Windows Vista Product Editions [New Poll Option] --Please Recast your Vote--

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Windows Vista Product Editions [New Poll Option] --Please Recast your Vote--

  1. Home Basic

    2.1%
  2. Home Premium

    16.5%
  3. Business

    7.2%
  4. Enterprise

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Ultimate

    22.7%
  6. None

    51.5%
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  1. rdsu

    rdsu Registered Member

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    Hi,

    Now that the Windows Vista is finnaly finished, I would like to know what version you will use, and why?

    You can see the differences between the version, here: Windows Vista Product Editions

    Regards
     
  2. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    Hello,
    You could have added an option - none ...
    Mrk
     
  3. bigc73542

    bigc73542 Retired Moderator

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    I have already used Vista Ultimate for over a month. After running it and seeing how it works and the problems it created I won't be switching to Vista anytime soon.
     
  4. rdsu

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    I'm also not switch to Vista now, but only want to see your options...

    After some months, maybe I will change and try it for the first time...
     
  5. Alphalutra1

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    None. I will definately never have it on my pc, except if I get a laptop and it comes preinstalled, then I would just remove it. I have a feeling I will stick with Windows XP for games (hopefully the new directx will support it or even better that more companies will support linux), then *nix for everything else (probably Arch Linux and FreeBSD (due to performance issues over OpenBSD)). If you forced me to choose, I would go for the business edition since it won't have as much junk on it while still having more features, or maybe the ultimate.

    Cheers,

    Alphaltura1
     
  6. Antarctica

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    None, I will stretch XP as long as it gets updated, then I will see.:doubt:
     
  7. WSFuser

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    if i can get a copy, i will use Ultimate. until then ill stay with my XP Pro.
     
  8. Peter2150

    Peter2150 Global Moderator

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    I just ordered a new machine so I could still get it with XP Pro. Vista needs time to jell.
     
  9. ErikAlbert

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    I will tell you in 2011, when winVISTA is nearly fully patched. ;)
     
  10. VikingStorm

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    The normal home user should get nothing other than Home Premium. The equivalent to the current XP Pro + MCE. Heck, you can get Vista Home Premium for $110.
     
  11. Meriadoc

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    I wont be switching my home setup (2000,xp,linux) yet from what I've seen although I'll have to have a copy to be able to work, -Ultimate.
    lol@Erik
     
  12. TairikuOkami

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    I think, that I might give a try to Vista Home Premium and Ultimate in 2010.
    So far I am not ready to buy new computer due to Vista (drivers, DirectX10).
    Until SP1 for Vista is ready, it will have too many bugs and XP works just fine.
    Also nLite for Vista is not quite ready and it will take time, till it will really work.
     
  13. Brian N

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    When I change to Vista at some point in time, it will probably be Home Premium, which is basically the same as XP Pro (vs. XP Home).
     
  14. L Bainbridge

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    Having tried Vista Ultimate in Beta testing I'm afraid I won't be switching until they turn off the lights for XP.
    Then I'll consider whether to make a full switch to Linux or think about a Mac.
    Vista is just plain horrible and I refuse to pay even $110 for eye candy, bugs and restrictive practices.
    As I've written before all of its new functions can easily be replicated for XP using free or bought add ons e.g. Media Portal, Window Blinds, HIPS etc.
    God knows what MS have been doing with all the development of Vista but it runs like a slug on my high end machine and they've removed any of the functions I might have felt worthwhile like WinFS.
    I think VistaME will prove to be a big mistake for MS.
     
  15. Chubb

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    Vista Ultimate x64, some time in June next year when I will build my new machine. :D :D
     
  16. The Hammer

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    Probably Home Premium although I wonder what advantages Utimate has over the others or is it only for 64 bit?
     
  17. ASpace

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    I don't plan to use Windows Vista soon but when I upgrade , I am going to use Home Premium edition .

    Reason :
    1. It includes all I need + the new Aero style (not so important but...)
    2. Its price ;)
     
  18. WSFuser

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    visit the link in Vampiric's first post.
     
  19. rdsu

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    I'm finishing my custom (smaller, compatible and faster) installation of Windows XP Pro with nLite... :D

    Like the others, I don't think that I will try Windows Vista until 2008 or later...
     
  20. chrisretusn

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    Unless I get assimilated Vista will not be installed here. I am playing with the Windows XP Pro that came with my new PC and it's not exactly making an favorable impression. Linux is king of the woods here.
     
  21. tansu

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    I completely moved to Vista Ultimate x64 RTM version.. I think I am gonna stay here..
     
  22. nimd4

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    Ditto; especially for production or corporate enviroments (not to mention other than intranet access) Vista is going to be a nightmare. Anyone not knowing is in for a big surprise .. my vote is none, no.
     
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  23. mercurie

    mercurie A Friendly Creature

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    One option missing....undecided...thanks for the poll however the postings will help me to decide. ;)

    It will be at least late 2007. What's the hurry. :p
     
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  24. The Hammer

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    Having read the link I'd overlooked in the OP's post (thanks WSFuser). I'd have to go with ultimate.
     
  25. InfinityAz

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    Re: Windows Vista Product Editions

    Alphatura1,

    DirectX 10 will not work with/on Windows XP and there are no plans to ever enable it to do so. If anyone wants to play DirectX 10 games (natively, taking advantage of DirectX 10), they will have to run Vista.

    This is why I will be running Vista some time in the future (probably not until SP1 is released though).
     
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