Windows Vista?, are you buying it.?? Options

[pandamonium]

I didnt know the upgrade wasnt going to be that expensive its only 119 for a home premium.

click for photos

and the packaging look pretty nice.

SO are you going to buy it???? I think i will

[*mipadi*]

and the packaging look pretty nice.

Packaging is really important to software.

[pandamonium]

well that is the thing i notice first, the packaging. i look at that too when i buy things. but the only reason why i am buying it is that windows does really need an upgrade.

I am not going to buy it just because of the packaging, I just mentioned it cause i also had pictures to go along with the thread.

but thanks for the response i really appreciated it. it made my day.

just close this if everybody responds like that.

[think!IMAGINARIL...]

I ordered the express upgrade, which is free (plus $10 shipping).

I don't know if I'll install it on my computer though, because of this. I think it's really retarded..
Plus, hackers already have their hands on Vista.. I think it'll be a bit safer if I stay with XP for a while longer.

[pandamonium]

I ordered the express upgrade, which is free (plus $10 shipping).

I don't know if I'll install it on my computer though, because of this. I think it's really retarded..
Plus, hackers already have their hands on Vista.. I think it'll be a bit safer if I stay with XP for a while longer.

where did you get the express upgrade???

my friend just got a new computer last month and she had XP with it but they said she can upgrade to Vista anytime.

[think!IMAGINARIL...]

Some computers have Vista already built-in (like Dell), but you can't install it until the Vista release date..

You can find the express upgrade here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getr...essupgrade.mspx

[hmm_dragon]

yuppers im gonna get the ultimate!! i think i might wait a few months down the road first because i want them to get a service pack out or somthing first

[pandamonium]

QUESTION: If i buy the upgrade will i be able to put it on my laptop and my desktop computers [like use it twice]???

[Eryi]

I got the express upgrade.
For Sony's Vista Upgrade you can only apply if you bought your PC/Notebook throughout a certain period of time, I believe it's the same with Dells.

[pandamonium]

I got the express upgrade.
For Sony's Vista Upgrade you can only apply if you bought your PC/Notebook throughout a certain period of time, I believe it's the same with Dells.

yea if you bought it between october 26 06 to march something you get the express upgrade.

[kimmytree]

Some computers have Vista already built-in (like Dell), but you can't install it until the Vista release date..

You can find the express upgrade here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getr...essupgrade.mspx

Yep, that's how my new Dell that I got for xmas is.

I think its free... either that, or my parents already paid for it lol. It should be here in about two weeks.

If its an Express Upgrade, I wonder if I'll lose everything I have on my computer, or if it'll just upgrade itself and leave all my files and info?

[Eryi]

Wow, Dell processed your order that quick?
Sony is taking a long time to process my order.

[hmm_dragon]

You cant use the same CD KEY for a different computer!! u would have to buy a second copy to get it on the other computer!!

[smoke]

Wow, Dell processed your order that quick?
Sony is taking a long time to process my order.

That's cause Dell>Sony.

I'm actually holding off on a new computer to get Vista.

Man... I remember back in the day when Windows '95 came out... It was like WOOAAHH! lol.

[pandamonium]

You cant use the same CD KEY for a different computer!! u would have to buy a second copy to get it on the other computer!!

i never heard of a cd key but imma look it up right now. is that something like the serial number?

[Stefanny]

i never heard of a cd key but imma look it up right now. is that something like the serial number?

Yeah, I think it's similar to antivirus softwares, where you can only install different types on one/two/three/+ computers.

I don't feel impressed enough with this software to buy it with my own money. Of course, if my parents offer me the upgrade....

The navigation seems to be very similar to Mac, from what I've seen so far. I think the safest way to buying this system, is just to get a totally new Vista computer from HP/Dell/Sony.

If you don't need a new computer, why would you need a new system, anyways?
(( I know, I know..Intrest & upgrades. Well, aren't we all anxious to get into the future? ))

[hmm_dragon]

lets just say dont do it! lol or microsoft will either try to sue you or make u pay a big fine! because the cd key is really only ment for one computer.. other wise u would have to pay for a second cd key to use it on a second computer..

[think!IMAGINARIL...]

The navigation seems to be very similar to Mac, from what I've seen so far. I think the safest way to buying this system, is just to get a totally new Vista computer from HP/Dell/Sony.

If you don't need a new computer, why would you need a new system, anyways?
(( I know, I know..Intrest & upgrades. Well, aren't we all anxious to get into the future? ))

Vista has a dock?!
I've never heard that before..

