Who's Upgrading to Windows Vista?

J330i · 01-31-2007, 12:19 AM

So now that Bill Gates' big day is here, who's going to contribute more to his fortune by upgrading to Windows Vista?

Call · 01-31-2007, 12:24 AM

I've just updated to Vista Ultimate after running the beta for over a year. I love the OS, period. Also installed Office 2007. Pretty straight forward install for both...and a lot faster installation than XP.

Call

NaTuReB0Y · 01-31-2007, 12:28 AM

when is the "made in china" bootleg version coming out?

King Luis · 01-31-2007, 12:34 AM

does anyone that has it installed have any pirated/illegal software on it?
what happens? i heard it deletes anything it doesn't find kosher.
thats what is holding me back.

330ionMaui · 01-31-2007, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

when is the "made in china" bootleg version coming out?

LOL!!!!

Zeiss · 01-31-2007, 01:19 AM

I'll probably wait until they patch up the bugs and what not. And then I'll finally think about getting one, a copied version that is

SpecC · 01-31-2007, 01:38 AM

mac 4 lyfe homie

i'll get vista on the PC another day

BuckJon · 01-31-2007, 02:09 AM

I'm trying out xubuntu. So far not so bad. Plus it's free!

leeJ · 01-31-2007, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Luis

does anyone that has it installed have any pirated/illegal software on it?
what happens? i heard it deletes anything it doesn't find kosher.
thats what is holding me back.

I installed a pirated copy of Office and nothing happened. Well at least nothing yet. It's running smoothly.

King Luis · 01-31-2007, 04:56 AM

^^^ sweet, maybe i will buy it

bsavic · 01-31-2007, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Call

I've just updated to Vista Ultimate after running the beta for over a year. I love the OS, period. Also installed Office 2007. Pretty straight forward install for both...and a lot faster installation than XP.

Call

+1

And no, the system will not delete things it doesn't like. Vista has been cracked for months, and the latest crack version, that has been out for over a month, works perfecty (Not that I am using it...

). So Vista was cracked a lot quicker than XP it seems.

Savic

teknochild · 01-31-2007, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

when is the "made in china" bootleg version coming out?

wasnt xp out like 6 months before it was even released? id say right now

Zirenz2006 · 01-31-2007, 06:38 AM

I'm installing it today. Can't wait to get Media Center running and connected to my home entertainment center.

Hawkshaw · 01-31-2007, 06:42 AM

I'm going to wait a while to make sure all the bugs are out, then probably upgrade.

FrankoQ · 01-31-2007, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkshaw

I'm going to wait a while to make sure all the bugs are out, then probably upgrade.

+1

Ninjaneer · 01-31-2007, 08:29 AM

I'll probably get it with a new PC cos mine is due for a major update. Used to build my own by buying the desired hardware but I think I'll just buy one off the shelf then upgrade what I need.

The question I'm interested in, for the Software Engineers here, is: are any of you upgrading to Vista just to stay ahead with the current technology and work with the latest stuff (Windows Presentation Foundation etc., though I believe it works on XP too), or are you unconcerned with that since your current job doesn't (or won't anytime soon) deal with that?

I'll probably install Ubuntu on my spare PC once I get a new one. Been meaning to check out Linux for awhile.

darkcloud · 01-31-2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkshaw

I'm going to wait a while to make sure all the bugs are out, then probably upgrade.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankoQ

+1

+2, I'll wait till the bugs are out or get a free version somehow.

ski360 · 01-31-2007, 11:47 AM

Mac for life....My only regret was not buying one sooner!:rocks:

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 01-31-2007, 12:12 PM

waiting for it in the mail! cant wait. i know a couple of people who were lucky enought to test it for a while! they like it!

ehhhwik · 01-31-2007, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

when is the "made in china" bootleg version coming out?

its probably already out my friend

Zirenz2006 · 01-31-2007, 12:30 PM

I partitioned my hard drive and I am setting up a dual boot. This way I can try all my software out on Vista and still have XP until I am ready to switch 100%.

mds82 · 01-31-2007, 12:53 PM

I'va actually been using Vista for about 2 months now and i think its pretty good. You need a good PC and a good graphics card. I havent seen any real problems yet with it, besides waiting for symantec antivirus corporate edition to be released for it.

View Poll Results: Who's Upgrading to Vista?
Upgrade Current Computer to Windows Vista	18	28.57%
Stay With XP	33	52.38%
Junk Current Computer and Purchase New With Vista	4	6.35%
I'm a Mac User For Life!	7	11.11%
Other OS	1	1.59%
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