Windows Vista

Zardon · Sep 21, 2006, 10:14 AM

Discuss!

bug77 · Sep 21, 2006, 12:33 PM

As usual, my option isn't listed. Yes, it's a hog, but I'll be forced to use it. Eventually.
Add to that that there's really no feature in Vista I need that I don't already have in XP.

pigdog · Sep 21, 2006, 12:38 PM

I voted for "shaping up well".

Why? Well, I'm trying to stay positive about Vista, but it's probably the DX10 stuff that really has my interest. I'm intrigued by the cross platform development capability. Could this mean the demise of totally crappy ports to PC?

Not to mention that it might end the regular outbursts of debate about the end of PC gaming as we know it.

And I'll be particularly interested to see how it affects the future development of graphics, both hardware (GPU's) and software (games and other apps).

I also like the idea of being able to buy a Vista version that's more tuned towards gamers (although it's probably just marketing guff).

Falstaff · Sep 21, 2006, 05:05 PM

I cant wait for something better,but it will ultimately force users clinging to their 486DX4 machines to finally upgrade..LOL
as for me....
shlameel shlamozel
hotzenpepper incoporated..

Erroneus · Sep 21, 2006, 05:11 PM

Looking forward to it, but drivers need to mature lot more, but I guess alot can happen in 3-4 months.

technonerd · Sep 21, 2006, 05:12 PM

I'll wait for service pack 1 or 2.

Al_Vampyre · Sep 21, 2006, 07:10 PM

I think its shaping up nicely but like technonerd I'll be waiting for the first Service Pack before it becomes my full time OS

mike2h · Sep 21, 2006, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technonerd

I'll wait for service pack 1 or 2.

same here. also agree with the driver statement. waiting for sp1 should take care of that problem to.

CDsDontBurn · Sep 21, 2006, 07:48 PM

i think it's shaping up nicely. yes, there are still some flaws in the OS that need to be addressed before final release, but overal, it's coming alone quite nice i think

. although, i'm still not going to get it until i do my next major system upgrade

.

cadaveca · Sep 21, 2006, 09:18 PM

Use it every day. If it had proper Crossfire support(doubtful tho), then I'd be retiring my XP drive.

Mr cairo · Sep 21, 2006, 09:30 PM

i will give it a year or the first service pack before i upgrade

ExitiosuS · Sep 22, 2006, 02:20 AM

Can't wait. I'll be crossing over as soon as it comes out.
The option stated it perfectly, XP is boring now. haha...

Sonata · Sep 22, 2006, 03:01 AM

I can't wait, but if it is crap I'll go back to XP until the bugs are sorted (that's assuming MS can get the bugs down to an acceptable level). I'm praying that Cisco VPN Client and my MiniMax wireless modem work with the x64 version of Vista.

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Customgamer1 · Sep 22, 2006, 06:01 AM

I am going to wait until I can get a student discount lol

No way would I pay close to full price.

I am sure they made it a bit harder to crack then XP lol...

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Sep 22, 2006, 07:10 AM

shaping up well, but Aero still isnt as nice as OSX's interface. everyone that says its a hog can go to hell, because there are still losers complaining that xp is a hog. xp was damn good when it came out and still is, i mean 2 years down the line vista should be an absolute joke to run on mutli-core processors. i find it really stable, even more than xp. all crashes i have gotten are logical (ie software incompatabilty and drivers). stuff feels more personalized and newbs really should have an easier time operating it.

Sandok · Sep 22, 2006, 07:27 AM

I'll wait it out as long as possible... Too bloated for me!

~~bobbytomorow~~ · Sep 22, 2006, 09:28 AM

I'll wait until I can get a *ahem* low cost version

CDsDontBurn · Sep 22, 2006, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbytomorow

I'll wait until I can get a *ahem* low cost version

so you want that $89 version that has a stripped down version of ie7 and outlook express? hmm......

Sandok · Sep 22, 2006, 09:43 AM

Actually I'll readily take on Vista when I have spanking new sexah hot new PC!

~~bobbytomorow~~ · Sep 22, 2006, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

so you want that $89 version that has a stripped down version of ie7 and outlook express? hmm......

Yeah thats it lol

, I can't honestly remember the last time I've used either apps though fwiw.

blown503 · Sep 22, 2006, 12:31 PM

uh my light bulb works great, guess as long as I can still see why change it?

dx10 cant be that great.

AT_curiousB · Sep 22, 2006, 01:52 PM

I am aware that XP will be supported for about 18 months after the release of Vista, and what I am hoping is that businesses will be reluctant to change to the new operating system, just look at the extended support being given to 2000. In this event the cost of Vista may well be reduced to facilitate sales, and anyway the period of grace will give the operating system time to mature and settle down, therefore 'bleh,but will eventually'.

