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Sparky · 01-30-2007, 04:36 PM

(No need for anyone to post about how Windows sucks and Macs are so much better, okay?)

Well I just sent in my free rebate for an upgrade to Vista, since I bought this computer in November and they offer a free upgrade to Vista if you bought a computer after October 2006.

Is anyone else going to get this? It came out today. Heard anything good/bad? I'd just like to know more about it.

AerostarMonk · 01-30-2007, 04:41 PM

I hear that is quite the system. It runs smoothly, and it's a lot more user-friendly. If I had the money to fix my computer, which I bought in August, and to buy Vista I'd definitely get it. But it would probably be better if you talked to someone more knowledgeable than me.

One Radical Dude · 01-30-2007, 04:48 PM

I won't bother right now, until I at least get a new computer (which will have one of the editions of Vista). My current desktop likely wouldn't be able to handle it.

Voxxyn · 01-31-2007, 03:26 AM

My mother(who works with computers) got a free, pre-release copy of Vista... unfortunately, it cannot be used, because none of our current computers meet the Vista requirements.

HappyFoppy · 01-31-2007, 03:41 AM

Vox: Pretty ironinc, not? That's pretty much the "problem" with Vista, it requires too much stuff. From what I heard it's still very good though.

Medikor · 01-31-2007, 03:42 AM

I don't think I'll be getting Vista anytime soon.

koosie · 01-31-2007, 03:47 AM

I'm sure Vista will be very nice but does anyone out there use Linux? I'm a little wary of committing myself as I depend on this computer for my business and can't take too many risks but I replaced ms office with openoffice (free and easy to download) and am very pleased with it. Gates has taken enough of our money. His business model is so 20th century.

Ricky Fieldmouse · 01-31-2007, 03:56 AM

I might get Vista within 5 years from now, just for smoother gameplay. I downloaded the Sonic Heroes Trial, and it was WAAAY too slow. Hopefully that won't happen when Sonic the Hedgehog comes out for PC.

GrimTheLost · 01-31-2007, 04:10 AM

I have a copy of a windows skin that has the Vista look and feel. Good stuff. I am going to get it soon hopefully.

HappyFoppy · 01-31-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by koosie

I'm sure Vista will be very nice but does anyone out there use Linux? I'm a little wary of committing myself as I depend on this computer for my business and can't take too many risks but I replaced ms office with openoffice (free and easy to download) and am very pleased with it. Gates has taken enough of our money. His business model is so 20th century.

I have Linux at anoter pc, but the problem is, I downloaded it for free, and there's nothing installed with it. So I'm mostly building it whenever I get at my dad's home. I'd say 1. Stick to windows or 2. BUY Linux. Or Mac. Or whatever.

01-30-2007, 04:36 PM	#1
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,715	Windows Vista (No need for anyone to post about how Windows sucks and Macs are so much better, okay?) Well I just sent in my free rebate for an upgrade to Vista, since I bought this computer in November and they offer a free upgrade to Vista if you bought a computer after October 2006. Is anyone else going to get this? It came out today. Heard anything good/bad? I'd just like to know more about it. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

01-30-2007, 04:48 PM	#3
One Radical Dude Big Insensitive Jerkface Still Awesome Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,738	I won't bother right now, until I at least get a new computer (which will have one of the editions of Vista). My current desktop likely wouldn't be able to handle it. __________________ Visit these pages: Facebook, Twitter, Google+

01-31-2007, 03:42 AM	#6
Medikor Robot Master I'm a bubble man! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,428	I don't think I'll be getting Vista anytime soon. __________________

01-31-2007, 03:47 AM	#7
koosie Moon-Calf It was just imagination Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Britain Posts: 695	I'm sure Vista will be very nice but does anyone out there use Linux? I'm a little wary of committing myself as I depend on this computer for my business and can't take too many risks but I replaced ms office with openoffice (free and easy to download) and am very pleased with it. Gates has taken enough of our money. His business model is so 20th century. __________________ Aw....Snicket

01-31-2007, 03:56 AM	#8
Ricky Fieldmouse Revived Member HELLO THERE. I'M DOCTOR RABBIT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 143	I might get Vista within 5 years from now, just for smoother gameplay. I downloaded the Sonic Heroes Trial, and it was WAAAY too slow. Hopefully that won't happen when Sonic the Hedgehog comes out for PC. __________________

01-30-2007, 04:41 PM	#2
AerostarMonk Holy Toledo! Just try to relax and I'll try not to steal from you. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. Posts: 462	I hear that is quite the system. It runs smoothly, and it's a lot more user-friendly. If I had the money to fix my computer, which I bought in August, and to buy Vista I'd definitely get it. But it would probably be better if you talked to someone more knowledgeable than me.

01-31-2007, 03:26 AM	#4
Voxxyn Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Zebes Posts: 1,069	My mother(who works with computers) got a free, pre-release copy of Vista... unfortunately, it cannot be used, because none of our current computers meet the Vista requirements.

01-31-2007, 03:41 AM	#5
HappyFoppy This rank is six words long STFU AND DANCE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hotel Hotel Posts: 597	Vox: Pretty ironinc, not? That's pretty much the "problem" with Vista, it requires too much stuff. From what I heard it's still very good though.

01-31-2007, 04:10 AM	#9
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