But they do have prettier themes and nicer icons..

I'd rather get OS X Leopard when it comes out.. But I don't have a Mac to install it on.

Well, I'm getting Vista in the mail soon. I don't think I'm gonna install it. Not for a while at least.
I'll make my brother install it on his laptop first and see what happens.

If its an Express Upgrade, I wonder if I'll lose everything I have on my computer, or if it'll just upgrade itself and leave all my files and info?

If you upgrade it, your user settings and old files are kept. (See here.)

[pandamonium]

Vista has a dock?!
I've never heard that before..

But they do have prettier themes and nicer icons..

I'd rather get OS X Leopard when it comes out.. But I don't have a Mac to install it on.

Well, I'm getting Vista in the mail soon. I don't think I'm gonna install it. Not for a while at least.
I'll make my brother install it on his laptop first and see what happens.
If you upgrade it, your user settings and old files are kept. (See here.)

thats what i was thinking of doing installing it on my laptop and then wait until a service pack comes out then imma install it on my desktop.

[kimmytree]

lets just say dont do it! lol or microsoft will either try to sue you or make u pay a big fine! because the cd key is really only ment for one computer.. other wise u would have to pay for a second cd key to use it on a second computer..

Really? But what if on the second computer, you didnt register to sign up for automatic updates? Then they would have no way of knowing that the cd has been installed on another computer. At least thats how it works with my anti virus program.

^ Thats just a guess though. Or there's probably ways of getting a cd key for the 2nd computer on the internet, or with a program If it wouldnt let you use the same key.

[hmm_dragon]

ya all that would work but u have to activate it! so it sends info on what computer its on..

[pandamonium]

ya all that would work but u have to activate it! so it sends info on what computer its on..

no i dont think the activation part does that. for "activation" it sends the ip address of your internet and what kind of internet you are going to use. thats why adobe told me for activation. because for adobe I had to Activate and Register, and i didnt know the difference.

i really dont think i need another key for putting it on my laptop but i will see.

[*mipadi*]

no i dont think the activation part does that. for "activation" it sends the ip address of your internet and what kind of internet you are going to use. thats why adobe told me for activation. because for adobe I had to Activate and Register, and i didnt know the difference.

i really dont think i need another key for putting it on my laptop but i will see.

Windows activation works differently—it sends some information on your hardware configuration, making it very difficult to put the same copy on another machine. (It won't run on a computer if two or more "vital" components change.)

[Stefanny]

Vista has a dock?!
I've never heard that before..

Ahh, I meant computers with Vista on them.

[think!IMAGINARIL...]

Ahh, I meant computers with Vista on them.

I know. But you said that it's navigation is similar to that of Mac's, so I implied that you meant that it had a dock on the desktop.. But I don't think that it's anything like Mac. Mac is wayyy better than anything Windows will ever release.

Hmm, it has a sidebar. Which is pretty much like a dock for widgets. Kinda useless, IMO.

But it does have some interesting features like Speech Recognition and the new Sleep mode..
And the Windows SideShow thing seems cool, but you'd need a new laptop with the secondary display...

[viugiufgjhfhjfhg...]

Experience has taught me to not trust any Microsoft operating system until after it has had at least one service pack released. And even then, you should always ask yourself "Why didn't I just buy a Mac?" just to make sure you're still open to more sound options.

[pandamonium]

Experience has taught me to not trust any Microsoft operating system until after it has had at least one service pack released. And even then, you should always ask yourself "Why didn't I just buy a Mac?" just to make sure you're still open to more sound options.

i thought about that. but macs were too expensive and i wasnt all that into them when i was younger, all i wanted was a computer. then my mom got a laptop from dell so it was too late to even buy a mac book. so it was too late even thought i still would of wanted to buy one.

[think!IMAGINARIL...]

K, so Vista came out a few days ago.

Did anyone get it?

[EddieV]

Packaging is really important to software.

Well I would want my products packaged nicely....

[hmm_dragon]

ive used it before it came out a few times its pretty cool!! but it needs a pretty powerful system to run good! other wise its slow.. plus i have to wait till i get a part of my computer back then i will buy it! but i'll let you know right now its not for games right now till prolly later down the road!

[think!IMAGINARIL...]

I've heard that it takes up a lot of your processor..
I have AMD Turion 64 X2 1.6GHz and 1GB RAM on the laptop that I want to install Vista on. It's Vista capable, but I heard that it might run more slowly.

Yeah, I'll make my brother install it first this weekend.

