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Should I? [message #205219] Sat, 24 June 2006 18:20 Go to next message
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I just finished downloading the windows vista beta and im not sure if i should install it and risk my system.

Basicly what im asking is, is it reliable enough to rely on it to run my system?


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Re: Should I? [message #205220 is a reply to message #205219] Sat, 24 June 2006 18:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've got three versions on 3 systems running fine.

People I tell not to use it are home built systems...factory built ones have more stable and known configurations...if all your parts are mainstream...you won't(shouldn't) have issues...
Re: Should I? [message #205221 is a reply to message #205219] Sat, 24 June 2006 18:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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My system is facory built but ive upgraded the video card and ram. Would this still be a problem?

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Re: Should I? [message #205227 is a reply to message #205221] Sat, 24 June 2006 20:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Shouldn't be.

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Re: Should I? [message #205229 is a reply to message #205219] Sat, 24 June 2006 20:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Windows vista is stupid. From what I see, it's just a fancier looking windows XP that eats up even more of your computer's resources.
Re: Should I? [message #205231 is a reply to message #205219] Sat, 24 June 2006 20:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I don't think it's stupid. It may not look or act any different than XP, but it is 64 bit compatible. That is also the biggest problem users have with Vista. Make sure you have ALL of the drivers for your system. Make sure that they are 64 bit compatible, and you should be fine.

Re: Should I? [message #205235 is a reply to message #205219] Sat, 24 June 2006 20:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I'm not even going to waste my time with this OS until a year after its been it, I know MS will release 10303274 service packs and patches within that time, so I will wait.
Re: Should I? [message #205239 is a reply to message #205219] Sat, 24 June 2006 21:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I am running vista beta 2 on a homebuild AMD 2600+ Athlon XP Thunderbird with 512 ram and a 9600XT. Runs fine just uses about 400mb of ram just to idle. :-\ Haven't found any severe bugs so far, no crashes or BSoDs. Oh and that factory built statement is bullshit. I've had more problems with factory built machines than I have ever had with my homebuilt stuff.

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Re: Should I? [message #205265 is a reply to message #205219] Sat, 24 June 2006 23:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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400MB RAM just to idle? That really seems like alot to me. I don't think I am going to bother with a new OS either until I get around to building a new computer.

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Re: Should I? [message #205267 is a reply to message #205219] Sat, 24 June 2006 23:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I'm going to get Windows Vista just go get the kickass styles. >_>

No. Seriously. No.
Re: Should I? [message #205269 is a reply to message #205219] Sun, 25 June 2006 01:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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If you have an older P4 processor you better think twice before switching to vista.

Re: Should I? [message #205271 is a reply to message #205219] Sun, 25 June 2006 02:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I'm trying to get it going on a Virtual Machine, but I think my ISO didn't download properly :/

Try VMWare, that way you don't run any risk.


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Re: Should I? [message #205276 is a reply to message #205265] Sun, 25 June 2006 03:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dead Dave wrote on Sun, 25 June 2006 07:09

400MB RAM just to idle? That really seems like alot to me. I don't think I am going to bother with a new OS either until I get around to building a new computer.



my winxp uses 330mb idling, so it does not seem that big a jump to me..


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Re: Should I? [message #205280 is a reply to message #205219] Sun, 25 June 2006 04:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Not gonna try it before Service Pack 2...

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Re: Should I? [message #205282 is a reply to message #205219] Sun, 25 June 2006 04:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Is there any catch? I mean there giving out a free operating system. Like after its released, are they going to make you pay for it?

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Re: Should I? [message #205283 is a reply to message #205219] Sun, 25 June 2006 05:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The beta will probably expire on a certain date?

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If it does, that means i have te re install my OS?

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Re: Should I? [message #205285 is a reply to message #205219] Sun, 25 June 2006 05:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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afaik the beta expires about 2 months after vista is due to be released, and after this only the core os will work, most applications and such won't work until you buy a licence key. probably like winXP safe mode but with less functionality...

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Re: Should I? [message #205287 is a reply to message #205219] Sun, 25 June 2006 05:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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People are already working on cracking that.

http://apocmedia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=484

Read that to see what i like about vista.


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Re: Should I? [message #205288 is a reply to message #205219] Sun, 25 June 2006 06:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ive decided not to install it because I dont ever plan on buying it unless i get it with my next computer.

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Re: Should I? [message #205289 is a reply to message #205219] Sun, 25 June 2006 06:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Let me just say that is probably the stupidest thing I've heard in a long time.

If you downloaded it, why wouldn't you take the extra step to actually install it? I know it's not a small file, so why?

Now you choose not to install it? What does you not planning to buy it have anything to do with trying the BETA? You test drive cars even though you're never going to get them, so what's the difference here? Besides the install and uninstall, but you could always find the BETA useful and continue to use it. It's not like you have to uninstall it 5 hours later...


whoa.
Re: Should I? [message #205312 is a reply to message #205219] Sun, 25 June 2006 09:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I hear it has 100% blocked any kind of P2P network Angry

And that is a VERY abd thing!


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troop, seriously? wow. Huh Dont Get It
Well, they have to destroy Kazaa somehow, because viruses don't seem to work.


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Goztow wrote on Sun, 25 June 2006 06:44

Not gonna try it before Service Pack 2...

lol priceless

j_ball430 wrote on Sun, 25 June 2006 08:30

Let me just say that is probably the stupidest thing I've heard in a long time.

If you downloaded it, why wouldn't you take the extra step to actually install it? I know it's not a small file, so why?

Now you choose not to install it? What does you not planning to buy it have anything to do with trying the BETA? You test drive cars even though you're never going to get them, so what's the difference here? Besides the install and uninstall, but you could always find the BETA useful and continue to use it. It's not like you have to uninstall it 5 hours later...

I've had a copy of it for maybe 6 months and have not even begun to round up drivers for it. The more I looked into it, the less reason I found to install it. If I understand things correctly, the advantage to Vista is it's capability of utilizing up to a terabyte of ram. I think that is 16 megabytes, not sure. It's way more than I have.

If you do want to install it for a trial version. I would suggest partitioning your hard drive into 3 sections. Install your current OS first, then Vista second. Vista should recognize your current OS (not the other way around). Then you will have 2 working OS to select from on boot up. When Vista expires you will not be scrambling to get your PC in order.


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Re: Should I? [message #205365 is a reply to message #205335] Sun, 25 June 2006 13:36 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Terminator 101 wrote on Sun, 25 June 2006 12:50

troop, seriously? wow. Huh Dont Get It
Well, they have to destroy Kazaa somehow, because viruses don't seem to work.


Not just Kazaa, all Bittorrent, eDonkey, etc Angry


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