The Question No One Can Answer

[Alias]

Can you give one GOOD reason to upgrade to Vista and one GOOD and USEFUL
thing that Vista can do that XP can't besides make you dig very deep
into your pockets to assure that Bill Gates remains the richest man in
the world with the hardware and software vendors close behind?

Alias

 

[Dave B.]

People upgrade because they want to, if you don't want to, don't. No real
reason to if your current OS does the job you need it to do.

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[Alias]

People upgrade because they want to, if you don't want to, don't. No real
reason to if your current OS does the job you need it to do.

That doesn't answer the question.

Alias

 

[Guest]

It could depend on what you use your machine for. If you play games, games in
the future that require DirectX 10 will only be playable on Vista. DirectX 10
will never be available to XP.

 

[Alias]

It could depend on what you use your machine for. If you play games, games in
the future that require DirectX 10 will only be playable on Vista. DirectX 10
will never be available to XP.

Fair enough. Any reason you can give to upgrade now?

Alias

 

[Frankster]

1) To learn Vista so you can continue to provide computer consulting and
service since virtually all new computers will be sold with Vista.

2) Better security

-Frank

 

[Alias]

1) To learn Vista so you can continue to provide computer consulting and
service since virtually all new computers will be sold with Vista.

Fair enough. Repair techs should get it now. I am not a repair tech and
my business, other than using computers, has nothing to do with
"computer consulting and service".

2) Better security

-Frank

LOL! *That's* funny. The only real security in computing resides between
your ears, not some program or OS. It's called "safe hex", with the
exception, of course, of running a Linux live CD without installing it.

Alias

 

[Frankster]

You are not playing by your own rules. You state the question implying that
you want reasons, in a general sense, applying to anyone, yet you debunk the
replies with reference to yourself and your needs. Two different things.
You also specifically told one respondent that recommended that YOU don't
upgrade that he didn't answer the questions, again implying that you asked
the questions in a general sense, not applying to you specifically.

I call Troll.

-Frank

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

100 solid reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/100reasons.mspx

 

[Dustin Harper]

Give me one good reason to upgrade from DOS 6.22 & Win 3.11. I only use it
for playing Doom 1 on my 486DX/100 with 32MB RAM.

Give me one good reason to upgrade from WinXP. I want to play Crysis in all
it's DX10 glory. Ok... Gotta have Vista!

 

[CJM]

I call Troll.

A quick scan of the OPs previous posts will confirm this.

 

[john]

100 solid reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/100reasons.mspx

did you actually read any of these 100 reasons?
all marketing, no substance

 

[john]

Yeah, lots of them. But since this has been hashed through about
865,453,326 times already and most people still don't get it, I think I'll
pass.

uhm... them why didn't you?

 

[Dustin Harper]

Yes, Alias is a major Vista hater in these groups. Sadly, he doesn't have
many SOLID reasons not to like it. If he gave some reasons (and not just
easy little things that are easily fixed, or caused by things other than the
OS), then I'd respect his opinion. Otherwise, he's just a troll.


--
Dustin Harper
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.vistarip.com

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[Alias]

You are not playing by your own rules. You state the question implying
that you want reasons, in a general sense, applying to anyone, yet you
debunk the replies with reference to yourself and your needs. Two
different things. You also specifically told one respondent that
recommended that YOU don't upgrade that he didn't answer the questions,
again implying that you asked the questions in a general sense, not
applying to you specifically.

I call Troll.

-Frank

Heh, can't answer the question and can only pull out the troll card. Why
am I not surprised?

Alias

 

[Alias]

A quick scan of the OPs previous posts will confirm this.

Another one who can only insult and not answer the question.

Alias

 

[Alias]

Yes, Alias is a major Vista hater in these groups. Sadly, he doesn't
have many SOLID reasons not to like it. If he gave some reasons (and not
just easy little things that are easily fixed, or caused by things other
than the OS), then I'd respect his opinion. Otherwise, he's just a troll.

Another one who can only insult and not answer the question.

Alias

 

[Alias]

Yeah, lots of them. But since this has been hashed through about 865,453,326
times already and most people still don't get it, I think I'll pass.

Translation: Geta can't think of anything and sluffs it off as unimportant.

Alias

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You already know the answer since this has come up before many times
with you as a major participant.
Now this makes one wonder what is your real motive for your post since
you have already seen the answers many times.

But a brief summary.
Only the computer owner can determine if upgrading is necessary.
Only upgrade if there is some expected benefit.
Benefits such as the new security.
New hardware that requires a new OS
New software that requires a new OS.
Work requirements.
Etc.

Just because there is a new operating system in itself is insufficient
reason to upgrade.
That applies to all operating systems from any source including your
current favorite Ubuntu.
Obviously a vista upgrade is not for you in your situation, but that
is only you.

Do you also ask about Linux upgrades repeatedly on the Linux
newsgroups?
If yes, what do they say?
If no, why do you continually bring it up here for an OS you do not
like and not in a forum for an OS you like since the information will
be more relevant to you?

 

[Alias]

Give me one good reason to upgrade from DOS 6.22 & Win 3.11. I only use
it for playing Doom 1 on my 486DX/100 with 32MB RAM.

Give me one good reason to upgrade from WinXP. I want to play Crysis in
all it's DX10 glory. Ok... Gotta have Vista!

So, the only reason you can think of is for games?

Alias