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17th August 2009, 23:36
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Vista or XP?
As above, need an os for my pc as this one messes about somthing cronic :s
What are peoples views, does vista have loads of updates all the time, as only on a slow internet connection here, and that could be an issue!
Also, any place to buy it cheap for the FULL retail version link me up :d Seems to be a minefield of OEM and upgrade packages.....
Cheers  Oli
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17th August 2009, 23:41
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windows 7 best of both xp and vista.
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17th August 2009, 23:52
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Re: Vista or XP?
Yeah windows 7 is stable like xp but
More vista style.
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17th August 2009, 23:56
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kl, cheers, not really looked at 7, Isnt it released in october though? cheap @£65
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17th August 2009, 23:56
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Linux 
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17th August 2009, 23:58
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7 or XP
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18th August 2009, 00:01
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Originally Posted by AXracing
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18th August 2009, 00:02
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Mac OS X
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18th August 2009, 00:08
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Ok if you dont like linux how about Amiga OS
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18th August 2009, 00:09
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OO good call
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18th August 2009, 00:15
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Lool, dont use the pc much, only for the odd bit or brosing/accounts, Want something simple, cheap and low maintenance!  Used linux before and prefer using something i know (probably not the best attitude) So think a pre order of 7 looks like a good call!
Which do u use then ax?
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18th August 2009, 00:22
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Originally Posted by sax-oli
Lool, dont use the pc much, only for the odd bit or brosing/accounts, Want something simple, cheap and low maintenance! Used linux before and prefer using something i know (probably not the best attitude) So think a pre order of 7 looks like a good call!
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If you want to stick with Windows then yeah get Windows 7 hands down. Very good operating system compared to the other shit Microsoft manage to produce
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18th August 2009, 00:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sax-oli
Which do u use then ax?
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All, well just about. Linux, Solaris, Windows, Mac OS and Amiga OS.
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18th August 2009, 08:39
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Cant beat Windows 7, im currently running the final RTM build and its amazingly good.
Fast, easy to use with nice little features, definatly give that a go!
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18th August 2009, 08:58
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we've been stubborn and stuck with XP.- mainly due to the fact tht its compatible with the software we run and we know how to fix it when it messes up. I'm going to switch to Win 7 though looks like that'll be the first worthy upgrade from XP
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18th August 2009, 09:02
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Windows 7 all the way tbh. as Kam said only worthy upgrade.
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18th August 2009, 09:11
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I use 64-bit Vista, and have no problems with it what so ever.
Tried the Windows 7 beta and it was awful, i found compatibility issues with pretty much every device I had, as with all OS i wait till they bring out a service pack, they always come pre-fucked.
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18th August 2009, 09:45
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Nothing wrong with OEM O/S mate. Nothing at all. Just have to buy it with hardware. Its still full version software!!
I'd go with Windows 7 when the RTM comes out. Or go with Vista Ultimate. XP is the stablest of the lot, but I find it lags on my system. Vista breezes through everything and Windows 7 was just blistering fast! All be it that 7 is based on XP's stability but Vista GUI and hardware communication (blistering fast compared to XP)
Go for 7 mate. Ive got my discounted Windows 7 Ultimate on its way to me once its released 
Flynn: I've not had any major hardware related issues with W7, only thing it couldnt find was the drivers for my webcam. Everything else was installed!
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18th August 2009, 09:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KamRacing
we've been stubborn and stuck with XP.- mainly due to the fact tht its compatible with the software we run and we know how to fix it when it messes up. I'm going to switch to Win 7 though looks like that'll be the first worthy upgrade from XP
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Mate you've done the right thing. XP is the most stable version of windows still. 7 is pretty stable. From testing the RC2 
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18th August 2009, 09:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sax-oli
kl, cheers, not really looked at 7, Isnt it released in october though? cheap @£65
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Yeah for a standard upgrade. Home basic I believe. Ive got 7 Ultimate coming my way
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