Microsoft Launched Vista on Tuesday
After years in development, and some delays, Microsoft's Vista launched to consumers today.
CNet and The New York Times report on the launch itself, which was met with only minimal excitement compared to the Windows 95 launch:
Meanwhile, for Intel Mac owners interested in trying the new operating system, Gizmodo reports only limited graphical support for Microsoft's operating system under Parallels, but some forum users have had success installing Vista on Bootcamp.
CNet and The New York Times report on the launch itself, which was met with only minimal excitement compared to the Windows 95 launch:
But the launch itself was a quiet affair in a midtown CompUSA store (the chain had organized midnight events at several of its stores), where it seemed like there were just as many reporters and camera crews as there were customers hoping to take home a copy of Vista.
Meanwhile, for Intel Mac owners interested in trying the new operating system, Gizmodo reports only limited graphical support for Microsoft's operating system under Parallels, but some forum users have had success installing Vista on Bootcamp.
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66 months ago
Well it's finally here. I don't have to support it at work yet! :D
I've played with Vista RC 2 and the test drive. Aero is very demanding for what it does. I had to many application issues to. Looks like I'm sticking with XP to game.
I've played with Vista RC 2 and the test drive. Aero is very demanding for what it does. I had to many application issues to. Looks like I'm sticking with XP to game.
66 months ago
How much hard disk space will a typical Vista install require? I have a 120gb MBP, and I need to run at least one Windows program (Dragon Naturally Speaking) on it. Installing XP may end up to be a better choice, though.
66 months ago
Finally Vista is released and it's met with a big "meh." :) long live :apple:
66 months ago
Meh. I used to be quite interested in this before I switched 100%. I run Windows under Boot Camp with the idea that it be for the odd application but all I seem to use it for is the odd game and from what I can tell right now, Windows XP outperforms Vista on the games front so I guess I'll stick to XP.
I have to say, I am stinking of Apple smugness(tm) right now like you wouldn't believe (strokes his Tiger).
I have to say, I am stinking of Apple smugness(tm) right now like you wouldn't believe (strokes his Tiger).
66 months ago
How much hard disk space will a typical Vista install require? I have a 120gb MBP, and I need to run at least one Windows program (Dragon Naturally Speaking) on it. Installing XP may end up to be a better choice, though.
I installed the RC2 of Vista Ultimate, and it took a little over 8 gigs for the standard install.
66 months ago
so how much cheaper is XP now?
Don't get your hopes up too soon. I just looked on Amazon.com, and a full version of XP HOME with SP2 is $189.99.
66 months ago
Bah. Everyone knows that MS just copied OS X, and when Leopard comes out we'll leave them in the dust again.
Actually MS is already in the dust - I still can't believe how crude XP is when I've used it since switching. Haven't used Vista yet, but it'll be interesting to see how it is.
Actually MS is already in the dust - I still can't believe how crude XP is when I've used it since switching. Haven't used Vista yet, but it'll be interesting to see how it is.
66 months ago
Don't get your hopes up too soon. I just looked on Amazon.com, and a full version of XP HOME with SP2 is $189.99.
It will probably take a few weeks for the prices to come down, but it will happen soon.
66 months ago
so how much cheaper is XP now?
Heh. Who needs XP? I'm all for Windows 2000. No activation and 'genuine advantage' aka genuine PITA.
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