Vista... Worth it? - Page 5

Will · 19-11-2006, 23:07

Windows XP x64 is not bad - I've been thrilled with it myself.

Mark · 19-11-2006, 23:13

The Vista x64 betas were driver hell due to the signing rules, so for at least the time being XP x64 may well be the better option.

Burble · 19-11-2006, 23:16

If I get the time tomorrow, I'm going to have a play with the copy of Vista Business that just finished downloading.

Mark · 19-11-2006, 23:19

I expect I'll fetch down a copy fairly soon and shove it into VMWare on the laptop (my main VMWare machine isn't fast enough - part of the reason I'm after a new laptop - though the IT director is dragging his heels, so I expect I'm going to get a 'no' to that).

Pickers · 20-11-2006, 16:14

ok.. so I may have to purchase xp pro x64 then... Would I see much benefit on an amd dual core 4400?

Daz · 20-11-2006, 16:24

Unless you have a specific use for it you probably wont see any benefit dude. I made a FAQ on OcUK once, might still be there (in Orids sticky iirc).

Pickers · 20-11-2006, 16:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daz

Unless you have a specific use for it you probably wont see any benefit dude. I made a FAQ on OcUK once, might still be there (in Orids sticky iirc).

well - I need another copy of windoze for other compooter...so I figured I may as well purchase a 64 bit OS for the 64 bit system...

Daz · 20-11-2006, 16:33

So long as you can get drivers you should be fine then dude. It's mature enough for anyone who's reasonably computer literate these days, any hiccups you may find with software are likely to be either documented or fixed

Will · 20-11-2006, 17:41

I've found x64 to be slick and work really well on my xp4400+ with 2gb of ram. I have to say I'm dead impressed with it.

Robert · 20-11-2006, 20:17

I think I'll pickup the ultimate edition. I probably won't use all of the stuff, but I know after a while I'll want to mess with the extra bits.

19-11-2006, 23:07	#41
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Windows XP x64 is not bad - I've been thrilled with it myself. __________________ *No No!*

20-11-2006, 16:14	#45
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	ok.. so I may have to purchase xp pro x64 then... Would I see much benefit on an amd dual core 4400? __________________ Pictures

20-11-2006, 16:24	#46
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Unless you have a specific use for it you probably wont see any benefit dude. I made a FAQ on OcUK once, might still be there (in Orids sticky iirc). __________________ apt-get moo

20-11-2006, 16:33	#48
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	So long as you can get drivers you should be fine then dude. It's mature enough for anyone who's reasonably computer literate these days, any hiccups you may find with software are likely to be either documented or fixed __________________ apt-get moo

20-11-2006, 17:41	#49
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I've found x64 to be slick and work really well on my xp4400+ with 2gb of ram. I have to say I'm dead impressed with it. __________________ *No No!*

19-11-2006, 23:13	#42
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	The Vista x64 betas were driver hell due to the signing rules, so for at least the time being XP x64 may well be the better option.

19-11-2006, 23:16	#43
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	If I get the time tomorrow, I'm going to have a play with the copy of Vista Business that just finished downloading.

19-11-2006, 23:19	#44
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I expect I'll fetch down a copy fairly soon and shove it into VMWare on the laptop (my main VMWare machine isn't fast enough - part of the reason I'm after a new laptop - though the IT director is dragging his heels, so I expect I'm going to get a 'no' to that).

20-11-2006, 20:17	#50
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	I think I'll pickup the ultimate edition. I probably won't use all of the stuff, but I know after a while I'll want to mess with the extra bits.