| Dilemma : XP vs Vista |
by klar_at_work |
2007-07-25 00:41:18 |
If I get a chance to have XP installed on a new Shiney, should I go for it, or should I just let them put Vista on it?
Pro for XP:
Faster than Vista (on a 3GHz, 1Gb Memory)
Looks more like 2000
Use it at the office.
Con for XP:
Service for it will stop earlier than for Vista
No idea if Service Packs will still be made for it
Might only be available as XP NL, not XP UK/US.
Pro for Vista:
Looks spiffy
Won't be before 2010 before the successor will be launched
Con for Vista:
So daaaarrrrrnnnnnneeeddddd slow
So different from 2000 or XP, it will get my frustration level way up.
Price is about the same: EUR 100 for either OS.
So, I don't know. What would you advise?
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*Holds Breath* | by aix tom | 2007-07-25 00:44:03 |
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If I can convince the builder, I'll give him the | by klar_at_work | 2007-07-25 00:51:41 |
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Why would you use Ubuntu 5.10? | by monika_krug | 2007-07-25 01:27:54 |
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Got CDs for both PC and 64bitPC for U5, | by klar_at_work | 2007-07-25 01:57:15 |
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just grab the ISO and burn it :) | by madjo | 2007-07-25 02:03:44 |
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oh and there is Shipit | by madjo | 2007-07-25 02:08:05 |
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I could use company mail | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 02:13:00 |
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if it came from me, it would take a little longer | by madjo | 2007-07-25 02:40:52 |
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I meant, 'not free' as in. it would cost me postag | by madjo | 2007-07-25 04:05:19 |
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Wow. Thanks .Will call you for address. | by klar_at_work | 2007-07-25 02:56:10 |
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Download at FRIGGIN 30MBytes/s!!! | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 03:11:12 |
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Ehm, can I have both 32 and 64 bits? | by klar_at_work | 2007-07-25 03:14:54 |
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As discussed just now, 32 bits for compatibility | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 03:27:44 |
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... testing the cd in vmmare (n/t) | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 05:15:37 |
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mailed it! | by cokish | 2007-07-25 08:52:24 |
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Is the free beer valid for shipping to Germany, | by CynicalRyan | 2007-07-25 03:20:32 |
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The free is for dutch tax payers only :-) | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 04:02:30 |
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Has your uni anything that is sponsored by the EU? | by CynicalRyan | 2007-07-25 04:08:00 |
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probably | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 04:56:05 |
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Naw, you get paid by may taxes, too, then. :P (n/t | by CynicalRyan | 2007-07-25 04:58:03 |
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For the curious, mirror = ubuntu.bit.nl | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 04:17:17 |
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I noticed :) I have a direct uplink here too.... | by buzzin | 2007-07-25 04:46:16 |
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*looks at home 5Mb link* | by ChUcKAb | 2007-07-25 06:48:43 |
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If there is absolute no other choise: XP | by ideur | 2007-07-25 00:48:08 |
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*nixp ? (n/t) | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 01:23:01 |
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No contest. XP. | by manxmania | 2007-07-25 01:00:44 |
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Not to mention the fact | by Arancaytar | 2007-07-25 01:38:31 |
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we have at our company only xp machines | by Klymer | 2007-07-25 01:03:30 |
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XP | by FNORDer | 2007-07-25 01:30:17 |
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As in: | by ideur | 2007-07-25 01:49:40 |
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Or: | by Eternal_Newbie | 2007-07-25 01:53:47 |
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Second one. (n/t) | by FNORDer | 2007-07-25 02:12:41 |
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One second... | by roger G. rapid | 2007-07-25 02:22:40 |
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*allow* (n/t) | by FNORDer | 2007-07-25 02:35:53 |
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'You clicked "Allow". | by roger G. rapid | 2007-07-25 02:43:36 |
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*allow* | by FNORDer | 2007-07-25 02:58:15 |
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'You clicked "Allow" or "Cancel". | by roger G. rapid | 2007-07-25 04:01:16 |
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The best is: "You have moved your mouse..." | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 02:45:41 |
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XP. | by buzzin | 2007-07-25 01:31:48 |
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XP will live long enough | by oldphart | 2007-07-25 01:31:59 |
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So you can't come up with a reason for Vista | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 01:40:50 |
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Justifications for hardware upgrades! :P | by roger G. rapid | 2007-07-25 01:51:50 |
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My GeForce 8800 is 'vista prepared' | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 02:11:46 |
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Yep. | by CynicalRyan | 2007-07-25 02:14:31 |
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'Faster response time on the desktop'? | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 02:41:14 |
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s/using vista/using vista for quake5 and doom IV/ (n/t) | by Cokish | 2007-07-25 02:42:20 |
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I'm using it for Halo 2 right now. | by ChUcKAb | 2007-07-25 06:46:01 |
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interesting | by cokish | 2007-07-25 08:44:10 |
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Since the desktop (with Aero) is rendered | by CynicalRyan | 2007-07-25 02:50:05 |
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I'd really rather not upgrade my computer | by MatthewDBA | 2007-07-25 06:00:08 |
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My box is 4 years old. | by CynicalRyan | 2007-07-25 06:07:47 |
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I have the following: | by MatthewDBA | 2007-07-25 06:11:58 |
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*shudders* | by Jito463 | 2007-07-25 06:14:34 |
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That's a tad older than 4 years. ;) | by CynicalRyan | 2007-07-25 06:14:53 |
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I've had it running | by MatthewDBA | 2007-07-25 06:19:53 |
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Oh, and | by MatthewDBA | 2007-07-25 06:22:33 |
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Hehe, your definition is probably close to mine. | by CynicalRyan | 2007-07-25 06:25:54 |
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My drives are about 60% full I think | by MatthewDBA | 2007-07-25 06:29:34 |
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Yeah, it's fascinating what you can switch off | by CynicalRyan | 2007-07-25 06:34:20 |
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Why I use Vista: | by Bonzo | 2007-07-25 03:07:08 |
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Did you read AND understand the EULA? | by ideur | 2007-07-25 03:47:46 |
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Nah.. But I did't do that for XP either.. (n/t) | by Bonzo | 2007-07-25 04:01:30 |
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You do realize that the EULA | by Jito463 | 2007-07-25 06:03:17 |
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Its slower not faster to boot! | by MrXavia | 2007-07-25 08:17:25 |
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Result so far : | by klar_at_work | 2007-07-25 02:59:40 |
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If it's only for that | by madjo | 2007-07-25 04:13:29 |
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will be getting some games from Kyra, too. | by klar_at_work | 2007-07-25 05:55:58 |
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I have Vista on a laptop... | by MrXavia | 2007-07-25 03:45:14 |
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I actually like Aero | by Jito463 | 2007-07-25 05:59:58 |
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I dont mind it, but its a power hog | by MrXavia | 2007-07-25 08:07:08 |
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XP | by Mostlyharmles | 2007-07-25 04:48:31 |
