dom wrote:Jstar1 wrote:I heard it has compatible issues
It did when it was released. I haven't had any problems with it at all. Infact, I installed it on my desktop too.
I think the problem is that people are using bootleg copies, or don't know how to install it properly.
There's also hardware requirement. Any rig without 2gb of ram or more will not be able to handle vista + software (read: video games, media editing tools, etc.)
Vista has plenty of issues. It was released WAY before it was ready, even AFTER considering that Microsoft pulled a TON of features out of Vista before releasing it. Before the release of Vista was announced, they even said they were going to release SP1, I believe, in the Fall 2007. So in that case, they were planning some major fixes before even releasing Vista for the first time... So what does that tell you?
Even on modern, high-end systems, Vista still has problems. There's a known problem with Vista where (maybe depending on configuration) Vista has a hard time saving files out to a network share. We got a couple brand new laptops here at the office with Vista on them. They're at least dual core with 2 gigs RAM and a decent sized SATA hard drive. When you create a file, say a Word document, and try to save it to a network share (i.e., \\server\share\path\to\MyFile.doc), Vista will claim that the parent folder (in this case "to") does not exist and prompts you to create it... even though "to" exists.
In order to fix that, you have to do a registry hack that Microsoft posted in a knowledge base article. And no, these aren't bootleg copies or anything. They're purchased, company-owned laptops fully licensed.
I'd say Vista has some issues. The OS runs pretty quick when it's actually behaving, but it does lock up a bit. Put XP on those, and they will FLY!
*uninstalls linewire*
GAY! i cant bootleg a dvd burning program on my cousins vista!
