Three words...

Post by **cwallace** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:57 pm

...MOTHER fornicatin VISTA...

So I got the Full version running in its entirety on my main machine at home today...

BAD ASS...

There are so many cool eye candy things on this software...and it works flawlessly..only lost ONE item...my 6 year old HP scanner...no new drivers will be made for it..

But damn it is nice...smooth, fast, pretty...

Chris

P.S. Best of all....FREE..

CW

Aero · Post by **Aero** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:18 pm

So far do you think that upgrading to Vista is really worth it? It seems like the main feature Microsoft is pushing is the pretty GUI

Post by **cwallace** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:26 pm

OH YEAH...the TOOLS...the accesability...

I have only been FULLY playing with this on my home system here for about two hours, but just getting around is so much nicer...there are so many cool new features..

The options in the windows alone are cool...

Getting around the machine flows nicer...

And yeah...the GFX are just badass..

Has built in weather monitoring...no more weatherbug...cool side bar...

Everything is transparent...windows open real nice...fade in and out...

Just all around cool and nice...

I will keep reporting as I find things..

Chris

=^-..-^= · Post by **=^-..-^=** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:28 pm

Yet one step closer to finally being able to do what we've been doing on a MAC for years, eh?

Post by **cwallace** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:31 pm

Hah...you managed to get that thing online? Nice...

Trust me...this will make MACs look...well like MACs in a matter of a month or so.

I have no big bugs other than one update issue with a service that needs to be turned off or on....

Other than that...all good.

Chris

LowLife · Post by **LowLife** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:28 am

sounds fun!

poopstains · Post by **poopstains** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:28 pm

I just bought a computer the other day that came loaded with Vista I don't quite have enough memory to run it smoothly so i'm upgraded 1Gb, so far for the casual user vista isn't that great it has a nice look to it and a few things that have made working with windows easier. I'm waiting for my upgrade then I'll play with it a little more. But so far it doesn't seem any more impressive than XP, of course im just using Vista Home Basic.

Post by **cwallace** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:32 pm

Where did you get your computer? Where are you getting the upgrade? Don't you know that everyone on FWM gets a discount with my COMPUTER SHOP???

Chris

LowLife · Post by **LowLife** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:35 pm

^really?

Grindspine · Post by **Grindspine** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:56 am

cwallace wrote:And yeah...the GFX are just badass..

Has built in weather monitoring...no more weatherbug...cool side bar...

Everything is transparent...windows open real nice...fade in and out...

^ Why do those things sound like huge memory hogging bells & whistles?

Chris, is tune-up utils 2006 even compatable with Vista? I'd be curious to see if that memory optimizer would go nuts.

Post by **cwallace** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:04 pm

I have 2GB in my system and have about 1.4GB free while working.

They are no more memory hogging than the graphics on OSX.

And yes 2006 is compatible with Vista...no issues at all. the 07 upgrade in tune-up rounds out the compatibility.

Memory optimizer barely moves, but functions fine.

I have a solid week of regular work under my belt and other than FF not being ready for Vista everything else is fine.

I will definately post when there is an issue...if there is one anyway.

Chris

MynameisJenn · Post by **MynameisJenn** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:27 pm

cwallace wrote:Where did you get your computer? Where are you getting the upgrade? Don't you know that everyone on FWM gets a discount with my COMPUTER SHOP???

Chris

can you pm me with some details...I broke my laptop by spilling water on it so in the near future I'll be looking to get a new one

LowLife · Post by **LowLife** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:28 pm

this sounds like fun!

poopstains · Post by **poopstains** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:32 am

cwallace wrote:Where did you get your computer? Where are you getting the upgrade? Don't you know that everyone on FWM gets a discount with my COMPUTER SHOP???

Chris

Best Buy, same for the upgrade, and no I wasn't aware of the discount.
I now have the upgrade and I'm running on 1.5Gb and the change was largely noticable my programs have no lag and even my internet is slightly quicker (I have low grade cable) I'm still figureing out the new menus and such but i'm digging it more.

Post by **cwallace** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:40 am

<sigh> When will this town learn NEVER go to Best Buy for ANYTHING. They are forking theives...

Owell...when it FAILS...and it will fail in time...get it to me so I can get it set up right.

Since you are probably running Norton because it came from Best Buy you really need to get that off of there soon. It will lead you to more problems than you could imagine.

I think I just need to do a theme around 969byte.com since people are missing the obvious...heh...

BUt now that people are able to see this post...REMEMBER YOU GET A DISCOUNT...969byte.com or call the number 969-BYTE (2983) and give me a shot at your system repairs and upgrades. If I know you can get something elswhere cheaper...I will tell you. You will at least get a fair price from me for the work that needs done. As well, the shop supports this site...

So it is like giving to FortWayneMusic.com as well...

Chris