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Are you going to buy Windows Vista?
Yes - I am pre-ordered already or will pick up a copy in store
4%
 4%  [ 69 ]
I already have the business edition
2%
 2%  [ 41 ]
I am keeping my trial version for a little longer before deciding
1%
 1%  [ 25 ]
I am waiting until I buy a new computer and will have it preinstalled
12%
 12%  [ 192 ]
I am not upgrading until the majority of software requires it
36%
 36%  [ 547 ]
I am not a windows person - mac/linux/other
6%
 6%  [ 99 ]
Whats vista???
3%
 3%  [ 47 ]
I don't plan on upgrading at all or until my computer dies then I may jump to vista
31%
 31%  [ 459 ]
Total Votes : 1479

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yoda313
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 09:23 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
So its finally here on Tuesday. Are you going to buy it now? Are you going to wait? Will you simply stand on the sidelines until the vast majority of programs/games require vista?

I'll wait until I buy a new computer before I buy vista (I will have it installed).
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Capmaster
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 09:27 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Nope. Not on this PC. Maybe on the next one. I'd still be using Win2K if the driver support hadn't dried up tongue.gif
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CloneAD
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 09:30 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Got it, love it, wouldn't change it.

JohnnyMalaria
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 09:30 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I already have Vista Ultimate (RTM).

But I will keep on using XP, too.
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 09:48 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
No too all of the above ... I'll lease the next system with it installed .. amd system , not intel .

Too busy fixing all the other xp ms crap and supporting older os's ...

This way , if it screws up , I rescue file's I want , and the clown's can fix the heap of junk under the service agreement .

MJA
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Location: IL
Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 10:14 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
buy.no .only if it comes with a new pc /Laptop.I think XP is good for another 3 to 5 years

mats.hogberg
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Joined: 17 Jul 2002
Location: Sweden (PAL)
Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 10:46 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I voted for:
I am not upgrading until the majority of software requires it

...but if I know myself, I can't keep my flair for new toys at bay, and allofasudden I'm installing away... smile.gif Depends somewhat on what hardware I need to upgrade (more ram+new gfx card I suspect) and the driver support for what add on's I got.

/Mats
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handyguy
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 10:51 Posts View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Going to wait & get a new Dell computer that has it already.

Staples always has a lot of FAR or cheap stuff on the day you can buy it, as long as you buy the stuff & Vista.

anonjon
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Location: United States
Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 11:28 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Not for a while and I know the bugs are ironed out of it. I know I'll probably get the Ultimate edition, which costs a fortune. I wonder if they'll allow a cheap upgrade from XP Pro?

Soopafresh
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Joined: 01 Jan 2004
Location: United States
Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 13:21 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Upgrade my hardware to support their DRM and reduction in functionality? Nah.

http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=Vi ... ge.id=1694

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KBeee
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Location: United Kingdom
Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 13:27 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
By the time the major bugs are ironed out of Vista, Vista 2010 will be out with a whole new set of bugs.

gl9
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Joined: 14 Jan 2006
Location: United States
Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 14:13 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
For some reason, I think Vista will tank.

Either way, I'm not upgrading (or rather downgrading) to lesser functionality (a DRM-infested system).

Truthfully, the worst--and the only bad--experience I have had with XP was when Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage notifications popped up on my desktop. Yes, I was one of the users with a legitimate copy of Windows XP who had got hit with the annoying alerts. Thankfully, System Restore solved that problem.

Thus, I find XP to be the best OS currently out (compatibility with software/hardware, ease of use, reliability, etc.), and I see no legitimate reason to downgrade. Moreover, I will not be downgrading to HD DVD and Blu-Ray either. I loathe all DRM-supporting platforms equally.

edDV
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Joined: 06 Mar 2004
Location: Northern California, USA
Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 14:20 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
With XP my plan was to wait until SP1 for my top tier machines. I ended up getting a cheap machine for utility purposes that had XP pre-installed.

