After reading this article
( http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9590_22-6151049.html?tag=nl.e589 )
I was just curious as to how many people were planning the move to Vista when it's released. If not, then why not?
2007-01-19 12:25:02 · 7 answers · asked by asyland 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Not immediately. I'll let others be the guinea pigs.
I would like to do 64-bit computing, on a 64-bit OS, but all the drivers for 64-bit computers aren't out yet. The software isn't out yet either. Most applications are 32-bit, with some even further outdated being 16-bit.
Vista has several things nice going for it, like things that I've been hooting and hollering for for so many years. It has things that I've seen Mac users have had for years. Widgets, a free calendar, and other useful features are finally part of the operating system.
The requirements are high, even for basic mode. My 1 year old laptop barely qualifies as a computer than can run the new aero scheme. Thats good, there is a standard now to display better than previous graphics.
Honestly, its expensive to upgrade. If your system fits the minimal requirements, its not worth it.
From what I understand, ther'll be more anti-pirating software and the like bundled within. I read that some things will need double or triple verification before they are available to be played.
Bottom line: There are a lot of new technologies both behind the scenes and clearly visible in Windows Vista. I do not need them and the headaches that come with new technology nor can I afford them. I plan to do so withing a year after I upgrade some hardware. If I upgrade sooner, it has yet to be seen (pun intended).
2007-01-19 12:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by always under siege 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key part is:
Vista essentially does nothing new, and has no new features that are of interest to the general computer using public.
I've used Vista and it does do some very cool graphical effects however it is basically Windows XP with a makeover.
2007-01-19 20:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by Paul W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I plan on it as soon as I can afford it. We'll all be faced eventually to make the switch in my opinion. Especially when Microsoft will stop making updates to Windows XP and the day will come when they'll stop supporting Windows XP.
I don't know about everyone else, but I wouldn't want my personal information being on my Windows XP computer when that day comes. Knowing my luck hackers would be trying to hack into it knowing full well Microsoft won't do anything more to stop them from doing so.
2007-01-19 20:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nay. It uses way too much system resources, and I'm perfectly happy with how XP runs. Also, there will still be some unpatched security problems with it after its release, which could lead to major identity theft, etc.
2007-01-19 20:29:26 · answer #4 · answered by .PANiC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say NAY... I have heard that if you have music files on your computer that it will only let you keep the ones that are licensed and you will not be able to use the ones that are not.
2007-01-19 20:32:54 · answer #5 · answered by cowboybronco01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want vista, you might as well get a mac. Your gonna pay that much, might as well spend your money wisely. (Im saying this because vista is a replica of mac osx.)
2007-01-19 20:29:20 · answer #6 · answered by Parker M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, too many of my friends at Microsoft tell me not too until at least RC2. ( I live in Seattle)
2007-01-19 20:28:15 · answer #7 · answered by Wireless Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