Why? I used XP even before it was released. Never had a problem. I didn't see anyone say "Hey, I'm not getting a mac" when they changed to Intel chips just because of issues with pro tools, Microwave, etc (Rosetta yo!). There were some big issues with the move to x86. Some apps still ain't fully up to par. But that shouldn't stop anyone. It's the only way to learn. But then, I'm a nerd and when something doesn't work, I usually wanna know why. Part of the fun is working on a solution. But fuck it, I'm moving on to Vista as soon as possible.
I just don't see the point in being what is most likely going to be a paid beta tester for the new OS. I know it's impossible to create bug-free software upon release so I don't adopt new software as soon as it comes out. I don't mind troubleshooting things and usually fix things on my own but when dealing with something like an operating system vs just a regular application, it's a little bit different.
The "recommended" system requirements for Vista are pretty ridiculous too. Look at this:
- 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1 GB of system memory40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available spaceSupport for DirectX 9 graphics with:WDDM Driver128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware32 bits per pixelDVD-ROM driveAudio OutputInternet access (fees may apply)
I use a 32mb graphics card and 1GB for my DAW (which runs Windows XP and whatever I throw at it fine) and this probably wouldn't be enough to run Vista well and that's just the operating system. I understand a lot of this stuff is visual effects and whatever that can be disabled but that's besides the point.
This is a seriously honest question but what new features in Vista (that are unavailable elsewhere) are there that are making you consider switching over? I've read a bunch about it and I have not really seen anything worthwhile otherwise I would be more than happy to try it out.
Right but Microsoft is intending for Vista to be pretty much on new computers only that will have the basic requirements. Its not really intended for people to upgrade to like previous versions of Windows although you can if you want. Plus at this point they are focusing more on the corporate accounts that are going to be rolling over 1000s of machines. I agree though i would not get it until at least the first service pack is released as I am sure its going to be buggy as hell knowing Microsoft.
It's definitely intended for new computers but even "Vista-approved" or whatever new machines are going to get their asses summarily kicked by Vista. "Minimum" requirements usually mean "use this setup only if you have to, and don't expect it to work very well." Recommended shit AFAIK is more like 2GB RAM, 256MB video card, brand-new dual-core proc.
Shit like "128MB vid and 1GHz cpu" are outright laughable. Try running Vista on a system like that and you're going to kill yourself.
Seriously. I'm used to work in IT and the best advice I can give is: don't put it on anything less than a smokin' fast machine, and don't even do that until it's been out six months or so. Plus it's mad overpriced.
You have to have a
system and be brave enough to try out some new shit at the possible expense of your data and privacy before you should consider it. I myself, with a machine that meets the "minimum" specs am not going near it for a year or until I buy a new machine. XP Pro is my homeboy.
First gen software/hardware usually =
(remember iPod 1? Zune? [insert iPhone reference in a few months])
let other suckers deal with the pain of untested shit. and beta does not equal full deployment as far as testing goes. everybody remember patching all the holes in internet explorer?