[MiSSxMELON]

K, so Vista came out a few days ago.

Did anyone get it?

Yeah my stepdad got it in the mail yesterday.

[hmm_dragon]

I've heard that it takes up a lot of your processor..
I have AMD Turion 64 X2 1.6GHz and 1GB RAM on the laptop that I want to install Vista on. It's Vista capable, but I heard that it might run more slowly.

Yeah, I'll make my brother install it first this weekend.

your computer can handle it!! it doesnt take that much more power just sucks alot in games right now!

[smoke]

Yup. I'll be getting it in the next few months. When I get a new computer. I'm getting an Alienware.

[hmm_dragon]

nice!! alienware is expensive though! thats why id rather build my own i just dont get the cool case that its in hehe!!

[xDiloveyouu]

im guessing you, pandamonium, already know this by now (from reading engadget/gizmodo) that all the vista upgrades sucks balls.
it forces you to install vista over your winodows xp. and then invalidating your xp key so you cant use that windows xp anymore. Just get vista ultimate full, oem it 200 bucks if your pr0 ;)

[EddieV]

I might as well get Vista when it comes out on new computers purchased...

[Kontroll]

I wouldn't even plan on buying it this early. It's new....there are going to be some bugs with it. Might as well as wait for a little while.

[pandamonium]

im guessing you, pandamonium, already know this by now (from reading engadget/gizmodo) that all the vista upgrades sucks balls.
it forces you to install vista over your winodows xp. and then invalidating your xp key so you cant use that windows xp anymore. Just get vista ultimate full, oem it 200 bucks if your pr0 ;)

they didnt totally put it down on engadget its just that there were some downs but they said if your up for it then buy it, its just it might make my computer run slower cause my computer isnt very great but it is very decent so i might just stick with xp for another year. im scared my computer might run slow as hell.

[sprezzatura]

I would get it once I buy a new computer, because the computer I am using right now doesn't have the features needed for Vista.

If I am buying Vista, I would so wanna buy Ultimate.

[kimmytree]

Yep, that's how my new Dell that I got for xmas is.

I think its free... either that, or my parents already paid for it lol. It should be here in about two weeks.

Ahh its been 3 weeks... and still no Vista. So I'm guessing I was wrong.

[MiSSxMELON]

Well my stepdad definitely doesn't like Windows Vista. I don't know anything about computers, but it was something like...nothing worked with it because you had to update stuff? Anyways, he also said there were other problems with it, so I guess I'm just going to stick to Windows XP.

[smoke]

I got to use it the other day on my teachers laptop. She was showing it off, lol. It's really cool and user friendly. It looks so sleek. Sure, it has some bugs, but what OS hasn't in the first few months?

I can't wait to get it. It's amazing. And Direct X 10 and Halo 2 for PC? *drools*

[MasterNe0]

Vista has ALOT of problems.

the main thing is: lack of drivers

Only big thing right with vista is better security

but if i was you, I would wait awhile when I see it improve before getting it. Tons of people are having problem with it and now with dell only offering it with their new systems, it going to get more and more troublesome.

[Amay]

No, but it's freaking hottt.
Seriously.

[Ington]

I'll get Vista when they finish working out the kinks. Also, its a waste of money unless you get the premium or ultimate packages.

I really don't think a flashier Windows XP is worth the price Microsoft asks for it.

[Detective]

no. well not until i get a new computer. But i heard some good things about it.

[bigitchbay]

Is the express upgrade the same as the"full" upgrade? Do both of them have the same properties? same capabilities? or is the express upgrade a shorter/less capable version of the FULL thing?

[bigitchbay]

B^MP

[soulgetpast]

i have vista and it isnt compatible with alot of windows xp programs but they said something aboiut fixing this? is this true?

[kimmytree]

My upgrade from Dell FINALLY got here Monday... but I havent gotten around to installing it yet.

Hmmm I might go do it now. So we shall see.

i have vista and it isnt compatible with alot of windows xp programs but they said something aboiut fixing this? is this true?

I've never heard that. Thats like backwards. Just like a computer with XP can use programs designed for XP and back... but a computer with windows 95' cant handle a program designed for ME or XP.

But crap I hope thats not true.

