Tons of Vista bashing topics: Do you still like Vista?

Though you may not buy Vista, do you still like it?

Or rather, if it wasn't using all this DRM crap, would you like it?

 

I've not actually tried vista so I can't comment right now, but I won't be upgrading until SP1 comes out and I have the spare cash at the very least, and that's only if it proves itself to be a worthy OS.

 

There's no voting option for "I'm not sure what I think about Vista yet, but I'm getting a copy of it for free, so I might as well give it a shot"

 

Although described as "Windows Vista Capable", I think my laptop is just barely configured to run Vista, especially considering the HD is partitioned the way it is. I'll just wait until my next computer.

How much are the upgrades?

 

I don't have to buy. it. I will get a coupon to get it free with my new Dell Inspiron purchase. Even so, I doubt I'll install it right away. Maybe I'll wait for a service pack to be released.

 

Ah, what's DRM crap anyway?

 

I will use Vista RC2 until it expires in May.

I will also be testing the final release version. (don't ask)

I will most likely be purchasing a new notebook PC around Aug, Sept next year, so ofcourse Vista will come with it. I'll just make sure it's a Good Version of Vista, Not that limited Home Ed crap. LOL

HELL NO I wouldn't be buying Vista as Retail .....Not at those Prices!!!!

 

My main problem, is that Vista doesn't really seem to have anything to actually recommend it. Oh sure everyone says "it's more secure" but XP was supposed to be too, and look where that ended up!

The only REAL reason I can see to bother paying for Vista is if you have a 64bit processor and NEED to run a 64 bit OS, then it might be worth it, otherwise...

Bleh.

 

I don't like Vista because it's overpriced, a resource hog, and this DRM crap is absolutely insane!
I'm switching to Mac and hopefully I will stick to Mac until Microsoft sorts out its act.

By the way, DRM is this technology used to protect the rights of software. It's the DRM crap that limits the number of times you can activate Vista before it turns into a totally useless £200 DVD.

 

Yea, the price is a real problem.

But as far a backward compatibility goes, take a look at XP. Theres so many programs the require XP. I was still using Win ME when alot of programs Upgraded and would now require XP. And this started almost right after XP came out. (Ex: I-tunes, Drivers from digi cam, driver from Sony Ericsson, etc: etc

 

"I'm not buying it, but I will have it, just not sure if I would use it yet" thank you MSDN subscription. I wouldn't recommend purposely going out to upgrade. Like I'm sure it will come with your next computer purchase.

 

actually, Microsoft changed their EULA wording so that you can transfer the OS between computers an unlimited number of times, although you obviously need to uninstall from the previous computer. probably have to call MS to activate, too. at least it's not just a single transfer.

there's no option for "I'm running Linux, and I'm indifferent to whether Vista is successful or not."

 

I'm usually the first to get all the new OS's since Windows 98. But it seems that Vista is looking to be a let down. A topic a few topics down mentioned about the drop in gaming performance. My W3V isn't exactly that good to play newer games. I need all the fps I can get.

 

whats funny about the vista "story" is that first when it was mentioned "longhorn", it was an all new OS, everything was revamped...now its just an overhauling of XP. I will stick with XP pro sp2. its free for me, and stable as a rock....

 

I'm not really impressed with Vista, I haven't looked into the DRM very much because it'd just make me angry, and I'm not planning on buying it anytime soon. I guess I will when Microsoft puts a metaphorical gun to my head, or I find something so fantastic in the OS that I can't live without it.

 

If there really is a gaming performance drop, I am using XP or Linux until it is worked out. All the same it looks like a nice new interface and, according to a apple rep, it should be as good as the tiger osx. Man that is bad, Win is still a whole gen behind Mac since the next mac osx is supposed to come out around the same time as vista.

 

I think people like fall under the 'I'm 'buying' it, but I don't like it' part.

I didn't have enough room for 20 questions. I had to make it as simple as possible.

 

What is DRM?

 

Wow, a lot of Vista haters out there. A demo of Vista RTM will be made public in a few weeks. I would recommend everyone try the final build of Vista before jumping on the Vista-hater bandwagon. The RTM build is significantly better than any of the previous builds, both in terms of speed and stability. It's true that much has been removed from Vista since the early planning stages. But Vista is still a huge step forward in terms of appearance and usability... and the new security features alone should make many users at least consider an upgrade.

Gamers will also want to upgrade to Vista just for the DirectX 10 support for new games and graphics cards.

Obviously, a lot of people are upset about the amount of DRM included in Vista. But, really, Vista is not going to limit your use of non-DRM infected files. Like it or not, the RIAA and the MPAA are preventing the release of media not locked down with DRM. If you want to be able to watch/listen to rented or purcased media you will need the ability to play DRM protected files. Personally I would be much MORE upset if I couldn't play a Blu-ray or HD-DVD movie on my system at all, than if I had to have the DRM software that allows the software to play. But that's me.

True, businesses don't have much reason to upgrade their infrastructures in the near future, but I would think most consumers will find the update to be worth their time and money, if they have a relatively new system can run aero and Vista's other features well.