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11/11/2006 01:41:41 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by Louis:
I predict that every Windows XP user will be using it within a year, and probably a lot sooner than that, grumblings notwithstanding. As Paul Thurrott says, "Let's face facts: Not ever upgrading isn't really an option." |
Big difference between "not ever upgrading" and delaying an upgrade. I didn't start using XP at home until this year. Didn't have a need to upgrade when Windows 2000 worked perfectly. It was only when software I wanted to use was incompatible with Win2K that I switched. It will happen sooner with Vista than XP but within a year is unlikely at best. |
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11/11/2006 03:55:33 AM · #27 |
| I've used Vista for a few months now and I'm a true convert. Win XP for me is almost un-useable now. |
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11/11/2006 04:09:27 AM · #28 |
Originally posted by Louis:
As Paul Thurrott says, "Let's face facts: Not ever upgrading isn't really an option." |
OMG, I've never read a more boring web site in my life... I think I'm going to bed now. Lord knows I am now sleepy enough. :-)
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11/11/2006 04:48:06 AM · #29 |
| I'll upgrade when either I get a new computer (unlikely within the next couple of years) or I have to because software support / new products cease for XP. Remains to be seen how long that might take. |
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11/11/2006 08:13:24 AM · #30 |
Another option is to buy a Mac.
I've never had one, but I hear they're better for Photoshop-type applications. Which is becoming more important to me due to my interest in photography. And if you really want a Microsoft operating system you can set your Mac up to dual boot.
This is something I'll actually consider for my next laptop.
I don't have anything against Microsoft. In fact, besides being a geologist, I've taken the time to learn and work with Microsoft products enough to pass a bunch of exams and also am an MCSE. I just like to keep my options open.
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11/11/2006 10:48:14 AM · #31 |
If you buy a computer with Vista on it, fine. Should not be any issues that updating via MS won't solve.
If you have an older computer then here are the concerns...
-some of your hardware may need new drivers, and that's up to the makers of that hardware (printers, scanners, etc). Some may not upgrade - I got caught this way with my scanner when XP came out.
-upgrading an OS over an older OS is sometimes risky business - so IMO, buy a new C drive and install it fresh on that, your old C can now be your D drive and all your stuff is still there. Installing it over the old OS will still leave you with a fragmented HD, and the driver and software issues - and IMO may create real nightmares for some applications.
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