Hi,

 

I'm after informed opinions if possible...

 

I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP in

stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several years

without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

 

The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

 

Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen anything to

swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating system that lets

me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy another copy of the XP

I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

 

Thanks in advance for any advice,

 

Matt

Well if you want to continue using the software you already have it is

almost certain to mean XP. Have you tried the free update compatibility page

which should give you more info?

 

--

John the West Ham fan

housetrained@hotmail.com

<><

 

"Medium Matt" <Medium Matt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

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> Hi,

>

> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>

> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP in

> stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several years

> without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>

> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

>

> Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen anything

> to

> swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating system that

> lets

> me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy another copy of the

> XP

> I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>

> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>

> Matt

"Medium Matt" <Medium Matt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:7C2F868B-E4C5-46AD-954A-52A7390C8359@microsoft.com...

> Hi,

>

> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>

> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP in

> stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several years

> without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>

> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

>

> Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen anything

> to

> swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating system that

> lets

> me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy another copy of the

> XP

> I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>

> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>

> Matt

 

What software do you currently have? If you have some older applications

then XP may be the way to go.

Get XP.

 

Vista has no significant advantages and loads of disadvabtages.

 

Vista is just not ready for the market. I am going to have to reinstall XP

on my Vista machine as Vista is so unstable (paarticularly USB ports) and

incompatible with so much usefiul software and hardware.

I still use both on different PCs and in fact, both on one PC.

 

Make sure you have 2G RAM in your new PC and go for Vista. It's more secure

and, once you get used to it, better to use.

 

Regards

 

 

"Medium Matt" <Medium Matt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

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> Hi,

>

> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>

> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP in

> stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several years

> without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>

> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

>

> Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen anything

> to

> swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating system that

> lets

> me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy another copy of the

> XP

> I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>

> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>

> Matt

Medium Matt wrote:

> Hi,

>

> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>

> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP in

> stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several years

> without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>

> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

>

> Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen anything to

> swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating system that lets

> me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy another copy of the XP

> I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>

> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>

> Matt

 

If I were you, I would do a dual boot of XP and Ubuntu. I would stay

away from Vista. Check out Ubuntu at http://www.ubuntu.com/. It's free.

 

Alias

Hi

 

I haven't tried the compatibility too, thought that was just for hardware &

I haven't bought that yet?

 

The main applications that are to be run are not that old, all purchased in

the last 18 months (since I bought current PC). The main one that a new pc

HAS to run (to avoid me getting too much grief at home!) is the Sims2 (which

the EA site says is Vista compatible). Other than that, OpenOffice & web

browser are the only "must have's".

 

I've seen reviews of Vista which make reference to various features but all

I'm after is a stable operating system so it sounds like XP might be the best

bet?

 

Thanks,

 

Matt

Medium Matt wrote:

> Hi,

>

> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>

> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP in

> stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several years

> without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>

> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

>

> Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen anything to

> swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating system that lets

> me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy another copy of the XP

> I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>

> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>

> Matt

 

If you are truly building your own computer, i.e., buying all of the

needed hardware components and installing them yourself, I say install

Vista Ultimate X64 and never look back.

Frank

"Medium Matt" <Medium Matt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

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> Hi,

>

> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>

> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP in

> stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several years

> without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>

> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

>

> Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen anything

> to

> swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating system that

> lets

> me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy another copy of the

> XP

> I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>

> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>

> Matt

 

 

Download the Vista Upgrade Advisor from this website.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx

 

Read what it says about compatibility with any of your software and

hardware such as scanners, printers etc..

 

Then go to software author, and hardware manufacturer websites to confirm

whether or not there are Vista issues and subsequent fixes for them.

 

If all proves to be OK, go for Vista...

 

--

Mike Hall - MVP

How to construct a good post..

http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc

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Frank wrote:

> Medium Matt wrote:

>

>> Hi,

>>

>> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>>

>> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP

>> in stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several

>> years without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>>

>> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

>> Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued

>> support)? I have tried looking at the product descriptions but have

>> not seen anything to swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an

>> operating system that lets me use the software etc I currently have,

>> should I buy another copy of the XP I am familiar with or (the untried

>> by me) Vista?

