Comments on: To Vista Or Not To Vista http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:01:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: BioTecK http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1679 BioTecK Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:18:11 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1679 I'm running the 32 bit version of Vista, but like you said <strong>Squeaky</strong>: there was a little of learning curve and a few software didn't work on Vista, but beside that: It's running pretty smooth and I like it a lot. However I haven't tried the 64 bit version, maybe that's something if I have too many spare time! :p I’m running the 32 bit version of Vista, but like you said Squeaky: there was a little of learning curve and a few software didn’t work on Vista, but beside that: It’s running pretty smooth and I like it a lot.
However I haven’t tried the 64 bit version, maybe that’s something if I have too many spare time! :p

]]> By: Squeaky http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1674 Squeaky Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:15:54 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1674 I have been very happy with Vista Business 64 Edition. There was a little of a learning curve which wasn't so pleasant at first, but I am over that bump in the road, now. It has been very stable for me, a few software packages don't work, so I had to keep a spare system with XP on it. Now, I have Vista Business 32 bit version on my spare and upgraded my software packages. I favor my 64bit version of Vista, because of the speed difference with graphic software I use. I have been very happy with Vista Business 64 Edition. There was a little of a learning curve which wasn’t so pleasant at first, but I am over that bump in the road, now.
It has been very stable for me, a few software packages don’t work, so I had to keep a spare system with XP on it. Now, I have Vista Business 32 bit version on my spare and upgraded my software packages.

I favor my 64bit version of Vista, because of the speed difference with graphic software I use.

]]> By: BioTecK http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1656 BioTecK Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:39:06 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1656 Really?? Well, The icons are big indeed, but you can change them. Not even the size, but the icons too <strong>Hye Munar</strong>! :wink: Really?? Well, The icons are big indeed, but you can change them. Not even the size, but the icons too Hye Munar! :wink:

]]> By: Hye Munar http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1654 Hye Munar Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:44:46 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1654 I prefer Xp still, it is easier to use. Vista is so new to me, I don't like the icons, even though a lot of people loves it. Hye Munars last blog post..<a href="http://www.hyemunar.com/2008/09/ps3-update-243-download-playstation-3.html">PS3 Update 2.43 Download (Playstation 3 Firmware Update 2.43)</a> I prefer Xp still, it is easier to use. Vista is so new to me, I don’t like the icons, even though a lot of people loves it.

Hye Munars last blog post..PS3 Update 2.43 Download (Playstation 3 Firmware Update 2.43)

]]> By: BioTecK http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1612 BioTecK Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:17:17 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1612 Sure, no problem <strong>Cody</strong>. I'll insert the link in the post, I was forgotten to do that! ;) Sure, no problem Cody. I’ll insert the link in the post, I was forgotten to do that! ;)

]]> By: Cody [WINDOWS-TEAM] http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1607 Cody [WINDOWS-TEAM] Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:23:11 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1607 BioTecK- I do hope that the link is helpful. And I agree that people should use the Windows Vista Upgrade Adviser before they begin the process. Thank you for reminding people this is an important step to take when they are upgrading and not just buying a new PC. Cody Windows Vista Outreach Team BioTecK-

I do hope that the link is helpful. And I agree that people should use the Windows Vista Upgrade Adviser before they begin the process. Thank you for reminding people this is an important step to take when they are upgrading and not just buying a new PC.

Cody
Windows Vista Outreach Team

]]> By: BioTecK http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1586 BioTecK Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:30:13 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1586 Well, I don't know <strong>Motorcycle Fairings</strong>.. I think it's too soon for me to make a choice. :razz: However I still like Windows XP. Thnx for your comment and the link you provided <strong>Cody [WINDOWS-TEAM]</strong>. it can be very useful for a lot of people off course. However I recommend people to use the Windows Vista Upgrade Adviser tool before upgrading to Windows Vista. I understand your point <strong>Kathy@brazoscowgirl</strong>, however I don't understand why you're using Apple? Windows isn't THAT bad, at least it keeps you busy for some time! :razz: However, take it easy...Cody isn't Microsoft, he probably just work there! ;) Me and Apple <strong>Dragon Blogger</strong>? NEVER! :wink: I would never go and use Apple. :D Well, I don’t know Motorcycle Fairings.. I think it’s too soon for me to make a choice. :razz: However I still like Windows XP.

Thnx for your comment and the link you provided Cody [WINDOWS-TEAM]. it can be very useful for a lot of people off course. However I recommend people to use the Windows Vista Upgrade Adviser tool before upgrading to Windows Vista.

