Comments on: Where is Vista Taking Us? http://cybernetnews.com/where-is-vista-taking-us/ Technology News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:30:02 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/where-is-vista-taking-us/comment-page-1/#comment-99902 Ryan Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:31:18 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/29/where-is-vista-taking-us/#comment-99902 I did use Windows Me for about a year as well, that is until XP came out. I got Me on a new computer and as soon as I had the opportunity to ditch it I did. I did use Windows Me for about a year as well, that is until XP came out. I got Me on a new computer and as soon as I had the opportunity to ditch it I did.

]]> By: John http://cybernetnews.com/where-is-vista-taking-us/comment-page-1/#comment-99897 John Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:12:05 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/29/where-is-vista-taking-us/#comment-99897 I must be the only one, but I used windows me for a couple years and it was fine. I did a lot of intensive gamings and photoshop 6 on ME. I did remember having crashing issue but not everyday like some of you. I'm surprise 8O I must be the only one, but I used windows me for a couple years and it was fine. I did a lot of intensive gamings and photoshop 6 on ME. I did remember having crashing issue but not everyday like some of you. I’m surprise 8O

]]> By: Ashley http://cybernetnews.com/where-is-vista-taking-us/comment-page-1/#comment-99858 Ashley Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:52:13 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/29/where-is-vista-taking-us/#comment-99858 As Ryan mentions in the article, I received my first BSOD a few days ago (and gave myself a nice reminder that I should always save frequently after I lost about an hours worth of work!), but prior to that I've had absolutely no problems with Vista. In fact, I've really enjoyed the experience thus far. It's amazing that two people can have a completely different experience with the same OS. Although, different hardware could also change whether you have a good experience or not. As Ryan mentions in the article, I received my first BSOD a few days ago (and gave myself a nice reminder that I should always save frequently after I lost about an hours worth of work!), but prior to that I’ve had absolutely no problems with Vista. In fact, I’ve really enjoyed the experience thus far.

It’s amazing that two people can have a completely different experience with the same OS. Although, different hardware could also change whether you have a good experience or not.

]]> By: OldManDeath http://cybernetnews.com/where-is-vista-taking-us/comment-page-1/#comment-99824 OldManDeath Sun, 01 Jul 2007 14:59:06 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/29/where-is-vista-taking-us/#comment-99824 I have not experienced the issues The Slasher mentions, except for the slowness when copying files. It is really painfully slow and sits a long time calculating how long it will take. I have not experienced the issues The Slasher mentions, except for the slowness when copying files. It is really painfully slow and sits a long time calculating how long it will take.

]]> By: The Slasher http://cybernetnews.com/where-is-vista-taking-us/comment-page-1/#comment-99817 The Slasher Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:44:10 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/29/where-is-vista-taking-us/#comment-99817 I can't vouch for Vista. It sucks for me. Absolute memory pig, too busy UI, slowness (i.e. copying files etc.) silly loss of features (i.e. toolbar buttons, up button etc.). I went back to Xp after a few days. It bugged the hell out of me. Terrible OS. Makes me really consider a Mac/Linux next time round (or when Xp support dies). I can’t vouch for Vista. It sucks for me. Absolute memory pig, too busy UI, slowness (i.e. copying files etc.) silly loss of features (i.e. toolbar buttons, up button etc.).

I went back to Xp after a few days. It bugged the hell out of me.

Terrible OS. Makes me really consider a Mac/Linux next time round (or when Xp support dies).

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/where-is-vista-taking-us/comment-page-1/#comment-99749 Ryan Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:07:56 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/29/where-is-vista-taking-us/#comment-99749 Ha, it was a lot of "fun" to hear everyone's horror stories of Windows Me here (and I just learned today that the "e" in Me is not supposed to be capitalized). I haven't actually benchmarked Vista vs. XP, but Vista definitely has some advantages over it. I believe that the Super Fetch runs applications faster by pre-accessing the programs you use the most. Then when you go to start them they popup very quickly. Overall I believe that Vista really is faster than XP, which is the way it should be even if it is more resource intensive on the graphics side of things...it's all about better and faster. Ha, it was a lot of “fun” to hear everyone’s horror stories of Windows Me here (and I just learned today that the “e” in Me is not supposed to be capitalized).