>>

>> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>>

>> Matt

>

> If you are truly building your own computer, i.e., buying all of the

> needed hardware components and installing them yourself, I say install

> Vista Ultimate X64 and never look back.

> Frank

 

Before you take the advice of this low life, take a gander at some his

posts and then decide if he's credible:

 

Who cares about what you like or dislike or support...you're a nobody.

Got it? You are a nobody...no one cares about your stupid life or your

bullsh*t diatribes about anything.

Get lost you jerk.

Frank, MPWVG, Dec 19, 2007

 

You're one sick lying fukk!!! No one...NO ONE believes you!!!

You are an admitted liar...a linux troll...an atheist and proly a commie

bastard and a real loser of a jerk.

Get lost!

Frank, MPWVG, Dec. 19, 2007

 

Of course it will. But then again, you don't have Vista so you don't

really know now do you mr liar, mr atheist, mr commie bastard.

LOL!!!

Frank, MPWVG, Dec. 20, 2007

 

What a childishly immature POS lying as*hole you are.

Frank, MPWVG, Dec. 23, 2007

 

jake wrote:

 

 

....just his usual delusional bullsh*t from some unknown blogger.

Get a real life you idiot!

Frank, MPWVG, Jan 2, 2008

 

You're infested with Vista demons capin' crunch. Is that a result of not

taking your meds or are you just naturally that fukkin stupid?

Frank, MPWVG, Jan 2, 2008

 

Who the fukk do you think you are...mr liar, mr atheist, mr commie

bastard....

Go screw yourself!

Frank, MPWVG, Jan 1, 2008

 

flambe wrote:

 

....nothing but a bunch of uninformed lies and bullsh*t.

Grow up as*hole and face the fact that you're STUPID!

Frank, MPWVG, Dec 31, 2007

 

Wrong again you POS lying linux loser.

Get a life you moron.

Frank, MPWVG, Jan 1, 2008

 

You need to stop making a fool out of yourself mr liar.

You are a known troll and a pathological liar.

Get lost you stupid POS moron loser.

Frank, MPWVG, Jan 2, 2008

 

Ahahaha...of all the people who post to ng's...of all the lunies,

wackos, morons, idiots and just plain'o losers...you my friend are at the

very top of that heap of sh*theads...LOL!

Frank, MPWVG, Jan 5, 2008

 

....FUKK!!! You're so full of sh*t I can almost smell you thru the Internet!

Get a life you stupid POS moron idiot!

Frank, MPWVG, Jan 7, 2008

 

 

hehehe...never...and I mean never...admit in public that our are an

idiot...something that you've just done.

Use XP until the hell freezes over.

Frank MPWVG, Jan 10, 2008

 

Try sticking both of your feet into your big mouth at the same time

butt-munch!

Frank, MPWVG 1/16/08

 

Why? You too stupid to know how to use Vista.

Loser.

Frank, MPWVG 1/16/08

 

I know you're a cross-dressing unemployed RS arse kissing lying linux

troll POS, but are you also a slobbering fukkin drunk too?

Sure sounds like it you ignorant as*hole...LOL!

Frank, MPWVG 1/17/08

 

Well 'nostop" hahaha...(what a fukkin handle that is!), I guess you

forgot to read huh?

Hey, here's a proper sentence...go fukk yourself you stupid

cross-dressing POS lying linux troll.

Got it?

Want some more?

Just let me know I do so enjoy bit*h slapping your ignorant arse all

over the place.

Loser!

Frank Vista General, 1/26/08

 

You would never says the outrageous and perverted insults you said about

my mother, wife and daughter to my face for fear of having the living

sh*t beaten out of you.

Pray we never meet!

Frank, Vista General, 3/7/08

 

Pray...pray harder and more often than you ever have, that we never,

ever meet in person!

Frank, Vista General, 3/7/08

 

No but it is certainly higher than your IQ...LOL!

Hey...how is that love affair with that sheep coming along? Everybody

happy I hope...LOL!

Frank, Vista General, 3/9/08

 

Alias

"Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message

news:fuafgm$aio$1@aioe.org...

