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I purchased a new computer with vista ( my printer won't work; my scanner won't work 2/3 on my software won't work), I just purchased another referbished computer with XP, maybe in a couple of years vista may be ok, or if you purchase all new equipment.

2007-02-21 01:48:41 · 8 answers · asked by melvonnar 1 in Computers & Internet Hardware Other - Hardware

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I work with the Computer Information Technology branch of a major university. We recommend to anyone who calls asking this same question to stay away from vista for at least 6 months to a year while they work out the bugs and compatibility issues. Keep checking for patches/updates/drivers/new software that is vista compatible.

Good Luck!

2007-02-21 02:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Even with all new equipment Vista isn't working. Nvidia's top of the line video card doesn't even have Vista drivers yet.

XP at least until there is a service pack to Vista. Rumor has it Redmond was working on service pack 1 before it released Vista. Kinda stupid not to just hold off until the OS is ready, but that is the software industry today.

2007-02-21 09:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by SoundmanC 2 · 0 0

Most software/hardware still does not support Vista, plus it's still quite buggy. I would highly suggest staying with XP for the moment. Microsoft is ALREADY working on SP1 for Vista, so that says something right there.

2007-02-21 09:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0 0

DOS 1.0 it's the best!! It's free and fast to instal.

1) Microsoft have a bad reputation because they release the "true" version but it's like a betta. Customer report bug and trouble.... they fix the bug list with a big patch or a service pack and microsoft do a "re-release" for a big markecting deal.

2)vista eat ressources for absolutly nothing. Wow i have 3D! do realy need to see your internet explorer whith a angle of 45degree ? I know you can cancel 3d efect and "crap" like this. But if you desactivate all 3D funy feature it's like a win XP with more option.

stay on xp for this year (4-6monts = neew big pacht or sevice pack + 2-6monts to repair patch and service pack bugs) .

2007-02-21 14:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by fratenosti 1 · 0 0

Since Vista is a very new operating system with new technologies, many hardware are not yet designed to work with Windows Vista. That's why your printer isn't working.

2007-02-21 10:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mouktik Sarkar 2 · 0 0

I think XP is better because Vista is having so many problems right now and I don't want to have to deal with that.

2007-02-21 09:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by mcvcm92 5 · 0 0

My Friend, beware of Microsoft new releases. They have a reputation for using the public for beta testing, finding all the bugs!

2007-02-21 10:27:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I read an article the other day that said basically "If it isn't broke don't fix it." If XP is working for you don't bother upgrading.

2007-02-21 10:03:50 · answer #8 · answered by Melius 7 · 0 0

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