I understand your point Kathy@brazoscowgirl, however I don’t understand why you’re using Apple? Windows isn’t THAT bad, at least it keeps you busy for some time! :razz: However, take it easy…Cody isn’t Microsoft, he probably just work there! ;)

Me and Apple Dragon Blogger? NEVER! :wink: I would never go and use Apple. :D

]]> By: Dragon Blogger http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1583 Dragon Blogger Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:14:35 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1583 I did ditch Microsoft for good on one of my machines, for those of you who don't have apple hardware, Ubuntu Hardy Heron is a GREAT operating system. It can do almost everything, and with the WINE application you can even play many games and use many windows app's. The only deficit is difficult ipod support, but if you read my blog post I write about alternatives on managing the IPOD on Ubuntu. Seriously, Ubuntu is very easy to use GUI, and is very Apple like, I happen to like the GNOME Desktop. Dragon Bloggers last blog post..<a href="http://www.dragonblogger.com/2008/09/review-great-american-seafood-cookoff/">Dragon Blogger Voted on The Great American Seafood Cook-Off</a> I did ditch Microsoft for good on one of my machines, for those of you who don’t have apple hardware, Ubuntu Hardy Heron is a GREAT operating system. It can do almost everything, and with the WINE application you can even play many games and use many windows app’s.
The only deficit is difficult ipod support, but if you read my blog post I write about alternatives on managing the IPOD on Ubuntu. Seriously, Ubuntu is very easy to use GUI, and is very Apple like, I happen to like the GNOME Desktop.

Dragon Bloggers last blog post..Dragon Blogger Voted on The Great American Seafood Cook-Off

]]> By: Kathy@brazoscowgirl http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1582 Kathy@brazoscowgirl Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:38:24 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1582 Cody this is my beef with Microsoft, now that there is bad experiences and press there is a team. When I was using a BRAND NEW DELL laptop with VISTA I had no help at all. It was up to me. Dell and the ISP couldn't help me. There has to be trash in that software, otherwise you don't get this many problems. Nothing personal but my experience was absolutely ridiculous. Biotek, As for me I am switching to Apple for good, as I replace my computers. That laptop is my brother's laptop now, I let him and my SIL who is a computer analyst deal with that baby. Microsoft doesn't deserve my money, I am sick of the trash operating systems that we as consumer are supposed to make work. When you bring home any other product you expect it to work straight out of the box. oooo I feel so much better. Nope my mind hasn't changed on Vista. Thanks biotek for allowing me to air my frustration! Cody this is my beef with Microsoft, now that there is bad experiences and press there is a team. When I was using a BRAND NEW DELL laptop with VISTA I had no help at all. It was up to me. Dell and the ISP couldn’t help me. There has to be trash in that software, otherwise you don’t get this many problems. Nothing personal but my experience was absolutely ridiculous.

Biotek,
As for me I am switching to Apple for good, as I replace my computers. That laptop is my brother’s laptop now, I let him and my SIL who is a computer analyst deal with that baby. Microsoft doesn’t deserve my money, I am sick of the trash operating systems that we as consumer are supposed to make work. When you bring home any other product you expect it to work straight out of the box.

oooo I feel so much better. Nope my mind hasn’t changed on Vista.

Thanks biotek for allowing me to air my frustration!

]]> By: Cody [WINDOWS-TEAM] http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1581 Cody [WINDOWS-TEAM] Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:44:04 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1581 BioTecK- Hi, my name’s Cody, and I’m working with the Windows Vista Outreach Team to help answer folks’ questions or concerns about their copies of Vista. I see that you’ve just recently upgraded to Vista, and I’m glad to see that everything has been running smoothly! I noticed that some of your commenters (and you, too) were concerned about their hardware and software’s compatibility with Vista. While you were able to get those Canon drivers for your printer pretty easily, it can sometimes be a little tougher for some folks with lesser-known brands or older hardware/software. I wanted to share a handy resource that’s great to have around for Vista users who have recently upgraded. Microsoft has set up a Vista Compatibility Center at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility and this will let you perform a search on your hardware and software, it will let you know if they are compatible, and it will point you towards the drivers and updates you’ll need to make sure your computer will stay running smoothly. It’s a pretty nice centralized resource not only for people who just upgraded to Vista, but also for people who look at their current PC and digital device setup and want to find out “Will this work with Vista?” I hope it’s useful for you and your readers! Let me know if I can help with any other questions or concerns, I’d be glad to help in any way I can. Thanks, Cody Windows Vista Outreach Team BioTecK-

Hi, my name’s Cody, and I’m working with the Windows Vista Outreach Team to help answer folks’ questions or concerns about their copies of Vista.
I see that you’ve just recently upgraded to Vista, and I’m glad to see that everything has been running smoothly! I noticed that some of your commenters (and you, too) were concerned about their hardware and software’s compatibility with Vista.

While you were able to get those Canon drivers for your printer pretty easily, it can sometimes be a little tougher for some folks with lesser-known brands or older hardware/software. I wanted to share a handy resource that’s great to have around for Vista users who have recently upgraded.

