new build OS- vista or windows 7

[kyungxmin]

I'm pretty sure this has been asked before, but I'm building a new system and need to get an OS for it. Now with Windows 7 coming up (prob next year) and RC supposedly coming right around the corner, do I install that or just get Vista home for now?

From what I'm reading, Windows 7 is still buggy but people have been saying that it's pretty solid? If I were to get Vista Home Premium 64 for the time being, do I just get the regular one or the SP1. Or can I get get the SP1 pack via update?

Thanks!

 

[bsobel]

Yes for Vista you can get the service pack via Windows update. Personally I'd run 7.

 

[MBM85]

You need to do some research to see if all your hardware and software will work with Windows 7. If you can't find any major compatibility issues, then Windows 7 should be very stable. If a vital piece of hardware or software doesn't work, well then, Windows 7 will be quite useless to you. If money isn't an issue, buying Vista now is a good plan. You may end up loving it and see no reason to upgrade, but I think most people on here will agree that Windows 7 is the better operating system.

 

[Bateluer]

Just be aware that Vista is a production OS with 2 years of updates and service under its belt. Windows 7 is still pre-release status.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
Just be aware that Vista is a production OS with 2 years of updates and service under its belt. Windows 7 is still pre-release status.

Yep. I dual boot both and I still prefer Vista.

 

[boomhower]

I run both and like them both. That said I run Vista daily as itunes doesn't get along with 7 completely. It will sync audio fine but not video.