Windows Vista

nightdagger · 12-02-06, 01:31 PM

I just installed the full, final version of Vista Ultimate on my computer and it's great. It's a fast OS, a lot more polished than the betas, of course, but it comes with more features "out of the box" than any other OS I've seen, including some Linux distros.

Onkel Neal · 12-02-06, 04:21 PM

Give us a rundown on what is new, what to expect, etc. Thanks!

micky1up · 12-02-06, 04:40 PM

when do we get it in the uk

nightdagger · 12-02-06, 04:42 PM

There's so much new! The GUI is wonderful. It looks great, especially since I can enable so many features. It's a lot better than the WindowBlinds or whatever trying to imitate it. It has a pretty big footprint, right now it's using 640MB of RAM but I don't think that's just the OS. There are a lot more visible settings, so you can change more without a 3rd party app or digging deep. It also detects a lot of hardware right when it starts up, so it doesn't take long to get it up and running right. The installation is quicker than XP, even though it's far bigger (only comes on DVDs.)

All versions come on 1 DVD so the only thing you need to do to upgrade is get a new product key. There's just a lot like that.

It also comes with "gadgets" which are MS's version of Widgets. It doesn't install Windows Messenger until you tell it to, which is a godsend. It comes with additions/improvements to standard programs, like new games, and a DVD maker to expand on Movie Maker.

I haven't even scratched the surface, though. I'll post some more later.

EDIT: It comes out officially in the end of January. I was able to get one from MSDN, where all versions are out early.

The Noob · 12-02-06, 08:36 PM

Sounds not so awful at all. :hmm:

I get it in march when i get a PC that can handle it. I would have not upgraded at all if there wouldn't be Direct X10. I need it. Now!

andy_311 · 12-02-06, 09:10 PM

I tried the trial version and it would'nt let me instal Norton got onto them and they told me there will be a patch out shortly,sod that I went back to XP and am staying there for a while anyway.

nightdagger · 12-02-06, 10:01 PM

You have to get an AV program designed for Vista. I'm using Avast!'s free one right now.

Kapitan_Phillips · 12-07-06, 12:36 PM

I always thought Vista looked suspiciously like Mac :hmm: :hmm: :hmm:

Roads88 · 12-07-06, 02:51 PM

Quote:

I always thought Vista looked suspiciously like Mac :hmm: :hmm: :hmm:

Windows has looked like Mac since 3.0 :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

nightdagger · 12-07-06, 05:55 PM

There's a video on Google Video where a MS PA guy is talking about some of Vista's new features and a guy is doing them on OSX.

SUBMAN1 · 12-07-06, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightdagger

I just installed the full, final version of Vista Ultimate on my computer and it's great. It's a fast OS, a lot more polished than the betas, of course, but it comes with more features "out of the box" than any other OS I've seen, including some Linux distros.

If you don't mind, load up some of the sims on this board and find out what works and what doesn't. If it is not too much trouble of course.

-S

nightdagger · 12-07-06, 05:59 PM

The Dangerous Waters Demo works fine. I'll see what else I can get.

Pirates! works but my video card that I overclocked in XP is running hot and it's artifacting like crazy. I guess it kept the settings but right now I can't put it back to stock.

12-02-06, 01:31 PM	#1
nightdagger Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 243 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Windows Vista I just installed the full, final version of Vista Ultimate on my computer and it's great. It's a fast OS, a lot more polished than the betas, of course, but it comes with more features "out of the box" than any other OS I've seen, including some Linux distros.

12-02-06, 04:21 PM	#2
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Give us a rundown on what is new, what to expect, etc. Thanks! __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

12-02-06, 04:40 PM	#3
micky1up Captain Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: helensburgh Posts: 525 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	when do we get it in the uk

12-02-06, 04:42 PM	#4
nightdagger Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 243 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There's so much new! The GUI is wonderful. It looks great, especially since I can enable so many features. It's a lot better than the WindowBlinds or whatever trying to imitate it. It has a pretty big footprint, right now it's using 640MB of RAM but I don't think that's just the OS. There are a lot more visible settings, so you can change more without a 3rd party app or digging deep. It also detects a lot of hardware right when it starts up, so it doesn't take long to get it up and running right. The installation is quicker than XP, even though it's far bigger (only comes on DVDs.) All versions come on 1 DVD so the only thing you need to do to upgrade is get a new product key. There's just a lot like that. It also comes with "gadgets" which are MS's version of Widgets. It doesn't install Windows Messenger until you tell it to, which is a godsend. It comes with additions/improvements to standard programs, like new games, and a DVD maker to expand on Movie Maker. I haven't even scratched the surface, though. I'll post some more later. EDIT: It comes out officially in the end of January. I was able to get one from MSDN, where all versions are out early.

12-02-06, 08:36 PM	#5
The Noob The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: de_dust2 Posts: 1,417 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds not so awful at all. :hmm: I get it in march when i get a PC that can handle it. I would have not upgraded at all if there wouldn't be Direct X10. I need it. Now!

12-02-06, 09:10 PM	#6
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	I tried the trial version and it would'nt let me instal Norton got onto them and they told me there will be a patch out shortly,sod that I went back to XP and am staying there for a while anyway.

12-02-06, 10:01 PM	#7
nightdagger Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 243 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You have to get an AV program designed for Vista. I'm using Avast!'s free one right now.

12-07-06, 12:36 PM	#8
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	I always thought Vista looked suspiciously like Mac :hmm: :hmm: :hmm:

12-07-06, 05:55 PM	#10
nightdagger Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 243 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There's a video on Google Video where a MS PA guy is talking about some of Vista's new features and a guy is doing them on OSX.

12-07-06, 05:59 PM	#12
nightdagger Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 243 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Dangerous Waters Demo works fine. I'll see what else I can get. Pirates! works but my video card that I overclocked in XP is running hot and it's artifacting like crazy. I guess it kept the settings but right now I can't put it back to stock.