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Sep 1^st, 2009 at 1:58am

CDreier Offline
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I'm in the process of compiling a list of components for a new computer which I'll build myself (with some help). Now that Windows 7 is officially released - or about to be - what OS would you use? Vista Home Premium-64 is what I'd planned on using, but I hate to buy it when Windows 7 is the new standard. Until Windows 7 SP1 is released I have some hesitantcy to use it due to potential bugs. I don't think you can get an upgrade coupon when purchasing the OS for yourself which makes buying 2 OS's out of the question. Thoughts?

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Reply #1 - Sep 1^st, 2009 at 7:18am

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Go XP pro 64bit until the version of Windows 7 comes out that you are comfortable with.

I got my copy of XP pro for $20(US dollars) at a college book store. It came as a 2 disc set, one for 32bit, and one for 64bit.

For that $20, I can still feel good about moving to Windows 7 when I'm ready, and will be happy that I completely missed out on the Vista nightmares.

JMO. Wink

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Reply #2 - Sep 1^st, 2009 at 7:49am

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ShaneG wrote on Sep 1^st, 2009 at 7:18am:

Go XP pro 64bit until the version of Windows 7 comes out that you are comfortable with.

I got my copy of XP pro for $20(US dollars) at a college book store. It came as a 2 disc set, one for 32bit, and one for 64bit.

For that $20, I can still feel good about moving to Windows 7 when I'm ready, and will be happy that I completely missed out on the Vista nightmares.

JMO. Wink

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Nice but, what exactly are the vista nightmares? I've never had a problem.

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Reply #3 - Sep 1^st, 2009 at 4:18pm

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I've tried using my dad's Vista computer, and I just can't seem to wrap my mind around it. Every time I go to do something, it asks me if I'm sure, every step of the way.

Even the simple tasks are a pain.
There are still a lot of compatibility issues with most of the software I run. It may be old, but I still enjoy it. Wink

Wink

Not to mention it won't run on my existing hardware, but XP and 7 will. Tongue

Tongue

Vista never offered anything attractive enough to me to make me want to switch.

The only reason I'm thinking of 7 is the rumored perfomance increase on older hardware over XP. Now that's a reason to switch. Cool

Cool

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Reply #4 - Sep 1^st, 2009 at 10:16pm

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ShaneG wrote on Sep 1^st, 2009 at 7:18am:

Go XP pro 64bit until the version of Windows 7 comes out that you are comfortable with.

I got my copy of XP pro for $20(US dollars) at a college book store. It came as a 2 disc set, one for 32bit, and one for 64bit.

For that $20, I can still feel good about moving to Windows 7 when I'm ready, and will be happy that I completely missed out on the Vista nightmares.

JMO. Wink

Wink

I'm using a release candidate of Windows 7 Cheesy

Cheesy

, I love it, build 7100, I'm not going to a newer build, my friends L4D crashes if he looks at the little add that says what server your on (GA, 3FL ect...) Sad

Sad

But yes Windows 7 is very good, a comparison, On my dad's computer he has the same speed, and size and RAM as I do, whilst idling his RAM usage is 50% Shocked

Shocked

, Mine is 29%
Much difference there Cheesy

Cheesy

Cheesy

Cheesy

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Reply #5 - Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 1:57am

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I will keep using my version of XP Pro for as long as possible. It's stable, fast, stripped of all unnecassary BS and it does what it has to do. I have no reason to upgrade to Vista or 7.

Crash Wink

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Reply #6 - Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 6:33am

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Being the old "stick-in-the-mud" Chap that I am, with zillions of "old" computer Games Software, I shall continue to use Windows XP Pro.
Its simple, and always seem to do the job for me!... Kiss

Kiss

...!

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004...and happily wallowing in a mud bath!... Smiley

...!

I went straight from Win '98 to Win XP Pro.

....(DOS was fun...for a while!)... Grin

Grin

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Reply #7 - Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 11:37pm

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ShaneG wrote on Sep 1^st, 2009 at 4:18pm:

I've tried using my dad's Vista computer, and I just can't seem to wrap my mind around it. Every time I go to do something, it asks me if I'm sure, every step of the way.

