Windows Vista

whardman · Jun 23, 2006

Anyone have windows Vista Beta 2? I downloaded it (only took about 4 hours) and have some difficulty with it.

Guess thats what I get for trying beta software.

Oh well.

Xmetal · Jun 23, 2006

Just wait until the final release is available like everyone else - January next year isn't that far off.

SantosD50 · Jun 23, 2006

My dad has it! Vista isn't going to look like that in the final release. The final release is a complete bite of Apple with the dock and constant toolbar, as seen in last preview! I personally think it's going to be great for PC users, but as a Mac user, it's nothing new!

whardman · Jun 23, 2006

The look is ok, and I think this beta release is close to what the final will look like but I am having trouble with it, especially drivers. I'm also having trouble trying clicking, i'll click on something and it just sits there; after a few clicks it will work ... usually.

Meysha · Jun 24, 2006

I can't wait for Vista. I hope it's released soon....

My version of windows isn't working properly since the last security update - if you know what I mean ;-) and I can't fix it, no matter how many times I try. pffft.

ahelg · Jun 24, 2006

Xmetal said:
Just wait until the final release is available like everyone else - January next year isn't that far off.

If it arrives then. It was supposed to be released some time in 2003.

SantosD50 · Jun 24, 2006

The Vista beta is a pretty bad release. There is no Add/Remove and like whardman said, clicking problems. But people have to also realise that it's a betta. But like I said before, Vista is going to be a shock to many PC users. Most will like it and some will not. You are definetly going to have huge problems finding drivers for any of your old things.

whardman · Jun 24, 2006

It appears that Vista won't accept the XP version driver. XP used to work on any NT based driver. When I do get something working it usually has the wrong drivers. They sure have a lot of stuff to work out before the final release.

Xmetal · Jun 24, 2006

I've been told that the 'premium' version of Vista will require either a Pentium D or Athlon 64 CPU/chipset?

Confirmations, anyone?

whardman · Jun 24, 2006

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx

This is the system requirements page. I installed the Ultimate edition on a 1.2GHz laptop and it works fine. Somewhat slow as it is yet unoptimized and I am used to a Pentium D, but runs fine.