I haven’t actually benchmarked Vista vs. XP, but Vista definitely has some advantages over it. I believe that the Super Fetch runs applications faster by pre-accessing the programs you use the most. Then when you go to start them they popup very quickly. Overall I believe that Vista really is faster than XP, which is the way it should be even if it is more resource intensive on the graphics side of things…it’s all about better and faster.

]]> By: OldManDeath http://cybernetnews.com/where-is-vista-taking-us/comment-page-1/#comment-99738 OldManDeath Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:02:25 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/29/where-is-vista-taking-us/#comment-99738 I have Vista running on 2 computers. Ultimate on Desktop and Home Premium on my Toshiba Notebook. I have had no BSOD's at all, and the experience has been great. I did have some hardware compatibility issues with the desktop early on, but that is always to be expected. I used Windows ME and it was junk, I promptly went back to 98SE as it was a very stable and robust OS. I do expect Vista to be better when MS does update it. Windows ME was a support nightmare when I was a computer service technician. I hated when people brought in a machine with ME on it! :twisted: I have Vista running on 2 computers. Ultimate on Desktop and Home Premium on my Toshiba Notebook. I have had no BSOD’s at all, and the experience has been great. I did have some hardware compatibility issues with the desktop early on, but that is always to be expected.

I used Windows ME and it was junk, I promptly went back to 98SE as it was a very stable and robust OS. I do expect Vista to be better when MS does update it.

Windows ME was a support nightmare when I was a computer service technician. I hated when people brought in a machine with ME on it! :twisted:

]]> By: Nosh http://cybernetnews.com/where-is-vista-taking-us/comment-page-1/#comment-99733 Nosh Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:18:42 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/29/where-is-vista-taking-us/#comment-99733 I find hunashaman's comment a little hard to digest coz everytime I've read a speed comparison between Vista & XP, XP seems to win - which makes sense coz it takes so much more just to fuel Vista's UI. I tried a Vista beta and it practically brought my otherwise fast PC to a standstill... I'm guessing mostly coz I didn't go for a fresh install & upgraded XP. I'll be sticking with XP till I get a new PC. By then Vista'll hopefully be history. I find hunashaman’s comment a little hard to digest coz everytime I’ve read a speed comparison between Vista & XP, XP seems to win – which makes sense coz it takes so much more just to fuel Vista’s UI.

I tried a Vista beta and it practically brought my otherwise fast PC to a standstill… I’m guessing mostly coz I didn’t go for a fresh install & upgraded XP. I’ll be sticking with XP till I get a new PC. By then Vista’ll hopefully be history.

]]> By: spock1982 http://cybernetnews.com/where-is-vista-taking-us/comment-page-1/#comment-99715 spock1982 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:14:46 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/29/where-is-vista-taking-us/#comment-99715 I installed ME on my work computer also and it was a mess. There were problems with the network stack, hardware issues etc... I ran it a week or 2 and then went back to Win98. I know a few people who bought PC's with ME installed and I remember feeling sorry for them at the time. I installed ME on my work computer also and it was a mess. There were problems with the network stack, hardware issues etc… I ran it a week or 2 and then went back to Win98.

I know a few people who bought PC’s with ME installed and I remember feeling sorry for them at the time.

]]> By: b22 http://cybernetnews.com/where-is-vista-taking-us/comment-page-1/#comment-99714 b22 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:10:22 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/29/where-is-vista-taking-us/#comment-99714 I thankfully skipped Windows Me, but I too can vouch for Vista. I have been running the Ultimate edition on my primary desktop for the last 2 months and everything has been running great, except for a minor issue with my sound card. I have no regrets about installing Vista. I thankfully skipped Windows Me, but I too can vouch for Vista. I have been running the Ultimate edition on my primary desktop for the last 2 months and everything has been running great, except for a minor issue with my sound card. I have no regrets about installing Vista.

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