Microsoft has set up a Vista Compatibility Center at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility and this will let you perform a search on your hardware and software, it will let you know if they are compatible, and it will point you towards the drivers and updates you’ll need to make sure your computer will stay running smoothly. It’s a pretty nice centralized resource not only for people who just upgraded to Vista, but also for people who look at their current PC and digital device setup and want to find out “Will this work with Vista?”

I hope it’s useful for you and your readers! Let me know if I can help with any other questions or concerns, I’d be glad to help in any way I can.

Thanks,

Cody
Windows Vista Outreach Team

]]> By: Motorcycle Fairings http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1576 Motorcycle Fairings Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:14:14 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1576 I'll tell you something, for me vista is better than XP. Haven't get in any problem so I cannot say a negative comment about it. Vista is cool!! I’ll tell you something, for me vista is better than XP. Haven’t get in any problem so I cannot say a negative comment about it. Vista is cool!!

]]> By: BioTecK http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1547 BioTecK Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:27:31 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1547 I've 3GB on my system and it runs smooth <strong>DragonBlogger</strong>. However I'm thinking to upgrade it to 6GB and if I'm not mistaken, that's the maximum that Vista Home Premium can handle. I also have heard and read a lot of good stuff about Ubuntu, so I might give it a try! :D I already have upgraded to vista <strong>Natural</strong> and like you already mentioned no problems at all. OK, only with sharing my printer with a XP system at the bigging! ;) Yeah, Millenium edition.. I was forgotton about that "mistake" <strong>Stephen</strong>! ;) However Vista isn't that bad. I'm running it for two days and expect sharing my printer everything seems to be working fine. You might be right <strong>Axioblogger</strong> but I'm running Windows XP Home SP3 on my laptop. :D Really <strong>Varun</strong>?? What went wrong with Vista? So far I'm not having any troubles! I’ve 3GB on my system and it runs smooth DragonBlogger. However I’m thinking to upgrade it to 6GB and if I’m not mistaken, that’s the maximum that Vista Home Premium can handle.
I also have heard and read a lot of good stuff about Ubuntu, so I might give it a try! :D

I already have upgraded to vista Natural and like you already mentioned no problems at all. OK, only with sharing my printer with a XP system at the bigging! ;)

Yeah, Millenium edition.. I was forgotton about that “mistake” Stephen! ;) However Vista isn’t that bad. I’m running it for two days and expect sharing my printer everything seems to be working fine.

You might be right Axioblogger but I’m running Windows XP Home SP3 on my laptop. :D

Really Varun?? What went wrong with Vista? So far I’m not having any troubles!

]]> By: Varun http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1545 Varun Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:46:25 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1545 meh,I used vista for some time and it was a real pain.Switched back to XP in no time.Less glossed up,but more effective Varuns last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VarunsVacationVagaries/~3/aNFefcN4Srg/rock-on-review.html">Rock On : A review</a> meh,I used vista for some time and it was a real pain.Switched back to XP in no time.Less glossed up,but more effective

Varuns last blog post..Rock On : A review

]]> By: axioblogger http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1544 axioblogger Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:13:20 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1544 Vista is cool. I like it well maybe I don't use a lot of programs just the basic programs. The only thing is that vista uses a lot of battery power if you are using it on a laptop. axiobloggers last blog post..<a href="http://www.axioblog.com/mozilla-firefox-vs-google-chrome-beta">Mozilla Firefox vs. Google Chrome Beta</a> Vista is cool. I like it well maybe I don’t use a lot of programs just the basic programs. The only thing is that vista uses a lot of battery power if you are using it on a laptop.

axiobloggers last blog post..Mozilla Firefox vs. Google Chrome Beta

]]> By: Stephen http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1542 Stephen Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:13:58 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1542 If it's not broken don't fix it. I've found xp to be the only tolerable OS from Microsoft (Millenium Edition was a disaster!) Stephens last blog post..<a href="http://projectvisual.net/2008/09/inserting-music-and-watermarks-into-quicktime-movies/">Inserting Music And Watermarks Into Quicktime Movies</a> If it’s not broken don’t fix it. I’ve found xp to be the only tolerable OS from Microsoft (Millenium Edition was a disaster!)

Stephens last blog post..Inserting Music And Watermarks Into Quicktime Movies

]]> By: Natural http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1540 Natural Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:28:19 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1540 upgrade to vista. i use it, was afraid because of all the talk and i have had NO problems with it. i love vista. upgrade to vista. i use it, was afraid because of all the talk and i have had NO problems with it. i love vista.