Even the simple tasks are a pain.
There are still a lot of compatibility issues with most of the software I run. It may be old, but I still enjoy it. Wink

Wink

Not to mention it won't run on my existing hardware, but XP and 7 will. Tongue

Tongue

Vista never offered anything attractive enough to me to make me want to switch.

The only reason I'm thinking of 7 is the rumored perfomance increase on older hardware over XP. Now that's a reason to switch. Cool

Cool

I just recently switched to Windows 7 when my new HDD came in, and I'm one to vouch for the performance increase over XP Pro x64. Moreover, the OS is very stable (even in RC version) and has yet to give me a single error or BSOD of any sort. However, there are some incompatibility issues with SOME software that I use, but as far as gaming and FS goes, HUGE performance increase Wink

Wink

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Reply #8 - Sep 3^rd, 2009 at 2:16am

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SubZer0 wrote on Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 11:37pm:

ShaneG wrote on Sep 1^st, 2009 at 4:18pm:

I've tried using my dad's Vista computer, and I just can't seem to wrap my mind around it. Every time I go to do something, it asks me if I'm sure, every step of the way.

Even the simple tasks are a pain.
There are still a lot of compatibility issues with most of the software I run. It may be old, but I still enjoy it. Wink

Wink

Not to mention it won't run on my existing hardware, but XP and 7 will. Tongue

Tongue

Vista never offered anything attractive enough to me to make me want to switch.

The only reason I'm thinking of 7 is the rumored perfomance increase on older hardware over XP. Now that's a reason to switch. Cool

Cool

I just recently switched to Windows 7 when my new HDD came in, and I'm one to vouch for the performance increase over XP Pro x64. Moreover, the OS is very stable (even in RC version) and has yet to give me a single error or BSOD of any sort. However, there are some incompatibility issues with SOME software that I use, but as far as gaming and FS goes, HUGE performance increase Wink

Wink

That's why I dual boot it with XP, Mainly use Windows 7, but for those older games that don't work, Just boot up into XP Cheesy

Cheesy

Sunset Chasing...RULES

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Reply #9 - Sep 3^rd, 2009 at 8:31pm

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Mazza wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2009 at 2:16am:

SubZer0 wrote on Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 11:37pm:

ShaneG wrote on Sep 1^st, 2009 at 4:18pm:

I've tried using my dad's Vista computer, and I just can't seem to wrap my mind around it. Every time I go to do something, it asks me if I'm sure, every step of the way.

Even the simple tasks are a pain.
There are still a lot of compatibility issues with most of the software I run. It may be old, but I still enjoy it. Wink

Wink

Not to mention it won't run on my existing hardware, but XP and 7 will. Tongue

Tongue

Vista never offered anything attractive enough to me to make me want to switch.

The only reason I'm thinking of 7 is the rumored perfomance increase on older hardware over XP. Now that's a reason to switch. Cool

Cool

I just recently switched to Windows 7 when my new HDD came in, and I'm one to vouch for the performance increase over XP Pro x64. Moreover, the OS is very stable (even in RC version) and has yet to give me a single error or BSOD of any sort. However, there are some incompatibility issues with SOME software that I use, but as far as gaming and FS goes, HUGE performance increase Wink

Wink

That's why I dual boot it with XP, Mainly use Windows 7, but for those older games that don't work, Just boot up into XP Cheesy

Cheesy

Or you could simply run them in XP Combatibility mode...

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Reply #10 - Sep 4^th, 2009 at 3:21am

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SubZer0 wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2009 at 8:31pm:

Mazza wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2009 at 2:16am:

SubZer0 wrote on Sep 2^nd, 2009 at 11:37pm:

ShaneG wrote on Sep 1^st, 2009 at 4:18pm:

I've tried using my dad's Vista computer, and I just can't seem to wrap my mind around it. Every time I go to do something, it asks me if I'm sure, every step of the way.

