask me 3 times to verify that I want to. :brick:

Same thing for me, i got one of the new laptops. So i dont use it unless its late at night and i dont feel like sitting in a chair, so i just go use my laptop in my bed.

[MarvinWillis]

MY first pc was when i was like 6 i had a Win 95 than i had a Win 98. Than i Got almighty XP.Now i have a Multimedia Pc in my room and that runs Win Media Center 2006. Than i have a laptop that runs the horrible Vista

[Kapaibro]

Ha! I am the woman! Techies should cower before me!!!!!!!!!!!!

I made my comp work(apart from the wi-fi connection)!

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Well . . .

Another thing: Vista is a horrible memory hog.

Windows 2000 runs fine with 256MB and screams with 512MB. Same with XP.
With Vista, 1GB (1,000MB) is barely adequate, and 2GB is more suitable.
Moreover, it takes up a whole lot more space on the hard drive.

Why?

So the companies can make even more money. If people were to hang onto the
computers they now have with the operating system (OS) they now have . . .
which is already more than most of them need . . . how is that going to stuff
more money into Microsoft's pockets?

And Microsoft has the backing of the computer manufacturers, too. The more
bloated OS demands faster clock speeds, more memory, more disk space. Which
means people have to buy the corresponding computers.

When you get down to the basic mechanics, all a computer will do is add,
subtract, multiply, divide, and compare. That is all it can do. Amid all the
fancy graphics and animation, that is the basic function of a computer.

True, computers do more today than they ever did. But that amounts mostly
to more graphics and animation. Who needs that besides a small segment of
the population, the gamers (who bore quickly and demand more sophisticated
games) and those who work with certain forms of music and graphics. What
do the rest of us do? We keep books, write, send and receive emails, surf,
keep records. Why do we need a firebreathing monster to do that?

So Microsoft and other software companies, and the computer manufacturers,
can make money, that's why! OUR money!

So what that means is that they are going to end up with MY money, which
I otherwise would not have needed to spend.

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