> Medium Matt wrote:

>> Hi,

>>

>> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>>

>> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP in

>> stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several years

>> without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>>

>> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games. Is

>> there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

>> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen anything

>> to swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating system

>> that lets me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy another

>> copy of the XP I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>>

>> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>>

>> Matt

>

> If I were you, I would do a dual boot of XP and Ubuntu. I would stay away

> from Vista. Check out Ubuntu at http://www.ubuntu.com/. It's free.

>

> Alias

 

I guess you didn't read the original post. Figures from someone who uses

Ubuntu. He wants either Vista or XP. NOWHERE did he mention that pile

Ubuntu. Ubuntu is for geeks who can't get dates or who just want to tinker

around with an OS that doesn't do much.

 

Better staying away from Ubuntu.

Bill Yanaire wrote:

> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message

> news:fuafgm$aio$1@aioe.org...

>> Medium Matt wrote:

>>> Hi,

>>>

>>> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>>>

>>> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP in

>>> stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several years

>>> without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>>>

>>> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games. Is

>>> there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

>>> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen anything

>>> to swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating system

>>> that lets me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy another

>>> copy of the XP I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>>>

>>> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>>>

>>> Matt

>> If I were you, I would do a dual boot of XP and Ubuntu. I would stay away

>> from Vista. Check out Ubuntu at http://www.ubuntu.com/. It's free.

>>

>> Alias

>

> I guess you didn't read the original post. Figures from someone who uses

> Ubuntu. He wants either Vista or XP. NOWHERE did he mention that pile

> Ubuntu.

 

Probably because he hasn't heard of it. Now he knows more thanks to me.

> Ubuntu is for geeks who can't get dates or who just want to tinker

> around with an OS that doesn't do much.

 

False, and a lame try at FUD.

>

> Better staying away from Ubuntu.

 

Better stay away from Windows unless, of course, you like to be accused

of being a pirate over and over again and if you enjoy having an

operating system that is prone to viruses and malware.

 

Alias

"Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message

news:fuah5j$apu$7@aioe.org...

> Frank wrote:

>> Medium Matt wrote:

>>

>>> Hi,

>>>

>>> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>>>

>>> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP

>>> in stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several

>>> years without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>>>

>>> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games. Is

>>> there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

>>> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen

>>> anything to swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating

>>> system that lets me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy

>>> another copy of the XP I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>>>

>>> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>>>

>>> Matt

>>

>> If you are truly building your own computer, i.e., buying all of the

>> needed hardware components and installing them yourself, I say install

>> Vista Ultimate X64 and never look back.

>> Frank

>

> Before you take the advice of this low life, take a gander at some his

> posts and then decide if he's credible:

>

 

Now if I had more time today, I would gather up all your posts. Then the OP

can decided if he/she wants to take advice from another Low Life (Alias)

The date and time was 4/18/2008 8:15 AM, and on a whim, Medium Matt

pounded out on the keyboard:

> Hi,

>

> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>

> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP in

> stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several years

> without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>

> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

>

> Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen anything to

> swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating system that lets

> me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy another copy of the XP

> I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>

> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>

> Matt

 

Hi Matt,

 

One thing to consider regarding "some games". If the games eventually

support DX10, and you are planning on purchasing one, Vista may be your

only solution.

 

--

Terry R.

 

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"Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message

news:fuahkj$jut$1@aioe.org...

> Bill Yanaire wrote:

>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:fuafgm$aio$1@aioe.org...

>>> Medium Matt wrote:

>>>> Hi,

>>>>

>>>> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>>>>

>>>> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP

>>>> in stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several

>>>> years without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>>>>

>>>> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

>>>> Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)?

>>>> I have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen

>>>> anything to swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating

>>>> system that lets me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy

>>>> another copy of the XP I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>>>>

>>>> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>>>>

>>>> Matt

>>> If I were you, I would do a dual boot of XP and Ubuntu. I would stay

>>> away from Vista. Check out Ubuntu at http://www.ubuntu.com/. It's free.

>>>

>>> Alias

>>

>> I guess you didn't read the original post. Figures from someone who uses

>> Ubuntu. He wants either Vista or XP. NOWHERE did he mention that pile

>> Ubuntu.

>

> Probably because he hasn't heard of it. Now he knows more thanks to me.

