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27 Jan 07
27 Jan 07
Originally posted by reader1107I remember seeing stuff on some computer forums saying that most XP software either won't work or needs patches downloading, so it will probably be a pain in the backside.
Yes, it's microcrap's latest incarnation. I don't know anything about it though.
27 Jan 07
Originally posted by Daemon SinIs there anything good about it that you'd recommend? (Aside from pretty colors.) We got a new computer for Christmas and it came with a free upgrade. I'm a little reluctant, though.
I've been using it since the Beta releases last year and have no trouble with it at all.
27 Jan 07
Originally posted by rbmorrisOn the surface, the only major new feature they've introduced is the Windows Sidebar. Which is just an optional bar down the right side of the desktop that you can add little gadgets to (ie: RSS feeds, clocks, mini games, system tools, calenders, weather, traffic reports), kind of like FF extensions really. Beyond that, all the other changes are behind the scene stuff you won't even notice. It runs slightly faster, is slightly more secure, has better accessibility features for the disabled, uses less RAM and has a new file structure.
Is there anything good about it that you'd recommend? (Aside from pretty colors.) We got a new computer for Christmas and it came with a free upgrade. I'm a little reluctant, though.
It's no way near the dramatic change from 2000 to XP as they haven't re-coded a new OS, but simply streamlined XP and upgraded it's graphics. In my opinion Vista is better than XP but not by much. It's certainly not worth the extortionate price M$ are charging for it. If it's free than go for it.