Is Microsoft Vista going to be value for money?

Answer 1

i dont think i would spend so much on a single OS

Answer 2

No body can answer your question atleast in this year. You are asking about something which has just released and not many are having access to it.

By the reviews i have read and by my 8 years or system administration expereince if you want to go with microsoft os wait till the First Service pack is released.

Then you will have most of the security holes fixed and you can trust it for your work.

If you are buying a new system then you can definitely go with Vista becuase you would be getting the OEM Version at fraction of cost.

Also be aware that Vista is a very resource hungry operating system which requires atleast 1 GB of RAM to run smoothly.

If you need any further clarifications please get back to me.

Answer 3

It will be valuable only to those who actually need it. It will add nothing for those who need to "keep up with the Jones'."

Information on Windows Vista
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/enterprise/default.mspx

Windows Vista – necessary to upgrade?
If you have WinXP, and you are thinking about Windows Vista, you will have to check system requirements. I have not seen an advisor for that yet.

In today's paper (Buffalo News, 1/24/07) there was a lengthy article on Windows Vista. The author was of the opinion that it really isn't necessary for the ordinary user and that many XP users will not wait outside the store at midnight to buy it as they did for Win95 years ago.

I have WinXP and have no need for anything else. Think before you buy.
Microsoft Extends XP Service (Buffalo News, 1/29/07)
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) - Qn the eve of the consumer launch of its new Windows Vista- operating system Tuesday (Jan. 30, 2007) Microsoft Corp. is extending the period in which it will offer support for the previous version, Windows XP.

Consumers who own Windows XP machines already were entitled to get customer service on the software up until April 2009. That date reflects Microsoft’s policy of curtailing its support for an edition of Windows two years after a new version hits the market.

Microsoft recently said consumers who still have Windows XP running April April 2009 will be entitled to five more years of “extended support.” In the extended plan, consumers will still get security fixes, but instead of free service from the Microsoft help desk, they will have to pay for most assistance.

Microsoft said the move was meant to bring the support policies for consumers in line with what businesses already have.

Vista has been available for big businesses since Nov. 30, 2006, but hits the consumer PCs market as of Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007

Windows Vista – Specifications – Most Visible Features
Buffalo News, 1/29/07
Vista will add to Windows display deal with viewing photos, playing videos, recording and downloading music, and running the new “memory-gobbling” programs like Office Live. Needs:
800mHz speed, 1gHz better
512mb RAM minimum
20gb to run Vista
60-80gb hard drive

Answer 4

It is very secure and one of the best releases, the Aero and Glass internet explorer are fantastic, if you need more information about Microsoft Vista try and visit www.microsoft.com/vista and you will love the Operating System.

Answer 5

No! go with linux..if you want to buy vista..wait for atleast 3 years because as vista is new..there are going to be more then a billion security holes in it and you will have to update your OS every week or so :p

Answer 6

Well being a TSO for Microsoft Vista, i would like to tell you guys that vista is ultimate.though we are facing some issues but they are getting resolved and microsoft is working on them. Vista has a capability to repair itself alongwith great security and looks. Vista is ultimate. visit www.microsoft.com/windowsvista for more info.

Answer 7

Before you buy VISTA read the articles at:

http://www.maximumpc.com/2007/01/10_reasons_you.html

http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/175801

http://www.boingboing.net/2007/01/13/vista_suicide_note_r.html

Linux operating systems are excellent. Try out one of the free distributions. My favorite is UBUNTU. You can download it, or order a CD, at

http://www.ubuntu.com .

You will also get all the software, that you will ever need, FREE - See

http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Linux_software_equivalent_to_Windows_software

Answer 8

I think it will take atleast a year for the market. No one cares. MS is ripping off and it is forcing us to look for cheaper solutions.

Answer 9

Suggest you wait a few months

Answer 10

not yet, maybe in a year or so.