Vista on new build ???

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JimmyD · #1 Post by **JimmyD** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:42 am

I'm in the process of building a new upgraded desktop, maybe Vista ???? Any suggestion's ??
So far; P4 pent.D 3.0 , 2gig. 650w. psu, burner, Sata 480gig. 17" Flat panel. JimD.

Marin85 · #2 Post by **Marin85** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:54 pm

If I was you, I would stay with XP for now and wait for Win 7 or if you like beta-testing, you may want to install the latest beta

basketb · #3 Post by **basketb** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:00 pm

JimmyD wrote:I'm in the process of building a new upgraded desktop, maybe Vista ???? Any suggestion's ??
So far; P4 pent.D 3.0 , 2gig. 650w. psu, burner, Sata 480gig. 17" Flat panel. JimD.

Not sure whether you are open to non-MS OSes, but I'd recommend Linux.

Marin85 · #4 Post by **Marin85** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:09 pm

basketb wrote: Not sure whether you are open to non-MS OSes, but I'd recommend Linux.

I think I was so excited by Win 7 that I almost forgot about Linux

And I second basketb´s suggestion. Linux is always a very good alternative!

#5 Post by **jdhurst** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:22 pm

JimmyD - it depends on what you want to know about your computer and its OS. Skipping Vista to wait for Windows 7 puts off the learning experience. Windows 7 is being built on Vista, so that the learning curve from XP to 7 will be steeper than from Vista to 7. I have now been a year with Vista 64-bit (nearly 5 months as a daily driver), and I am happy with the learning. Even happier to have beaten the living daylights out of Vista and making it work on my terms. .... JDH

Marin85 · #6 Post by **Marin85** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:05 pm

jdhurst wrote:JimmyD - it depends on what you want to know about your computer and its OS. Skipping Vista to wait for Windows 7 puts off the learning experience. Windows 7 is being built on Vista, so that the learning curve from XP to 7 will be steeper than from Vista to 7. I have now been a year with Vista 64-bit (nearly 5 months as a daily driver), and I am happy with the learning. Even happier to have beaten the living daylights out of Vista and making it work on my terms. .... JDH

True, but I maybe in 2-3 months Win 7 will be mature enough to be installed as primary OS for most "home-class" users while these Vista licenses are not really for free...

#7 Post by **GomJabbar** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:44 pm

Windows 7 Beta is ok, but remember that it expires in August. Because of this, I would not recommend it for a primary system at this point. It is fine for dual boot or as a secondary system.

I think Vista is fine, but things do work differently than in XP or W2K. I do not recommend Vista on a older computer. I installed Vista Ultimate as dual boot on my 2378-FVU T42, and although it runs, it is a bit sluggish.

I like Linux, but it seems like too much of a moving target for me. Many distros have new releases every six months. This is fine for hobbyists and enthusiasts, but these new releases often break a working system - until you figure out the workarounds or the bugs are quashed.

JimmyD · #8 Post by **JimmyD** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:02 am

First, thank's to all for your input's! I'm leaning toward a dual-boot, XP/Vista. I've used Vista on a few laptop's and after a little exposure, I kinda liked it ! I've never gotten comfortable with Linux, probably didn't give it fair try ?
So thank's and I'll give you an update as time goes by. JimD

Well, I'm dual booting Ultimate & XPP and it's doing ok. I haven't got it online yet but will soon.JimD.

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