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[WBSKI]

Anyone else trying them out? Im still troubleshooting with vista. Cant get the DVD to boot and fix a problem..

[Jonni]

I have used Vista and Office 2007 at work, as we are a PC Retailor. I haven't had any problems with Vista myself, but I must say that it seems like a "Mac-ed up" version of Windows. It has all the same features that windows has, but it just has many more flashy animations for everything. Are you getting an error when the DVD tries to boot? I remember that once it booted to the DVD it would come up with an installation error and end the installation.

As far as Office 2007 goes, I'm just as happy with Office 2003 or Office XP.

[WBSKI]

I agree with you on Office, i mean, theres no actual changes, its just a very different interface and a more computer intensive setup. Still trying on Vista here. Ive got the missing or corrupt bootfile error. It seems to affect Dell Dimensions.

[Jonni]

Well, I'm sorry you've got me on that error. All I can say is possibly look into Dell's website for a similar error on XP and see if that will work for Vista. I've only used Vista a few times, and it still throws me for a loop each time I use it.

[WBSKI]

Well, im not going to use Vista Beta until we get another Hard Drive. I installed it on a drive that doesnt have windows on it but does have a lot of programs. On the new drive I will re-install and then troubleshoot if i have to.

[Kicking Horse]

I'm running Vista on a machine and I have upgraded all my machines to Office 2007 Beta 2. There are some new features in office like RSS feeds and what not. I don't really like Vista.

[Bill]

I am using Vista on one computer. I do like it, but it does have issues with other software that are not Vista compatible. So don't switch over your main computers.

[WBSKI]

I finally got Vista working.

My two main setbacks:
1. My BIOS needed an update to recognize a secondary hard drive containing Vista.

2. I didnt know how to install a Vista driver for my NIC. Anyways, now im very pleased!

[Bondat]

Thanks for this information guys. I'm still thinking if I will upgrade to this OS. What do you think guys XP or Vista?Maybe we should start a poll here.

[poloxskier]

Upgrade to OS 10.5

[WBSKI]

I still like XP. Just as XP doubled RAM requirements, Vista does it again, according to the new specs for Flight Sim X...
Min 256 for XP and 512 for Vista..

Vista looks nice but im gonna use XP until vista comes out officially and then switch.

I have this Microsoft Works database, of course, Works stopped working and the CD is cracked believe it or not. Do you guys think Microsoft would help me on this or should i just forget it. Otherwise, is there any convertion software to Excel or Access?

[SkiBachelor]

WBSKI, I would call up Microsoft's Software Customer Service and say that your disk is cracked and no longer usable. They should then give you an address to mail your cracked disc to you and then mail you a new one with a small shipping and handling fee. I've never done it with Microsoft, but most software and game companies will give you a new CD free of charge, as long as they get the damaged CD which proves that you own the CD.

[WBSKI]

thanks!

[WBSKI]

Now Windows Vista RC1 is out, here are my first impressions:
Slower than Beta 2. Some icon, pointer improvements. Way less bugs!

[Peter]

So who has gotten the new Vindows Vista since it came out today? I wish I could but my computer doesn't meet the minimum specs. I did however get Office 2007 today which is quite nice.

[Dr Frankenstein]

I did try the betas last summer and took a huge lot of screenshots for my blog. Never had time to write a report and post it.

Office 2007 doesn't show a lot of improvements over older Office suites. I don't consider the new interface as an "improvement".

Windows Vista crashed before the actual install. Didn't warn me that the test machine didn't have enough RAM. Took 2 weeks to figure it out by myself. After I doubled it to the minimum reqs it took half of the day to install. Aero never ran. In fact, none of my computers, including my (new at that time) laptop, could run Aero. They are advertising stuff that most computers can't run. Way to go, Microsoft.

So, Windows Vista just looks like a Windows XP with (even) more (and useless and annoying) security features and n00b-proof computer rating. Wow, new icons. Wow, higher system reqs. Wow, sidebar. Wow, tablet PC and Media center at the same time on my Pentium 800 w/o any tablet, DVD drive, TV card or CD burner.

Had to find a bigger hard disk for that junk.

Yes, Vista disappointed me. I'm not anti-Microsoft, but I'm starting to lean on that side.

In fact, there was a time when Microsoft products were good, and that's why they were popular. Now with marketing offensives, that time is over. I'm strongly considering switching to Mac.

Right now I'm sticking with plain Windows XP and Linux 2.6.

BTW, most Aero-like stuffs (XGL, Beryl...) works perfectly under Linux on my Aero-incapable laptop. Pwned.

[Duck]

Dr Frankenstein, on Jan 31 2007, 01:16 AM, said:

In fact, there was a time when Microsoft products were good, and that's why they were popular. Now with marketing offensives, that time is over. I'm strongly considering switching to Mac.

Do it! :) I switched to a Mac a few months ago, and haven't looked back. OS X is fantastic! It's so smooth... everything just works.

I kinda chuckled reading through this thread with all the problems with Vista already.

-Iain

[Lift Kid]

Duck, on Jan 31 2007, 05:53 AM, said:

Do it! :) I switched to a Mac a few months ago, and haven't looked back. OS X is fantastic! It's so smooth... everything just works.

I kinda chuckled reading through this thread with all the problems with Vista already.

-Iain

Welcome to the club!

My friends dad gave the Vista Beta a try and he couldn't do anything because it kept crashing.

[Dr Frankenstein]

Duck, on Jan 31 2007, 06:53 AM, said:

Do it! :) I switched to a Mac a few months ago, and haven't looked back. OS X is fantastic! It's so smooth... everything just works.

I kinda chuckled reading through this thread with all the problems with Vista already.

-Iain

I know, I used OS X a lot lately and I'm quite satisfied.

[WBSKI]

I am getting Vista Premium in the mail right now. I am definitely excited, my new PC should run it really well (Now 3gb of ram, core 2 duo 1.86ghz. 512mb graphics and two 19 inch wide screens. Its pretty awesome! I agree that Office 07 doesnt have many improvements, I probably wont buy it until we get a good deal.