Will you upgrade from Windows XP to Vista when it 'finally' releases?
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No, I wait a long, long time to upgrade software.  There's no point unless it contains functionality that you don't have (or you need it for clients) and it is a bad idea in the first year or 2 of any major new software release, because of the possibility of bugs.
217146
Yes, just load the XP PRO CD with the computer already booted etc. Then when you install, be sure to select the "upgrade" option.
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Vista won't be out until early 2007.\n\nThe upside of waiting is that you won't have to pay the upgrade fee for Vista if you decide you want it.  That'll save you somewhere between $75 and $150 (I'm guessing).\n\nThe other upside of waiting is that computers always get faster, better, cheaper over time.  So, for the same price or less, than a computer today, you'll get a slightly better computer tomorrow.  Dual core computers may get to the point where they are just several hundred dollars.  Or that laptop you've had your eye on may drop another $100 in price by then.\n\nYou won't be left behind.  People will be running Windows XP for many years to come.  You can always buy an upgrade if you feel left behind.\n\nSo, the question is this.  Do you NEED a computer now or can you get buy with the computer you have now.  If you are running out of disk space, need to upgrade to be able to use MP3 players, or just find your computer intolerably slow because of the CPU and you've already upgraded the memory, then go for it -- buy a new computer today.  You should be able to upgrade to Vista in the future if you want.\n\nHowever, if you really just WANT a new computer now, then tough it out and wait another 8 or 9 months.  I was going to build a home theater PC (HTPC) this year but I don't NEED it so I'm going to wait until Vista comes out.  The advantage is that it'll cost me less to get that terabyte of storage I've been wanting and I'm hoping AMD has some lower cost dual core CPUs by then.
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well if you mean what will you be happy with after the new OS "Windows Vista " Comes out and for the next few years This is what I recomend. Also remember you can always add another later as needed!\n\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1960219&CatId=0
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Windows Vista is coming in early 2007.  You will be able to upgrade from XP Home to Vista Basic.  Vista has many flavors such as Basic, Ultimate etc.
621368
Very little is for 98, Microsoft doesn't even support it anymore.  You need a new operating system.  Probably need a new computer, too.  Windows Vista is comping out around January 06 and requires a good deal of computing power.  My advice is to decide what you want to use your computer for and go to Dell and get one readymade that will do the things you want - it's cheapest and most reliable.
930314
Although your machine is Vista compatible, I do not believe that Vista is out yet.  Microsoft is not quiet -- when it comes out, you will know.
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yes i tested the vista, befor instaling please read recmondations, and be cool in instaling procduer.
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No, just make sure the PC is "Vista Capable" and you get the option of upgrading the OS to Vista.  If they don't give you the option to upgrade for free, then keep looking. You will find one.
139748
If you feed the XP disk in while you have your Windows 2000 opened, it will ask you or have an option for you to choose upgrade.\nThen follow the prompt and questions to continue.
614555
Yes you can upgrade to it if you have the XP CD.
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let your current version of windows load then put in the new windows cd and select upgrade
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Yes If you are getting the slip that HP ar giving out with the new laptops.\n\nThey are giving the slips to people that are buying new laptops close to the release date of vista so they do not have a big slow down in sales why every one waits for vista.\n\nThe slip allows you to get a upgrade to vista when it comes out in February.
554370
Buy a new hardware for next version Windows Vista. ^^
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It's due out in the second half of 2007 (over a year from now).  Note - this is Microsoft and they have been known to change their minds, either failing to release it at all or pushing it back.\n\nAs for Vista - It's not due out until next year (for home users) and THAT could be delayed.  (Microsoft, again, is KNOWN for pushing back their release dates).  I wouldn't run it until the first service pack is released - or a year.  Whichever is first.  Unless you WANT to be a guinea pig for Microsoft.  I mean more than most people.
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If by SP3 you mean Service Pack 3, that my friend will not be released until 2007.  Yes, Vista will be out before Windows XP SP3 is.
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Xp is the best now but windows is coming out with vista soon which will be better