>

>> Ubuntu is for geeks who can't get dates or who just want to tinker

>> around with an OS that doesn't do much.

>

> False, and a lame try at FUD.

>

>>

>> Better staying away from Ubuntu.

>

> Better stay away from Windows unless, of course, you like to be accused of

> being a pirate over and over again and if you enjoy having an operating

> system that is prone to viruses and malware.

>

> Alias

 

Nobody accuses me of being a pirate. I install virus software, it updates

automatically and I never have a problem. I don't visit those seedy sites

like you do.

 

I actually get work done, not like you, the Ubuntu Marketing Department

trying to get people to switch to the piece of crap OS that is FREE and

NOBODY wants.

 

Gotta be something special if NOBODY wants a FREE product!

"Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message

news:fuah5j$apu$7@aioe.org...

> Frank wrote:

>> Medium Matt wrote:

>>

>>> Hi,

>>>

>>> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>>>

>>> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP

>>> in stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several

>>> years without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>>>

>>> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games. Is

>>> there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

>>> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen

>>> anything to swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating

>>> system that lets me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy

>>> another copy of the XP I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>>>

>>> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>>>

>>> Matt

>>

>> If you are truly building your own computer, i.e., buying all of the

>> needed hardware components and installing them yourself, I say install

>> Vista Ultimate X64 and never look back.

>> Frank

>

> Before you take the advice of this low life, take a gander at some his

> posts and then decide if he's credible:

>

> Who cares about what you like or dislike or support...you're a nobody.

> Got it? You are a nobody...no one cares about your stupid life or your

> bullsh*t diatribes about anything.

> Get lost you jerk.

> Frank, MPWVG, Dec 19, 2007

>

> You're one sick lying fukk!!! No one...NO ONE believes you!!!

> You are an admitted liar...a linux troll...an atheist and proly a commie

> bastard and a real loser of a jerk.

> Get lost!

> Frank, MPWVG, Dec. 19, 2007

>

> Of course it will. But then again, you don't have Vista so you don't

> really know now do you mr liar, mr atheist, mr commie bastard.

> LOL!!!

> Frank, MPWVG, Dec. 20, 2007

>

> What a childishly immature POS lying as*hole you are.

> Frank, MPWVG, Dec. 23, 2007

>

> jake wrote:

>

>

> ...just his usual delusional bullsh*t from some unknown blogger.

> Get a real life you idiot!

> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 2, 2008

>

> You're infested with Vista demons capin' crunch. Is that a result of not

> taking your meds or are you just naturally that fukkin stupid?

> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 2, 2008

>

> Who the fukk do you think you are...mr liar, mr atheist, mr commie

> bastard....

> Go screw yourself!

> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 1, 2008

>

> flambe wrote:

>

> ...nothing but a bunch of uninformed lies and bullsh*t.

> Grow up as*hole and face the fact that you're STUPID!

> Frank, MPWVG, Dec 31, 2007

>

> Wrong again you POS lying linux loser.

> Get a life you moron.

> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 1, 2008

>

> You need to stop making a fool out of yourself mr liar.

> You are a known troll and a pathological liar.

> Get lost you stupid POS moron loser.

> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 2, 2008

>

> Ahahaha...of all the people who post to ng's...of all the lunies,

> wackos, morons, idiots and just plain'o losers...you my friend are at the

> very top of that heap of sh*theads...LOL!

> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 5, 2008

>

> ...FUKK!!! You're so full of sh*t I can almost smell you thru the

> Internet!

> Get a life you stupid POS moron idiot!

> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 7, 2008

>

>

> hehehe...never...and I mean never...admit in public that our are an

> idiot...something that you've just done.

> Use XP until the hell freezes over.

> Frank MPWVG, Jan 10, 2008

>

> Try sticking both of your feet into your big mouth at the same time

> butt-munch!

> Frank, MPWVG 1/16/08

>

> Why? You too stupid to know how to use Vista.

> Loser.

> Frank, MPWVG 1/16/08

>

> I know you're a cross-dressing unemployed RS arse kissing lying linux

> troll POS, but are you also a slobbering fukkin drunk too?

> Sure sounds like it you ignorant as*hole...LOL!

> Frank, MPWVG 1/17/08

>

> Well 'nostop" hahaha...(what a fukkin handle that is!), I guess you

> forgot to read huh?

