Anyone else cant decide between Vista and XP?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Coolalex, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. #1
    I decided I cant decide between XP and Vista, I just set it up so I am now dual booting between XP and Vista! :)

    Anyone else going this route?
     
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  2. Brian1970

    Brian1970 Notable Member

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    I did the same to start with, now i'm sticking with Vista.

    Thanks Brian
     
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  3. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    I am also using VISTA on my laptop since last 11 months and XP on my desktop since last 3 years. I am comfortable with both as of now.

    DON.
     
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  4. 007wood

    007wood Banned

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    My laptop got Vista and my PC got XP, and I really don't see much difference, except now Vista looks more like Mac.
     
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  5. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    #5
    XP is cool,linux also not bad but vista sucks.
     
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  6. Claudek

    Claudek Well-Known Member

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    I am getting my new PC tommorrow. I will be installing Vista 64-bit on it. As part of my studies I use Virtual machines a lot, so will have entire networks running in the virtual environment on Vista. My Vista 32-bit notebook for eg ran virtual environments of Windows 2008, Windows 2003 R2, Windows XP and Exchange 2007 with no issues.

    To be honest, instead of dual booting, I would just create a virtual XP and use that on Vista. If you keep the Virtual image files on an external USB drive, you can also use them wherever you go.
     
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  7. Proximity

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    I have Vista now, its ok.. not bad.
     
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  8. Emie.

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    After what I've read about Vista, I'll never be torn between the two.
     
    Emie., Feb 13, 2008 IP
  9. dudde

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    I thought about getting vista but it'll have to wait till my new computer comes. Can't be bothered by formatting my hard drive.
     
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  10. Joseph.oliver88

    Joseph.oliver88 Peon

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    I'm using Xp, it is much reliable compared to Vista. good thing about Vista is the interface.. cool
     
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    Get linux it has much more versatility, but i am stuck with xp because my dad wont let me change
     
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  12. chenzen

    chenzen Active Member

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    Vista came preloaded on my pc and it works just fine.
    The only trouble I had was finding driver codes for my printer but was able to sort it out.
     
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  13. rockinfuture

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    #13
    Although the studies and experiments tell that X is much better than vista as XP is much faster than vista but still vista has an awesome look and advanced features too!!!
     
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  14. cool_78

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    If you have a new pc then I suggest you just go with Vista. XP is still ok but it's only good for a couple of more years before people all switch to 64-bit.
     
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  15. Patricksia2007

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    If I am not mistaken, loading time for vista is longer... although the appearance is much nicer than XP.
     
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  16. ahkip

    ahkip Prominent Member

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    #16
    nope, it is such a easy decision, don't use both
     
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  17. Arcanus

    Arcanus Well-Known Member

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    #17
    easy..i've been using xp since service pack 2 came out around 2002..long time windows user..never much been an apple fan..until i saw the macbook pro and the new OSXleopard..so this year i intend on ditching my crappy laptop for a macbook pro..
    vista can be crashed with 2 keystrokes evidently ...
     
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  18. w3bmaster

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    Lol this is easy XP 10000%

    As vista is crap .....
     
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  19. arcel

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    +1 for XP.
     
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  20. davec321

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    #20
    Hi,

    I've had Vista for 6 months or so and have experienced no problems
    at all, unlike XP which used to exhibit instability & crashes on occasion.

    Vista takes a couple of days to get used to & there are a few incompatibilities
    for really old software, but I say just go for it, spend a few days getting
    used to it & you won't look back.

    Cheers
     
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