Windows Vista

***Zardon*** · Sep 21, 2006, 03:14 AM

Discuss!

bug77 · Sep 21, 2006, 05:33 AM

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, 05:38 AM

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, 10:05 AM

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, 10:11 AM

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, 10:12 AM

I'll wait for service pack 1 or 2.

Al_Vampyre · Sep 21, 2006, 12:10 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, 12:46 PM

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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, 12:48 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

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cadaveca · Sep 21, 2006, 02:18 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, 02:30 PM

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

ExitiosuS · Sep 21, 2006, 07:20 PM

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 21, 2006, 08:01 PM

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 21, 2006, 11:01 PM

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, 12:10 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, 12:27 AM

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

~~bobbytomorow~~ · Sep 22, 2006, 02:28 AM

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

CDsDontBurn · Sep 22, 2006, 02:29 AM

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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, 02:43 AM

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

~~bobbytomorow~~ · Sep 22, 2006, 03:37 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, 05:31 AM

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, 06:52 AM

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, 07:34 AM

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, 07:55 AM

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, 11:08 AM

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, 12:23 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, 01:30 PM

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

Freulein · Sep 22, 2006, 02:41 PM

After a lot of beta testin