Vista:back to the drawing board.

[MONKEYMAN]

Originally Posted By: Greggy_D
Originally Posted By: Aldaris
Vista is NOT bad whatsoever, especially since driver issues have been worked out. SP1 also helped tremendously.


I am using Vista as my surfing computer. As far as drivers, HP has not caught up yet. I have tried to install drivers for two of my HP all-in-one printers and even with the most recent Vista drivers from there website. The install choked or had errors. On XP no problem. Also, my old Clie with PALM 4.1 will not work on Vista. Does not matter. I use my Dell with XP for my work needs. Vista is more a play toy, but have not found it functional for some things.

 

[Ed_T]

Originally Posted By: Greggy_D
Originally Posted By: Aldaris
Looks like XP 64 bit is in the cards for my new Q6600 system, not Vista Ultimate. I never liked Vista anyway. Right now I'm running XP 32 bit.


WHY? Seriously.

Vista is NOT bad whatsoever, especially since driver issues have been worked out. SP1 also helped tremendously.

On a related note.....why Ultimate over Home Premium? Just curious.


bitlocker

runs multiple processors

one other biggie I can't recall it

 

[firemachine69]

XP runs half-decently on a gig.


Good luck with Vista.

 

[Lyondellic]

Using Vista Business here on a rig that I built with 1gb of memory, an AMD 2600+ CPU, 80gb hard drive and all of the aero effects on. I do not notice a significant difference in performance between XP Pro and Vista Business, which have both been loaded via a clean install on this box. I like the audio support in XP better, but Vista seems okay performance-wise to me. I have had zero BSOD's, but admittedly don't care for the UAC prompts. Yes, I can turn UAC off, but really don't feel the need to.

Vista was obviously not meant for the Power User or Gamer. Honestly, I use my Xbox 360 for gaming and the computer for the Internet, Office tasks and email. Vista boots in ~2 minutes and I leave my computer on all the time. I do have a 128mb ATI 9600 installed, which helps to unload the CPU a bit.

Most folks have too many programs, toolbars and other stuff set to load during the boot process. This takes a big toll on performance. I keep my computers as lean and clean as possible. Setting services that are not needed to disable or manual helps. I typically have 48 services running, but the default install had something like 60+. I also only have about 6 startup items, which are antivirus, video and sound related items. No IM programs, no Google Desktop or other "junk". I also turn off the sidebar. For one, I really don't need two clocks. The sidebar takes a large toll on system resources as well.

Just my .02 cents on Vista.

 

[firemachine69]

Start running a database on Vista. You'll change your mind very quickly.