Windows Vista

NikFu S. · #1 03-02-2006, 02:01 AM

New to me, and kind of exciting.

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...1931913,00.asp

I must say I was under enthused during the release of XP, but this just might be the leap I've been waiting for and none too soon.

Landshark · #2 03-02-2006, 09:36 AM

when is it coming out?

i figure i'll get a new computer sometime after Vista comes out - mine is about 3-4 years old now and by that time i'll be due.....

Earthworm · #3 03-02-2006, 01:03 PM

There's 6 different versions now:

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Microsoft has officially announced the product lineup for Windows Vista. There are a total of 5 SKU's that will be available in North America, with a 6th version available only in emerging markets:

Windows Vista Home Basic
For those who just want a PC to do the basics (internet, email, etc), similar to Windows XP Home Edition

Windows Vista Home Premium
Similar to Windows Vista Home Basic, but with the following additional features
New user interface Windows Aero™
Integrated search throughout the operating system
Windows Media Center
Windows Tablet PC technology
Integrated DVD burning and authoring

Windows Vista Business
For business organizations of all sizes, similar to WIndows XP Professional, with the following additional features
New user interface Windows Aero™
Integrated search throughout the operating system
Windows Tablet PC technology

Windows Vista Enterprise
Similar to Windows Vista Business with the following additional features
Windows BitLocker™ Drive Encryption
Virtual PC Express
Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications

Windows Vista Ultimate
A new concept from Microsoft, this version will bring together all home and business applications into one package.

NikFu S. · #4 03-02-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Landshark

when is it coming out?

i figure i'll get a new computer sometime after Vista comes out - mine is about 3-4 years old now and by that time i'll be due.....

I think the anticipated release is about 6 months from now.

Earthworm · #5 03-02-2006, 01:23 PM

Vista page on Microsoft:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...s/default.mspx

Noir · #6 03-02-2006, 01:42 PM

i'm not impressed

NikFu S. · #7 03-02-2006, 01:50 PM

I'm mostly interested in DirectX 10 and the reduced duty cycles of the cpu and DLL handling.
I might not have to upgrade my desktop to use this.

It's been running a Pentium 3 for the past few years and is the bottleneck in my graphics because it can't keep up with my graphics and sound cards.

intelisevil · #8 03-03-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NikFu S.

I think the anticipated release is about 6 months from now.

anticipated & release, those are two words I've never seen used in conjunction with a Microsoft operating system. It just means the start of yet another unending cycle of late patches and updates to fix problems that should have never been in the product when it was shipped to all of the full price paying 'beta' testers.

imho,
Dan

NikFu S. · #9 03-03-2006, 03:22 PM

Meh. I was just repeating what I remember reading over the link I posted.

The problems I've had with my installations were never enough to get agitated about, but I agree they are more interested in getting their product on the shelves and in your home or office than anything else.

b3lha · #10 03-09-2006, 07:38 AM

Another review.

http://www.ridiculopathy.com/news_detail.php?id=1525