Isn't the Windows Vista impressive?
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Not 100% but it will be totally YES to a new computer user, the system have been re-designed to make sure the user will able to use Windows Vista like a embedded platform (e.g. NOKIA Symbian OS) with less worry and more convenience like Mac OS X series, as user don't have to understand much more (compare to Windows XP) how a OS work inside a PC and interact with you.\n\nOf course it takes time again to learn to use Windows Vista if you are already get usual with Windows XP.\n\nPlease remember that it is hard to get a nice balance among OS performance, usability and security measure. Every OS is having the same risk, except Windows platform is having much higher risk as it has a very high popularity among PC users around the world.
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I would call that a mediocre comuter. Integrated graphics will not allow you to run all the features of Vista Aero if you upgrade or play many games, the hard drive is relatively small, and the RAM could be increased.
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He may have gotten vista through his work.  Businesses get Vista a whole month ahead of everyone else if they have contract with them.  My school is actually getting is pretty soon because they have a volume license with Microsoft.
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At the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas on Jan. 4, 2006 Bill Gates presented the first broad demonstration of Windows Vista, Microsoft’s next-generation operating system, due later this year.  There has been a beta version available for some time, but under a different name.  Some of the new OS features will include a sleek user interface, richer multitasking, etc.  The new Windows Photo Gallery will improve working with digital photo.  As with all of the MS OS launch dates, it will remain to be seen, whether it delivers on time and free of bugs.
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not just yet. only the second beta test software is out for the public to test.\nit's launch date should be close to the Windows Vista launch date, early 2007.
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Yes, I'm using Vista right now, actually. And yes, this is a production pc here at my work, which also happens to be my desktop pc. I use beta programs as much as I can so when everyone else here starts using the new versions I can answer  thier questions.
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The moment Vista launches, you have ten years left before Microsoft stops supporting XP.\nVista is for power users, and, if you're an average guy that just types in documents and you just look at pictures or listen to a little music, then XP is fine.\n\nThe thing that makes Vista so unique, is that it's written from the ground up. XP was based off 2000, and thus, carried all it's bugs as well. But Vista was written from scratch, and the Aero interface makes things awesome...
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I tried Windows Vista.  I think it is better to wait for a sp to install vista. Most improvements made on Vista were on the Interface (how it looks) rather than features and stability.  Therefore I think I will stick to Windows XP.  You can also get the nice vista theme on XP using programs such as WindowBlinds 5 without slowing down your computer.  The biggest problem of Vista is compatibility problems.
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Windows Vista is the next version of the Windows operating system after XP.  It is due to be released early in 2007 and is currently in limited beta testing.  It was intended to be released before the end of this year, but instead it is delayed to 1Q 2007.  Instead PC manufacturers will be selling 'Vista Capable' machines with a little Vista sticker and possibly a free upgrade with the PC.\n\nThe main features are added security, new hardware accelerated translucent UI, new digital rights management, etc.  You can read more about it on the Microsoft website.\n\nI'm currently running the beta version and so far I'm intrigued but not necessarily sold on everyone needing the new version.  It requires that you have a video accelerator as a minimum to do most things, and a relatively fast processor.  Most likely you'll need new hardware to run it unless you bought your PC very recently.
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Contrary to some misinformation being reported, the integrated ATI Xpress 200 graphics more than meets the requirements of Vista.\n\nATI Xpress 200 graphics is a real DX9-class accelerator derived from ATI's X300 GPU, which meets Vista's video/graphic requirements (DX9-class VPU/GPU that supports Shader Model 2.0 and Windows Display Driver Model).  It will run the full Vista GUI with all eye candy effects enabled, including Aero 3D Desktop, though not as well as a good graphics card.\n\nWhether a graphics solution is integrated or discrete has little to do with supporting Vista.
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HAHA, nice joke! I appreciate your sense of humor. But, if you're really serious then plz use any file sharing application like eMule or eDonkey, Bit Torrent etc. That way you can search and download Windows Vista!
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I am running Vista Beta2, and are very satisfied with the whole consept. I would recommend it for all. The biggest change that is the security issues,which you may change. The desktop is great!
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First Windows Vista is delayed until early 2007, so no need to do anything right now.  Most hardware purchased recently, if it is sufficiently powerful will be adequate for Windows Vista. I have the beta version (Community Technology Preview) running as a second boot partition on my PC and it seems to run fine.  One thing I did have to do was to upgrade my video card from the on board video to a separate nVidia card.  For the Aero UI (transparency effect), you'll need this.  Windows Movie Maker and other applications (like DVD Maker) probably won't run without it either.\n\nFor comparison I have a 3.2GHz 1GB machine, 250GB drive (with an auxilliary 300GB added later) and an nVidia 6800GS video card.\n\nWhether you want to upgrade is up to you, but I can understand wanting to be ready.  As someone else noted, since the product was delayed such that Microsoft will miss the 2006 Holiday Shopping period, they are going with a 'Windows Vista Capable' sticker instead.  Look for manufacturers to start selling PCs with this sticker later this year.
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What spec is your PC. If you are running Vista with all the Pretty stuff like the aero interface, then you need a gig of ram, I suggest at least a 2ghz processor and a 128mb Video Card. Vista now supports Directx10 which few graphics cards do at the moment. This new OS is the biggest leap in interface ever and the power required to drive it also required big numbers. The lag is more than likely due to under resourced hardware, and don't believe microsofts minimum specs either, you need to double them at least to get a usable system.
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ok, i have been using computers with windows since 3.1, and every operating system has had so many bugs right off the hop ... i know they are working with vista so it doesn't, but so far their track record speaks louder than the hype.\n\nAlso, I am very content with XP.  I have loved it from day one and at this point in my computer usage life, I just want to stay with something that is proven and I like.  In the past, I have always been one of the first to try new software, new versions, new O/S, but lately, what I am experiencing and seeing in the "new" stuff is that it is bloated, has features that aren't really needed, and in many cases, is dumbed down to the least common denominator of user.  (speaking specifically here of paintshop pro 10 and 11, but there are others as well).  For the first time ever, I find myself preferring older versions of programs, because all too often they are better than their successors.\n\nIn fact, I am so against getting Vista that I am purchasing a new computer this year, rather than waiting as planned, so that I DON'T get Vista!
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Processor is OK\nRAM Memory is OK\nVideo - NO WAY - bye with at least 512 RAM to be sure it will run Vista/ good games\nSoftware included with is too old - Word 2002???\nMaybe it will be better to wait for Vista capable computer - which means Video card with 512 ram and support for DirectX 10 and at least 1 Gb Ram
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in correction to the previous post,\nwindows vista is out and available for testing aproximately 2months ago i was looking on windows update and saw an arcticle on vista\nit had released 100,000 downloads of the new software for anybody looking to be a beta tester, all 100,000 copies are gone now soif you want it you will have to obtain it illegaly...\nin my recomendation you should wait til the final release of vista as it is likely to have less bugs and have been updated been made more user friendly.\nwhat i can tell you is they are no longer using the standard start bar navigation.