2007-01-23 16:32:03 · 7 answers · asked by raam 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Firstly, it isn't Microsoft XP and Microsoft Vista, it's Windows XP and Windows Vista. Microsoft owns Windows though.
The difference is, that Vista is the brand new Operating System bought out by Microsoft. Its the new program in the line of Operating Systems (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Xp, Windows ME etc...).
Windows Xp is the one bought out before Vista. Although most people can't wait to get Vista, you are better off waiting a few months before you get it. As with Windows XP, the first version that they bring out, will not have many security fixes, and other things. It is a proper version, but there may still be things wrong with it.
Once Windows finds out what is wrong, they will fix it, and bring out a newer version. Probably Vista Service Pack 2.
Hope this helps =)
2007-01-23 16:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by Josh 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Windows XP is the current "new" version on the market right now. When Windows Vista becomes available, it will have more programs, more controls, and more functions than Windows XP. The only problem with Windows Vista will be that you have to have a DVD-ROM installed in your computer in order to use it. It's a more high-tech version of Windows XP with more graphics and such.
2007-01-24 00:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by abercrombie2177 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are both microsofts big improvements they both made us upgrade are systems and from what i hear vista is not worth it at the time i had a copy of vista when it was called longhorn it was a beta test version but it wouldnt even run on my 3 year old system stick with xp till they work out the bugs and make there requirements standard on all computers
2007-01-24 00:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vista is any unstable prototype. It has more commands and more uses. Xp is a well known prototype with patched security loop-holes. more info www.microsoft.com search out XP and then Vista and read for youself!
2007-01-24 00:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by ebay_convert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say Microsoft Vista is supposed to be better and have more features than Xp. They say it has better interfaces and **** like that
2007-01-24 00:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by Zack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what i've read so far the difference is , its easier to organize the things you have on your computer with vista, and more parent controls. So if have no children and don't care to organize your computer more, no need to get it.
2007-01-24 00:35:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/windowsvista/torres_duel.mspx
2007-01-24 00:35:59 · answer #7 · answered by birdhunterwidow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