Windows Vista

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 2:29 am

Windows Vista has been released, the latest OS from corporate giant, Microsoft.

I'm awaiting my Home Premium to arrive, got it free when I bought this PC just a month ago.

Just wanted to know what you guys think of it, had any problems? Any features you particularly like etc.

Naturally, this will get a bit heated as people's opinions will vary, so please do not lock unless people actually start flaming... after all, there's nothing wrong with a heated debate.

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I personally like it, I have tested it since the very early builds, and really enjoy it. One feature I really want is DreamScene, in case you haven't heard of it... it's the ability to play High Definition video clips as your wallpaper, instead of a static image.

This was shown at the launch by Bill Gates I believe, instead of a static wallpaper of a field, the grass actually sways with the wind. It looks beautiful.

Anyhow, what do you guys think?

Do NOT turn this into a Vista vs. OS X thread, or anything of the sorts. I want your opinions on Vista only.

shadowkhas · Post by **shadowkhas** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:52 am

I can't wait to try it again on my computer. Mostly, my bad experience with it is really just because I had 512 MB of RAM...and I bet they fixed many of my personal annoyances since RC1.

Like I said in the old thread, though, I'm not in a rush to get it.

Xero · Post by **Xero** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:19 am

I plan on getting it when i get my new pc so i can play Halo 2 Vista.

a_Mammoth · Post by **a_Mammoth** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:16 am

I want it, its just that it costs a load, and my PC aint that great, so I think it would run slow, and right now, I have XP booting in 20 secs or less.

But I liked aero and the widgets, those things were cool, might install as secondary a secondary OS again, just for fun.

HPDarkness · Post by **HPDarkness** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:29 am

I love the whole OS, It's very sleek looking and fast. One of my favorite features is the MS Voice Recognition which I am using to type this with. The Aero theme is awesome I love the glass effect. Media Center is great. I have not had any problems so far. It was worth the money. I highly recommend it for gamers who plan on playing all the new games coming out in the future. Windows Live is great. Just remember to have at least 1GB of RAM, I have 4GB and have not had any speed issues.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:53 am

I have Ultimate running on my old Vaio, 512mb RAM, 1.5GHz and a (LOL) 12mb video card.

Runs fine, super smooth. Though Aero, or flip3d are not present... it runs just fine.

Also, RC1 was terrible the UAC went all wrong, don't worry... it's fixed now though.

HPDarkness · Post by **HPDarkness** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 8:22 am

DreamScene looks incredible. Anyone have any idea of when it's due to release?

FleetAdmiralBacon · Post by **FleetAdmiralBacon** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 8:38 am

I'm going to get the XP > Vista Business Upgrade through my school - we're in the MS Student Select program, so I should be able to get a rather large discount. None of the other versions are available though...

Question: Does Vista allow me to use my Windows 98 style? If not, I'm going to have to kill someone...

GametagAeonFlux · Post by **GametagAeonFlux** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 8:43 am

I have Vista Ultimate...I think it's worth buying if you can dual boot (I do with XP), but I don't think it's worthy of a full system takeover yet.

Kirk · Post by **Kirk** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:28 am

I'm going to wait it out and see how things go..

SuperCommando · Post by **SuperCommando** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:13 am

I can't wait to get Home premium x64 =D

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:15 am

I'm going to wait about 6 months so Windows can fill out all the bumps and security holes.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:26 am

FleetAdmiralBacon wrote:Question: Does Vista allow me to use my Windows 98 style? If not, I'm going to have to kill someone...

saddamsdevil · Post by **saddamsdevil** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:29 am

I envy the rich people in this topic.

metkillerjoe · Post by **metkillerjoe** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:45 am

saddamsdevil wrote:I envy the rich people in this topic.

I don't. Vista is a train wreck just waiting to happen in my opinion. But then again maybe not. My dad has a friend who is an MVP of Microsoft.

I'll get Vista Ultimate for free

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-MetKiller Joe

StalkingGrunt911 · Post by **StalkingGrunt911** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:27 pm

Kirk wrote:I'm going to wait it out and see how things go..

Same.

dos mes · Post by **dos mes** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:37 pm

metkillerjoe wrote: I'll get Vista Ultimate for free .

Same, the company my uncle works for, works with MS and all the employees get any ms software product they want/need free. I should be getting my Ultimate edition within the week

saddamsdevil · Post by **saddamsdevil** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:44 pm

dos mes wrote:
metkillerjoe wrote: I'll get Vista Ultimate for free .
Same, the company my uncle works for, works with MS and all the employees get any ms software product they want/need free. I should be getting my Ultimate edition within the week

Brb, gotta go cut myself. Jk lol

What are the minimum specs for Vista?

HPDarkness · Post by **HPDarkness** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:10 pm

Got these right from my box.

Recommended System Requirements:
1GHz 32-bit (x64) or 64-bit (x64) Processor
1GB of System Memory (Recommend 2GB for Gamers)
40GB Hard Drive with at least 15GB of available space.
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
- WDDM Driver
- 128MB of Graphics Memory Minimum
- Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
- 32 bits per pixel
DVD-ROM drive
Audio output
Internet Access

Minimum System Requirements:
Note: Certain product features are not available with minimum supported requirements.
800MHz Processor
512MB System Memory
20GB hard drive with 15GB available space
Support for Super VGA graphics
CD-ROM Drive

Additional Requirements:
TV Tuner required for TV functionality with Windows Media Center
Windows Tablet and Touch Technology requires a:
Tablet PC or Touch Screen such as Pen Tablet.

saddamsdevil · Post by **saddamsdevil** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:28 pm

HPDarkness1 wrote:Got these right from my box.

Recommended System Requirements:
1GHz 32-bit (x64) or 64-bit (x64) Processor
1GB of System Memory (Recommend 2GB for Gamers)
40GB Hard Drive with at least 15GB of available space.
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
- WDDM Driver
- 128MB of Graphics Memory Minimum
- Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
- 32 bits per pixel
DVD-ROM drive
Audio output
Internet Access

Minimum System Requirements:
Note: Certain product features are not available with minimum supported requirements.
800MHz Processor
512MB System Memory
20GB hard drive with 15GB available space
Support for Super VGA graphics
CD-ROM Drive

Additional Requirements:
TV Tuner required for TV functionality with Windows Media Center
Windows Tablet and Touch Technology requires a:
Tablet PC or Touch Screen such as Pen Tablet.

Sweet, thanks for sharing, now I just gotta find a nuke and my plan is completed.