Well after reading this thread on Vista-Longhorn..
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90242&highlight=vista&page=3
I am not as enthusiastic about buying a new PC with Vista operating system. I know Windows 7 Vienna-blackcomb is to be released sometime in 09 but who knows what faults and opportunities lay ahead.
Here are the current issues with Vista as discussed-rumored not imo.
1. Hardware requirements
2. Slow file operations
3. Licensing and cost
4. Digital rights management
5. User Account Control
6. Software Protection Platform
Would you buy a custom built Desktop with XP professional or Vista HP for basic use? I am leaning towards a basic configuration until Windows 7 is released so here are my options.
1. Vista Costco ..Offers Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor E4700 (2.6GHz) and 2GB DDR2-800MHz dual channel SDRAM (2x1024) for $543 pretty good deal. http://www.costco.com/CTO/HPLanding..._Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=
2. The custom computer will have XP will cost about the same unless I bump both to 3gig.
Cnet review gave Vista a 7.4 out of ten with complaints and gave HP PC 9 out of 10.
http://reviews.cnet.com/computer-software/?filter=500016_110762_
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90242&highlight=vista&page=3
I am not as enthusiastic about buying a new PC with Vista operating system. I know Windows 7 Vienna-blackcomb is to be released sometime in 09 but who knows what faults and opportunities lay ahead.
Here are the current issues with Vista as discussed-rumored not imo.
1. Hardware requirements
2. Slow file operations
3. Licensing and cost
4. Digital rights management
5. User Account Control
6. Software Protection Platform
Would you buy a custom built Desktop with XP professional or Vista HP for basic use? I am leaning towards a basic configuration until Windows 7 is released so here are my options.
1. Vista Costco ..Offers Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor E4700 (2.6GHz) and 2GB DDR2-800MHz dual channel SDRAM (2x1024) for $543 pretty good deal. http://www.costco.com/CTO/HPLanding..._Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=
2. The custom computer will have XP will cost about the same unless I bump both to 3gig.
Cnet review gave Vista a 7.4 out of ten with complaints and gave HP PC 9 out of 10.
http://reviews.cnet.com/computer-software/?filter=500016_110762_
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