Well, I'm moving back to XP

Having used Vista for a while, I've decided XP provides a better experience. I can't put my finger on why. It feels snappier, monitor feels larger... it feels more right.

I liken the difference to that of me listening to music with the EQ left alone, and screwed up by Creative's software. I hadn't trained my ears to hear the differences, but I found music less emotionally satisfying until I noticed the settings were borked, and changed them back.

Here's hoping some Vista fanboy has an aneurysm. Cheers!

 

I agree. I used Vista for a bit, I can't stand it. Moved on

wait for a service pack or two.

 

I'm currently using Vista for playing around and learning the new interface, and XP for work and productivity.

 

I've heard in Vista you can't change themes (or at least make/use custom ones) like you can in XP. Is this true, are you stuck with Aero whether or not you like it?

 

...u could change the theme...from aero to basic to classic and probably more...

I kinda like vista. It's has a really nicer GUI. In XP, no matter how much I customized it, it wasn't "perfect". In vista, there's so many little graphical details that are really cool. Also, as for creative software, I believe that on their website, they have upgraded most of the drivers and software for Vista now because my Creative Zen works fine in Vista.

The only reason why most people hate Vista right now is probably because they are so used to Xp and hate change...

Oh well, some people like apples, others like oranges. Still, Vista is a pretty good OS and people should really stop hating on it. I mean, it's not like Linux doesn't have compatibility issues or driver issues.

 

You're right about that! If you want to appreciate Windows, try getting a wireless card to work in Ubuntu. I tried for 2 solid months and gave up. Installed Windows and in 4 minutes it recognized the card and has an 'excellent' signal. Tell me I drank the Koolaid, I don't care. There are times you just want to get into a car and drive it; not F with it. Same with my desktops & notebook. I love working on them, but sometimes I just want to fire it up and drive.

 

Yeah... I like custom themes. I have one on XP which I consider perfect for me and I can't imagine switching to an OS which wouldn't let me do some customization. What I heard may be false, I'm just wondering if anyone here knows.

 

I think most people don't like Vista right now because it doesn't work... I've heard of probably a dozen games which won't function properly, drivers aren't out for various hardware components including sound cards and printers, and it hogs a ton of resources...

If you want aesthetics over functionality get a Mac, Vista needs some serious work before I even think about abandoning XP (whose quirks I know after years of being screwed over by them).

 

I like XP better than Vista because it feels more responsive. The small differences in the speed that I can do simple clicking/dragging/interfacing type things is very important. I also like XP better than Vista because everything works. "Most things working" isn't anything like a substitute. It's never a question of some magical backend change that breaks the programs I'm trying to use. With that in mind, maybe in a year I'll like Vista better.

No OS is without flaws; this is true. But in this case, there isn't enough in the way of advantages to balance out the flaws. Besides XP, I use Linux and OS X. Those both have big advantages that keep them interesting and in the running; I still prefer XP right now for normal use.

Any "hating" I do on Vista specifically is probably a response to fansheeps (see what I did? It's versus "fanboys".), which I find intensely annoying, though less so than mindless Mac hype. (I'm sorry. The "no bluescreens" spiel is bull****. Mac users can get grey screens just as often as Windows users get blue screens. Don't even get me started on the damn beachball.)

 

Or because *as it is now*, it is an inferior OS. Most of the advantages of Vista have either been cancelled already by MS, or are so badly implemented that many users will end up having to disable them entirely (UAC)
Aero looks nice, but it means most common tasks take longer due to silly animations and 3d effects you have to wait for.

I like XP better because:
1: It isn't crippled by bad design decisions
2: It lets me do what I want to do
3: It works. All of it. Including drivers and applications.

 

All I want in an OS is a stable platform that will run my applications.

 

Luckily no one is forcing anyone to use Vista - you can easily go back to XP and use that as long as you want. I currently dual boot XP pro and Vista Home Premium. Since I've got Vista running fine I haven't found a reason or want to go back to XP.

Vista is elegant, fast and very stable...all my drivers work...all my apps work. No complaints.

 

Vista is weak, why microsoft got so weak all the sudden. office 2007 and vista is horrible. xp and office 2003 still the best. vista
should be skiped

 

Whoa man. "The only reason"? You dont think you're skipping over about a million issues?

I would imagine that having a digital nanny on your PC - and mega DRM too - would get old and annoying really quickly. Call me crazy.

Vista is predictably annoying. What is savign Microsoft is that there isnt a quick substitute. But if many people who got it forced on them OEM-size could seamlessly use another OS or go back to XP, I'm pretty sure that Vista adoption numebrs would look really crappy now.

How do you figure. if you bought a new machine - which is how most people are getting Vista, - and often ther eis no choice or pricing that forces a choice - are you claiming that Dell and gateway will refund their money and install XP for them? Not really.

So what you are really saying is that people can pay Microsoft TWICE, first for a bloated OS not ready to be forced on people - and then again? Right.

 

The latest version of Windows has always been the default OS provided with the big name notebook OEM's. The trend started with Win3.11, and continued through Win95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, and now Vista. You always have the option of using one of the free OS's out there, like Linux. Or you could choose a notebook manufacturer that doesn't force you to buy an OS with your laptop. You can also find many OEM's still offering XP, although you may have to make a phone call on your thousand dollar purchase...something you should do regardless.

 

preloaded vista PCs + Bloat = LOL
i was at Frys and look at all their new laptops, they all had Vista and were all extremely slow. when i use the arrow to highlight an icon or somthing in the start menu, it took like 1 sec to highlight. Sony has so much Bloat eventho they expensive

 

do you mean your bum feels funny or do you have a ruptured blood vessel?

 

Hey - you try and see how far you get and what choices you are left with. There is a reason people use the word "monopoly" and "domination" in regards to Microsoft.

Its not a big deal with desktops since you can build your own from parts. Laptop needs are more specialised, you cant build your own - and its a total roadblock

I could care less what was done in old time. Everyone "always" used to wear a hat - they dont anymore. Women used to stay at home - they dont anymore.

There is no reason why consumers should not be able to pick any OS they want when they order. No reason - other than MS's navel gazing agenda and the total capitulation of the laptop manufacturers.

If XP was running on these machines two months ago, it didnt suddenly become impossible to install. This is just an utter joke.

 

My Asus S96J from GenTech came with no OS and no bloat

Seriously, if it bothers a laptop buyer enough, he or she should look around and see about alternatives. Hasn't that been the consumer's greatest strength since the advent of trade?