So is Vista going to completely take over XP in the next few years?
Which should I get, I'm going to be going to college soon and I'm buying a laptop, I need one that I will be able to use, that will also be compatible with the other systems or word documents that the professors might use.
That's another question, I heard Vista has compatibility issues, with what exactly?
I don't want to buy a notebook with vista then end up having to uninstall it and buy XP because of the bugs and compatibility.
If I get XP and need vista in the coming years, how much will vista cost to buy?
2007-07-29 11:03:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The compatibility issues with Vista have been way way overstated, mostly by people who have never used it. As for word documents, neither Vista nor XP has anything to do with version of Word you use, neither of them comes with Word you have to buy that seperate. What I would tell you about Vista is, first off if you have any peripherals (printer, scanner, etc.) go to the manufactureres website and make sure they have Vista drivers. As for bugs, Vista is not perfect, you may have a few minor problems, but nothing you can't overcome with a little effort. But if simply don't want to deal with that at all, then stick with XP.
The cost of Vista will depend on the version. The Home Premium upgrade is currently $150, the Ultimate upgrade about $250.
2007-07-29 12:15:31 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go for the XP laptop. Vista is still very new and is full of bugs which will take a long time to iron out. If you want to try Vista, at least wait until the first service pack is released.
XP is your best bet at the moment, or you could consider an Apple macbook.
2007-07-29 11:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 01:27:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a computer person, but I do know that some programs that came out before vista won't install on a vista system.
2007-07-29 11:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by runoutofwhite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070727202919AAj1X7u&r=w#NqxYWlDPDUGqwu3Na_4Q
Here is a compatibility list: http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Windows_Vista_Software_Compatibility_List
Usually prices on OS do not come down much. They are still asking up to 80.00 fior Windows 98se on Ebay. See http://www.pricewatch.com/m-182.htm
The main thing for me is that i use a PC for good and not for evil. To the glory of God by Jesus.
2007-07-31 11:54:52 · answer #5 · answered by www.peacebyjesus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