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    XP vs. Vista vs. Vista SP1: no difference in speed

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jackboot, Mar 2, 2008.

  1. Jackboot

    Jackboot Notebook Deity

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    Interesting blog article from zdnet on an interesting study done for Microsoft comparing the speeds of XP with Vista/Vista SP1:

    http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=1394

    The conclusion is that there is no difference (less than a second for most tasks) in speed between the operating systems.
     
    Jackboot, Mar 2, 2008
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  2. JCMS

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    It's been already posted 2 days ago :)
     
    JCMS, Mar 2, 2008
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  4. Jalf

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    "Less than a second" is a major difference when discussing responsiveness, though.

    And of course the fact that it's done *for* Microsoft kinda hints which way it'll be biased, doesn't it?

    Of course it's easy to prove that OS 1 is "more responsive" than OS2. You just have to measure the right cases under the right conditions on the right systems.

    But hey, if you're happy with Vista, more power to you. ;)
     
    Jalf, Mar 2, 2008
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  5. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    No matter how you slice it, XP will die and Vista will be the norm.

    Vista is a fine OS. Some people just aren't ready for change.
     
    Matt is Pro, Mar 2, 2008
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    I agree with Matt and I run Vista X64, though I find XP to be far more responsive on 2 GB RAM than Vista is, though 4 GB does help Vista.

    While I appreciate the extra security layers in Vista, how about streamlining the code and not burying everything in 15 layers of GUI (try renewing your IP in Vista - it's not even worth dealing with the Network and Sharing Center - I go straight to the command line; with XP, you could just right-click on the network tray icon and click Repair).
     
    Samuel613, Mar 2, 2008
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  7. Prasad

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    Rightly said. :)
     
    Prasad, Mar 2, 2008
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  8. Knightendo

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    I prefer Vista over XP now. I been using Vista x64 and its great! it runs all my software without a problem and runs fast. Like MAtt said, people arent ready for change...
     
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  9. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Vista has yet to give me any problems; performance wise, compatibility wise, or otherwise.

    It's been a solid OS thus far.
     
    Matt is Pro, Mar 2, 2008
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  10. McGrady

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    Agreed. My vista laptop has been great so far. I just need a new desktop. My desktop is still XP. Vista over XP anyday, IMO. lol
     
    McGrady, Mar 2, 2008
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    ?? You can do that with vista as well. It diagnoses the problem and that is almost always a solution.
     
    deathstick, Mar 2, 2008
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