Operating system change

subdude · 06-02-09, 05:50 AM

if i change to windows vista, what should i go for, home basic, home premium, business or ultimate? i only game on the rig so i don't need anything fancy.
and what about windows7, it seems that most people testing it prefer it to vista?

i read, that in order to use the full 4GB ram i have to have a 64 bit operating system, is that true and are all versions of vista available in the 64 bit option?

thanks for any help!

SteveW1 · 06-02-09, 06:11 AM

I'm running the windows 7 64 bit OS and I can say it is very smooth with all the games I have on, these include SH3 and SH4 with loading speed improvments and frame rates on both. With rumors that Windows 7 could be released as early as October I think you would be better waiting and just move straight to Win7 if thats the way your inclined to go.

my 2 cents

Steve

longam · 06-02-09, 06:37 AM

Long time Vista user myself, but if windows 7 is that close I would say wait. And yes you want 64 bit OS to take advantage of memory over 3.5GB

Bubblehead Nuke · 06-02-09, 09:32 AM

I agree with those above. WAIT for Windows 7. The RC is a better OS than Vista.

Back to your question....

In Vista, you can get 32 bit or 64 bit version of all of them EXECPT Vista Starter.

One reason to wait for 7 is the change in the way the versions are sold.

In Vista, Home has some options, Business has others. However, they do NOT overlap many of the features. Only Ultimate has them all.

In Windows 7, Home has features, Business will have all the features of Home PLUS some directed at the business end of things (IT networking and such really). Ulitmate has everything that Home & Business has, but one or two goodies meant for large networks.

FIREWALL · 06-02-09, 10:08 AM

@ subdude If you have a complete XP sp2 Wait for Win7 and do a partition and, dual boot and install both.

CaptainHaplo · 06-02-09, 06:50 PM

Download the RC of 7 - run it for a while, and then you have enough info as to whether you want to buy it when released, or stick with your currently licensed XP.

Vista is solid - its true. But I still wouldn't recommend it simply due to bloat if you don't already have a licensed version. Why spend money on something that you really don't need?

subdude · 06-04-09, 01:55 AM

thanks to all for taking time to help me with the matter, i will wait for windows 7 to be released and get the home version of it.

good hunting!

06-02-09, 05:50 AM	#1
subdude Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kenya Posts: 43 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Operating system change if i change to windows vista, what should i go for, home basic, home premium, business or ultimate? i only game on the rig so i don't need anything fancy. and what about windows7, it seems that most people testing it prefer it to vista? i read, that in order to use the full 4GB ram i have to have a 64 bit operating system, is that true and are all versions of vista available in the 64 bit option? thanks for any help! __________________

06-02-09, 06:11 AM	#2
SteveW1 Watch Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 331 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	I'm running the windows 7 64 bit OS and I can say it is very smooth with all the games I have on, these include SH3 and SH4 with loading speed improvments and frame rates on both. With rumors that Windows 7 could be released as early as October I think you would be better waiting and just move straight to Win7 if thats the way your inclined to go. my 2 cents Steve __________________

06-02-09, 10:08 AM	#5
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	@ subdude If you have a complete XP sp2 Wait for Win7 and do a partition and, dual boot and install both. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

06-02-09, 06:50 PM	#6
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Download the RC of 7 - run it for a while, and then you have enough info as to whether you want to buy it when released, or stick with your currently licensed XP. Vista is solid - its true. But I still wouldn't recommend it simply due to bloat if you don't already have a licensed version. Why spend money on something that you really don't need? __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

06-04-09, 01:55 AM	#7
subdude Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kenya Posts: 43 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks to all for taking time to help me with the matter, i will wait for windows 7 to be released and get the home version of it. good hunting! __________________

06-02-09, 06:37 AM	#3
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Long time Vista user myself, but if windows 7 is that close I would say wait. And yes you want 64 bit OS to take advantage of memory over 3.5GB

06-02-09, 09:32 AM	#4
Bubblehead Nuke XO Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 435 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I agree with those above. WAIT for Windows 7. The RC is a better OS than Vista. Back to your question.... In Vista, you can get 32 bit or 64 bit version of all of them EXECPT Vista Starter. One reason to wait for 7 is the change in the way the versions are sold. In Vista, Home has some options, Business has others. However, they do NOT overlap many of the features. Only Ultimate has them all. In Windows 7, Home has features, Business will have all the features of Home PLUS some directed at the business end of things (IT networking and such really). Ulitmate has everything that Home & Business has, but one or two goodies meant for large networks.