Even the simple tasks are a pain.
There are still a lot of compatibility issues with most of the software I run. It may be old, but I still enjoy it. Wink

Wink

Not to mention it won't run on my existing hardware, but XP and 7 will. Tongue

Tongue

Vista never offered anything attractive enough to me to make me want to switch.

The only reason I'm thinking of 7 is the rumored perfomance increase on older hardware over XP. Now that's a reason to switch. Cool

Cool

I just recently switched to Windows 7 when my new HDD came in, and I'm one to vouch for the performance increase over XP Pro x64. Moreover, the OS is very stable (even in RC version) and has yet to give me a single error or BSOD of any sort. However, there are some incompatibility issues with SOME software that I use, but as far as gaming and FS goes, HUGE performance increase Wink

Wink

That's why I dual boot it with XP, Mainly use Windows 7, but for those older games that don't work, Just boot up into XP Cheesy

Cheesy

Or you could simply run them in XP Combatibility mode...

Some still don't work even then Cheesy

Cheesy

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Reply #11 - Sep 4^th, 2009 at 7:03am

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My second Hard Drive contains Windows '98 SE, and my 3DFX Voodoo Graphics Drivers for running my really old games!

Paul...a blast from the past!... Cool

Cool

...!

Dell Dimension 5000 BTX Tower. Win7 Home Edition, 32 Bit. Intel Pentium 4, dual 2.8 GHz. 2.5GB RAM, nVidia GF 9500GT 1GB. SATA 500GB + 80GB. Philips 17" LCD Monitor. Micronet ADSL Modem only. Saitek Cyborg Evo Force. FS 2004 + FSX. Briggs and Stratton Petrol Lawn Mower...Motor Bikes. Gas Cooker... and lots of musical instruments!.... ...!
Yamaha MO6,MM6,DX7,DX11,DX21,DX100,MK100,EMT10,PSR400,PSS780,Roland GW-8L v2,TR505,Casio MT-205,Korg CX3v2 dual manual,+ Leslie 760,M-Audio Prokeys88,KeyRig,Cubase,Keyfax4,Guitars,Orchestral,Baroque,Renaissance,Medieval Instruments.

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Reply #12 - Sep 4^th, 2009 at 3:14pm

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Fozzer wrote on Sep 4^th, 2009 at 7:03am:

My second Hard Drive contains Windows '98 SE, and my 3DFX Voodoo Graphics Drivers for running my really old games!

Paul...a blast from the past!... Cool

Cool

...!

You have drivers for 3DFX Voodoo? I want! I want! I want! please?

I have an old Packard Bell that still serves me as my Win 98 SE machine. But I dont have the drivers for my 3DFX addon card. Could ya send them too me? My e-mail is in private message.

Thankie...

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Reply #13 - Sep 4^th, 2009 at 5:01pm

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Plugpennyshadow wrote on Sep 4^th, 2009 at 3:14pm:

Fozzer wrote on Sep 4^th, 2009 at 7:03am:

My second Hard Drive contains Windows '98 SE, and my 3DFX Voodoo Graphics Drivers for running my really old games!

Paul...a blast from the past!... Cool

Cool

...!

You have drivers for 3DFX Voodoo? I want! I want! I want! please?

I have an old Packard Bell that still serves me as my Win 98 SE machine. But I dont have the drivers for my 3DFX addon card. Could ya send them too me? My e-mail is in private message.

Thankie...

Google is your friend...as always...>>>>

http://www.falconfly.de/voodoo3.htm

http://www.nodevice.com/driver/Voodoo3/get47992.html

Paul...G-BPLF... Wink

Wink

...!

