Personally I'm glad I stayed with XP, not going to change for 12 months even though my PC is Vista capable.
2007-03-14 16:03:22 · 10 answers · asked by defragmentedbrain 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I have Vista as a second operating system on my computer. I really liked the new graphic shiny stuff, but this reduce the performance of your machine, it really needs a powerful computer!
If you ask me why I wont use Vista as my first operating system I will tell you why:
1-It slows my machine even that I have a powerful one.
2- some softwares didn't work in it like Adobe reader 8, which is a bad sign that other programs might not work either.
3- Vista needs longer time to start and to shut down than XP.
4- I don't need the HIGH level of security that Vista offer, may be if am using my computer as a server I would think about it, anyway, any anti virus would do the job.
5- You don't need to install drivers, Vista will do it. But it didn't recognize my new HP printer, which doesn't have a Vista CD to install its driver, so you might need to go check the web for drivers that vista doesn't support.
The things I liked about Vista is the new Aero look and the Chess game :D
In my opinion it doesn't deserve that high price.
2007-03-16 12:10:22 · answer #1 · answered by Xenophile 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I'm not getting Vista for like 12 months. This is probably recommended to any gamers out there, because dx10 games aren't coming out for a while, and right now, u'll get worse performance on a Vista computer, because of the rushed drivers. I also prefer a Mac over Windows, but i just use my XP computer for gaming. Everything else I do on a Mac, especially using the internet. I am probably going to stick to Macs for home computers, and just upgrade my pc over time for gaming and for Vista.
2007-03-14 18:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by Many B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad got Vista and I had to try to fix all the problems with it. First of all, there was an about blank page error that was apparently a script error that I couldn't fix, he had software & hardware compatibility problems. Some of the programs I wanted to install to help him with maintenance were of course not compatible with Vista.
I also hated the endless clicks from the security center. Just a little excessive and annoying.
To me it looks like just another Microsoft product that was rushed out without having all the bugs worked out. It's all about the money though.
I'll stick with my XP Pro for awhile until the bugs are worked out.
2007-03-14 16:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by mongo22 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If Vista comes pre-installed on a new PC its pretty cool, but everyone I know who upgraded from XP has had major problems.
2007-03-14 17:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by kwilfort 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 13:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a mac but I keep hearing that vista resource hog.
2007-03-14 16:07:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Imvery happy with my windows vista computer. It is cool, and fast. it has a lot more features than xp, and it is sooo beautiful!!!!
2007-03-14 16:06:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm am absolutely ecstatic with Vista.
2007-03-14 17:34:58 · answer #8 · answered by lapyramid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I heard it sucks. I will not get it even after a year. Leopard all the way.
2007-03-14 17:01:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont even have vista.... LOL
2007-03-14 16:05:46 · answer #10 · answered by Rennac98 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