Windows XP or Vista??

[The Fallen]

I'd go with Vista, but I would wait a bit longer since it did have quite a few problems, which they have worked out for the most part. It's just to be on the safe side of things though.

If you're really anxious though, go with XP. It may not be as fancy looking as vista, respectively, but it is reliable.

 

[fredlocks]

well it's going to be a brand new computer bought in December this year and will be kept well updated.

 

[Lumine]

Or in the future you could always buy a new comp with Vista SP2 installed XD

 

[fredlocks]

this is going to be my baby xD LOL!!! forever and ever

 

[evilcheese]

vista all the way its the upgraded form of XP and it has way more options

 

[Sheena--Fujibayashi]

I use Windows XP, so I prefer it more since I`m more used to it.

 

[aRedMoon]

I'll use XP as long as I can... Vista is weird. >_> (And I mean more than just the name)

 

[Archer]

If you want stability, compatability and performance go with xp. Vista is a joke.

 

[fredlocks]

if I got Vista what componants should I get with my computer to start off with?

 

[blitz94]

I use Windows ME T_T and it sux but I guess Id prefer Vista since its newer and more programs are gonna start coming out for it. Its probably gonna get more popular in the next year or 2.

 

[Obito.]

i use windows XP...

i want vista

 

[Lorem Ipsum]

I quite like the interface of Vista, and would very much like it, but I am used to XP, and that is quite user-friendly.

 

[fredlocks]

well I hear that Halo 2 is only Vista compatable so I thiknk I know what I'm getting xD

 

[Jesus Freak Josh]

well I hear that Halo 2 is only Vista compatable so I thiknk I know what I'm getting xD

Chances are people will find a work around. Vista's just a prettier XP.

 

[crystalman101]

I'd say XP. I don't have any GOOd reasons, but a have one: Vista can't play very many 3d games such as Oblivion :(.

 

[mewthree w/armor]

I have a test rig running Vista and the Beta of SP1 and it works. Its reasonably stable in most cases, but the warnings it keeps giving about mods by software are a pain. Computer has a 2.6Ghz P4, 2GB PC3200 RAM, 300GB SATA hard drive, NVidia 6200 256MB PCI Video card. Nero 8 for some reason hates my Vista install though. No big loss.

I have XP on all my good machines, my gaming rig, my brothers machine, family machine, etc. XP Is just reliable. Not much more then that.

 

[haffeysucks]

I have a test rig running Vista and the Beta of SP1 and it works. Its reasonably stable in most cases, but the warnings it keeps giving about mods by software are a pain. Computer has a 2.6Ghz P4, 2GB PC3200 RAM, 300GB SATA hard drive, NVidia 6200 256MB PCI Video card. Nero 8 for some reason hates my Vista install though. No big loss.

I have XP on all my good machines, my gaming rig, my brothers machine, family machine, etc. XP Is just reliable. Not much more then that.

Note that if you DO want to take advantage of Vista's DX10 capabilities (in games such as Crysis, etc.) you'll need a nVidia 8-series card, or a ATI 2600XT (I think that's it, although I'm not an ATI guy).

I have plenty of experience in the computer field, and my advice is to go with Vista for a new build.

 

[mewthree w/armor]

Note that if you DO want to take advantage of Vista's DX10 capabilities (in games such as Crysis, etc.) you'll need a nVidia 8-series card, or a ATI 2600XT (I think that's it, although I'm not an ATI guy).

I have plenty of experience in the computer field, and my advice is to go with Vista for a new build.

I have one of the 8800 series in my main machine. Its rocks. But Vista sucks, and this test machine just is there for me to "test" stuff on, and practice with Vista, so I don't need a fun video card like that. Actually, there are DX10 cards out that are not 8800's for Nvidia.

Vista for a new build? Are you kidding? The things buggy as hell, barely works, and makes no sense. Might as well go back to the Windows ME day. I'll be running XP for awhile yet. Vista is far from where it needs to be.

 

[Lumine]

True as I mentioned previously dont get Vista until Vista Sp2 comes out (at least thats what I heard and this case is somehow similar to as when they first released XP yeh it was badly bugged that it was so easy to hack), current Vista is like a Lawnmower on steroids, anyone know when they'll release Vista Sp2?

 

[mewthree w/armor]

True as I mentioned previously dont get Vista until Vista Sp2 comes out (at least thats what I heard and this case is somehow similar to as when they first released XP yeh it was badly bugged that it was so easy to hack), current Vista is like a Lawnmower on steroids, anyone know when they'll release Vista Sp2?

SP1 for Vista is in Beta right now. I'm running it, and its still quite buggy from what I've scene.