Comments on: When Will You Upgrade to Vista? http://www.markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/ A Canadian Take on the Web Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:58:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: jon from vancouver http://www.markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2919 jon from vancouver Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:51:30 +0000 http://markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2919 I was considering it, but after doing my research I decided to wait. I have a Dell 710m purchased last year and just upgraded with another 1GB of ram. XP runs great and all my business apps including AutoCAD and Vectorworks. Vista supposedly won't run on this except in Basic version, no thanks. My programs aren't certified to work with Vista either. I'm looking into upgrading at the end of year which is my company's year end. I'll be looking at a new Apple macbook pro and dual boot into Vista if service pack 1 is out by then, and only boot into if I need to run a Windows specific app like AutoCAD. I thought about Ubuntu, and have tested it with the cd's I got from them, but I don't have time to run a company and tinker with Linux to get everything working. I have no idea if any CAD programs work in Linux either, so I wouldn't want to dual boot every day through my work process. I was looking into Office 2007 but my Palm TX doesn't sync either with Outlook 2007. So another product goes on the back burner along with Vista. I was considering it, but after doing my research I decided to wait. I have a Dell 710m purchased last year and just upgraded with another 1GB of ram. XP runs great and all my business apps including AutoCAD and Vectorworks. Vista supposedly won’t run on this except in Basic version, no thanks. My programs aren’t certified to work with Vista either.

I’m looking into upgrading at the end of year which is my company’s year end. I’ll be looking at a new Apple macbook pro and dual boot into Vista if service pack 1 is out by then, and only boot into if I need to run a Windows specific app like AutoCAD. I thought about Ubuntu, and have tested it with the cd’s I got from them, but I don’t have time to run a company and tinker with Linux to get everything working. I have no idea if any CAD programs work in Linux either, so I wouldn’t want to dual boot every day through my work process.

I was looking into Office 2007 but my Palm TX doesn’t sync either with Outlook 2007. So another product goes on the back burner along with Vista.

]]> By: Ben Lucier http://www.markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2863 Ben Lucier Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:15:50 +0000 http://markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2863 My company has the Microsoft Action Pack, which means we get free licenses of most MS software after their release. I'm running Vista Business on my Gateway laptop (512MB ram, 64Mb Video, Centrino single core processor) and it runs just fine, although no Aero for me (not enough video RAM. I also purchased a new computer (Acer) a few weekends ago that came with Vista Ultimate. Overall, I really like the OS, but there are some *very* annoying problems with it, that will most likely go away with some upcoming patches. For instance, I have NO idea why, but Windows Live OneCare will not work on it, and MSN 8.1 crashes due to DEP errors. In retrospect, I think I would be happier if I waited a couple of months to purchase the new computer. On the plus side, Vista, with its Media Centre looks awesome on my 37 inch LG hi-def, running beside my Viewsonic 22 inch LCD. My company has the Microsoft Action Pack, which means we get free licenses of most MS software after their release. I’m running Vista Business on my Gateway laptop (512MB ram, 64Mb Video, Centrino single core processor) and it runs just fine, although no Aero for me (not enough video RAM.

I also purchased a new computer (Acer) a few weekends ago that came with Vista Ultimate. Overall, I really like the OS, but there are some *very* annoying problems with it, that will most likely go away with some upcoming patches. For instance, I have NO idea why, but Windows Live OneCare will not work on it, and MSN 8.1 crashes due to DEP errors.

In retrospect, I think I would be happier if I waited a couple of months to purchase the new computer. On the plus side, Vista, with its Media Centre looks awesome on my 37 inch LG hi-def, running beside my Viewsonic 22 inch LCD.

]]> By: Mark Evans http://www.markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2851 Mark Evans Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:40:58 +0000 http://markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2851 I've got two computers running XP, including a desktop that works so well that I refuse to install any more programs on it. Then, there's the MacBook, which is sweet other than going into a deep sleep after it overheats. Even if I got a copy of Vista, I'd be reluctant to install it, although I'd have far fewer concerns if it came on a new machine. I’ve got two computers running XP, including a desktop that works so well that I refuse to install any more programs on it. Then, there’s the MacBook, which is sweet other than going into a deep sleep after it overheats. Even if I got a copy of Vista, I’d be reluctant to install it, although I’d have far fewer concerns if it came on a new machine.

