Is Vista RC2 more compatible than RC1?
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Yes Release Canidate 2 has most major fixes applied.
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A 'Vista Capable' PC will require at least an 800MHz processor, 512MB of system memory, a DirectX 9 capable graphics card, a 40GB hard drive with at least 15GB of free space, a DVD drive, and audio and internet capabilities.\n\nThe only extra requirements for a 'Vista Premium Ready' PC are a 1GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 1GB of Ram and a graphics card with 128MB of onboard memory capable of supporting Windows Aero2.\n\nAn Aero2 compatible card is a DirectX 9-class graphics processor that supports WDDM, Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware, 32 bits per pixel, and 64MB of graphics memory to support a single monitor less than 1,310,720 pixels.\n\n128MB of graphics memory will be required to support a single monitor at resolutions from 1,310,720 to 2,304,000 pixels, or 256MB of graphics memory to support a single monitor at resolutions higher than 2,304,000 pixels.\n\nAt most, the typical consumer with a PC even a few years old is only looking at buying a new graphics card and some extra memory.
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I tried the Vista Beta on a gForce FX5500 with 256MB of RAM. I would not go any lower than this, and even then you will probably have problems with anything but simple games.\n\nNewegg.com, tigerdirect.com, etc. etc.
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Windows latest version would be " vista"..Try linux it is more intresting to learn..
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Buy a new hardware for next version Windows Vista. ^^
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I think the basic version will work, they have about 4 different versions with different options,  to run Windows Aero feature you will need lots of system resources, but with the basic version you should be fine.\n\nA Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:\n\nA modern processor (at least 800MHz1).\n512 MB of system memory.\nA graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.\nWindows Vista Premium Ready PCs\nTo get an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience, ask for a Windows Vista Capable PC that is designated Premium Ready, or choose a PC that meets or exceeds the Premium Ready requirements described below. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional hardware.\n\n\nA Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:\n\n1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.\n1 GB of system memory.\nSupport for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)2, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.\n40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.\nDVD-ROM Drive3.\nAudio output capability.\nInternet access capability.\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
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Go to the MS site and run an eval to see if your sysytem will work.\nSite also has instructions for the upgrade actions.
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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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Windows Vista Capable and Premium Ready PCs\n.................................\n\nAre you looking to buy a Windows XP-based computer today but want to make sure that it can run Windows Vista? There's no need to wait. When you buy a new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready PC designation, you’ll be able to upgrade to one of the editions of Windows Vista while taking advantage of all the opportunities offered by Windows XP today.\nWhat is a Windows Vista Capable PC?\n\nA new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable PC logo can run Windows Vista. All editions of Windows Vista will deliver core experiences such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run these core experiences at a minimum. Some features available in the premium editions of Windows Vista—like the new Windows Aero user experience—may require advanced or additional hardware.\n\nA Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:\n-A modern processor (at least 800MHz).\n-512 MB of system memory.\n-A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.\n\nWindows Vista Premium Ready PCs\nTo get an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience, ask for a Windows Vista Capable PC that is designated Premium Ready, or choose a PC that meets or exceeds the Premium Ready requirements described below. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional hardware.\n\nA Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:\n-1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.\n-1 GB of system memory.\n-A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero.\n-128 MB of graphics memory.\n-40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.\n-DVD-ROM Drive3\n-Audio output capability.\n-Internet access capability.\n\n........\nCan the Windows Vista experience vary on different PCs?\n\nYes. Windows Vista is the first Windows operating system with a user experience that adapts to take advantage of the capabilities of the hardware on which it is installed.\n\nAll Windows Vista Capable PCs will be able to run at least the core experiences of Windows Vista.\n\nAll Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs can deliver even better Windows Vista experiences, including the new Windows Aero user experience.\nDoes buying a Windows Vista Capable PC mean that I will receive a free upgrade to Windows Vista?\n\nNo. A PC that is Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready means that the PC is ready for an upgrade from Windows XP. You would still need to purchase the edition of Windows Vista that you want to install on your Windows Vista Capable or Premium Ready PC.\n\n--------------------------------------------\n\nAs for LINUX, anything from an old 386 processor based PC with 2MB of RAM up to the modern dual core, 64bit, etc. with 512 MB RAM. Depending of what "distro" you choose. \n\nAnyway, if you want to run one of Debian, Xandros, Mandriva, Fedora Project, Ubuntu, Knoppix, you'll get it up & running on any PC having a better than Intel's Pentium II @ 500MHz or AMD's Athlon/Duron @ 600MHz processor with 128 MB RAM. And it will run smoothly enough to can watch your favorite movies, or TV channel, write your reports or work on an Excell sheet.
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1st. windows vista will take some more time , its not yet available , also with that ram even xp-sp2 is not enough
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StyleXP v2.12 and above will work Smoothly with SP2. They were made for compatiblility with Windows XP SP2.
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WMP 11 is built specifically for Vista on which it works perfectly well (I've had both up and running for about 8 weeks now) but I have also heard a lot of tales of woe like yours because it won't run exactly right on earlier versions ...\nI suggest a roll-back to WMP10 for you
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Just right click the shortcut of the program icon and then go to compatibility. There you can use Win 95 /98 Compatibility\nYou can use this feature only in win xp
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Download MS Vista Inspiration for Win XP\n\nhttp://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/archive/index.php/t-71490.html
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I think what ever improvements and additions or changes they need they are going to include into Vista, so no worries.\n\nYou know? Flash drive is used as auxilary memory in Vista, and so many new things are there in that. Also what more we could as with XP. It supports Remote desktop and assistance.
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You have to specify the OS you are using and its exact version
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Scope out your first answer. Vista looks good.