I used that to see what all the hub bub was all about. After SP1 I upgraded the important machines.

If I get an early Vista, it will probably be on my next laptop. I'll upgrade the big machines only when I see a need.

I'm in user mode. If I was in developer mode I would have been struggling with the first beta.
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swiego
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 20:08 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Having been using it for a while, I'd generally say "absolutely" I'll be using it. Been using Enterprise at work, Ultimate RTM at home and have ordered Ultimate and plan to get the 2 Home Premium copies.

On solid hardware, Vista is robust, powerful, fast, secure, pretty.... basically everything I'd want an OS to be. It's a similar leap beyond XP that I feel Win2000 was over Win95/98.

Biggest problem I've had (like almost everyone has had) is driver support. I've actually been able to get old hardware (like P3/866+i815+SB Live+Radeon 7000+512MB) running it more than well enough to do web surfing, etc., but it took a few hours of tweaking to find and get the drivers to work for the various devices. New hardware (modern DX9 video card, top-notch SB sound card, etc.) is supported well enough but anything more than a year old... support is iffy. Fortunately the 32-bit edition generally works with 32-bit XP drivers so I've been able to get even a five year old box working fine. Proof: I'm writing this post from an Ultimate RTM on the aforementioned P3/512MB and yes, sound, video, etc. all work.

I'll probably be keeping with XP for one PC with my capture and other more esoteric devices until drivers and DRM-related issues are sorted out. For the moment, the launch of Vista will definitely be beset by more driver issues than was the launch of Windows 2000 (IMO).

yoda313
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 20:19 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
swiego wrote:
For the moment, the launch of Vista will definitely be beset by more driver issues than was the launch of Windows 2000 (IMO).



It absolutely will be since VISTA is intended for a home role out as well as a corporate roll out. 2000 was mainly focused at the business world as it was still an NT focus. XP was the first serious home upgrade since 98. VISTA will be much more widespread than 2000 was for end users at home - at least microsft hopes so smile.gif
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redwudz
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 20:23 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I've been using a trial version and I really like it. I will definately purchase it, but I may wait a month or two and let them iorn out some of the reported problems. Drivers are still an issue and you do need mostly updated programs, so it's a big change. Looks really nice on a big LCD monitor. smile.gif

I see the Home Premium listed for $115US, so the price is lower than I had originally seen. Ulimate is $193. You can buy a lower version and purchase an upgrade later as all versions are on the disc, from what I have read.

swiego
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 20:55 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
For homes, the family pack thing (Buy Ultimate, get two copies of Home Premium for $50 each) is a rather attractive offer.

dwill123
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 23:14 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
If it's as jacked-up as IE7 then I'll pass.

Epicurus8a
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Post Posted: Jan 27, 2007 23:24 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I'm happy with XP and my computers just the way they are. I'll consider switching when the need arises.
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handyguy
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Post Posted: Jan 28, 2007 11:11 Posts View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Circuit City should have a dual core laptop with Vista under $600.00 tues.

JaredKnight
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Joined: 16 Jan 2007
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Post Posted: Jan 28, 2007 11:49 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I'll wait till all the bugs are out.....long time....

lordsmurf
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Post Posted: Jan 28, 2007 14:31 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
dwill123 wrote:
If it's as jacked-up as IE7 then I'll pass.

It is.
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Weapon
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Post Posted: Jan 28, 2007 20:05 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I just built a new system with XP Pro, Im good for about 2 years.

zoobie
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Post Posted: Jan 28, 2007 23:03 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
absolutely not...but I may buy the OS after Vista...
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OzzyDownunder
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Post Posted: Jan 29, 2007 00:36 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
I'll BUY when its FREEEEE in 20XX smash.gif pc.gif
Otherwise Stick with the I know with BUGS tongue.gif

mh2360
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Post Posted: Jan 29, 2007 01:18 Posts