February 3, 200718 yr Well, I am buying my new PC in piecemeal and I am starting with the OS. So, I will be buying Windows Vista, may the Gods of Computing help me! Better watch it, installing the OS on an old computer and upgrading it after could be a problem. You may find it will not tranfer and get revalidated. I have heard of 3 instaces of this already. (but not with your exact situation) Try the OS last to be safe. Also, right now, there are alot of problems with custumer service and keys given on the family discount. The keys were bad and Microsoft refused to fix it. I think Vista is a problem child right now. I'll look at getting it..., later. Edited February 3, 200718 yr by Watchman
February 3, 200718 yr No, because I'm going to switch to Linux exclusively. And all advocates of Vista should read this.
February 3, 200718 yr Well, I got Vista installed on my pathetic little eMachine. No problems... yet. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand"
February 4, 200718 yr Are you aware that if you activate it on the eMachine, you won't be able to activate it on another computer without a MAJOR hassle? There are no doors in Jefferson that are "special game locked" doors. There are no characters in that game that you can kill that will result in the game ending prematurely.
February 4, 200718 yr I imagine it won't be any bigger hassle when I transferred my Office programs to the eMachine. Had to call a service rep in India to get it activated. Not that big of a deal. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand"
February 4, 200718 yr I'm sure vista will be a huge pos so I doubt i'll get it unless I absolutely have to and I wont be paying some inflated 200 dollars for it or however much it is. There was a time when I questioned the ability for the schizoid to ever experience genuine happiness, at the very least for a prolonged segment of time. I am no closer to finding the answer, however, it has become apparent that contentment is certainly a realizable goal. I find these results to be adequate, if not pleasing. Unfortunately, connection is another subject entirely. When one has sufficiently examined the mind and their emotional constructs, connection can be easily imitated. More data must be gleaned and further collated before a sufficient judgment can be reached.
February 4, 200718 yr I will say this much so far, it is definitely faster than XP getting around on the computer. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand"
February 4, 200718 yr Unless your XP was also freshly installed, that's probably an illusion caused by a clean install. There are no doors in Jefferson that are "special game locked" doors. There are no characters in that game that you can kill that will result in the game ending prematurely.
February 4, 200718 yr In the light of Vista coming out, I've reinstalled Ubuntu once again. This time for real! If games with Cedega, decent office suite and multimedia works out, the transition would be complete.
February 4, 200718 yr In the light of Vista coming out, I've reinstalled Ubuntu once again. This time for real!If games with Cedega, decent office suite and multimedia works out, the transition would be complete. Bravo!
February 4, 200718 yr Unless your XP was also freshly installed, that's probably an illusion caused by a clean install. Its not a clean install. I installed Vista over XP because I didn't want to reformat my harddrive. One thing that kind of disturbs me is that Vista thinks NWN2 is a rated M game. Edited February 4, 200718 yr by Sand Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand"
February 4, 200718 yr My OS pwns your OS DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
February 7, 200718 yr My OS owns you all! (Linux is catching up behind Vista in eye-candy department) Introducing Beryl: OpenGL accelerated desktop. Transpareny, blur, "wobbly windows", fade effects for drag, minimize/maximize, etc. Taskbar previews are animated. So are the Alt+Tab previews.* Expos
February 7, 200718 yr Yes, but can the new Linux run NWN2 without additional software? Edited February 7, 200718 yr by Sand Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand"
February 7, 200718 yr Without additional software? No. With Cedega? Yes. But unlike Vista it doesn't cost $240
February 9, 200718 yr Here's a guy allegedly running WinXP (Home Edition) and several other things under Linux w/Ubuntu Beryl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOWeeVvhiAw&NR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzvT716bvgo Edited February 9, 200718 yr by Wistrik
February 9, 200718 yr Ive got a friend who does the same thing and also run XP on Vista with VMware. VMware lets you run XP in a virtual machine and thus, every program that is supported by XP. Its great DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
February 9, 200718 yr Diamond, scooped me on Beryl. I should probably get that running on my 200MMX, try that with Vista AeroGlass--which isn't even included in the basic package Cooler unnecessary effects: Most importantly the 3d Desktop: Speaking of new operating systems...great word of mouth on PCLinuxOS (I think it's KDE-Beryl as default). First release version hitting soon. Edited February 9, 200718 yr by Lokey Just what I needed, another forum to keep up with. Neversummer PW
February 9, 200718 yr You can also hold Alt+Ctrl and use arrows to rotate from one side of cube to another instantly.
February 10, 200718 yr Upgrading to Vista? You might want to wait another 2 years (or 5, provided Microsoft's track record with Vista) and get a newer OS!
February 10, 200718 yr Without additional software? No.With Cedega? Yes. But unlike Vista it doesn't cost $240 $240 my friend? No no no. Go to newegg.com and you can get Home premium for $119. I'm not an all out Vista fan, but hey it is the new OS and you gotta get it to use DX 10. So while I dont plan on upgrading right away, I'm sure I will in the near future. "The dimmest light can shatter the darkest night, and the light I carry is in no way dim."
February 10, 200718 yr Upgrading to Vista? You might want to wait another 2 years (or 5, provided Microsoft's track record with Vista) and get a newer OS! It is taking place just as I knew it would.
February 10, 200718 yr I have heard that they are planning a shorter cycle for their OS releases. Just make sure you don't keep waiting for the next one.
February 11, 200718 yr i am thinking about it and also upgrading my mobo before i install vista also Edited February 11, 200718 yr by Darth Tratious
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