matttaylor
Jeeper in my free time
So who is using Vista, and what do you think about it? I've running it, but still have XP as a fall back. So far i really like it, but finding drivers and program updates has been a pain.
OT: Who's using Windows Vista?
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funman1
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I was on the offical beta program for it.
It's ok but just not enough stuff runs on it right now for me to make the switch. I use way too many little odd programs.
Like I can't run my dos commands for copying a Wii game.
It just fails and locks.
It just needs more time.
XP was the same way when it came out.
It's ok but just not enough stuff runs on it right now for me to make the switch. I use way too many little odd programs.
Like I can't run my dos commands for copying a Wii game.
It just fails and locks.
It just needs more time.
XP was the same way when it came out.
I have been using Vista since the beta was out. I used it full time since the release of RC1. BTW - I am using the Vista Ultimate on my laptop at home and Vista Enterprise at work.
Pros:
1. Switch user mode in a domain. XP did not have switch user capabilities.
2. Bitlocker - great for protecting laptop data. Since I deal with a lot of sensitive data at work, bitlocker will allow me to secure my laptop.
3. Aero - nice looking screen
4. Icon and font scaling. Hold down your ctrl button while scrolling the wheel will scale your icons and fonts. Much better than Windows XP.
5. Better Search feature
6. Firewall - now does egressing as well as ingressing filtering!
7. Built in spyware program
8. IE7 built in. I love the fact that ActiveX is much more secure. ActiveX can not longer directly interact with the OS.
8. Much better help pages.
Cons:
1. Uses lots of memory. I think the realistic minimum is 2GB. I have 4 GB. (BTW - if you are running the 32bit version, you will not be able to use all 4 GB). I am actually debating on switching over to the 64bit version and going with 8GB of memory.
2. Slow. The interface seems slower than Windows XP.
3. UAC - while good in some cases, it can be a real annoyance. I have UAC disabled on my computer. With UAC enabled, you can't do some simple stuff. For example, if you open up a command prompt, you can't do a simple command (such as IPCONFIG /RENEW).
4. The start menu sucks. I like XP's cascading menu.
5. Some of MS domain tools (and Exchange tools) do not work with Vista unless you hack it.
My office is doing a complete computer replacement this summer. We are going to switch to Vista Enterprise and Office 2007. However, I am not recommending that people upgrade to Vista at this moment unless they are purchasing a new machine, and they use pretty standard software.
BTW - if some of your software aren't running correctly, have you tried running the program in compatibility mode and also "administrator" mode? I have had few driver issues - but my hardware are pretty standard stuff.
Minh
Pros:
1. Switch user mode in a domain. XP did not have switch user capabilities.
2. Bitlocker - great for protecting laptop data. Since I deal with a lot of sensitive data at work, bitlocker will allow me to secure my laptop.
3. Aero - nice looking screen
4. Icon and font scaling. Hold down your ctrl button while scrolling the wheel will scale your icons and fonts. Much better than Windows XP.
5. Better Search feature
6. Firewall - now does egressing as well as ingressing filtering!
7. Built in spyware program
8. IE7 built in. I love the fact that ActiveX is much more secure. ActiveX can not longer directly interact with the OS.
8. Much better help pages.
Cons:
1. Uses lots of memory. I think the realistic minimum is 2GB. I have 4 GB. (BTW - if you are running the 32bit version, you will not be able to use all 4 GB). I am actually debating on switching over to the 64bit version and going with 8GB of memory.
2. Slow. The interface seems slower than Windows XP.
3. UAC - while good in some cases, it can be a real annoyance. I have UAC disabled on my computer. With UAC enabled, you can't do some simple stuff. For example, if you open up a command prompt, you can't do a simple command (such as IPCONFIG /RENEW).
4. The start menu sucks. I like XP's cascading menu.
5. Some of MS domain tools (and Exchange tools) do not work with Vista unless you hack it.
My office is doing a complete computer replacement this summer. We are going to switch to Vista Enterprise and Office 2007. However, I am not recommending that people upgrade to Vista at this moment unless they are purchasing a new machine, and they use pretty standard software.
BTW - if some of your software aren't running correctly, have you tried running the program in compatibility mode and also "administrator" mode? I have had few driver issues - but my hardware are pretty standard stuff.
Minh
matttaylor
Jeeper in my free time
I'm running Vista Business edition. So far i've only found Nero to be incompatible, and i'm not going to buy a new edition for it to work. I'll just keep XP installed for burning. I have Ultimate edition as well, but the business version seems to run a little quicker. And i agree that XP's start menu was easier to work with, but the search feature on the Vista start menu is actually a nice little feature.
matttaylor
Jeeper in my free time
Oh trust me, the first thing i did after the install was disable that UAC crap! I haven't tried using compatibly mode for Nero yet, because i rarely use Nero anyways. I'll give it a shot later today.
Matt
Matt
funman1
Active member
Frys is selling Vista Ultimate OEM (Not upgrade) for $178.00
Today only as part of their aniversary sale
http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5119986?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Today only as part of their aniversary sale
http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5119986?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
matttaylor
Jeeper in my free time
Well i did manage to get nero installed. There was a free upgrade on Nero's site for Vista that took care of everything. Now if i could just get the Nero media center to work correctly, however i think it's Vista's way of making you upgrade to Ultimate to get the media center app from Microsoft.
