2007-02-02 02:18:26 · 6 answers · asked by Jeff W 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
to me it is worth the upgrade but u have to check the minimum requirement for your hardware to run it. they say u need at least 1GB of RAM and at least 1.7 Ghz processor.
2007-02-02 02:21:42 · answer #1 · answered by Zuy_N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could definitely be a hassle if your computer cannot handle Vista. Have you checked that out?
Christopher Null: What's New in Windows Vista Anyway?
Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:24PM EST
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With Windows Vista's release finally upon us, it's normal to wonder what Microsoft's newest operating system actually has in store for the user.
What's so great about it? What's not so swell? And what are the new features that could possibly compel me to pay up to $400 to buy it? Well, whether you're going to pay that kind of cash is a question I've dug into in another post, but if you really want the scoop on Vista's most interesting features, well, read on.
Aero - Windows Aero (formerly/alternately known as Aero Glass) is the revamped version of the Windows GUI, a gussied up, prettified, 3D interface that's supposed to make you oooh and aaah... provided you have the hardware to run it. If you don't have a relatively recent 3D graphics card, you won't be able to run the full version of Aero and your system will default to a 2D interface which, while pretty, is not nearly as gorgeous. You'll also be able to drop "gadgets" onto your desktop: clocks, calculators, headlines, and the like.
Integrated Search - Windows XP's dog slow built-in search is so pathetic it's a joke, and not just because of the little yellow dog that's there to "help you" find your files. Vista's upgraded search includes thumbnails, real-time indexing, and other features of third-party search tools like Yahoo! Search.
Updated Graphics Engine - Microsoft frequently updates DirectX, the display drivers that power video games and other graphics tools. The new version for Vista, DirectX 10, is a big upgrade that fixes a number of issues (like letting you run 3D applications inside a window instead of full screen) that have long plagued the driver. Video games will get a host of new features, too, and many upcoming games will run best (with all their cool new effects) on Vista.
Security Upgrades - The jury's out on how well Vista's new file permissions/sharing system is going to work, and what normal users might think of the lockdown of Vista from a security standpoint. Simple tasks often require multiple confirmations (a lot like how Internet Explorer now requires your permission to download files), and the OS is more complicated because of this. However the increased level of security is probably a good thing and should help prevent spyware and virus infections, at least until hackers figure out how to get around the restrictions. Parental controls are also now integrated with the OS. So far, the news on this front is encouraging.
Updates for Laptops - As the world goes mobile, Windows is following suit. Laptops will get new power management options, and as external displays on the lids of notebooks start to appear, they'll get more features, too. Called SideShow, this is one of Vista's cooler new features, though hardware that uses SideShow may be a long time coming. (Here's a sneak peek.)
Networking Upgrades - Wireless networking got a nice upgrade with Windows XP SP2, but Vista cleans it up even more. Newcomers to Wi-Fi should find it even easier to get online. Unfortunately file sharing between Vista and XP machines is difficult.
Internet Explorer 7 - New browser. You can check it out now (on XP) if you're interested.
New Backup Utility - Windows' integrated backup has been a joke for a decade. The new backup system might actually be something people will use.
New Mail/Calendar - Improvements to Outlook Express.
Integrated Spyware Killer - Also available for testing now.
Those are the big changes, but Vista of course offers tweaks in virtually every corner of the operating system. For more information (though biased), feel free to flip through Microsoft's marketing materials for more pictures and details.
To see if your current PC can handle Vista, run Microsoft's Vista Upgrade Advisor.
2007-02-02 10:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are the important things to remember about Windows Vista:
(1) You need a top end of the line machine, running at least 3GHz with 3 to 4 Gb of RAM and a 128Mb top end of the line video card.
(2) You need 15 Gb to 20 Gb of FREE hard drive space to INSTALL Vista. Your main drive should be at least a 200Gb hard drive in order to survive normal updates and program installs. Adding the new Office 2007 will require another 10 to 15 Gb of free space to install.
2007-02-02 10:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by MrKnowItAll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can be difficult if you get Vistas Premium as you most likely will need to upgrade your processor. It is easy to do the basic upgrade however, but I don't see much of an improvement from XP Pro.
2007-02-02 10:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by Shredded Cottage Cheese 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a free linux OS. My favorite is UBUNTU. You can download it at ubuntu.com.
2007-02-02 10:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes its easy
2007-02-02 10:20:53 · answer #6 · answered by steve 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