Bll

Zelig · Sep 22, 2006, 02:34 PM

It's not released yet, so it doesn't concern me. After it gets released, I'll probably update sometime when I have have some free time to burn, and am in the mood, but certainly won't be in any rush.

Customgamer1 · Sep 22, 2006, 02:55 PM

I know I will wait until I get a new directX 10 video card AND some good games come out for it!!! Then I will buy it

HawgsHead · Sep 22, 2006, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falstaff

I cant wait for something better,but it will ultimately force users clinging to their 486DX4 machines to finally upgrade..LOL
as for me....
shlameel shlamozel
hotzenpepper incoporated..

Hey!Laverne & Shirley....Havent herd that in years & years & years.As far as the OS goes I think I will wait a while til they get SOME of the bugs out of it.And its SO damned expensive!But my wife's company she works for has allready ordered a shit pot load of it so she's telling me I can get a healthy discount.I would be glad to look into this if any of U guys are gonna get the new OS...You would pay me exactly what I pay Columbia{my wifes company} and shipping.And I would be glad to provide you with a recept.

edgar · Sep 22, 2006, 07:23 PM

Operating systems should be boring. They should stay the hell out of the way while you do, y'know, fun or productive things. Desktop animations and wallpapers aren't really either of those.

technonerd · Sep 22, 2006, 08:30 PM

If it's boring you could get Style Xp program to make it look exciting.

Freulein · Sep 22, 2006, 09:41 PM

After a lot of beta testing i must say i hate vista.
Driver Signature say goodbye to modded drivers. DRM Features say goodbye multiplatform mediafiles. Vista Boot Loader say goodbye alternate OS.
And very stupid Administration setup, vista ask me thousand times 'are your sure ?' but never ask me for password like every linux distribution does.

evrt63 · Sep 22, 2006, 11:04 PM

since vista has nothing compelling in it to motivate me to leave xp I'll wait.

DarkFoss · Sep 23, 2006, 12:46 AM

I don't like the excessive drm built in. For that reason alone I'll be switching to linux full time.

Sep 21, 2006, 10:14 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Windows Vista Discuss!

Sep 21, 2006, 12:38 PM	#3
pigdog HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 471 Rep Power: 55 System Specs	I voted for "shaping up well". Why? Well, I'm trying to stay positive about Vista, but it's probably the DX10 stuff that really has my interest. I'm intrigued by the cross platform development capability. Could this mean the demise of totally crappy ports to PC? Not to mention that it might end the regular outbursts of debate about the end of PC gaming as we know it. And I'll be particularly interested to see how it affects the future development of graphics, both hardware (GPU's) and software (games and other apps). I also like the idea of being able to buy a Vista version that's more tuned towards gamers (although it's probably just marketing guff). __________________

Sep 21, 2006, 05:05 PM	#4
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,047 Rep Power: 206	I cant wait for something better,but it will ultimately force users clinging to their 486DX4 machines to finally upgrade..LOL as for me.... shlameel shlamozel hotzenpepper incoporated.. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Sep 21, 2006, 05:11 PM	#5
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,343 Rep Power: 114 System Specs	Looking forward to it, but drivers need to mature lot more, but I guess alot can happen in 3-4 months. __________________

Sep 21, 2006, 07:10 PM	#7
Al_Vampyre HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,532 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	I think its shaping up nicely but like technonerd I'll be waiting for the first Service Pack before it becomes my full time OS __________________ "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Brian O'Driscoll - Ireland Rugby Team 2009 Grand Slam winning Captain.

Sep 21, 2006, 12:33 PM	#2
bug77 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: around Posts: 792 Rep Power: 0	As usual, my option isn't listed. Yes, it's a hog, but I'll be forced to use it. Eventually. Add to that that there's really no feature in Vista I need that I don't already have in XP.

Sep 21, 2006, 05:12 PM	#6
technonerd DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 594 Rep Power: 0	I'll wait for service pack 1 or 2.

Sep 21, 2006, 07:48 PM	#9
CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,458 Rep Power: 202 System Specs	i think it's shaping up nicely. yes, there are still some flaws in the OS that need to be addressed before final release, but overal, it's coming alone quite nice i think . although, i'm still not going to get it until i do my next major system upgrade . __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Sep 21, 2006, 09:18 PM	#10
cadaveca DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 75 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Use it every day. If it had proper Crossfire support(doubtful tho), then I'd be retiring my XP drive.