[iGio]

I'm deciding on if to buy it too because with my new comp im getting [hopefully] comes with vista already.And this public speaker from microsoft said that you can't really hack in games [and i love to hack in diablo and maple shh o.o ] and he said that alot of people have been complaining that the mmorg [i think thats what it is] games is not working with vista so everyone i know who had vista downgraded back to xp.So im a little confused xD but yes. . . it looks lovely o__O

[AngelinaTaylor]

Vista sucks ass. I have it. It gives you a security warning for EVERYTHING and sometimes you can't even regulate it. In the beginning, I couldn't even install MSN because apparently it's DEADLY dangerous to your computer, and vista shut it down every time I tried to start it.

In the end, I outdid the computer =) Ahahahah.

[EddieV]

Buy the new Windows Vista! Our security just got more annoying!

[kimmytree]

Vista sucks ass. I have it. It gives you a security warning for EVERYTHING and sometimes you can't even regulate it. In the beginning, I couldn't even install MSN because apparently it's DEADLY dangerous to your computer, and vista shut it down every time I tried to start it.

Is MSN really that bad?
I've been using it for a few months now... and it seems alot better than AOL. Installing AOL on a computer is like giving a computer aids.
I still havent installed Vista yet... It's been sitting on my desk for the past month. o_o

[*Duchess of Dork*]

I'd really rather not. In fact, what's frustrating me at the moment is that I'm thinking about getting a new lap top or an extra computer and many are being sold with Vista.

I honestly can't stand that there isn't a choice on some models, especially when I'm looking through ads and trying to find a good deal on something.

Plus, many of my friends and co-workers have done nothing but complain about Vista.

[iGio]

Vista sucks ass. I have it. It gives you a security warning for EVERYTHING and sometimes you can't even regulate it. In the beginning, I couldn't even install MSN because apparently it's DEADLY dangerous to your computer, and vista shut it down every time I tried to start it.

In the end, I outdid the computer =) Ahahahah.

Yep,exactly what i was pointing out.It won't let you download music software either.Everything poses a threat,this is like osama vs united states .

[medic]

Yep,exactly what i was pointing out.It won't let you download music software either.Everything poses a threat,this is like osama vs united states .

Those security warning can be turned off. They may be annoying, but you would be surprised with the amount of morons in the world who just keep clicking ok or continue without reading. It is for the security of idiots that do that. Also, that is completely not true about downloading music. I have Lime wire installed, it was actually the 3rd program to be installed. It runs faster on my Vista machine then it does on my XP machine. The only reason Vista is still not gaining attention is because SP1 is not out. Once it comes out, fire up the credit cards because I am pretty sure all the stores will be sold out. The exact thing happened with XP, it SUCKED when it first came out. Now it has been said to be one of the best. I am running Business on my desktop, and I have installed 2 extra gigs of ram for a total of 3 gigs. Plus a new 8800 GTX video card with DirectX 10, and all I have to say is a Mac has nothing on my Vista PC right now. The video is so amazing that I can just stare at the monitor for hours. Photoshop CS3 runs like a dream on Vista as well. It is absolutely amazing. I have been 110% satisfied with Vista and Office 2007 (Grand total for both was $850.00). I have made some pretty kick a** power points in less than five minutes with very little to no knowledge of power point. I recommend it, but for most people your PCs will need upgrades. Unless you have a nice video card and a gig of ram, don’t even attempt to run it. You will explode.

As for software compatibility, I have installed all my previous software. Only once program did not work. It was Starcraft.

[*mipadi*]

As for software compatibility, I have installed all my previous software. Only once program did not work. It was Starcraft.

That's the deal-breaker right there.

[medic]

That's the deal-breaker right there.

LAWL! I don't think I could ever get it to work on my XP Machine either. I have a dedicated Dell Optiplex on Windows 98SE for Starcraft gamen.

[*mipadi*]

C'mon, even my Nintendo 64 can run Starcraft.

That's weaksauce, Microsoft.

[*kryogenix*]

What are you implying about Nintendo 64?

[*mipadi*]

Well, a timeline of age would go like this:

Yoda > Nintendo 64 > Windows Vista

[EddieV]

Speaking of the 64, I need the Expansion Pack to play Perfect Dark.

[*mipadi*]

Speaking of the 64, I need the Expansion Pack to play Perfect Dark.

How does it feel to want?

[medic]

Wo0t! I GOT IT TOO WORK!!!!!!!!!! Oh snapz. I will be back later, I NEED STARCRAFT!

[cupcakex]

My boyfriends Dad got it, and I really like the feel of it.
It was designed to work well with pc gaming.

[medic]

My boyfriends Dad got it, and I really like the feel of it.
It was designed to work well with pc gaming.

Anything that is new in the PC market is designed for gamers. It is what drives the industry and has built it to what it is today. Notice how I say PC.

