ive recently purchased a new computer (end of dec 2006) and it offered a free upgrade to windows vista once it comes out.
ive read a few advantages and some back-drops but im not sure if i should upgrade my windows XP MCE to the new vista.
others say its an overall better user experience. however, it may contain some bugs because it's relatively new and it prevents u from downloading media for the sake of piracy.
i cant seem to decide. i dont want to miss out on the chance of a free upgrade but dont want to risk my computer against potential bugs.
thanks in advance : )
2007-01-30 13:12:07 · 11 answers · asked by tokyo_drift 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
the price isnt an issure because i get it for free. (with the purchase of my new computer)
windows XP MCE is working great but im not sure if i should switch to vista.
2007-01-30 13:32:51 · update #1
If you use QuickBooks, or own lots of software and hardware, it might be wise to avoid Windows Vista for now. But if you are buying new hardware and/or software, it might be fun. You will learn Vista fairly fast by being an owner.
Many companies are holding off of Windows Vista, until it is clear that all of their equipment and software works properly with it.
Of course, you should get the FREE UPGRADE. Read the terms carefully, so you know how long you can delay the installation.... so you HAVE it.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-01-30 13:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the time being, I'd stick with XP. Vista being so new, most hardware manufacturers are still working out bugs with device drivers. Also, part of the reason Vista was delayed so long was that MS decided to crack down on security with XP. Vista is being criticized for it's overt DRM features, which a lot of multimedia lovers with despise. I'd wait at LEAST another few months before making the switch, if even at all. If possible, see if the free upgrade could possibly be in a dual-boot form so you could test it out, then uninstall and go back to XP with all of your settings and files if you decide against it.
*IRT maniadityan
Unfortunately, that is incorrect. Vista is not an update of XP, it is a completely new operating environment. Therefore, potential driver issues are quite possible. In fact, currently about 60% of hardware manufacturers are reporting bugs and issues with device drivers for Vista, so this also rules out the claims by tapoxi.
2007-01-30 13:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by d3v10u5b0y 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would wait a while if you have windows xp, vista is great on new systems but the cost would probaly not be worth it in an older system, if your xp is working good just stick with it for a while.Sorry I did not read your entire question, if it is offered free , I would GET IT!
2007-01-30 13:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by big booty daddy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, most of the tech community has been against Vista only because it doesn't offer enough to justify the steep price.
Bug wise, you shouldn't have any problems. Vista has been in public testing for over a year, and was finalized in November. I doubt any major issues will show up now.
So go ahead, take advantage of the offer and upgrade.
2007-01-30 13:22:22 · answer #4 · answered by tapoxi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a lot of people will say to go ahead and install. unless you're buying a new pc with it already installed i'd stay away from it. someone else wrote that there aren't driver issues. there are plenty of driver issues. Every time there is a new OS there are driver issues. Check out this link, which also provides links to problems that other people are having with it so far. in a month or two vista is going to be great though.
http://www.tgdaily.com/2007/01/30/bloggers_slam_vista/
2007-01-30 13:25:10 · answer #5 · answered by raisin85 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the common abode laptop has greater artwork to do via working abode windows and each and all the extra courses to look after it fairly than particularly doing something functional. i've got examined each and all the betas and the RC1 that those days grew to become obtainable, my innovations are that that is been made as surprisingly as a risk without regard for equipment overhead given which you will basically improve your device to run it. Linux did the attractive element a protracted time in the past, so did MAC OS. You did no longer might desire to enhance your device to run it although. MAC is greater effectual, Linux is greater effectual. I voted for the Linux guy.
2016-11-01 22:30:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am under the same situation. i bought my laptop and it is qualifed for a free upgrade. but cant decide. if you decide on getting it tell me your thoughts on it because i posted a question and most people that have answered do not have it so i havent gotten any great answers so far.
2007-02-01 15:34:34 · answer #7 · answered by thecloudgazr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for it............i am waiting for the chance to install windows vista.........and moreover what can is say is that vista is an update of xp................go for it..........................it so cool.................and u will not get any driver problem because as it is an update of xp all xp drivers will suit for vista................
2007-01-30 13:19:33 · answer #8 · answered by maniadityan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah Vista is nice
2007-01-30 13:17:53 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
go for it - you can download the patches later that fix all the bugs
Vista is the future
cheers
2007-01-30 13:17:07 · answer #10 · answered by gr1m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