Sep 21, 2006, 09:30 PM	#11
Mr cairo F0rum For Humans Only Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Slightly to the left Posts: 1,763 Rep Power: 87 System Specs	i will give it a year or the first service pack before i upgrade __________________

Sep 22, 2006, 02:20 AM	#12
ExitiosuS Simian Masterpiece! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, Ont. Canada Posts: 358 Rep Power: 59 System Specs	Can't wait. I'll be crossing over as soon as it comes out. The option stated it perfectly, XP is boring now. haha...

Sep 22, 2006, 03:01 AM	#13
Sonata DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hot as hell in summer Posts: 284 Rep Power: 0	I can't wait, but if it is crap I'll go back to XP until the bugs are sorted (that's assuming MS can get the bugs down to an acceptable level). I'm praying that Cisco VPN Client and my MiniMax wireless modem work with the x64 version of Vista. [COLOR=Navy] Core 2 Duo E6300; ASROCK 755Dual-VSTA: ExpertVision x800 PCI-E: Corsair TWINX 1024-3200C2 1024MB: *WD Raptor 36GB; WD Caviar SE16 250GB 16mb Cache:* *Sonata II:* *ViewSonic VP191B V2 8ms LCD:* *Logitech G5:* *Logitech Keyboard* [/COLOR] Last edited by Sonata; Sep 22, 2006 at 03:38 AM.

Sep 22, 2006, 06:01 AM	#14
Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,273 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	I am going to wait until I can get a student discount lol No way would I pay close to full price. I am sure they made it a bit harder to crack then XP lol... __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!

Sep 22, 2006, 07:10 AM	#15
BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,706 Rep Power: 105 System Specs	shaping up well, but Aero still isnt as nice as OSX's interface. everyone that says its a hog can go to hell, because there are still losers complaining that xp is a hog. xp was damn good when it came out and still is, i mean 2 years down the line vista should be an absolute joke to run on mutli-core processors. i find it really stable, even more than xp. all crashes i have gotten are logical (ie software incompatabilty and drivers). stuff feels more personalized and newbs really should have an easier time operating it. __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

Sep 22, 2006, 07:27 AM	#16
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	I'll wait it out as long as possible... Too bloated for me!

Sep 22, 2006, 09:28 AM	#17
~~bobbytomorow~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: vancouver Posts: 450 Rep Power: 0	I'll wait until I can get a ahem low cost version

Sep 22, 2006, 09:43 AM	#19
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	Actually I'll readily take on Vista when I have spanking new sexah hot new PC!

Sep 22, 2006, 12:31 PM	#21
blown503 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: S. Indiana Posts: 573 Rep Power: 57	uh my light bulb works great, guess as long as I can still see why change it? dx10 cant be that great. __________________

Sep 22, 2006, 01:52 PM	#22
AT_curiousB DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 128 Rep Power: 0	I am aware that XP will be supported for about 18 months after the release of Vista, and what I am hoping is that businesses will be reluctant to change to the new operating system, just look at the extended support being given to 2000. In this event the cost of Vista may well be reduced to facilitate sales, and anyway the period of grace will give the operating system time to mature and settle down, therefore 'bleh,but will eventually'. Bll

Sep 22, 2006, 02:34 PM	#23
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	It's not released yet, so it doesn't concern me. After it gets released, I'll probably update sometime when I have have some free time to burn, and am in the mood, but certainly won't be in any rush. __________________ --

Sep 22, 2006, 02:55 PM	#24
Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,273 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	I know I will wait until I get a new directX 10 video card AND some good games come out for it!!! Then I will buy it __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!

Sep 22, 2006, 07:23 PM	#26
edgar DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Operating systems should be boring. They should stay the hell out of the way while you do, y'know, fun or productive things. Desktop animations and wallpapers aren't really either of those.

Sep 22, 2006, 08:30 PM	#27
technonerd DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 594 Rep Power: 0	If it's boring you could get Style Xp program to make it look exciting.

Sep 22, 2006, 09:41 PM	#28
Freulein HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 129 Rep Power: 56	After a lot of beta testing i must say i hate vista. Driver Signature say goodbye to modded drivers. DRM Features say goodbye multiplatform mediafiles. Vista Boot Loader say goodbye alternate OS. And very stupid Administration setup, vista ask me thousand times 'are your sure ?' but never ask me for password like every linux distribution does. __________________ Drinking Mates

Sep 22, 2006, 11:04 PM	#29
evrt63 HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 90 Rep Power: 0	since vista has nothing compelling in it to motivate me to leave xp I'll wait.

Sep 23, 2006, 12:46 AM	#30
DarkFoss HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 688 Rep Power: 0	I don't like the excessive drm built in. For that reason alone I'll be switching to linux full time. __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety,deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin, 1755