> Hey, here's a proper sentence...go fukk yourself you stupid

> cross-dressing POS lying linux troll.

> Got it?

> Want some more?

> Just let me know I do so enjoy bit*h slapping your ignorant arse all

> over the place.

> Loser!

> Frank Vista General, 1/26/08

>

> You would never says the outrageous and perverted insults you said about

> my mother, wife and daughter to my face for fear of having the living

> sh*t beaten out of you.

> Pray we never meet!

> Frank, Vista General, 3/7/08

>

> Pray...pray harder and more often than you ever have, that we never,

> ever meet in person!

> Frank, Vista General, 3/7/08

>

> No but it is certainly higher than your IQ...LOL!

> Hey...how is that love affair with that sheep coming along? Everybody

> happy I hope...LOL!

> Frank, Vista General, 3/9/08

>

> Alias

 

 

His opinion of you has no bearing on his technical knowledge..

 

--

Mike Hall - MVP

How to construct a good post..

http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc

Mike's Window - My Blog..

http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

On Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:06:28 -0700, Frank <fab@notspam.com> wrote:

>Medium Matt wrote:

>

>> Hi,

>>

>> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>>

>> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP in

>> stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several years

>> without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>>

>> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

>>

>> Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

>> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen anything to

>> swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating system that lets

>> me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy another copy of the XP

>> I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>>

>> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>>

>> Matt

>

>If you are truly building your own computer, i.e., buying all of the

>needed hardware components and installing them yourself, I say install

>Vista Ultimate X64 and never look back.

>Frank

 

 

That has got to be the most idiotic serious post I've ever seen on

here.

 

Based on what he said what makes you think Vista x64 is the way to go?

Are you trying to insure that he will have problems with "the software

etc I currently have"?

Alias wrote:

> Bill Yanaire wrote:

>

>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message

>> news:fuafgm$aio$1@aioe.org...

>>

>>> Medium Matt wrote:

>>>

>>>> Hi,

>>>>

>>>> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>>>>

>>>> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of

>>>> XP in stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for

>>>> several years without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>>>>

>>>> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some

>>>> games. Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than

>>>> continued support)? I have tried looking at the product

>>>> descriptions but have not seen anything to swing the decision.

>>>> Since all I am wanting is an operating system that lets me use the

>>>> software etc I currently have, should I buy another copy of the XP I

>>>> am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>>>>

>>>> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>>>>

>>>> Matt

>>>

>>> If I were you, I would do a dual boot of XP and Ubuntu. I would stay

>>> away from Vista. Check out Ubuntu at http://www.ubuntu.com/. It's free.

>>>

>>> Alias

>>

>>

>> I guess you didn't read the original post. Figures from someone who

>> uses Ubuntu. He wants either Vista or XP. NOWHERE did he mention

>> that pile Ubuntu.

>

>

> Probably because he hasn't heard of it. Now he knows more thanks to me.

>

>> Ubuntu is for geeks who can't get dates or who just want to tinker

>> around with an OS that doesn't do much.

>

>

> False, and a lame try at FUD.

>

>>

>> Better staying away from Ubuntu.

>

>

> Better stay away from Windows unless, of course, you like to be accused

> of being a pirate over and over again and if you enjoy having an

> operating system that is prone to viruses and malware.

>

> Alias

 

You're really one sad POS for human being. I almost feel sorry for your

loser ass...LOL!

Almost...hahaha...but not quite...LOL!

Frank

Bill Yanaire wrote:

>

> Nobody accuses me of being a pirate. I install virus software, it

> updates automatically and I never have a problem. I don't visit

> those seedy sites like you do.

>

> I actually get work done, not like you, the Ubuntu Marketing

> Department trying to get people to switch to the piece of crap OS

> that is FREE and NOBODY wants.

>

> Gotta be something special if NOBODY wants a FREE product!

 

Not true. About 4/5ths of one percent of installed operating systems are

Linux. Presumably, 20% of that comprises the Ubuntu incantation. That means

that two-tenths of one percent use Ubuntu, or about 40,000 Ubuntu computers

world-wide. Curiously, this is about the same number of people afflicted

with Chastic Fibrosis, a disease usually found in foxes. Not sure about the

overlap.