]]> By: CJ http://www.markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2847 CJ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:45:31 +0000 http://markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2847 I'm working with Linux boxes for some years now and use Windows XP installed on VMWare Server (runs great as long as you don't need 3D graphics) - so there is no need to upgrade for me. I’m working with Linux boxes for some years now and use Windows XP installed on VMWare Server (runs great as long as you don’t need 3D graphics) - so there is no need to upgrade for me.

]]> By: Rob Hyndman http://www.markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2841 Rob Hyndman Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:08:26 +0000 http://markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2841 Ubuntu? Me-buntu. Think I'll try an install on Parallels with my Mac - just for kicks. But it will take wild horses to get me off OSX now. Ubuntu? Me-buntu. Think I’ll try an install on Parallels with my Mac - just for kicks. But it will take wild horses to get me off OSX now.

]]> By: laptop - somdaj.com » Vista, One Windows Too Many? http://www.markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2840 laptop - somdaj.com » Vista, One Windows Too Many? Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:52:20 +0000 http://markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2840 [...] Mark is asking When Will You Upgrade to Vista? To answer your question Mark, not any time soon. Microsoft hasn’t exactly completely lost me as a customer but neither have they done anything at all that makes me want to upgrade. I will elaborate but first here is what Mark has to say [...] [...] Mark is asking When Will You Upgrade to Vista? To answer your question Mark, not any time soon. Microsoft hasn’t exactly completely lost me as a customer but neither have they done anything at all that makes me want to upgrade. I will elaborate but first here is what Mark has to say [...]

]]> By: Paul Butler http://www.markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2839 Paul Butler Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:33:33 +0000 http://markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2839 I have played with Vista a few times, and while the graphics are very impressive (more of a compliment to the hardware manufacturers than to Microsoft), I am more interested in a stable and usable operating system than something that looks nice. Actually, until recently I was running XP with all the graphical enhancements turned off. If a reason came up for me to upgrade to Vista, I probably would... But I think XP will suit me fine for the time being. I would consider switching to Ubuntu as well. I would have done it already except that I still need a few Microsoft apps. I have played with Vista a few times, and while the graphics are very impressive (more of a compliment to the hardware manufacturers than to Microsoft), I am more interested in a stable and usable operating system than something that looks nice. Actually, until recently I was running XP with all the graphical enhancements turned off. If a reason came up for me to upgrade to Vista, I probably would… But I think XP will suit me fine for the time being.

I would consider switching to Ubuntu as well. I would have done it already except that I still need a few Microsoft apps.

]]> By: Planeta CentOS » Vista, One Windows Too Many? http://www.markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2837 Planeta CentOS » Vista, One Windows Too Many? Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:49:43 +0000 http://markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2837 [...] Mark is asking When Will You Upgrade to Vista? To answer your question Mark, not any time soon. Microsoft hasn’t exactly completely lost me as a customer but neither have they done anything at all that makes me want to upgrade. I will elaborate but first here is what Mark has to say [...] [...] Mark is asking When Will You Upgrade to Vista? To answer your question Mark, not any time soon. Microsoft hasn’t exactly completely lost me as a customer but neither have they done anything at all that makes me want to upgrade. I will elaborate but first here is what Mark has to say [...]

]]> By: Magnus http://www.markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2836 Magnus Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:39:36 +0000 http://markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2836 I wont be jumping on the V wagon anytime soon, no need at this point. I have a MAC in my future but that will be used for design and editing. I wont be jumping on the V wagon anytime soon, no need at this point. I have a MAC in my future but that will be used for design and editing.

]]> By: Eric http://www.markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2835 Eric Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:31:46 +0000 http://markevanstech.com/2007/02/14/when-will-you-upgrade-to-vista/#comment-2835 I won't be upgrading anytime soon either, from my understanding this upgrade doesn't really contain anyhing that I need and the fact the programs that I own now won't all work on Vista is a big turn off. Like most people my PC works fine, and its still upgradable with new memory and the such. So not for another 2-3 years. I won’t be upgrading anytime soon either, from my understanding this upgrade doesn’t really contain anyhing that I need and the fact the programs that I own now won’t all work on Vista is a big turn off. Like most people my PC works fine, and its still upgradable with new memory and the such. So not for another 2-3 years.

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