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Top 5 Reasons To Avoid Windows Vista
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Windows XP (link) | Vista Basic (link) | Vista Premium (link) |
Pentium II 300 MHz 128MB RAM 1.5GB HDD Space 800x600 SVGA card |
1000MHz 512 MB RAM 15GB HDD space DX9 GPU with 32MB RAM |
1000MHz 1 GB RAM 15GB HDD space DX9 GPU with 128MB RAM |
This is perfectly all right, since most of us who got our PC 1-3 years ago would most likely fit nicely under Vista Basic requirements.
But that means you will be foregoing performance. Think about it, your current Windows XP system, which far exceeds Windows XP system requirements, is now going to contain another OS that has a higher system requirement.
The bottom line? The upgrade to Vista will make your system slower than with XP.
You can find a full list of Vista features here.
DirectX 10? You need the latest graphic card and a relatively fast CPU to run games at full native resolution.
Windows Aero? It's just some candy which reduces overall performance. But if you insist, there's Vista Transformation Pack for Windows XP (free).
Instant Search? Get Google Desktop Search (free).
Encrypting File System? Truecrypt. It is free and widely regonized.
Games Explorer? Create a folder in your start menu (Start > double click Programs, New Folder) and move your games to that folder. ESRB ratings? Check Gamespot.com
Internet Explorer 7? Download IE7 for Windows XP
ReadyBoost? Just upgrade your RAM - it's way much faster than using a thumb drive as extra RAM
You get the idea.
Stick with XP for now :)
Last Updated 2nd March 2008.
Errors? Omissions? Need Help? Know something? Post your queries in the Windows Vista Discussion Forum.
This document is Copyright(©) 2001-2008 by G.Ganesh.
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