how is it going?? any bugs bugging you?
2007-02-03 01:33:23 · 5 answers · asked by X&Y 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I agree, I am a IT consultant and upgraded to Vista Ultimate and Office 2007, they both look great and run better than I expected in some ways and worse in others. Mostly the problems I have had are small and easy to fix. My advice for businesses stick with xp pro. If you buy a standalone machine for home and want Vista go for it but make sure you are running a top notch system.
2007-02-03 01:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by i_liked_dos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at a school in the IST department and recently upgraded my desktop to Vista. The look of it is great (especially if you're a fan of Mac), but it sucks up memory and disk space. I am unable to run remote desktop and some other programs since the upgrade and after reading the reviews this week I see the memory requirements are even greater than earlier stated (up to 4 gig to properly run some programs and features). Stick with XP since it will be supported by Microsoft for at least 7 more years.
2007-02-03 09:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by mjd_17972 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had Vista Ultimate since last November & the thrill soon wears off.... they snare us more with visuals than substance.
I've been using the full release of Vista Ultimate 64 bit (RTM - release to manufacturers)since last November....
... I have it on a separate hard drive so that I can still keep XP Media Center 2005 & boot from the one of my choosing.
To be totally honest, at first I was very impressed but now realize that besides the far better graphics it really doesn't do that much more for me than XP Media Center.
All the devices on my HP Media Center unit are properly detected & all 64 bit drivers for it are working properly.
Most all my 32 bit software works fine on it, but still I find myself booting into the old operating system more & more often. Vista is a bit too busy for me & XP Media Center really does all I need it to do.
I confess I was mostly attracted by the bells & whistles & am glad I had the opportunity to get it for free from my job rather than pay for it & regret it.
I, who was once Vista's biggest fan .... am starting to believe that it infringes on my right to install whatever program I like & whatever media I like.
I think Microsoft has gone too far ....
Read this:
"Vista's legal fine print raises red flags"?
http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/175801
If it comes with a new PC ... fine.
If not & you have XP Pro or Media Center ... don't bother.
regards,
Philip T
2007-02-03 10:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got Vista pre-installed on my machine. Seems to work great so far. Haven't had any problems except finding compatible software yet. Some proggies work, some I will have to get new versions of. I had to go through the same thing with XP. So if you don't mind spending a few extra hundred $$ to update some of your other software go for it.
2007-02-09 07:29:11 · answer #4 · answered by norml2000us 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better wait a few months
until they have all the bugs out
nothing but headaches so far
2007-02-03 10:20:54 · answer #5 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