POLL: Which Vista Edition will you be getting?

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VIAN

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There's no stopping it. MS said we have to move to Vista, so we move to Vista. I figure I'd better make the most of the money and start early.

I've been kind of wrestling with myself lately about whether to get Home Basic or Home Premium, but I've finally come to a decision. I'm going to go with Home Basic.

Home Premium is just: transparency effects + 3d windows - visual interfaces, which I think oppose productivity. There is no way that translucent windows can add to productivity. It makes menus and multiple windows difficult to navigate through. 3d windows might be a different story, but it doesn't look too promising to me. Other features are the Media Center additions, crap that I can do without.

Which version will you get?


Differences Between Editions

HOME BASIC: Basic Windows Vista - safe, reliable and easy to set up and use.

HOME PREMIUM: In addition to Home Basic - new UI Windows Aero, improved mobility for laptops and such, Windows Media Center capabilities.

BUSINESS: In addition to Home Basic - more manageable for ITs, new UI Windows Aero, Improved mobility for laptops and such, more secure wireless connections.

ULTIMATE: In addition to Home Premium & Business - remote access.

ENTERPRISE: Is not included because it is for buying windows in bulk.

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pcgeek11

pcgeek11

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I say Ultimate, just because it isn't coming out of my pocket. :/

pcgeek11
 
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magomago

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I don't see why I would - but if I did most likely basic. Any feature that is seen in the other versions can most probably be replicated by a 3rd party program
 
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Link19

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You should have made the option, I will stick with Windows XP. Not everyone wants to move to Vista.

MS can't force us to move to Vista. Some people simply don't want it.
 
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keeleysam

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If and when I do move, it will have to be Ultimate. I need Remote Desktop, and one of the primary things I want out of Vista is the MCE functionality.
 
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Canterwood

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I'll get whatever I can get for free through work probably.

I've had a play around with the Release Candidates of Vista and done a bit of reading up on it, and tbh, I couldn't give a monkeys' about it.

I'm completely underwhelmed by the whole thing.
 
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cubby1223

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Originally posted by: Link19
You should have made the option, I will stick with Windows XP. Not everyone wants to move to Vista.

MS can't force us to move to Vista. Some people simply don't want it.
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Well I feel like sticking with my trusty Windows 98, that OS has served me well for 8 years.
 
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InlineFive

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Originally posted by: cubby1223
Originally posted by: Link19
You should have made the option, I will stick with Windows XP. Not everyone wants to move to Vista.

MS can't force us to move to Vista. Some people simply don't want it.
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Well I feel like sticking with my trusty Windows 98, that OS has served me well for 8 years.
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EOL :(
 
spherrod

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Originally posted by: cubby1223
Originally posted by: Link19
You should have made the option, I will stick with Windows XP. Not everyone wants to move to Vista.

MS can't force us to move to Vista. Some people simply don't want it.
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Well I feel like sticking with my trusty Windows 98, that OS has served me well for 8 years.
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I was waiting for a comment like that :D

Oh, I'll be getting the Ultimate edition
 
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Link19

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Originally posted by: spherrod
Originally posted by: cubby1223
Originally posted by: Link19
You should have made the option, I will stick with Windows XP. Not everyone wants to move to Vista.

MS can't force us to move to Vista. Some people simply don't want it.
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Well I feel like sticking with my trusty Windows 98, that OS has served me well for 8 years.
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I was waiting for a comment like that :D

Oh, I'll be getting the Ultimate edition
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A comment like that makes no sense because Windows 98/ME were POS opertaing systems and should have died as soon as Windows XP was released.

Windows XP is already a good OS and you shouldn't have to move to Vista to be able to use the newest software.

You see, there is a big and I mean a big difference. Windows XP is a good OS and there is no reason why you should be forced to upgrade.
 
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YankeesWin

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didn't msoft say we'd be good with xp for at least 5 more years?

i'm not planning on getting vista anytime soon myself, but if f I was I'd probably get Ultimate. It's supposed to be around $150 more than Home Premium, right? If you're gonna get wet, might as well go swimming.
 
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Canterwood

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Originally posted by: cubby1223
Originally posted by: Link19
You should have made the option, I will stick with Windows XP. Not everyone wants to move to Vista.

MS can't force us to move to Vista. Some people simply don't want it.
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Well I feel like sticking with my trusty Windows 98, that OS has served me well for 8 years.
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Indeed. Well why not. ;)
 
corkyg

corkyg

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Originally posted by: BehindEnemyLinesWhatever version is available on MSDN Academic Alliance.
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Right on! IOW, whichever version comes as a good deal.

 
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