windows vista?

Answer 1

Windows Vista is the latest operating system from Microsoft. It was released the last part of January 2007. It looks "pretty," but it has huge hardware needs, such as a very fast processor (at least a dual core or more), 256MB video card and up, two or three GB of memory to run well. Because it's so new, I would wait for a while to give vendors time to write stable drivers that work with printers, video cards, and other hardware. You can go here to read more about the features and benefits of Vista: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/accessibility.mspx

Answer 2

First, let me say, I've been running Vista myself for quite some time. Next to me at this very moment is a Gateway 835GM. Under the hood, it has an Intel Pentium D 2.8GHz dual-core processor, an Intel 945G chipset, 1GB DDR2 (double data rate) DRAM, a 250GB SATA hard drive, and built-in Intel GMA (graphics media accelerator) 950 graphics. That's a fairly powerful machine. Which is a good thing, because it's the only PC in my office of 20 PCs that's got enough oomph to run the Windows Vista February CTP (Community Technology Preview) build 5308 without driving me into fits of rage.

Mind you, it's not enough machine for Vista. I could run any Linux with all the bells and whistles on it without a problem. But, even though this system meets Intel's recommendations for a Vista-capable Intel Professional Business Platform, it still doesn't have the graphics horsepower needed to carry off Vista's much ballyhooed three-dimensional Aero Glass interface.

My point is, though, that while I write a lot about Linux, and I prefer it, my real specialty is that I know operating systems of all types and sorts, including Vista.

So when I say Vista sucks, well, I know what I'm talking about.

"Suck" is a relative term, though. Vista will be better than XP, which has easily been Microsoft's best desktop operating system to date.

However, Vista also requires far more hardware oomph than previous Windows systems. I'd say Intel's recommendations are pretty much a minimum for Vista. I would only add that if you expect to see the fancy desktop, you need to invest in, say, an ATI Radeon XPress 200, an Nvidia nForce4, or a high-end graphics card.

Answer 3

What about Windows Vista?

Answer 4

Yes, Windows Vista. It's Microsoft's latest OS. It would help if you were a little more specific.

Answer 5

whar windows vista?
its a all new operating system by microsoft successor to the windows xp series.
Loaded with a host of new features ir was launched in january 30th with MS Office 2007.

Answer 6

What about windows vista?

Answer 7

sucks, cool looking gui, but takes a lot of ram and decent video card just to have it run smoothly. Its security feature is super annoying. Every time you do something it asks "are you sure?" I would stick with XP. Also with Vist a lot of printers and scanners wont work - well not right now because of the drivers......so if you upgrade you will also have some nice paper weights to go along with it.

Answer 8

VISTA SUCKS. Seriously, though any OS that takes 1 GB of RAM just to run is retarded. Anyone who wants it has to upgrade their computer alot. Take mac though, my computer is like 6 years old and running the newest OS. Or Linux...

Answer 9

Read this and make up your own mind.

MS Vista – Pros and Cons

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,128707-c,vistalonghorn/article.html

Answer 10

Its the latest Operating System(such as XP) from the stable of Microsoft. if u want to know more, go here :
www.microsoftvista.com