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[SuperHero]

In this thread Rocklee asked who's using Vista.

Take the poll and reply if you've got something to say about it.

Here's My Response

[gsxr750r]

I'm going to stick with XP until I:

1. Upgrade to a new machine, and can get Vista cheaper. (maybe 2 years)
2. Get an included copy of Vista on a new machine.
3. Can't update XP anymore.

I don't see anything in Vista that is worth upgrading for.

[chevro1et]

I am running Vista Home Premium on my new (~3 month old) Dell laptop. I had no choice in the matter, as XP was not an option. Here is a basic rundown of my lappy:
Intel C2D Centrino T5500 (1.66 ghz/ 667 fsb)
2x1 gig ram (533 fsb)
Intel GMA950 integrated graphics (up to 224 mb shared video)
80gb 5400rpm hdd/ bluetooth/ wireless/ 5in1 card reader/ 14.1" widescreen (1440x900)

Vista seems to be okay. Not really a big difference from XP overall, but alot more streamlined, which would be nice for those that are not well versed in computing. Vista is indeed a ram hog, with just a few IE windows/ messenger open, ram usage usually around 35-40%. I do run the Aero desktop, and kinda like the sidebar gadgets (currently using clock/ calendar/ weather/ cpu and ram monitor/ calculator). Haven't had too many software compatability issues, although my *questionable* copy of Office 2003 wouldnt install, so I *aquired* a copy of Office 2007. Had to switch my antivirus from AntiVir (which had no Vista support when I got this lappy) to Avast!, but it seems to be quite effective. Nero/ Itunes/ BT client all run fine. Am able to play HL2 and FarCry at low settings, which makes me happy. I am sure that I could gut my pre-configured Dell install of Vista, but I cant really be bothered at this point, will wait for when I really need to reformat.

[gsxr750r]

HP still pushing XP:

http://news.com.com/2300-1003_3-6174144.html?tag=ne.gall.rbcs

[Demophobe]

I will be with XP until DX10 forces a change. I estimate about a year will go by yet before DX10 games become popular. Maybe even more...

[OiGirl]

Mac user, never, no thanks.

[The King of Kwangju]

Between work and home I have something like 10 computers. Vista is on one of them and I like it so far. It's very good-looking.

Most of my heavy work is done on a win2000 machine. I've been meaning to upgrade it but to be honest I can't afford the downtime.

At home it's all pirated xp.

I also have a mac, but I find it hard to get used to and don't use it much.

Tried Ubuntu this morning on a machine and I quite liked it. It would probably be great for a home user who wanted a lot of stuff for free and had time to tweak.

[jaykimf]

I bought a new desktop with Vista Home Premium and its a drastic improvement over my nearly 5 year old laptop. However is seems to me that the improvement is almost entirely due to the hardware upgrade and vista really doesn't amount to much of an improvement that I can see. I've heard that its supposed to be more secure, but I'll have to take their word for it. I've also heard that those upgrading to Vista have had a lot more problems than those buying it on a new computer. I've had a few minor problems, but nothing that couldn't be easily fixed. The USB drivers for my videocamera didn't work and Panasonic can't be bothered to supply new ones, so I had to to buy a 4pin to 6 pin firewire cable which is better anyway I guess. The USB speakerphone from my old computer didn't work, but I would have had to buy new speakers anyway. There was one other driver problem but the fix was on Dell's website. That's about it. DRM should pretty much be a non-issue for me I think because I don't download music or videos etc. Overall I'd say there's not much to get excited about in Vista and I really don't see much of a reason to upgrade unless you're buying a new computer anyway . Basically though I think its OK.