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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

09/19/2006 11:17:51 PM · #26

the more I read about 64bit vs 32bit, the more inclined I am to install the 32bit instead. The major problem with 64bit Vista is no 16bit support (problem when you have 32bit program using a 16bit installer, doh) and also no support for 32bit device drivers. But I'm still tempted to install the 64bit Vista for it's supposedly faster performance and extra security features, so wish me luck. If you dont see me online tomorrow, that means I'm probably reinstalling my OS! :p

p/s: I'll run the "Vista version advisor" thingy first, ensuring my hardware is up to it :)

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

09/19/2006 11:20:13 PM · #27

Originally posted by Konador:

The 64 bit is only for new dual processors I think, isnt it?

Nope any 64bit processor...I'm running on it on an old AMD64 and it runs fine...

@ ---> Louis, I'm still running the last beta...are you running a laptop if so have they fixed the little PCMCIA wireless issue, that one sucked getting wireless to work on a laptop.

Also hoping that they fixed that Explorer (shell) 100% cpu utilization when browsing pics and media on the disk issue.

Also how's the Media Center side...stream MTVu from the online spot light and let me know how that is... it was sucking big time pre RC1...

Vista is nice but not all that... not for the prices I have seen it is going to cost.

I will say the 64 bit kicks the snot out of the 32 bit version for performance as I am running it on x86, AMD64 and IA64 platforms.

Message edited by author 2006-09-19 23:21:23.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/19/2006 11:54:06 PM · #28

Originally posted by PhantomEWO:

Originally posted by Konador:
I'm using it now and it looks lovely! And it runs faster than XP too from what I can tell. Not crashed at all since RC1 either.

Any issues with any drivers such as audio, video etc? I was ready to put it on a brand new laptop I just got but I believe the beta expires in JUn 07 so then either buy VISTA or I guess computer blows up ;)

Does the computer really blow up? Or just cease to operate? :-)

I'm wondering if it would make Photoshop run any more efficiently on my laptop... is it worth a try? I've never been brave enough to try the beta version of anything...

Message edited by author 2006-09-19 23:54:25.

cryingdragon

Canon EOS-10D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

09/19/2006 11:55:22 PM · #29

I'm downloading for my laptop right now...should be done in about an hour. Will probably upgrade tomorrow morning.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/19/2006 11:57:19 PM · #30

I may give it a try on Friday evening. Prolly don't have time to do it before then, though I suppose I could if I'd get my butt off this website, huh? :-)

Lemme know if you like it.

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

09/20/2006 12:16:52 AM · #31

Originally posted by awpollard:

@ ---> Louis, I'm still running the last beta...are you running a laptop if so have they fixed the little PCMCIA wireless issue, that one sucked getting wireless to work on a laptop.

Also hoping that they fixed that Explorer (shell) 100% cpu utilization when browsing pics and media on the disk issue.

Also how's the Media Center side...stream MTVu from the online spot light and let me know how that is... it was sucking big time pre RC1...

I'm running it on a Core2 Duo workstation, so no pcmcia. I'm using wireless though, with no problems at all. No utilization issues either. I also use VPN; everything's running very well. Not only will I be using it at home, but I'll upgrade the whole office too. Right now there's an issue connecting to non-Vista workstations. It works, but there's a warning about Vista not being able to "recognize" the remote workstation. Other than the warning, nothing bad has happened.

buzzrock

Fujifilm X-M1

09/20/2006 12:21:43 AM · #32

Is it just eye-candy or does it actually do anything better?

09/20/2006 12:36:16 AM · #33

Originally posted by buzzrock:

Is it just eye-candy or does it actually do anything better?

Not just eye candy (see my post above). Additionally, it's faster. It has features like virtual folders (dynamic search results folders that contain items based on criteria -- particularly good for photos), and much better security features (you, or software, can't change administrative-level system settings without acknowledging that's what you're about to do).

People also asked the same thing of XP over '95. Is it better, or just different? Definitely better.

09/20/2006 12:50:14 AM · #34

Originally posted by Louis:

Originally posted by buzzrock:
Is it just eye-candy or does it actually do anything better?

Not just eye candy (see my post above). Additionally, it's faster. It has features like virtual folders (dynamic search results folders that contain items based on criteria -- particularly good for photos), and much better security features (you, or software, can't change administrative-level system settings without acknowledging that's what you're about to do).

People also asked the same thing of XP over '95. Is it better, or just different? Definitely better.

Frankly, I'm upgrading for the sake of having an entirely new interface because I'm bored of XP's, LOL. The performance improvement is very attractive for sure, but like I said, it's the eye-candy that appealed to me :p

09/20/2006 10:17:55 AM · #35

Originally posted by crayon:

Me too. But I felt I had to defend my decision somehow. :)

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/20/2006 11:43:52 PM · #36

I installed the 64bit version, then removed it, and reinstalled with the 32bit version. Now, I got a weird problem. My wifi, Atheros AR5005 has it's drivers automatically loaded by Vista, and looks find in Device Manager, but however windows states that I do not have wireless hardware for my laptop. Anyone got any idea what I can do?

fordmanf1

Canon EOS-30D

09/22/2006 07:10:57 PM · #37

how do you uninstall vista,any help please

cryingdragon

Canon EOS-10D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

09/22/2006 07:15:27 PM · #38

I've downloaded it and burned it onto 6 different DVDs. It won't read a single DVD. However, it shows up just fine on my Nero ImageDrive. Can I install from the ImageDrive or does it load parts after the initial install?

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/22/2006 07:20:10 PM · #39

Originally posted by Louis:

Let me preface this by saying I don't run windows as my default, I run FreeBSD and X on top of it. My windows machine gets turned on to run photoshop and off when I'm done, that's it. That's because it works for me, and is more tailored to the things I do with a computer. I represent about .0000001% of the computing population.

Anyway, I would not pay whatever MS is asking for to get the features you've described above. With 2000 or XP, simply make a new user and do not make it an administrator of the machine. Use that user all the time. There goes the bulk of your security concerns and most spyware won't be able to hook itself into your machine as you won't be logged in with sufficient rights for it to do so.

If you want a different interface, you could look into any number of replacement windows desktops which have been floating around since windows 95. A lot of them are extremely cool looking and take minimal effort on your part to install and configure.

Sorry, I just hate to see MS get richer for selling what should be service pack upgrades as full releases. Everything that was supposed to be in Vista that was actually exciting (database filesystem, actual command shell with a scripting language, other shit they got around to ripping off from the unix world) was dropped long ago in their repeated failed attempts to make their release date. There is nothing in the OS at all that you can't do right now with XP.

Message edited by author 2006-09-22 19:21:21.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/22/2006 08:22:15 PM · #40

Originally posted by routerguy666:

There is nothing in the OS at all that you can't do right now with XP.

Beg to differ. And I'm not a Windows evangelist. I was brought up on BSD, and FreeBSD is what I use every day at work.

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

09/22/2006 08:40:02 PM · #41

Glad to meet a fellow bsd user. Which part of that list can't be accomplished right now on XP? Or are you saying that because MS rolled in what can already be done via third party apps, they are new features worth upgrading the OS for?

I don't really care either way. Windows is good because it lets people do what they want to do. That's the point of it anyway. I just hate to see people go drop 300 bucks on something that looks a little different but isn't offering anything revolutionary.