So I gave up on Vista...

פֿяαιп βαмαgεפ · 12-28-2008, 11:29 PM

...and turned back to XP.

I just had enough of it's bloating RAM-sucking, driver-hating fits it threw at me, and when I installed GTA IV and I kept getting BSOD's I just had it.

So who else gave up and went back to XP?

cfive · 12-28-2008, 11:55 PM

I didn't think Vista got BSOD's. I thought Microsoft programmed it to get that glazed "Deer in the headlights" look in an attempt to boost Vista's popularity with the hunting crowd.

Innoc · 12-29-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cfive

I didn't think Vista got BSOD's. I thought Microsoft programmed it to get that glazed "Deer in the headlights" look in an attempt to boost Vista's popularity with the hunting crowd.

No, it's still there...it's not as common though. However, my primary gaming system still dual boots XP and Vista a year later...however...there's only a couple of apps on which I still need XP as there were no equivalent replacements in Vista that I liked.

Mooga · 12-29-2008, 03:48 AM

I'm using XP 64-bit and I'm on the fence about switching to Vista or waiting for Windows 7. It's a hard choice...

Sh4x · 12-29-2008, 05:13 AM

I'd definitely wait for Windows 7... I heard rumors that it's almost just around the corner because Vista was such a flop kinda like ME was but not as bad.

Nuk3m · 12-29-2008, 05:41 AM

I hope windows 7 is the new XP.

zSilver_Fox · 12-29-2008, 07:29 AM

The "RAM hogging" is actually Vista allocating memory to enhance performance.

Fucking ironic isn't it?

greenday5494 · 12-29-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by zSilver_Fox

The "RAM hogging" is actually Vista allocating memory to enhance performance.

Fucking ironic isn't it?

beat me to the punch

greenday5494 · 12-29-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sh4x

I'd definitely wait for Windows 7... I heard rumors that it's almost just around the corner because Vista was such a flop kinda like ME was but not as bad.

there's nothing wrong with Vista except bad rep

**mervaka** · 12-29-2008, 01:09 PM

fanboy.

Sh4x · 12-29-2008, 03:50 PM

Anyways, I just wish Microsoft would build their new OS with performance in mind instead of eye candies. I bet that's not going to happen before Google puts out his own OS.

zSilver_Fox · 12-29-2008, 04:50 PM

I always thought Google was a hermaphrodite.

FrenchToast · 12-29-2008, 05:01 PM

Windows performance of late, and my brothers new macbook have permanently turned me off Windows. When I get my new laptop it'll be a mac for sure, and when my desktop fries, I'll go for a mac too.

I can't understand why Windows has shot itself in the foot so badly. Idiots.

zSilver_Fox · 12-29-2008, 09:22 PM

FF on a mac?

Innoc · 12-29-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchToast

Windows performance of late, and my brothers new macbook have permanently turned me off Windows. When I get my new laptop it'll be a mac for sure, and when my desktop fries, I'll go for a mac too.

I can't understand why Windows has shot itself in the foot so badly. Idiots.

Try spending a little time under the hood with a simple Linux distro. Once you get comfortable and can spend time tuning it it can perform amazingly.

Owoc · 12-29-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by greenday5494

there's nothing wrong with Vista except bad rep

+1

Icarus · 12-29-2008, 10:43 PM

Had Vista and thought it sucked balls so my soon to be bought new machine will be coming with XP.

[AE] 5316 *TKZ* · 01-01-2009, 12:12 AM

I love vista. Have had no problems /w it, driver support for my hardware, or any issues with memory. I have 4gigs o' ram, and everything is quite fast.

Overall, a pleasurable experience.

Agent Buckshot Moose · 01-01-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by zSilver_Fox

FF on a mac?

Probably through Parallels or another virtualizer.

If you want an OS that doesn't suck, but don't want to pay for Apple's overpriced (but cool) crap, roll with Linux. It's free.

Hawk Eye · 01-01-2009, 01:32 AM

I'm running Linux right now. I'm hoping to get the whole Unity VMWare setup with XP in the next week or so, though.

