Vista on agenda to be SUNK??

Elder-Pirate · 01-23-09, 05:56 PM

I hear that sometime next fall ole VISTA will be sunk by that big bad OS called "WINDOWS 7" ?? If so I can't wait to see it sink to Davy Jones locker.

mengle · 01-23-09, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Elder-Pirate

I hear that sometime next fall ole VISTA will be sunk by that big bad OS called "WINDOWS 7" ?? If so I can't wait to see it sink to Davy Jones locker.

my VISTA is already sunk , put my XP back on, VISTA is not up to date for gaming

Larry U-136 · 01-23-09, 06:07 PM

THE WORST!! Amen to sending it below!!!

Elder-Pirate · 01-23-09, 06:32 PM

Well I guess I should have googled this before. Ole Vista may stay afloat longer than I thought ( Da_ it

)

http://www.winvistaclub.com/i7.html

XP or else! I will go down with the ship if need be. LOL

longam · 01-23-09, 06:39 PM

Vista reminds me of WIN2K (what WinXP is now)

I remember those who swore by Win2K, not going to upgrade to XP.

I'm currently using 2 version of Vista on separate systems, one Vista Business before SP1, and just recently Vista Ultimate.

I was amazed at how this new core design was so much more ready for the market then previous versions. The driver update response was quick from 3rd party vendors, but the main core drivers were up to date enough to run the system.

UAC was a real pain but a single tweak leaves it on without the prompt. The new explorer takes some time to get use to, but now I see its advantage compared to the old File Manager.

I'm going to enjoy Vista's next level 'Windows 7'

Wolfehunter · 01-23-09, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longam

Vista reminds me of WIN2K (what WinXP is now)

I remember those who swore by Win2K, not going to upgrade to XP.

I'm currently using 2 version of Vista on separate systems, one Vista Business before SP1, and just recently Vista Ultimate.

I was amazed at how this new core design was so much more ready for the market then previous versions. The driver update response was quick from 3rd party vendors, but the main core drivers were up to date enough to run the system.

UAC was a real pain but a single tweak leaves it on without the prompt. The new explorer takes some time to get use to, but now I see its advantage compared to the old File Manager.

I'm going to enjoy Vista's next level 'Windows 7'

Same here. My only beef with vista is X-fi compatibility issues. Other than that I have none.

longam · 01-23-09, 06:49 PM

My last sound card was an Audigy but now I just use the on board sound systems. I even tried the card in my old system and preferred the on board. weird.

Elder-Pirate · 01-23-09, 07:35 PM

Oh boy this may be interesting: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/116923

Also read way down the page to the many post's about the bickering of Vista, XP, 2000, Mac. A lot of Vista lovers but on this globe I think XP still is the winner and looking for WINDOWS 7 to blossom.

Task Force · 01-23-09, 07:37 PM

Using vista 32bit here. runs well. Haven't had a Blue screen in months.

longam · 01-23-09, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elder-Pirate

Oh boy this may be interesting: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/116923

Also read way down the page to the many post's about the bickering of Vista, XP, 2000, Mac. A lot of Vista lovers but on this globe I think XP still is the winner and looking for WINDOWS 7 to blossom.

Yes, they definitely ran back to the marketing department and started the leaks and new GUI so they could sell more product. As far as the layoffs go, just look around....

Elder-Pirate · 01-23-09, 07:51 PM

I'm running XP, bought SH4 first month it was out, purchased SH4 U-Boat and have NEVER seen a blue screen. In fact the only time I think the game crashes is when I accidentally push the shift-F11 keys for a pic ( should be Ctrl-F11 ) and have to go to desk top and pick up game again.

Sorry but I'm an old putter and will stick with XP for a long time.

There is no argument here as to what everyone else has as that is his/her business.

So whatever works for you go for it.

Digital_Trucker · 01-23-09, 08:15 PM

I've been a die-hard XP supporter but after using the Windows 7 beta for a little over a week, I have to say I might give up my XP disk before they pry it out of my cold dead fingers (if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg and a kidney).

I haven't tried it on an older machine, but I just may do that to test the scalability that I've been reading about. I've read that the direction M$ is trying to head is the same operating system no matter what the platform (from cell phones to servers). I've read a few reviews that claim that it runs well on older systems.

I know for a fact that it is just as responsive (if not more so) than my tweaked out XP install and I haven't touched a thing performance wise on it. It also seems to be very stable. I've been throwing everything I can at it and only had one instance where I had to go into safe mode to get out of a problem (and that was because I didn't heed several warnings not to install a driver because of known problems-I'm just hard headed).

longam · 01-23-09, 08:22 PM

Really not bashing XP, I still support it on my network at work. But the Vista bash is really over rated.

BSOD's are no more that I know of.

AVGWarhawk · 01-23-09, 10:44 PM

I have been running Vista 64 for three weeks. No issues at all. In fact, I like it a lot. Very stable. Finding drivers is not an issue. Runs SH4 and CoD WaW no problems. There was issues of course two years ago but like any new OS, it was riddled with problems. Now that I look back at XP that I use at work and my old computer at home, I find it drab. I will tell you, if you have the right hardware and an open mind, Vista is excellent. I did build my PC knowing Vista was hog, so I fed the hog. He is fat and happy.

Phenom X4 9850, 8 gig DDR 800, EVGA 9800GT.

As for Windows 7, it apparently is already stable and the beta users are not having any major issues that I have read. Basically, it is faster than Vista but all the same, a more polished Vista. The 'run as admin' crap is basically gone in Windows 7. Depending on price, I might move up to 7. Time will tell upon offical release which should be around July this year.

