Windows XP Vs. Vista

[Modgers1]

Coming from me, after taking MCSA training in Windows XP/Serv. 2k3, my choice is going to remain XP for the next few months. Microsoft's original plan was to dump XP as of June 30th, but they've pushed back that date due to complaints from customers. For those of you concerned with HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS, Microsoft will be releasing a "Dumbed Down" version of Vista called "Windows 7" I believe later this year? There is nothing really WRONG with Vista, but my preference will remain XP. There's no point in upgrading when your current OS works fine. My instructor is still using Windows 2000 just because he has not found the need to update to XP. Just because a new OS is released, does not mean you should feel obligated to upgrade.

 

Just my two cents.

 

-Modgers

[Straylight]

Who told you that lie?

:glare::glare: Another one that completely ignored what I posted :thumbdown:

 

I believe the general public is still under the impression they heard when Vista first came out. Back then (what a year and a half ago?) compatibility was more of an issue. As far as Source engine goes- I haven't had a problem with It and Vista for quite a while.

 

Oh and Windows 7 is supposed to be more modular, Rumors of letting you purchase you MS Operating system A La carte to only buy what you need. (imagine being able to get windows for less because you opted out of outlook express).

 

The upside to modularity is that each piece has less requirements outside of itself. no more ridiculous dependencies.

[suricruise]

I bet this has been said already,

 

But if you want to be able to play any game that uses DX10 you need to have VISTA. I like Vista. I got it for my wifes PC, and now i am taking it away from her so i can use it on my new Rig.

[Straylight]

I bet this has been said already,

 

But if you want to be able to play any game that uses DX10 you need to have VISTA. I like Vista. I got it for my wifes PC, and now i am taking it away from her so i can use it on my new Rig.

 

Yeah i went back to XP and realized I missed a whole bunch of features that Vista had.

[Phobos]

I'm using XP MCE on my brand new PC, and I actually miss Vista. A lot of XP is more stable, but Vista just seems to start up better. My laptop runs XP Pro and it gets so many BSODs from the ATI mX1600 it's unbelievable.

 

Also, the XP default wireless connection tool is total crap. It often says it's connected to something when it really isn't, and does all this other messy crap I don't want to blab about, so I use my laptops Intel PROset Wireless CP... SOOOO MUCH BETTER. Anyways, Vista's default networking is much better imo.

[AndreiD]

Gaming Performance : Vista SP1 vs XP SP3

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2302495,00.asp

 

0 difference.

[Jimbo]

I have vista i like windows Xp better..

 

So many things on Vista are bothersome eveytime you run something you like 5 pop up is it ok to run this program?

[juku]

That is true XP is better since it needs less system requirements to actually even run the computer- then the games. Also for many korean games(mmorpg) that were imported to be in english had errors when trying to change items in the options such as a game like Granado espada. In the end at least they chose the right choice to reach the demand of the people such as in this article in this site:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-9910253-56.html

[BOOWY]

Get both. No seriously, I assume most people here have XP. It doesn't mean you have to stop using XP if you decide to get Vista. If you're going to get Vista, get it for the right reasons... which right now only seems to be for DX10 games. If that's your thing, but you don't want to worry about compatibility with older games, then get Vista, and then install XP and get your system to dual boot.

[Modgers1]

Unfortunately, most people do not have the cash to consider this option.

 

-Modgers