[cupcakex]

^excuse me, it's designed to work better, with gaming.
=]

[medic]

^excuse me, it's designed to work better, with gaming.
=]

I know what you were saying. Most people are under the impression of other "ideas" that computers are what they have become today because of stuff they do now such as video editiing and junk. Its not true, if it was that way a Apple computer would actually be worth something.

[cupcakex]

Hahah.
I agreed with you, until you said that about Apple.
I'm on a Mac, right now.
=]

[medic]

Hahah.
I agreed with you, until you said that about Apple.
I'm on a Mac, right now.
=]

We had a iMac my parents got a few months ago.My parents told me I could use it instead of running a Vista computer, the Mac is now no longer with us. They tried using it and then sold it on eBay, everyone in my house laughs at the sign of macs now-a-days.

My uncle also got one for photo editing, and is now running on a new Vista PC. His Mac is also gone. Once you learn Windows, like 90% of the computer users in the world, you stay.

[cupcakex]

Ehh, I guess I'm in the other 10%.
I don't know what it is about Macs, I just love them.

If I had to choose between the two, I'd probably choose a Vista PC.

I still like Apple though.
=]

[medic]

Ehh, I guess I'm in the other 10%.
I don't know what it is about Macs, I just love them.

If I had to choose between the two, I'd probably choose a Vista PC.

I still like Apple though.
=]

Well Linux, Novell and other deals share that 10% as well. So I don't know the exact number for Mac OS. But I am sure its like 6% or 7%. Not bad, I guess.

[cupcakex]

I've never used a Novell.
I've seen them, but never used one.
Linux is fun, but strange.
&Their emblem's a penguin.
So, they pwn.

[medic]

I've never used a Novell.
I've seen them, but never used one.
Linux is fun, but strange.
&Their emblem's a penguin.
So, they pwn.

Agreed. I use Linux daily at work on servers, I have used Suse, Fedora, CentOS, RedHat, Debian, Ubuntu (SUCKS!), FreeBSD, NetBSD, and a little OpenBSD. I still like Windows Server 2003 for many server functions. But it doesn't matter what I like, the customers like Linux, although half of them do not know what they are doing with it. It is very awkward to use. Novell is a joke, the end. LAWL!

[cupcakex]

Joke as in.. what?
My boyfriends dad was showing me something about them.

I haven't used nearly as many as you.
Windows, Macs, Linux, &redhat.
Thaaat's it.

But, my work doesn't have anything to do with computers.
I'm a waitress.
Bahah.

[*mipadi*]

My uncle also got one for photo editing, and is now running on a new Vista PC. His Mac is also gone. Once you learn Windows, like 90% of the computer users in the world, you stay.

Yes, you're right. There's no one switching from Windows to a Macintosh anymore.

[medic]

Yes, you're right. There's no one switching from Windows to a Macintosh anymore.

Amazingly so, Microsoft has sold 20 million copies of Windows Vista in this amount of time. Looks like people are still using it, sorry Mac users. Apple will never own the market. Apple will stay there, as long as they are there Microsoft can’t qualify as a monopoly.

[*mipadi*]

Amazingly so, Microsoft has sold 20 million copies of Windows Vista in this amount of time. Looks like people are still using it, sorry Mac users. Apple will never own the market. Apple will stay there, as long as they are there Microsoft can’t qualify as a monopoly.

Who said people aren't still using Windows?

Besides, 20 millions copies is what percentage of the Windows installed user base?

[viugiufgjhfhjfhg...]

Having tried Vista today, I honestly don't see any significant improvement over the previous version except maybe that the interface is now even tackier.

I know I am switching over to Macintosh since I'll be damned if I ever pay 300 euros for this x(.

[medic]

Having tried Vista today, I honestly don't see any significant improvement over the previous version except maybe that the interface is now even tackier.

I know I am switching over to Macintosh since I'll be damned if I ever pay 300 euros for this x(.

I am suprised you didnt see the changed. Apparently you did not install anything. The security features in Vista are so strict it is amazing, not to mention after a while they become annoying. Not only did they add multiple feature to the average use of Windows, they have a lot included more software with the OS. Two that most versions come with are Windows Defender and a year free of One Step or whatever Microsoft’s version of a Symantec is. Plus, you must have some bad taste, because the interface is amazing, if you want to see tacky look at some Linux GUI’s that are supposedly on the same par as Vista and OSX. One of the HUGE deals in Vista that is not pre installed in any other OS is Parental Controls, which are actually extremely nice in Vista. It creates report cards of where the account with the controls set have been website wise, what time of the day they can use the computer, which rated games they can play, which words they can see, what they can install, and much more. Not to mention toe wide array of drives that are preinstalled, and drivers that can actually be downloaded from the Update site. More and more network security settings (I will post a screen shot.) that allow you to turn off file sharing with one click. Plus less restart requests. I have yet to connect to a wireless network, but I have read there are many new features there as well.