 

By comparison, there are about 100,000 Commodore-64 boxes still in use.

Alias, a know sheep-fukkin lying POS linux loser wrote:

 

--------------------------------------

 

Before you believe one word from alias, a known and admitted liar, thief

and linux troll.

Just read how he resorts to insulting others family members. He is a

vile POS excuse for a human being. He should be locked up and never let

lose.

From the mouth of alias, the POS loser:

 

"Your wife asked me if I would stroke her but I declined as I don't do

dogs. Then she screamed that I am a Linux loving commie atheist loser

and went running out into the street naked repeating that over and over

again. You know, like you do on this newsgroup.

 

Have you stopped fuçking your daughter yet ... LOL!

 

Alias"

 

--------------------------------------------------

 

Trust me when I say this is one really sick piece of sh*t as*hole loser.

Frank

As of yet, I've not bought the new hardware. I'm more after finding out

whether Vista is any better (sorry for such a vague term) than XP. I only

know one person who has used it & they weren't impressed (to the point of

reverting back to XP) but I know that's maybe not representative of the wider

views.

 

The MS Vista product page makes reference to various "features" but, since

it is an operating system I am buying, these aren't really a selling point

to me.

 

I have ubuntu installed on one of my old pc's but it's not really suitable

for the one I am planning since, as I mentioned before, this one must be able

to run the Sims2 (and possibly Sims3 when that comes out) otherwise the

amount of trouble I'll get at home would be unbearable. That's why the

choice for this pc is between XP & Vista.

 

Thanks,

 

Matt

 

> Download the Vista Upgrade Advisor from this website.

>

> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx

>

> Read what it says about compatibility with any of your software and

> hardware such as scanners, printers etc..

>

> Then go to software author, and hardware manufacturer websites to confirm

> whether or not there are Vista issues and subsequent fixes for them.

>

> If all proves to be OK, go for Vista...

>

> --

> Mike Hall - MVP

> How to construct a good post..

> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..

> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc

> Mike's Window - My Blog..

> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

"Medium Matt" <MediumMatt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:B9F35B9B-3CC4-434A-B34E-54420B64B83D@microsoft.com...

> As of yet, I've not bought the new hardware. I'm more after finding out

> whether Vista is any better (sorry for such a vague term) than XP. I only

> know one person who has used it & they weren't impressed (to the point of

> reverting back to XP) but I know that's maybe not representative of the

> wider

> views.

>

> The MS Vista product page makes reference to various "features" but, since

> it is an operating system I am buying, these aren't really a selling

> point

> to me.

>

> I have ubuntu installed on one of my old pc's but it's not really suitable

> for the one I am planning since, as I mentioned before, this one must be

> able

> to run the Sims2 (and possibly Sims3 when that comes out) otherwise the

> amount of trouble I'll get at home would be unbearable. That's why the

> choice for this pc is between XP & Vista.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Matt

>

>

>> Download the Vista Upgrade Advisor from this website.

>>

>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx

>>

>> Read what it says about compatibility with any of your software and

>> hardware such as scanners, printers etc..

>>

>> Then go to software author, and hardware manufacturer websites to confirm

>> whether or not there are Vista issues and subsequent fixes for them.

>>

>> If all proves to be OK, go for Vista...

>>

>> --

>> Mike Hall - MVP

>> How to construct a good post..

>> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

>> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..

>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc

>> Mike's Window - My Blog..

>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

>

 

 

For info on Sims 2 running in Vista, read what this web site has to say..

 

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1968999,00.asp

 

--

Mike Hall - MVP

How to construct a good post..

http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm

How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc

Mike's Window - My Blog..

http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

Bill Yanaire wrote:

> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message

> news:fuahkj$jut$1@aioe.org...

>> Bill Yanaire wrote:

>>> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message

>>> news:fuafgm$aio$1@aioe.org...

>>>> Medium Matt wrote:

>>>>> Hi,

>>>>>

>>>>> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>>>>>

>>>>> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP

>>>>> in stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several

>>>>> years without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>>>>>

>>>>> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games.

>>>>> Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)?