Elder-Pirate · 01-24-09, 04:52 PM

I know that I've been hanging on to XP like my last dollar bill but I really think I'll try "Windows 7" if and when it comes out but I'm rather chicken to test the beta. ( I'll let you people do it.

)

Course right now with my old 5 year old Alienware with an "Asus" A7N8X Deluxe motherboard I can't get any higher with the hardware. AMD Athlon XP 3200+ which is just 2.19 GHZ, 3 GIG Ram, 7800 GS AGP 256 MB video card. Kind of tops the old girl off for now, so when "Win 7" comes along I'll tear it down and rebuild.

01-23-09, 05:56 PM	#1
Elder-Pirate Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Morris, Illinois USA Posts: 1,090 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Vista on agenda to be SUNK?? I hear that sometime next fall ole VISTA will be sunk by that big bad OS called "WINDOWS 7" ?? If so I can't wait to see it sink to Davy Jones locker. __________________

01-23-09, 06:07 PM	#3
Larry U-136 Gunner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Haddam, Connecticut Posts: 98 Downloads: 438 Uploads: 0	THE WORST!! Amen to sending it below!!! __________________

01-23-09, 06:32 PM	#4
Elder-Pirate Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Morris, Illinois USA Posts: 1,090 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	BUMMER Well I guess I should have googled this before. Ole Vista may stay afloat longer than I thought ( Da_ it ) http://www.winvistaclub.com/i7.html XP or else! I will go down with the ship if need be. LOL __________________

01-23-09, 07:35 PM	#8
Elder-Pirate Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Morris, Illinois USA Posts: 1,090 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	XP-VISTA may be at war? Consumer wise that is. Oh boy this may be interesting: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/116923 Also read way down the page to the many post's about the bickering of Vista, XP, 2000, Mac. A lot of Vista lovers but on this globe I think XP still is the winner and looking for WINDOWS 7 to blossom. __________________

01-23-09, 07:37 PM	#9
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Using vista 32bit here. runs well. Haven't had a Blue screen in months. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

01-23-09, 06:39 PM	#5
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Vista reminds me of WIN2K (what WinXP is now) I remember those who swore by Win2K, not going to upgrade to XP. I'm currently using 2 version of Vista on separate systems, one Vista Business before SP1, and just recently Vista Ultimate. I was amazed at how this new core design was so much more ready for the market then previous versions. The driver update response was quick from 3rd party vendors, but the main core drivers were up to date enough to run the system. UAC was a real pain but a single tweak leaves it on without the prompt. The new explorer takes some time to get use to, but now I see its advantage compared to the old File Manager. I'm going to enjoy Vista's next level 'Windows 7'

01-23-09, 06:49 PM	#7
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	My last sound card was an Audigy but now I just use the on board sound systems. I even tried the card in my old system and preferred the on board. weird.

01-23-09, 07:51 PM	#11
Elder-Pirate Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Morris, Illinois USA Posts: 1,090 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I'm running XP, bought SH4 first month it was out, purchased SH4 U-Boat and have NEVER seen a blue screen. In fact the only time I think the game crashes is when I accidentally push the shift-F11 keys for a pic ( should be Ctrl-F11 ) and have to go to desk top and pick up game again. Sorry but I'm an old putter and will stick with XP for a long time. There is no argument here as to what everyone else has as that is his/her business. So whatever works for you go for it. __________________

01-23-09, 08:15 PM	#12
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	I've been a die-hard XP supporter but after using the Windows 7 beta for a little over a week, I have to say I might give up my XP disk before they pry it out of my cold dead fingers (if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg and a kidney). I haven't tried it on an older machine, but I just may do that to test the scalability that I've been reading about. I've read that the direction M$ is trying to head is the same operating system no matter what the platform (from cell phones to servers). I've read a few reviews that claim that it runs well on older systems. I know for a fact that it is just as responsive (if not more so) than my tweaked out XP install and I haven't touched a thing performance wise on it. It also seems to be very stable. I've been throwing everything I can at it and only had one instance where I had to go into safe mode to get out of a problem (and that was because I didn't heed several warnings not to install a driver because of known problems-I'm just hard headed). __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

01-23-09, 08:22 PM	#13
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Really not bashing XP, I still support it on my network at work. But the Vista bash is really over rated. BSOD's are no more that I know of.

01-23-09, 10:44 PM	#14
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I have been running Vista 64 for three weeks. No issues at all. In fact, I like it a lot. Very stable. Finding drivers is not an issue. Runs SH4 and CoD WaW no problems. There was issues of course two years ago but like any new OS, it was riddled with problems. Now that I look back at XP that I use at work and my old computer at home, I find it drab. I will tell you, if you have the right hardware and an open mind, Vista is excellent. I did build my PC knowing Vista was hog, so I fed the hog. He is fat and happy. Phenom X4 9850, 8 gig DDR 800, EVGA 9800GT. As for Windows 7, it apparently is already stable and the beta users are not having any major issues that I have read. Basically, it is faster than Vista but all the same, a more polished Vista. The 'run as admin' crap is basically gone in Windows 7. Depending on price, I might move up to 7. Time will tell upon offical release which should be around July this year. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

01-24-09, 04:52 PM	#15
Elder-Pirate Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Morris, Illinois USA Posts: 1,090 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I know that I've been hanging on to XP like my last dollar bill but I really think I'll try "Windows 7" if and when it comes out but I'm rather chicken to test the beta. ( I'll let you people do it. ) Course right now with my old 5 year old Alienware with an "Asus" A7N8X Deluxe motherboard I can't get any higher with the hardware. AMD Athlon XP 3200+ which is just 2.19 GHZ, 3 GIG Ram, 7800 GS AGP 256 MB video card. Kind of tops the old girl off for now, so when "Win 7" comes along I'll tear it down and rebuild. __________________