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deciding whether to switch to Mac, or upgrade my processor and memory etc, which requires upgrading to vista. I remember reading horror stories about it when it was first released, just wondering what the state of play with it is now? I know there is a new Windows OS in development, but have heard worrying things about that too.
Cheers, Lani.
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Vista is relatively stable but its fundamental issue of not supporting older hardware is still there. I needed a new Web cam and scanner.
Some older software wont run.
MS changed UI stuff without reason - so expect finding stuff harder. UAC (so called security) sux.
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So if I am upgrading processor etc, then it shouldn't be a problem? I am mostly using CS3, LR etc.
I have never had any real trouble with Vista - had it on this new machine for 2 years.
I have a mate who "fiddles" all the time and he is now using Windows 7 (I think that is right). He told me it is the new operating system from Microsoft and is a vast improvement on Vista. His is a freebie trial edition - good until Agust if I remember correctly. I have not seen it in operation.
Graham
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Thanks Graham,Originally Posted by Riverlander
maybe I need to hold off for a bit then and wait for the newer OS.
Win 7 will be out late this year (80% confident). It is not a huge change from Vista (thankfully) - in fact it it almost a big service pack but they are charging for it.
Hmmmpf that's just typical of microsoft isn't it??? charging for things they should have put in in the first place..lol
I'm running vista on the laptop and haven't had any big problems with it. The biggest problem I'm having at the moment is trying to get my sons netbook to run wireless on the d-link router .. grrrrrr !!!!
Happy to take all constructive Critique, please don't rework or edit my photos. Thanks!
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I love Vista, but i do agree with Kym re UAC, i disable it ...
Julie
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