Dell Dimension 5000 BTX Tower. Win7 Home Edition, 32 Bit. Intel Pentium 4, dual 2.8 GHz. 2.5GB RAM, nVidia GF 9500GT 1GB. SATA 500GB + 80GB. Philips 17" LCD Monitor. Micronet ADSL Modem only. Saitek Cyborg Evo Force. FS 2004 + FSX. Briggs and Stratton Petrol Lawn Mower...Motor Bikes. Gas Cooker... and lots of musical instruments!.... ...!
Yamaha MO6,MM6,DX7,DX11,DX21,DX100,MK100,EMT10,PSR400,PSS780,Roland GW-8L v2,TR505,Casio MT-205,Korg CX3v2 dual manual,+ Leslie 760,M-Audio Prokeys88,KeyRig,Cubase,Keyfax4,Guitars,Orchestral,Baroque,Renaissance,Medieval Instruments.

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Reply #14 - Nov 12^th, 2009 at 12:53pm

sandra Ex Member

I use Window XP, better then the every OS, prefer xp more then vista or any other.

Thanks!

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Reply #15 - Nov 12^th, 2009 at 3:35pm

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Im a former Vista User 64 and 32bit. I just installed Windows 7 and there is not a hick-up. I primarily use FSX and everything works awesome on it. As a matter of fact Im getting better performace with Windows 7.

The main difference between Vista and Windows 7 is that it does not hog your computer down. It boots up faster and applications run quicker and smoother.

You can use vista and I have no reason why you shouldnt....but windows 7 is the way to go and things will only get better as time progresses.

On Windows 7 the only slight issue that I have seen is that Adobe flash player is only compatible for 32 bit systems currently, BUT if your using a 64 bit version there is an option to use the 32bit player and it works just fine.

I like to keep up with the current trend for OS's. Windows 7 is really full of additional user ease features as advertised on TV.

Gigabyte EX58A-UD5 V2.0
Core i7-980X
OCZ 12GB PC312800
GTX 480
800watt PSU
FSX SP2
Win 7 64-bit

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Reply #16 - Nov 12^th, 2009 at 3:47pm

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http://xkcd.com/528/ Roll Eyes

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I'm running XP 32bit. Might go to 7.

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Reply #17 - Nov 12^th, 2009 at 7:22pm

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Lets see in order from most to least:
-Mac OS 10.6.2 Snow Leopard▲
-Windows Vista SP2 x64* ♠
-Windows 7 x86▲
-Linux 9.04 (yes I realize that 9.10 is out)▲
-Jolicloud (OS that is optimized for netbooks)▲

♠= Desktop
▲= MacBook Pro
*-Soon to be Windows 7 Professional x64

Click for Computer info overload!

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Reply #18 - Nov 14^th, 2009 at 8:31pm

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I have been thinking about getting either XP 64bit or 7. It's still very tough decision, because both OS's are from what I hear great.

XP is older, but the most trustworthy. But from what I hear about 7, it has the looks of Vista with the reliability of XP. But it uses .5 of a gig of more RAM. And I'm getting 4 gigs of 1066 DDR2 to start. So thats already 2 gigs gone. But again, I can usually have open Photoshop, Firefox, and Xfire all open at once with only 2 gigs of 800.

Enough of my story, I am still in this limbo, but I think an Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 6mb cache and a XFX 9600gt 512mb DDR3 gfx card, and 4 gigs of Patriot G series 1066 mhz RAM, Windows 7 would work for me.

Phoenix Coyotes fan in Michigan. Yeeeaah booii.

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Reply #19 - Dec 1^st, 2009 at 1:53pm

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i use both XP pro (32-bit Sad

Sad

) and 7 not sure if its 32-bit or 64...need to figure it out...I plan on keeping XP pro on my FS machine till im more comfortable with 7 but I do have 7 loaded up on my laptop (toshiba with Solid State Drive) and 7 seems to run pretty smooth, so I dont know...still kinda hesitent about 7 untill I have used it for a bit and really sure its stable...so thats where i stand for now...and vista was on the laptop for awhile and it was rather stable but the UAC thing was a PITA...but 7 has that to some degree but still you can turn it off...

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Reply #20 - Dec 5^th, 2009 at 7:31am

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XP 64 on 1 HDD, Win7 Ultimate on another.

Both works fine.

With the latest Nvidia driver 195.62 Win 7 now performs amazing! Buth then again, I could be hallucinating, right?! Cheesy

Cheesy

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