What are your thoughts-Windows XP vs Vista.....
By mzbubblie
@mzbubblie (3839)
United States
February 10, 2007 7:15pm CST
I admit I've went from Windows 98 to ME, now to XP. I know when I first upgraded to Windows ME, I got it around the time it first came out. I learned I would never do that again. It crashed countless times, I almost went back to 98...
When Windows XP was introduced, I waited for a while before I upgraded and now I'm totally content with XP. However, now there is Vista which is has said to offer so much more and the thought sounds wonderful. I've been reading up on it and wondering should I upgrade, or just as XP wait a while until all the bugs and such are fixed.
Lastly, I was thinking to myself, if it isn't broke why fix it. But, still I'm sorta curious and want to try...You know you hear all the hype about it and just want it..
What are your thoughts to Windows Vista? Do you have it or thinking about upgrading to it? If you have it, how do you like it?
If you could please tell me the pros and cons with Vista if you know, or should I do what I did with XP and just wait a while?
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11 responses
@lameran (1147)
• Indonesia
11 Feb 07
I'm actually like you are, I'll be waiting and see the other response on using vista first than just upgrade to vista right now, since from my expirience using windows operating system, it would be better wait for a year maybe to get a more stable version, I don't now how microsoft will do it, may be using a patch or just release a service pack just like the xp version.
@ricky0604 (5)
• Canada
11 Feb 07
I'll stay with vista for a while because first vista has too much bugs an secondly an most important .. a real computer wich gonna rock vista are not yet out .. because des juste drop computer to match up vista but the real one are not there yet because all the new software are not there yet ..Vista its a all new environement and programmer gonna be ready maybe next year until there enjoy XP
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
11 Feb 07
Lameran, I am the same way...I know some of them packages they release can take forever. I also heard that you have to have a really good computer, because not all computers can stand Vista...I made this post to see where it goes and what others think. I'm very interested to see how this topic unfolds...thank you for responding...
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
11 Feb 07
Ricky, you will stay with Vista, cause Vista has too many bugs? Maybe you typed the wrong OS you currently using?
Yes, I'm quite satisfied with XP, however, everytime I turn around someone is talking about Vista. I've heard good and bad, but I need more information, not just from articles. Real people who have it, thinking about it, or can give me information on it.
You know when you read about Vista, it's always GOOD, never the bad or the REAL scoop...I'm waiting to see..
thank you for responding also
@flagbabygirl (891)
• United States
12 Feb 07
I have heard there are a ton of Bugs inall areas of Vista. I also heard there were many bugs in the Secuity system and there are so many that Windows is paying people to help and report them but only certain computer geek people because I already checked! I wish I could get that job! haha anyways, I have windows XP media center edition and I LOVE it I will not switch until Vista is Better than what I hav right now! don't wnat to pay more for less right now! I'll wait it'll be there when I want it!
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
12 Feb 07
I know what you mean...I'm content with my XP too for now....I got to see a certified good and not as many bugs as it has thus far...Only time will tell...
Thank you for responding...
@manu_ghimire (2626)
• India
11 Feb 07
well windows XP is best ! after watching and working on both of them !
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
11 Feb 07
Oh wow thank you for the response....much appreciated..See, as to right now, my thought is XP is the best being Vista has a ton of bugs and such...
@kingadnan (1538)
• Pakistan
11 Feb 07
but sorry buddy i can't install vista because my system does not have enough speed and ram, i have only 1.0ghz and 256 mb of ram and 40 gb of hard disk so i can't install it, my system is not ready for vista wel i will upgrade my pc in near future. thanks
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
11 Feb 07
Aww it's ok, I haven't even considered that, however, that's something very important that people need to know before spending alot of money on a OS that possibly their pc's can't handle...
Thank you for responding...
@pmcdee (271)
•
12 Feb 07
Im similar to you, i really want to try Vista out. Its new and i want to see what all the hype is about. Cost isnt an issue for me as because i am at university in the UK i can get it free. My university is part of the academic alliance so i can get the business version for free. But i dont want to go ahead and install it if its going to cause me endless problems. I guess ill at least wait until service pack 1 comes out and fixes the majority of the major compatability and bug issues.
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
12 Feb 07
Yes, very much so..Man I wish I was at your University..lol...Because the cost here is crazy..
I'd probably wait and see what happens...But, man everytime I hear someone say, "VISTA IS AWESOME", it makes me want to get it more..But, I hear the con's too..
Thank you for responding..
@jvmombay (3)
• Philippines
12 Feb 07
I am probably same as you are, wanting the new OS just like everyone else.
I started installing Vista on several computers i use from the first Beta release they came out with to the RC versions and now the commercially available versions too.
But from my experience, i'd just want to share to you that it will be worth the wait to stick it out first with XP and let everyone fix their drivers and softwares to work with Vista. Its a compatibility hell out there. Unless your a tech junkie that can work around stuff then i won't stop you.
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
12 Feb 07
Well you are one of the few that stopped me, I'm far from a tech...I probally just sit around and see what people got to say..
I need to hear more YES, go ahead and the reasons why..The first thing that stopped me is the pc compatibility..lol
Thank you for responding
@Sawsen (793)
• United States
11 Feb 07
My advice would be to wait a while. I've heard of Vistas, but I have yet to try it. I'm satisfied with Windows XP at the moment. And besides, it's probably really expensive at the moment, so I'm going to wait to see how others rate it before I make any decisions.
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
11 Feb 07
yeah, that's exactly what I'm going to do, I think...I mean I have to really really sold on an expensive product...So far I'm content and really just curious to see what others have to say first hand or more informative info..and besides my XP is working fine :)
@grudge (299)
• India
11 Feb 07
Well anyone knows abt the new features in Vista.
Vista has a unique feature in it while installing on any PC.
1st it analyaze ur PC
theb it install only those components which can run with your PC config.
that doesn't mean that Vista is this, it has a lot more features but it install only if ur PC is supporting it.
So if u want to enjoy the full Vista then get a better PC.
for Analyzing your PC for Vista try this site
http:/nvidia.com
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
11 Feb 07
Oh wow...So that's what they meant when they said not all computers can handle Vista...
A computer can have Vista installed but not all the installations that Vista has to offer will be installed if your pc..
Very interesting...thank you for responding
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
11 Feb 07
Yes that is very important too...It's almost like how I buy these new game systems for my son.
It comes out here in the US around the end of the year mostly, I normally wait until the following year, say Chrismas to buy for him...
Yes, just coming out can be very very costly. I too, can wait..
Thank you for responding...
@0888ip (269)
• Romania
18 Apr 07
Woow WIndows Vista.. what a hot subject i can say. I have talked a lot in my area with many of my friends and all of them had only positive thoughts about it. I can say that i was blow off by this new windows system. Some things certainly lack to it but this new look which Microsoft has incorporated in it certainly do the money you would give for it. I have waited this new system for 2 weeks and here i am using it. It was pretty hard for me to buy it because in my area it can't be found. So i had to ask a friend from another part of my country to order me. I am so happy using it and all i have are only words of gratitdue. I post here a short description about VISTA.
Windows Vista contains hundreds of new features; some of the most significant include an updated graphical user interface (GUI) and visual style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, and completely redesigned networking, audio, print, and display sub-systems. Vista also aims to increase the level of communication between machines on a home network using peer-to-peer technology, making it easier to share files and digital media between computers and devices. For developers, Vista includes version 3.0 of the .NET Framework out of the box. The .Net Framework makes it significantly easier for developers to write high-quality applications than with the traditional Windows API.
