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1. Randy Scholes

   
   Posted on: December 23, 2006 at 3:35AM  

   Just to let the people know out there who are going to be reading this.. I think it's best for people to go out and buy the 64bit version of windows vista.. doesn't matter if it's home basic or windows vista ultimate.. Just simple because alot of the newer systems that are coming out there now are going to be able to support alot more then just 4gbs of ram.. An that's the max amount of ram each of the skus can take...

   Unless you go with the 64bit versions.. This way you can have alot more then 4gbs of ram in your computer system.. Like the windows home basic 64bit sku can support a max amount of 8gbs and up to 16gbs for the windows home premiune sku and 128gbs for the rest of the skus..
2. Brandy

   
   Posted on: December 23, 2006 at 5:15PM  

   Hi,

   I have a question that I am hoping someone can help me with. I would like to upgrade to Windows Vista if it is possible to use with my computer. I have a Dell Dimension 4600 that I bought 2-3 years ago and it is running on Windows XP right now. Can I upgrade to Vista using my computer? Where would be the best place to purchase the software? I have been looking online to see how much it would cost me but I can see different prices so I think that I am not looking up something right and I don't want to order the wrong software. Also can you order the software from Dell directly? Any information for me would be much appreciated because I am not a technical person and need advice. Thanks much!
3. NY2NV

   
   Posted on: December 23, 2006 at 5:30PM  

   I have the beta running on a Intel PIV with 1gb ram and a PCI Express with 128mb ram. and a 200gb 7200rpm HD.

   I think the ram is most critical. You may be able to run it with less with Areo Glass turned off. MS site has downloadable program (it's small) that looks at your system and advises you of any potential problems.

   This is the link > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx
4. Brandon LeBlanc

   

   
   Posted on: December 23, 2006 at 6:33PM  

   Brandy, just as NY2NV recommends - I would install the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor and see what it says regarding your system.
5. sscroft

   
   Posted on: December 23, 2006 at 8:21PM  

   celeron4 2g overclock 2.66g

   512m ddr400

   nv geforce 6200 agp

   wd 40g

   haha!a little snow, but it doesn't matter!
6. nihal

   
   Posted on: December 25, 2006 at 10:57PM  

   Personally, I think Windows Vista Sucks, not because it copied Mac OS, but its wayyyyyy more slower than XP. Among any MS operating system, Vista is the slowest. Vista's is a Pig! Don't waste your time upgrading to Windows Vista until they release the power of new PC's or when Microsoft turns Vista into a faster operating system. I believe that Microsoft should improve on speed and compatibility mainly and not add too many features. I cannot even test the Operating System in a Virtual PC it takes forever to start up and makes the host like a Pentium 2 System. The parental control feature is unnessesery and the editions and limitations of the operating system is unnesessery to. I prefer Windows 2000 and 98, because they have the speed and XP has more dramatic speed on high end workstations. Vista, not good at all when it comes to speed and compatibility. Windows 6.0 should have should have has an MS-DOS Kernal OS for Legacy Applications to run in. Windows NT 6.0 should be able to run on a Pentium 3 500 MHz the minimum with no problems, meaning it should fit on Virtual PC! I believe Microsoft has done a very bad job on Vista. XP is much better and so is 2000 and maybe 98 and NT4. I wish I was there to help Bill Gates build the new Windows 6.0 OS.
7. Tommy Chapman

   
   Posted on: December 26, 2006 at 9:01AM  

   nihal, what were you running it on? Was it 3 years old or maybe even 4?

   Runs wonderfully on:

   Processor: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+, ~1.8GHz

   Memory: 1536MB RAM

   Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT

   Display Memory: 128.0 MB

   Free Space: 39.1 GB

   Total Space: 50.9 GB
8. nholling

   
   Posted on: December 26, 2006 at 3:01PM  

   Don't waste your time with the 64-bit version of Vista or Windows XP Pro.  I have been running both and its VERY hard to find 64-bit drivers (my HP LaserJet printer doesn't even have 64-bit drivers). Its not worth the hassle.
9. Michael_Moor

   
   Posted on: December 26, 2006 at 4:02PM  

   Thanks For Sharing News & Merry Christmas:)

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10. Gabriel

    
    Posted on: December 26, 2006 at 5:23PM  

    nholling, Vista works great on a Pentium D or a Core 2 Duo and should work just as well on an Athlon 64 x2. On the C2D I find it faster than XP. If it works well on a Sempron 3000+ (thanks Tommy Chapman) then I don foresee any problems except for the low end of the market which should stick to XP.