Is Windows Vista good?

Question

I was thinking of getting windows (i have Windows XP) i'm going to use it for basic things like the internet,music,photos and that kind of stuff thanks

Answer 1

This is an ideal opportunity to try out the new Linux Ubuntu 7.10, the graphics and effects are far superior to Vista see link below :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC5uEe5Oz...

Ubuntu is free as it is open source, the download link is :

http://www.ubuntu.com/

Once you have downloaded Ubuntu 7.10, you will have an ISO image file. You will then need to create a bootable disc of the file.

This can be achieved by using Nero Burning ROM if you have it or MagicISO a free trial of which is available for download :

http://www.magiciso.com/

Once you have created the bootable disc, we are going to call it the LIVE CD.

Start your PC from the Ubuntu live CD, select start or install when prompted, once the Ubuntu desktop has appeared in the top left hand corner there is an option to install, double click and the installation screen will appear.

Once Ubuntu has asked you about regional settings etc. it will then take you into the partitioning table, if you select the default setting which is on the top, this will set up a dual boot scenario with Vista, or use entire disk next option down if you want to get rid of Vista, if choosing this option back up your data first as the drive will be wiped, Ubuntu will then automatically sort the space it needs and install its own Grub bootloader.

I am so taken with Ubuntu 7.10, I have ditched windows altogether and I am now running Ubuntu as my primary operating system.

You can run quite a number of windows applications on Ubuntu using WINE, a piece of software that emulates windows. For details of this visit :

http://www.winehq.org/site/download-deb

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wine

Using Linux may initially seem daunting in places, but you will get use to it, I did.

You can also run Ubuntu using the Live CD without any kind of installation. However this will be somewhat slower and you would be restricted as to running applications, it would just for browsing the web really.

I work with both Ubuntu and Vista, Vista has been an expensive disappointment for me and sits mainly redundant on my hard drive and I consider Ubuntu to be far superior of the two.

I will break it down in to categories and give each system a rating out of 10.

System resource friendly :

Ubuntu 10/10
Vista 4/10

Graphics (Eye Candy) :

Ubuntu 10/10
Vista 7/10

Ease of use :

Ubuntu 7/10
Vista 9/10

Software compatability :

Ubuntu 4/10 (Open Source alternatives in some cases are available) also WINE as described above can be used.
Vista 8/10

Wireless compatability :

Ubuntu 5/10
Vista 8/10

Networking compatability :

Ubuntu 7/10
Vista 8 /10

Security :

Ubuntu 9/10
Vista 8/10

Gaming :

Ubuntu 3/10
Vista 8/10
This category sourced from various sites.

Office software :

Ubuntu 10/10 (Free)
Vista 2 /10

Price :

Ubuntu 10/10 (Free)
Vista 2/10

Overall performance :

Ubuntu 9/10
Vista 6/10

Value :

Ubuntu 8/10
Vista 2/10

It should be noted that these ratings are based on my experience working extensively with both Ubuntu and Vista.

Of the two for me Ubuntu wins hands down.

Answer 2

Windows Vista

Answer 3

It has been my experience that most Windows users are happier with XP than with Vista. Many people remove Vista from new computers and install XP. Take a look at the HP forum. There are questions there all the time asking for help finding drivers for the "downgrade" to XP.

Answer 4

I would also recommend at least trying a Linux variant if you feel like trying something fresh.
Windows Vista really isn't as good as it was made out to be, and most people are trying Linux, reverting back to XP, or even buying Macs.

I recently set up a Kubuntu system for a friend of mine who does the basics though, and he actually seems happier with it than XP. I have used it almost exclusively for about a year now, and I'm very happy with it.

Answer 5

I would recommend that you DON"T NEED to get VISTA....I personally see it as a downgrade from XP. I have 2 computers, 1 with XP and my new laptop came with vista (unfortunately)
The vista OS has renamed a lot of it's functions to make it more"user friendly" for no sane reason at all..probably to compete with Mac's.
If you are completely new to computers, you won't notice how bad it is. The 'search' function is terrible; I did a test to have it find a file I was looking right at, and the computer couldn't find it. There have been a lot of software compatibility issues as well..save yourself the hassle and don't bother with VISTA!!
It is mostly added bells and whistles similar to 'apple' computers (widgets etc.), at the sacrifice of functionality.
It reminds me of the old Windows ME....also crap.

Answer 6

The Windows Vista operating system is new and in the eyes of Microsoft "improved".
In my opinion they did as they frequently do, "Fix something that isn't broke".
While Vista has many new features, most of them are just refinements of fixes they made to Windows XP.
One of the things you will encounter if you load Vista on an older machine is that the newer operating system requires much more memory and disk space than previous operating systems. If you don't have at least half a gigabyte of ram, it will slow you down considerably. Most recommend at least 1 gig. of ram.

Answer 7

It's as good as you want to make it. A lot of users don't like it because it requires relearning - that is - doing what you did before, but differently. I have purchased a couple of used books at www.amazon.com which you might consider - or not.
I find that if you set Vista to "classic view" it resembles XP which makes it a little easier getting around. Here are a couple things for you to read:

MS Vista – Pros and Cons
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=272182

Microsoft Windows Vista Advisor Tool - will tell you if your computer will run Vista.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx

Link to Vista versions and their capabilities: http://hpshopping.edgesuite.net/www.shopping.hp.com/shopping/html/popup/vista_features.html?aoid=39158

Compatibility with older programs
Source: jcoates@ tribune.com (a writer for the Chicago Tribune)

Answer 8

I think people are a bit to harsh on vista, few of the people that claim it sucks have never used it. Heres what I will say (having used vista). If you have Xp use it and forget vista, if your buying a new computer with vista preloaded then its not really that bad so stick with it.

Answer 9

I think people are complain about Vista, because of drivers problem and software compatibility problem.
What i heard about those problems are, that all of the software and hardware developers are going to make compatible products for Vista, AFTER it is being out to market.
Vista came out to market.
But the thing is that, making drivers or software compatible to Vista takes time.
The programming software or drivers are not that easy.

Answer 10

If you are using your computer for that kind of stuff there is no need to switch. If you want to change your OS, get ubuntu Linux, it's free.

And to answer your question, Vista sucks

People who say Vista is good obviously shouldn't be using a computer