Who said people aren't still using Windows?

Besides, 20 millions copies is what percentage of the Windows installed user base?

How long has it been out? Yea, I would like to see Apple sell this ammount of anything within the first months of release. Although I am sure the iPhone might be able to do it. But, when Service Pack 1 comes out, Windows Vista will be selling like hot cakes, Just like Windows XP did.

[*mipadi*]

One of the HUGE deals in Vista that is not pre installed in any other OS is Parental Controls, which are actually extremely nice in Vista.

Uh...no other OS? Mac OS X has had Parental Controls since Mac OS X 10.4.

How long has it been out?

It's been out almost two months. That amounts to about 10 millions copies a month, which isn't exactly a hot seller, given the installed user base of Windows. The fact that there was little more than yawns on the day of its release is a testament to its lack of stellar success.

[viugiufgjhfhjfhg...]

I honestly haven't seen any feature I wasn't enjoying already through another software. Also, I still have most of my computer's hardware resources avaiable; which wouldn't be the case if I were a Vista user.

So far I am 300 euros richer, and I enjoy the same advantages that I have experienced with Vista with the exception of a flashy interface, which I can live happily without. That is what I was calling tacky, by the way. Vista doesn't offer anything radically new, but it does make old stuff look "cute".

[much2muse]

I doubt i will... atleast not right now

I've heard vista has bad DRM.

[magicfann]

vista is terrible so rub my penis

[illriginal]

I didnt know the upgrade wasnt going to be that expensive its only 119 for a home premium.

click for photos

and the packaging look pretty nice.

SO are you going to buy it???? I think i will

Nope, it's worthless...

Look here to see this video, you'll understand:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FVbf9tOGwno

[medic]

Nope, it's worthless...

Look here to see this video, you'll understand:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FVbf9tOGwno

That guy also got sued for using the Windows Vista and Microsoft Logos without permission. I LAWL'd when I herd about it on the news.

[smoke]

Give or take, I'd take Vista. I've had no real problems other than the minor ones that Macintosh suckers like to complain about for hours on their blogs.

All in all, it's a very nice piece of software.

[medic]

Give or take, I'd take Vista. I've had no real problems other than the minor ones that Macintosh suckers like to complain about for hours on their blogs.

All in all, it's a very nice piece of software.

Its sad, I have read many not so happy Vista user blogs about how they can not get something to work or something of that nature, and come to find out they are using a 4 year old computer, although the Update Advisor told them not to buy it and upgrade, they do it anyway. I have had 0 problems with Vista, I have had it since it came out, I did a upgrade from XP with no problem, and I am using my old software on my 64 bit OS.

[smoke]

^ Exactly. If you know what you're doing, you won't have any problems. It's really not that difficult at all. I've really enjoyed it so far.

[Chad_man]

I have windows vista on my laptop, not a big fan of the security stuff though and not much new programs either.

[medic]

I have windows vista on my laptop, not a big fan of the security stuff though and not much new programs either.

You can turn all those notices off.

[Comptine]

my new laptop has vista. i'm easily distracted by shiny things so i LOVE the new interface. very slick and pretty.

^i agree that many people who complain about vista probably do not have the right machine for the OS. my father talked to this techie at best buy who said that the current hardware on the market is not vista-adaptable. also, vista, is nevertheless, a HUGE OS. unless your computer has the proper memory and processor, it's going to a) not run or b)run really badly.

one thing i love about vista is microsoft office 2007. now, technically, it can run on an older windows version but it was made for vista. once again, i like the sleek 'ribbon' design but it's is, surprisingly, really easy to use. i speed through a powerpoint presentation (which has much more professional designs now) and word helps you complete very tedious little tasks really fast. i used it on windows xp and vista. it runs like a dream on vista.

i don't think vista has groundbreaking programs though. in the short time i had it (about two days), i browsed through the programs. in addition to looking "cooler", the programs got tweaked to become more user friendly.

one thing i do have to complain about is the amount of startup/shut down time. but it isn't anything that i'd uninstall vista for.

[laxumaster8]

no...at least not yet