Vista Upgrade

Like I said, I've done load testing in environments using at minumum a three-machine environment; Client (Vista), middle tier server (Utility Server); Database Server. Depending on the software used (thin vs. fat client), Vista either performed well or did not perform well. The testing was done on machines that were top of the line 3 years ago, so not brand new, but many people are using computers every day that are that old or older. Maybe if you're running minimal stuff on a home computer you'll be better off, but compared to XP, in the tests I've done, as a client, Vista is a resource hog. Will work fine if you've got the best and fastest probably, but not everyone does, and not everyone uses the kind of super resource hogging programs that I do. In any event, you and I agree that waiting to get it is a good idea. Go with that.

Guru-

...value your opinion. Just how long can one use XP before the writings on the wall to change to Vista. I realize that's like any other projection - full of variables. So best Guru forecast? Other posts indicate some wait then install Vista.

Thanks

Microsoft will support Windows XP for many more years. They have to, for the business community. The business community can't afford to drop everything, spend billions of dollars upgrading hardware, then software, to go to Vista. Nevermind the millions of custom applications that have to be tested, fixed, tweaked, etc. You should be fine with XP for at least another 2-3 years.

Willy,

Yes, that's a much better explanation. It is widely acknowledged that Vista is a resource hog in comparison to WinXP. However, I have been extensive testing it for many months, within my lab environment at work and on my guinea pig computers at home. You do not necessarily have to be running " the best and fastest," to effectively utilize Vista, but people should be wary of the system requirements recommendations.

no one,

You should be in good shape with WinXP for the foreseeable future. Microsoft will provide full-fledged support for at least two more years. As a matter of fact, the long awaited release of Service Pack 3 is tentatively scheduled for a year from now. It will not feature major changes to the OS in the same fashion that SP2 did, but considering the fact that it has been 2½ years since that service pack was released, it would be nice to have the myriad of security hot fixes that have been released since then integrated into the operating system's baseline installation.

In december I bought a Sony Vaio laptop. And with it got a free upgrade to windows vista. Now that vista is out should I wait to get it for free until the flaws are worked out? Or just install it now? Is xp that much worse than vista? Is it worth it to even upgrade

75,

The bottom line it that Vista is a more secure, stable operating system, but it certainly won't hurt you to wait before you upgrade from Windows XP.

I would go ahead and hit up Sony for that free upgrade DVD, but if you're comfortable with your current WinXP configuration just tuck the disc away in a safe place for now. They will be releasing Vista Service Pack 1 in the latter part of this year, and if you are already inclined to hold off on installing the upgrade, the SP1 release would be the perfect window of opportunity to finally take the plunge.

I won't be using Vista anytime soon:

http://aecnews.com/news/2007/01/31/2240.aspx

Microsoft is trying to force vendors to use DirectX instead of OpenGL for graphics. Its the usual squeeze play against a free, open, cross platform standard (Linux/Max/Unix/PC) in favor of a Windows only, Microsoft controlled standard.

I beta tested it, so I got a free copy of Vista Ultimate from Microsoft (thanks Bill!) on its way. It is probably the best OS they Microsoft has made, but there is nothing killer in it to need an upgrade from XP SP2 right now. You need some horsepower to run it. I got a Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM and an upper mid-level video card and it runs fine.

The new search and organization of folders is good. Too bad the proposed file system from a few years back got dropped. The aero glass look is cool. The side bar is nice. The overall look and feel is fresh, and going back to "classic" Windows feels dated now, but not that big of a deal.

Wait until the service pack comes out, and if you are at all considering upgrade of hardware just get a new PC with it installed to save some bucks.

Whoever recommended the Mac is right on the money. Microsoft sucks.

dean moriarty wrote:

Whoever recommended the Mac is right on the money. Microsoft sucks.

Well, thank you for expressing your opinion in such an articulate manner.

At least you supported your viewpoint with sufficient facts and/or reliable sources in an effort to convince us!

dean moriarty wrote:

Whoever recommended the Mac is right on the money. Microsoft sucks.

Articulate response, congratulations.

The only thing missing are a couple of "dudes" to confirm how hip you are.