Are you ready for the new Windows?

**Osiris** · 10-13-2006, 02:36 PM

Due out to general public in Jan. New Microsoft windows Vista:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/

locojay · 10-13-2006, 03:59 PM

I've heard this was coming but this is the first time I've seen anything on it. Looks pretty cool. My office is supposed to be buying new computers the first part of next year but from what I hear they're not sure if the 64 bit processor will be compatible with our network so it's still up in the air a little bit. But if I'm lucky I'll have it in front of me a few months after it comes out.

**Osiris** · 10-13-2006, 04:25 PM

There is a tutorial on the site to test ur current system if it will support the new windows and if able to simply upgrade...

Reefneck · 10-13-2006, 04:38 PM

I and my wife are both currently running Windows Vista Ultimate. Incredible software!

flamingo · 10-13-2006, 05:49 PM

I think were getting that for the computers in our typing/business class,etc.

Scuba Kid · 10-13-2006, 05:49 PM

How much is windows vista supposed to cost?

locojay · 10-13-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osiris

There is a tutorial on the site to test ur current system if it will support the new windows and if able to simply upgrade...

I was looking at that too. I'm having an extra computer setup to test some new software next week, I think I'll try upgrading on that station. I'm too nervous to do it on mine incase there ends up being compatibility issues with our software and servers. If I break the testing station no one cares, that's what it's for.

**Shaggy** · 10-15-2006, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefneck

I and my wife are both currently running Windows Vista Ultimate. Incredible software!

??

Where did you get it so early?

Reefneck · 10-15-2006, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaggy

??

Where did you get it so early?

Directly from Microsoft. We are Part of the Customer Preview Program.

I did the same thing with XP back in 2001.

Damon · 10-15-2006, 09:25 AM

The beta will not upgrade windows xp, so if thats what you were thinking, forget about it. I've run the betas for some time now. No huge differences in performance. A bit more stable though especially when it comes to multi-tasking different types of apps (gaming, production etc...) More security and thus more hassle updating.

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locojay Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 320	I've heard this was coming but this is the first time I've seen anything on it. Looks pretty cool. My office is supposed to be buying new computers the first part of next year but from what I hear they're not sure if the 64 bit processor will be compatible with our network so it's still up in the air a little bit. But if I'm lucky I'll have it in front of me a few months after it comes out. __________________ Jay 55g: 1 pearl gourami 12 harlequin rasbora 4 neon dwarf rainbow 6 peppered cory 4 albino cory 4 upside down catfish 2 clown pleco 1 red tail albino shark 40g: 4 boesemani rainbow 6 long fin zebra danio 10 neon tetra 3 yoyo loach 2 amano shrimp 7 otto

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