journey_man 0 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 There has been a bit of discussion about Vista's goods & bads. So lets see how people really feel about Vista: Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 JM, Cannot vote because I have never been tempted. The current systems I have (in all 7PCs/lappys - all but 1 running XPPro)do whatever I need to do and no major hassles. However, that said, I DO have an opine, if only because one of my jobs is to install and maintain new boxes sold by a major retail chain in Oz. So ... as a technician installing PCs, Vista creates a painful exercise. It insists on asking about every single thing you start/run. This "security" feature is a right pain when what you are doing requires you to run any number of new applications, set them up and personalise them for the customer (who is ALWAYS right, even when they are dead wrong!). I know, you can turn it off, but then you've gotta remember to turn it back on for the (usually first time) user who hasn't a clue. The initial setup takes longer than XP (the people I contract to have extendedthe time for a "clean, new" install from 60 minutes (including a minimal amount of training in basics) to 90 minutes, also including some small amount of time for basic training (such as where is the "stop" button?) As far as the maintenance, I LOVE Vista! Why? Because it generates a lot more maintenance calls than XP ever did! I do not, particularly, enjoy the hassles of trying to find what has happened, but the extra money is welcome! Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I like it, as much as I 'like browsers' (I like polls too). Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I like my computer to not give me hassle, that's all. I have had less hassle since I got Vista. So I suppose that means "it rocks" for me. Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Luckily I would think that most people do not do what you do JA and probably just turn on their computer use it and turn it off. That's what I do. I have had Vista for about a month now and I think it is definitely better than XP was and on a superficial level also looks much better. All good with me. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 All OS = That's what I think! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I give the thumbs up though I also find it hard to get too excited about an operating system. Not had any problems here. From what I remember lots of the problems were with people upgrading and having older perps. Luckily I got mine with a new pc and also all my printers etc were all ok. So for me, all good and I think it is definitely better than XP. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I was gonna upgrade to vista for my new box. but the guy at the shop said that windows 7.0 was coming out in 2009 anyway, so i installed xp pro.. lots of companies are rolling back to xp pro.. i cant say anything about vista because i never used it.. xp pro works good .. Link to post Share on other sites
r45 4 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Quote: but the guy at the shop said that windows 7.0 was coming out in 2009 anyway, so i installed xp pro ....and so get an older version? I don't really see the logic there. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 i dont either. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Originally Posted By: r45 Quote: but the guy at the shop said that windows 7.0 was coming out in 2009 anyway, so i installed xp pro ....and so get an older version? I don't really see the logic there. I guess so kokodoko saves money in the long run instead of having to fork out for two EXPENSIVE o/s in the space of two years? Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 A new computer with XP or Vista costs the same, doesn't it? I'd get Vista if I bought a new machine. Looks nice. Link to post Share on other sites
Curt 1 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I bet 'the guy at the shop' got a bigger profit on the XP machine. Link to post Share on other sites
Giraffe 0 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 An old printer didn't work at first but I downloaded a new driver from the manufacturers website and all is fine now, other than that no problems and I like it. Looks good, like the search facility, it is very stable, general improvement I think. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Originally Posted By: rach A new computer with XP or Vista costs the same, doesn't it? I'd get Vista if I bought a new machine. Looks nice. Unless you have an accommodating salesperson, you'll get blister. Most new boxes are preloaded with the install setup for Vista, so that is the default. You might be able to get a 'downgrade' XP load, but that would depend on the store policy and the availability of a licence. IF you have an old copy of XP, you could trash the drive and install XP as a clean install. Link to post Share on other sites
orinoco 0 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 ...or, alternatively, enjoy Vista which is better than XP and already installed on your new machine! Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The poll says Vista rocks. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Was my point, in fact. The machine will have vista preloaded, would be an effort (and possibly extra cost) to go to XP. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 huh? i got it custom made to my exacting standards. lol.. its all good, its working beautifully.. see.. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 yeah, custom builds for company specific needs. We have a huge team of geeks building for us. Just another two years or so to go I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 OK, I build all my own desktops. (Have 3 so far) and install whatever OS I want. As I said earlier, if XP does everything I want it to, why would I bother changing. I have a licenced CD copy of XP, trash the old Drive before I sell them. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Why should you indeed. Leave it for those who want more. When I get a computer I turn it on and just use it. Dead simple that and suits me. I would have no idea how to even begin building a computer. How much does it cost JA. Say take a Dell model and then you make one to pretty much the same spec - what would be the difference in cost? Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Buy most parts eBay, so depends on the desperation level of the seller. I actually never bother to compare with Dell, or anyone else. I get a machine that is EXACTLY how I want it. with everything I need/want and I get the parts as I can, not built to a time line. Simply, I do not ever get something that Dell would sell, always a tiny bit higher spec than theirs. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Yeah I get that you don't buy from Dell JA I was just interested about the difference there might be in the cost/price between something new self made and something of similar spec that someone like Dell or HP or Sony is selling. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Like I said, I don't bother to do the comparisons, as I don't buy parts commercially. NFI what they would sell a machine speced as I build. Simple, really. Link to post Share on other sites
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