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    What OS should I use for what?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Rakien, Apr 18, 2007.

  1. Rakien

    Rakien Notebook Geek

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    I successfully installed Windows XP Pro and Vista Ultimate. Vista seems to work quite well on my system.

    Do you think it would be better for me to install all my graphic programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash MX, 3D Studio Max on my Windows XP Pro partition or my Vista Ultimate partition?
     
    Rakien, Apr 18, 2007
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  2. AndyNJ

    AndyNJ Notebook Geek

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    Your signature says that you've got 1gb of memory, so I'd suggest using WinXP for those Adobe apps since they're pretty memory intensive.
     
    AndyNJ, Apr 18, 2007
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    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    Adobe CS2 programs have problems with vista. CS3 should work fine.
     
    wave, Apr 18, 2007
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  4. Rakien

    Rakien Notebook Geek

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    Okay then, so does Vista have any strong points which I could utilize?
     
    Rakien, Apr 18, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Aside from the integrated DRM and memory hogging? Not really. It's got a few nice interface features, and is more secure except when you turn it off (which many people do right away). Vista is mostly just pretty to look at.
     
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    One thing I like about Vista is the syncronising feature with Windows Mobile 6. Best I have seen.
    Also it has some nice features that I use such as the build in scanner interface and voice recognition.
    One thing that is horrible is the translation.... I use german and some parts are just not understandable. Also that the build in zip tool cant set passwords anymore!!!
     
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    In Vista it's quicker to navigate around and open files and applications once you get used to the interface. However, it does indeed use much more resources as XP, and if you plan to use demanding applications with just 1GB of RAM, stick to XP.
     
    Budding, Apr 18, 2007
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    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    Why not both? Shouldn't take up that much hard space.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Apr 18, 2007
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    sandt38 Notebook Consultant

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    I have heard of this elsewhere. However, Photoshop CS2 (Version 9.0) and Imageready run flawlessly (and so much faster) on my Vista rig then my XP PRO and my XP MCE rigs. I have also installed numerous fonts and brushes with no issues.

    Maybe I am just lucky.

    I like to run all of my programs in Vista, personally. All of my intense programs (like Photoshop, GIMP, GPS, DVD Rippers, and encoders, and burning softwares) have worked perfectly, all the way down to my cheesy DL games. I see no reason to use any other OS at the moment.
     
    sandt38, Apr 18, 2007
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