]]> By: Dragonblogger http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1535 Dragonblogger Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:54:34 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1535 I did 2 things, one computer I went Microsoft free and installed Ubuntu Hardy Heron and it is a beautiful thing. However, there are 2 programs that I need to work and can't live without: Adobe Dreamweaver and Itunes or WinAmp Ubuntu doesn't have a good HTML editor like Dreamweaver) and there is no good ipod support, sure you can transfer songs, but very hard to transfer video. The other was upgraded to Windows Vista. Dual Core Athlon XP 3200+, 1GB of RAM and this system can barely handle. Vista consumes 800MB of RAM just by itself. Minimum 2-4gb of RAM if you don't want hangs and performance problems when loading programs. Dragonbloggers last blog post..<a href="http://www.dragonblogger.com/2008/09/internet-explorer-trouble-wordpress-theme-plugins/">Internet Explorer has always given me trouble with my WordPress Theme and Plug-Ins</a> I did 2 things, one computer I went Microsoft free and installed Ubuntu Hardy Heron and it is a beautiful thing.

However, there are 2 programs that I need to work and can’t live without:

Adobe Dreamweaver and Itunes or WinAmp
Ubuntu doesn’t have a good HTML editor like Dreamweaver) and there is no good ipod support, sure you can transfer songs, but very hard to transfer video.

The other was upgraded to Windows Vista.

Dual Core Athlon XP 3200+, 1GB of RAM and this system can barely handle. Vista consumes 800MB of RAM just by itself. Minimum 2-4gb of RAM if you don’t want hangs and performance problems when loading programs.

Dragonbloggers last blog post..Internet Explorer has always given me trouble with my WordPress Theme and Plug-Ins

]]> By: BioTecK http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1529 BioTecK Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:53:08 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1529 Yeah, there's something wrong with Commentluv and I can't figure out what <strong>Shaxx</strong>! I'll never go to Apple <strong>kathy@brazoscowgirl</strong>! I just hate Apple! ;) I guess that some of the ISP's don't know how to work with Vista but like Micheal Crusse said above: Vista is here to stay. Printer problem's.. I've heard it a lot <strong>Anna</strong>. Luckily there are Vista drivers for my Canon printer. :mrgreen: I see <strong>Karen</strong>. I had the same problem in the past with XP. I hadn't had enough RAM memory and that caused the problems. Dual-booting is indeed a good idea <strong>Gem</strong>. I used dual booting some years ago when XP came out. Maybe I'm going to do that.. Thnx for the tip! You're right about the application, I think I have to upgrade my Winamp 2.5! :razz: I don't want to be "old fashioned" <strong>Lucas</strong>. :razz: Alright <strong>Margaret</strong>. That's a lot of application which you're running. I've heard about the Virtual PC thing <strong>Wongsk</strong>. I can try that too! :D You're right <strong>Nicole</strong>. But I want to experience it my self and there for I have to install it! :) If I don't like it I'll put XP back! ;) Yeah, there’s something wrong with Commentluv and I can’t figure out what Shaxx!

I’ll never go to Apple kathy@brazoscowgirl! I just hate Apple! ;) I guess that some of the ISP’s don’t know how to work with Vista but like Micheal Crusse said above: Vista is here to stay.

Printer problem’s.. I’ve heard it a lot Anna. Luckily there are Vista drivers for my Canon printer. :mrgreen:

I see Karen. I had the same problem in the past with XP. I hadn’t had enough RAM memory and that caused the problems.

Dual-booting is indeed a good idea Gem. I used dual booting some years ago when XP came out. Maybe I’m going to do that.. Thnx for the tip!

You’re right about the application, I think I have to upgrade my Winamp 2.5! :razz:

I don’t want to be “old fashioned” Lucas. :razz:

Alright Margaret. That’s a lot of application which you’re running.

I’ve heard about the Virtual PC thing Wongsk. I can try that too! :D

You’re right Nicole. But I want to experience it my self and there for I have to install it! :) If I don’t like it I’ll put XP back! ;)

]]> By: Nicole http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1525 Nicole Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:35:28 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1525 Well, they usually say: Never change a running system, but then again - that might not count for you ;) Well, they usually say: Never change a running system, but then again – that might not count for you ;)

]]> By: Wongsk http://www.bioteck.net/2008/09/03/to-vista-or-not-to-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-1524 Wongsk Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:16:03 +0000 http://www.bioteck.net/?p=3605#comment-1524 If your pc is only one for you to do all the computer work,is a high risk for you change to Vista. It better using virtual system such as virtual PC to run Vista.Mean that you have dual system inside. Wongsks last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wongsk/~3/381124856/akapost-keep-your-email-address-secret.html">Akapost : Keep Your Email Address Secret As Apply Online Service</a> If your pc is only one for you to do all the computer work,is a high risk for you change to Vista.

It better using virtual system such as virtual PC to run Vista.Mean that you have dual system inside.

Wongsks last blog post..Akapost : Keep Your Email Address Secret As Apply Online Service

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