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Old 09-29-07   #11 (permalink)
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Vista is a good choice if you need DX10 or if you buy a pre-built rig with it already installed, but it just doesn't seem to be worth the price MS is asking. You can get the same functionality (minus DX10) with an XP/Linux dual boot config for much less money.
Windows Vista Home Premium OEM - $111.99

Windows XP Professional OEM - $139.99

....kinda the opposite.

And before you say "It's not Ultimate".... Vista Ultimate is pointless for most users. Look at the differences yourself.
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People who bought vista , and spend up to 400 .. 500$ for it, have to justify that money ...


It's a phenomenon often seen in the world of software. People buy a product, but instead of agreeing to be wrong, they stick to it no matter what


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I've run into problems firsthand at work, so I'm not sure what you're getting at. I'll see if the boss's laptop is updated. I still talk to people in person who have nothing but problems.
Are you a technician or something?

I often see technicians or people who work in computer repair say that they hear nothing but trouble with Vista.. well, of course you do, the people who have trouble talk to you.

It's kinda like saying all games are incredibly buggy and most users have problems with them because the tech support forums aren't empty.
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I like Vista for my home computer, but very glad that they are extending XP for my computers at work.
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Windows Vista Home Premium OEM - $111.99

Windows XP Professional OEM - $139.99

....kinda the opposite.

And before you say "It's not Ultimate".... Vista Ultimate is pointless for most users. Look at the differences yourself.
Good luck installing the OEM version on your next computer. Most people are talking about the much more expensive Retail version because you can install it again even if you change motherboards.
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Good luck installing the OEM version on your next computer. Most people are talking about the much more expensive Retail version because you can install it again even if you change motherboards.
Fine...

Windows XP Professional RETAIL - $286.99

Windows Vista Home Premium RETAIL - $219.99
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Isnt the end of xp in 2012...?
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