2006-10-10 00:01:10 · 14 answers · asked by Maxin B John 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I am not recommending Windows Vista. I would wait until it has been out for 6 months or so, and probably only suggest that people get it on a totally new computer. It would probably be a good idea to NOT upgrade to it for these reasons.
- needs a faster machine like a core duo 2
- does not recognize old hardware
- needs lots of RAM
So an old computer would be better off with the system that came with it.
When Windows XP first came out, many computers had the minimum 128MB. Today, that is clearly not enough RAM. Today, I recommend that people with Windows XP expand their RAM to 512MB. So I would guess that Windows Visita will require 2GB of RAM within 4 years.
'Nobody will ever need more than 640k RAM!' - Bill Gates, 1981
2006-10-10 00:09:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you must know that Windows Vista requires a minimum of 1 GB RAM & not 512 MB RAM & a 40 GB hardisk space. And for the second, it's your choice whether you want to go for Windows Vista or not. Do as you please. A word of advice-
there are many programs which don't run in Windows Vista but will run in previous versions like Windows XP or 2000.
Plus I'm quite sure you must be knowing that Microsoft has developed a new way to tackle piracy. It will be launching prepaid cards this Diwali to check piracy as it has been very successful in Brazil. If someone tries to copy it, the computer goes to self destruct mode.
2006-10-10 00:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dhritiman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have heard incorrect. Vista demands 1GB to run. you would be no longer able to place in Vista on a 256MB pc. you're fortunate you're working XP on 256, it demands 512. pass examine the microsoft cyber web website on Vista standards. digital memory is likewise stated as the internet site record or substitute record and it makes use of your complicated force.
2016-10-02 03:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by marceau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most new PCs these days come with that amount, so MS figures why not include lots of eye candy in Vista that will require 512?
I'm not jumping on board with Vista for a while.
2006-10-10 00:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by IT Pro 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its for the graphics and new look that vista sports it requires another thing that u havent mentioned graphics card compulsaryy heh its been this way since microsoft started first 95 then came 98 ppl needed to upgrade then came 2000 microsoft said ppl need to upgrade to achieve optimum performance then xp and now vista well ppl its the same old story i guess .Have a nice day
2006-10-10 01:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by Codemaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft is probebly coming with the vista with package of computer installed window vista together as a marketing stategy of the new product. Lets see all world is waing for this.
Believe in leaders they will deliver the best package .
2006-10-10 00:21:53 · answer #6 · answered by Param 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Windows Vista or Longhorn,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, is specially made for graphics work,,,,,,,,,,,, normally graphics work we must required at least 512 MB RAM ,,,,,,,,but if u r not using graphics,,,,,,,,,,,, then windows XP is good option
2006-10-10 00:05:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i operate / maintain workstations in plant with 486dx2 processors ( 66 mhz clock speed )
the os is win 3.11 & ram is 8 mb edo
imagine in a years time, when xp is no longer sold or supported
> do u have a choice ?
2006-10-10 05:59:08 · answer #8 · answered by sεαη 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all because of Technology improvement, for e.g., do you wear the same shirt now when you u wore in ur 10th Standard. The same way... Technology needs to be updated every now and then.
2006-10-10 00:04:22 · answer #9 · answered by SmartIndian 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Microsoft calls it progre$$. I'm sticking with XP.
2006-10-10 00:52:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