Microsoft Vista

[SgtM]

I agree, I don't think the performance issue is nearly as big of a deal as the driver crisis going on right now (for 64 bit in particular). I don't think you should buy any version until they release the drivers that will enable you to use it. If you get vista right now, there is a chance your hardware and pretty much any plug and play device won't work.

The only device I'm having trouble with right now (I have the 32 bit version) is my HP Photosmart a516. Vista won't find drivers for it, and when I contacted HP, they acted like they didn't even know what Vista is.

[Airbozo]

The only device I'm having trouble with right now (I have the 32 bit version) is my HP Photosmart a516. Vista won't find drivers for it, and when I contacted HP, they acted like they didn't even know what Vista is.

That's because they have not heard of vista in India...

[The boy 4rm oz]

Thanks guys you have been a real help. I know of the bugs with Vista but I wasn't going to be buying a copy till about June-July so hopefully they have fixed the problems lol.

[AJ@PR]

EDIT: I can't seem to find my "Vista Ultimate" picture.

That's ok... I found mine.

:p :p

That's because they have not heard of vista in India...

Hahah! ouch... HAHAHA

[Produkt]

I have business upgrade... I'm not installing it any time soon but.. yea...

[The boy 4rm oz]

One more question. Is office 2003 compatiable with Vista?

Ok so every one agrees 64-Bit is better right?

[DaveW]

Ok so every one agrees 64-Bit is better right?

If it isn't now it will be later. Might as well jump on the bitchin' for 64-bit drivers bandwagon to help things along a little.

-Dave

[SgtM]

One more question. Is office 2003 compatiable with Vista?

I'll check on that later for ya.

[onelegout]

So, each copy of vista is only licensed for one computer....
I have two laptops and one desktop.
vista home premium is £219.99
ultimate is £369.99
That means, if I were to buy 3 copies of ultimate it would cost me £1107....
Of course, microsoft are bringing this 'family pack' bull**** out which lets you pay £50 (i think) per extra license, but you can only get it if you buy ultimate, and then the extra licenses are home premium!!
So that would cost me £469 to make the move to vista.

[onelegout]

I've just found out that dabs do a 3-pack of vista home premium OEM for £206!!
Apparently I just need to buy a 'non-periferal computer component' in order to be able to purchase OEM software, and I was going to buy a hard drive anyway!

Can you guys confirm that OEM software will be the same as retail software?
I don't want to make a mistake when spending this amount of money!

Also, is it worth going with vista ultimate instead?

Thanks,
H