>>>>> I have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen

>>>>> anything to swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating

>>>>> system that lets me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy

>>>>> another copy of the XP I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>>>>>

>>>>> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>>>>>

>>>>> Matt

>>>> If I were you, I would do a dual boot of XP and Ubuntu. I would stay

>>>> away from Vista. Check out Ubuntu at http://www.ubuntu.com/. It's free.

>>>>

>>>> Alias

>>> I guess you didn't read the original post. Figures from someone who uses

>>> Ubuntu. He wants either Vista or XP. NOWHERE did he mention that pile

>>> Ubuntu.

>> Probably because he hasn't heard of it. Now he knows more thanks to me.

>>

>>> Ubuntu is for geeks who can't get dates or who just want to tinker

>>> around with an OS that doesn't do much.

>> False, and a lame try at FUD.

>>

>>> Better staying away from Ubuntu.

>> Better stay away from Windows unless, of course, you like to be accused of

>> being a pirate over and over again and if you enjoy having an operating

>> system that is prone to viruses and malware.

>>

>> Alias

>

> Nobody accuses me of being a pirate.

 

LOL! What do you think WPA and WGA are?

> I install virus software, it updates

> automatically and I never have a problem. I don't visit those seedy sites

> like you do.

 

With Windows, of course you don't because you know how prone Windows is

to drive by virus attacks.

>

> I actually get work done, not like you,

 

I get a lot of work done. How would you know what I do or don't do?

> the Ubuntu Marketing Department

> trying to get people to switch to the piece of crap OS that is FREE and

> NOBODY wants.

 

False. Nobody like YOU wants it because YOU are too STUPID to install it.

>

> Gotta be something special if NOBODY wants a FREE product!

 

Yeah, you're lying but that ain't anything special: it's normal.

 

Alias

Bill Yanaire wrote:

> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message

> news:fuah5j$apu$7@aioe.org...

>> Frank wrote:

>>> Medium Matt wrote:

>>>

>>>> Hi,

>>>>

>>>> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>>>>

>>>> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of XP

>>>> in stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for several

>>>> years without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>>>>

>>>> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some games. Is

>>>> there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued support)? I

>>>> have tried looking at the product descriptions but have not seen

>>>> anything to swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is an operating

>>>> system that lets me use the software etc I currently have, should I buy

>>>> another copy of the XP I am familiar with or (the untried by me) Vista?

>>>>

>>>> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>>>>

>>>> Matt

>>> If you are truly building your own computer, i.e., buying all of the

>>> needed hardware components and installing them yourself, I say install

>>> Vista Ultimate X64 and never look back.

>>> Frank

>> Before you take the advice of this low life, take a gander at some his

>> posts and then decide if he's credible:

>>

>

> Now if I had more time today, I would gather up all your posts. Then the OP

> can decided if he/she wants to take advice from another Low Life (Alias)

>

>

>

 

Ask Frank. He has all two of them.

 

Alias

Mike Hall - MVP wrote:

> "Alias" <iamalias@nukethisgmail.com> wrote in message

> news:fuah5j$apu$7@aioe.org...

>> Frank wrote:

>>> Medium Matt wrote:

>>>

>>>> Hi,

>>>>

>>>> I'm after informed opinions if possible...

>>>>

>>>> I'm going to be building a new pc soon. The supplier has copies of

>>>> XP in stock so I was going to get one (since I have used XP for

>>>> several years without major issues) but I am wondering about Vista.

>>>>

>>>> The computer will be used for web browsing, home office & some

>>>> games. Is there any advantage to Vista over XP (other than continued

>>>> support)? I have tried looking at the product descriptions but have

>>>> not seen anything to swing the decision. Since all I am wanting is

>>>> an operating system that lets me use the software etc I currently

>>>> have, should I buy another copy of the XP I am familiar with or (the

>>>> untried by me) Vista?

>>>>

>>>> Thanks in advance for any advice,

>>>>

>>>> Matt

>>>

>>> If you are truly building your own computer, i.e., buying all of the

>>> needed hardware components and installing them yourself, I say

>>> install Vista Ultimate X64 and never look back.

>>> Frank

>>

>> Before you take the advice of this low life, take a gander at some his

>> posts and then decide if he's credible:

>>

>> Who cares about what you like or dislike or support...you're a nobody.