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12-28-2008, 11:29 PM	#1
פֿяαιп βαмαgεפ Annoying people since 1986 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Belgium a.k.a. absurdistan Class/Position: O fatty, pyro - D engy, pyro Gametype: CTF Affiliations: This space for rent. Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	So I gave up on Vista... ...and turned back to XP. I just had enough of it's bloating RAM-sucking, driver-hating fits it threw at me, and when I installed GTA IV and I kept getting BSOD's I just had it. So who else gave up and went back to XP?

12-29-2008, 03:48 AM	#4
Mooga Colorless FTW D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A Small Box Affiliations: SRCDS.com Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	I'm using XP 64-bit and I'm on the fence about switching to Vista or waiting for Windows 7. It's a hard choice... __________________ ~ Mooga ...w00t? SRCDS.com \| Twitter

12-29-2008, 07:29 AM	#7
zSilver_Fox IRL Combat Medic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ethanol Land Class/Position: D Medic Gametype: Conca Jumping Affiliations: ^iv Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	The "RAM hogging" is actually Vista allocating memory to enhance performance. Fucking ironic isn't it? __________________ I have a nasopharyngeal and webcam... First infraction! Flaming!

12-29-2008, 04:50 PM	#12
zSilver_Fox IRL Combat Medic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ethanol Land Class/Position: D Medic Gametype: Conca Jumping Affiliations: ^iv Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I always thought Google was a hermaphrodite. __________________ I have a nasopharyngeal and webcam... First infraction! Flaming!

12-28-2008, 11:55 PM	#2
cfive Join Date: Aug 2008 Class/Position: Loony guy Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I didn't think Vista got BSOD's. I thought Microsoft programmed it to get that glazed "Deer in the headlights" look in an attempt to boost Vista's popularity with the hunting crowd.

12-29-2008, 05:13 AM	#5
Sh4x Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I'd definitely wait for Windows 7... I heard rumors that it's almost just around the corner because Vista was such a flop kinda like ME was but not as bad.

12-29-2008, 05:41 AM	#6
Nuk3m Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA! Class/Position: Scout / Offense Gametype: Capture the Flag Affiliations: :e0: Founder Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I hope windows 7 is the new XP.

12-29-2008, 01:09 PM	#10
mervaka A Very Sound Guy! Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts Rated Helpful 15 Times	fanboy.

12-29-2008, 03:50 PM	#11
Sh4x Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Anyways, I just wish Microsoft would build their new OS with performance in mind instead of eye candies. I bet that's not going to happen before Google puts out his own OS.

12-29-2008, 05:01 PM	#13
FrenchToast The 1337est D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omagosh Canada. Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Windows performance of late, and my brothers new macbook have permanently turned me off Windows. When I get my new laptop it'll be a mac for sure, and when my desktop fries, I'll go for a mac too. I can't understand why Windows has shot itself in the foot so badly. Idiots. __________________ James, while John had had 'had', had had 'had had' ; 'had had' had had a better effect on the teacher.

12-29-2008, 09:22 PM	#14
zSilver_Fox IRL Combat Medic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ethanol Land Class/Position: D Medic Gametype: Conca Jumping Affiliations: ^iv Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	FF on a mac? __________________ I have a nasopharyngeal and webcam... First infraction! Flaming!

12-29-2008, 10:43 PM	#17
Icarus D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Had Vista and thought it sucked balls so my soon to be bought new machine will be coming with XP.

01-01-2009, 12:12 AM	#18
[AE] 5316 TKZ D&A Member Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Windsor, Ontario Class/Position: Medic - O Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [AE] Asseater Clan Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I love vista. Have had no problems /w it, driver support for my hardware, or any issues with memory. I have 4gigs o' ram, and everything is quite fast. Overall, a pleasurable experience. __________________ ================================================== \| [AE] Clan \| Rated R - Langauge/Violence/Adult Themes ICQ #:151482789 * AIM: fl4shbang * Y!: greerjt2000 ==================================================

01-01-2009, 01:32 AM	#20
Hawk Eye Who the fuck is this guy? D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: O Preferred Gametype: AvD Affiliations: [AE] Asseaters Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	I'm running Linux right now. I'm hoping to get the whole Unity VMWare setup with XP in the next week or so, though.

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