Is Vista worth it?

Loser777 · 11-14-2006, 02:54 AM

I'm thinking is it worth it to spend $400 dollars for some OS that will require me to buy a TON of more crap, 4096 MB RAM for the x64 version. DX10 graphics.
On top of this, Vista has much LESS support for a lot of applications, drivers, etc. It seems that Vista requires great hardware, but is not optimized for it, ex: Vista still relys on Applications to deal with multi-core processors, not allow single core apps to run faster on a dual core machine.
The last great question is what is the difference? I have XP. Why do I need this crap. Because it has a FANCY new interface?
-Vista Transformation Pack.
Because it has better security?
-Current AV programs don't work. -Thanks AGENTGOD.
Because it is different?
-Not really, has it really changed from XP. OR any other version of Windows after 3.1
-The only real changes are to places such as the Start Menu, when closer examined, aren't that significant at all.
I say this new OS is a bloatware piece of crap which is trying to look good with a better looking interface which suprisingly reminds me of a Mac. I say this isn't going anyware, with no more support for multi-cores. This reminds me of the "New Coke" that Coca-Cola came up with to mimic Pepsi back in the day. Result? They switched back to the old.

Mystic Videl · 11-14-2006, 03:07 AM

You deserve a +rep. Vista isn't going to be worth it.

Perma · 11-14-2006, 03:12 AM

Yes yes, blah blah, you have to go buy a new computer and spend money on a little something called progression. Whah. Vista is the future most widely used platform in the world, just like every version of Windows before it. Support will gradually improve to keep up with the world market. I heard the same babble about XP before it was released and now no one wants to get rid of it.

This is how the electronics economy works. Get used to it.

BloodyBlade · 11-14-2006, 03:18 AM

Spend money on an OS? Ahahahahaha. If the M$ were to somehow prevent piracy (yeah f*cking right) most of the pirates (such as myself) would switch to Linux. I'm starting to become fond of Linux anyway.

I'll be dual booting into Vista just to check it out, once the final release is out.

Megaz · 11-14-2006, 03:19 AM

I got it, it's pretty cool. Not what I was expecting, but pretty cool.

Gold_Yoshi · 11-14-2006, 03:23 AM

I've heard it's really, really awesome from some people. Friend-"THERE'S TETRIS THAT COMES WITH IT!" He got the beta version with his PC, and he'll be getting the final thing FREE!

Loser777 · 11-14-2006, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gold_Yoshi

I've heard it's really, really awesome from some people. Friend-"THERE'S TETRIS THAT COMES WITH IT!" He got the beta version with his PC, and he'll be getting the final thing FREE!

Probably Home Basic, not high crap.

Megaz · 11-14-2006, 03:30 AM

Torrents, that's all I'm gonna say.

Pete_Zahut · 11-14-2006, 03:32 AM

im jus gonna stick to xp until it supports everything

Loser777 · 11-14-2006, 03:34 AM

Until I can run Vista like I can run 98 now, I'm not getting it.

Mystic Videl · 11-14-2006, 03:37 AM

Loser, why not just get XP? Vista is just a **** load of bloatware.

BloodyBlade · 11-14-2006, 03:38 AM

Are you ****ing kidding me, Loser? You run 98? Atleast run Win2k (the best windows release so-far).

kds · 11-14-2006, 03:49 AM

I want a Infraction.

hba · 11-14-2006, 04:05 AM

Done.

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11-14-2006, 02:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Loser777 Geeky Azn d00d Enlightened Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 3,043	Is Vista worth it? I'm thinking is it worth it to spend $400 dollars for some OS that will require me to buy a TON of more crap, 4096 MB RAM for the x64 version. DX10 graphics. On top of this, Vista has much LESS support for a lot of applications, drivers, etc. It seems that Vista requires great hardware, but is not optimized for it, ex: Vista still relys on Applications to deal with multi-core processors, not allow single core apps to run faster on a dual core machine. The last great question is what is the difference? I have XP. Why do I need this crap. Because it has a FANCY new interface? -Vista Transformation Pack. Because it has better security? -Current AV programs don't work. -Thanks AGENTGOD. Because it is different? -Not really, has it really changed from XP. OR any other version of Windows after 3.1 -The only real changes are to places such as the Start Menu, when closer examined, aren't that significant at all. I say this new OS is a bloatware piece of crap which is trying to look good with a better looking interface which suprisingly reminds me of a Mac. I say this isn't going anyware, with no more support for multi-cores. This reminds me of the "New Coke" that Coca-Cola came up with to mimic Pepsi back in the day. Result? They switched back to the old. __________________ Q6600 @ 3.6GHz 1.32v 9800GX2 @ 700/1752/1000 4GB DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 2.0v ASUS P5Q-E
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11-14-2006, 03:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mystic Videl You're all idiots. Retired Staff Member Inquisitor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,906	You deserve a +rep. Vista isn't going to be worth it. __________________ Мы коммунисты. Вместе, Интернет будет наш.
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11-14-2006, 03:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Perma rol 3905h, 8 Senior Member Administrator Saint Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 5,468	Yes yes, blah blah, you have to go buy a new computer and spend money on a little something called progression. Whah. Vista is the future most widely used platform in the world, just like every version of Windows before it. Support will gradually improve to keep up with the world market. I heard the same babble about XP before it was released and now no one wants to get rid of it. This is how the electronics economy works. Get used to it.
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11-14-2006, 03:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Megaz Maverick Renegade Senior Member Crusader Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TX Posts: 3,457	I got it, it's pretty cool. Not what I was expecting, but pretty cool. __________________ Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It.
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11-14-2006, 03:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gold_Yoshi Master of the Yoshis Senior Member High Priest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On a laptop. Posts: 1,825	I've heard it's really, really awesome from some people. Friend-"THERE'S TETRIS THAT COMES WITH IT!" He got the beta version with his PC, and he'll be getting the final thing FREE! __________________ Мы коммунисты. Вместе, Интернет будет наш.
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11-14-2006, 03:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Megaz Maverick Renegade Senior Member Crusader Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TX Posts: 3,457	Torrents, that's all I'm gonna say. __________________ Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It.
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11-14-2006, 03:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pete_Zahut Blessed Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, California Posts: 2,289	im jus gonna stick to xp until it supports everything __________________
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11-14-2006, 03:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Loser777 Geeky Azn d00d Enlightened Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 3,043	Until I can run Vista like I can run 98 now, I'm not getting it. __________________ Q6600 @ 3.6GHz 1.32v 9800GX2 @ 700/1752/1000 4GB DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 2.0v ASUS P5Q-E
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11-14-2006, 03:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mystic Videl You're all idiots. Retired Staff Member Inquisitor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,906	Loser, why not just get XP? Vista is just a ** load of bloatware. __________________ Мы коммунисты. Вместе, Интернет будет наш.**
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11-14-2006, 03:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
kds MENOS EL OSO Senior Member Moderator Saint Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,328	I want a Infraction. __________________ GET THE **** OUT OF MY SIGNATURE
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11-14-2006, 04:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
hba perf*cked Senior Member Retired Staff Member Messiah Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 8,441	Done. __________________ i can see you niggaz aint raw
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