>> Got it? You are a nobody...no one cares about your stupid life or your

>> bullsh*t diatribes about anything.

>> Get lost you jerk.

>> Frank, MPWVG, Dec 19, 2007

>>

>> You're one sick lying fukk!!! No one...NO ONE believes you!!!

>> You are an admitted liar...a linux troll...an atheist and proly a commie

>> bastard and a real loser of a jerk.

>> Get lost!

>> Frank, MPWVG, Dec. 19, 2007

>>

>> Of course it will. But then again, you don't have Vista so you don't

>> really know now do you mr liar, mr atheist, mr commie bastard.

>> LOL!!!

>> Frank, MPWVG, Dec. 20, 2007

>>

>> What a childishly immature POS lying as*hole you are.

>> Frank, MPWVG, Dec. 23, 2007

>>

>> jake wrote:

>>

>>

>> ...just his usual delusional bullsh*t from some unknown blogger.

>> Get a real life you idiot!

>> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 2, 2008

>>

>> You're infested with Vista demons capin' crunch. Is that a result of not

>> taking your meds or are you just naturally that fukkin stupid?

>> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 2, 2008

>>

>> Who the fukk do you think you are...mr liar, mr atheist, mr commie

>> bastard....

>> Go screw yourself!

>> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 1, 2008

>>

>> flambe wrote:

>>

>> ...nothing but a bunch of uninformed lies and bullsh*t.

>> Grow up as*hole and face the fact that you're STUPID!

>> Frank, MPWVG, Dec 31, 2007

>>

>> Wrong again you POS lying linux loser.

>> Get a life you moron.

>> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 1, 2008

>>

>> You need to stop making a fool out of yourself mr liar.

>> You are a known troll and a pathological liar.

>> Get lost you stupid POS moron loser.

>> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 2, 2008

>>

>> Ahahaha...of all the people who post to ng's...of all the lunies,

>> wackos, morons, idiots and just plain'o losers...you my friend are at the

>> very top of that heap of sh*theads...LOL!

>> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 5, 2008

>>

>> ...FUKK!!! You're so full of sh*t I can almost smell you thru the

>> Internet!

>> Get a life you stupid POS moron idiot!

>> Frank, MPWVG, Jan 7, 2008

>>

>>

>> hehehe...never...and I mean never...admit in public that our are an

>> idiot...something that you've just done.

>> Use XP until the hell freezes over.

>> Frank MPWVG, Jan 10, 2008

>>

>> Try sticking both of your feet into your big mouth at the same time

>> butt-munch!

>> Frank, MPWVG 1/16/08

>>

>> Why? You too stupid to know how to use Vista.

>> Loser.

>> Frank, MPWVG 1/16/08

>>

>> I know you're a cross-dressing unemployed RS arse kissing lying linux

>> troll POS, but are you also a slobbering fukkin drunk too?

>> Sure sounds like it you ignorant as*hole...LOL!

>> Frank, MPWVG 1/17/08

>>

>> Well 'nostop" hahaha...(what a fukkin handle that is!), I guess you

>> forgot to read huh?

>> Hey, here's a proper sentence...go fukk yourself you stupid

>> cross-dressing POS lying linux troll.

>> Got it?

>> Want some more?

>> Just let me know I do so enjoy bit*h slapping your ignorant arse all

>> over the place.

>> Loser!

>> Frank Vista General, 1/26/08

>>

>> You would never says the outrageous and perverted insults you said about

>> my mother, wife and daughter to my face for fear of having the living

>> sh*t beaten out of you.

>> Pray we never meet!

>> Frank, Vista General, 3/7/08

>>

>> Pray...pray harder and more often than you ever have, that we never,

>> ever meet in person!

>> Frank, Vista General, 3/7/08

>>

>> No but it is certainly higher than your IQ...LOL!

>> Hey...how is that love affair with that sheep coming along? Everybody

>> happy I hope...LOL!

>> Frank, Vista General, 3/9/08

>>

>> Alias

>

>

> His opinion of you has no bearing on his technical knowledge..

>

 

The above quotes -- if you were to read them -- are address to a lot

more people than yours truly. What technical knowledge? Frank has

*never* offered any technical advice.

 

Alias