why a satisfied winXP-User wants to be upgrade to windows vista?

[Jens Ziegler]

Dear Newsgroup,

sorry for my bad english.
I can't understand why a satisfied winXP-User wants to be upgrade to
windows vista (maybe the ubiquitous advertisement on all media).
Windows XP is IHMO the lastest windows, which could be seriosly use for
work and play.

If you ask me why:
1. I saw only a few bluescreens and i use winxp >10hours a day
2. You don't need a high-end computer. take look at:
http://hexa.dezimal.net/80486/usenet.php
3. WinXP sends less personal information to the "internet" than
WinVista (which hardware and software do you use on your computer - i
think this data should be private)
4. WinXP is much cheaper than WinVista
Everybody who likes WinXP, can continue this open-ending list...
5. I won't sell my great orginal games (The complete "Age of ..."
Series) on ebay

If anybody has a point to convert me to WinVista, please feel free to
answer me...

Best regards,
Jens

 

[R. McCarty]

Nobody is interested in trying to convince users why they should
UPGRADE to Windows Vista.

Upgrades aren't the point, computers ( & OS'es ) are evolutionary
things. You wouldn't use Windows NT workstation to do things that
most users do today ( DVD Burning, Streaming Video ). Vista is 1st
and foremost for new machines to run new technology doing more
advanced functions. That's why it (Vista) needs a more powerful PC.

If your hardware supports it and you wish to move forward then a
upgrade to Vista is warranted. Nobody will be forced to move to
Windows Vista - BUT the train ( Hardware, Software and all the
rest ) will slowly leave Windows XP behind just like other Operating
Systems before it.

Even worth mentioning that Vista already has support built-in for the
upcoming "Hybrid" drives. When was the last time an OS had support
available for technology that isn't commercially available.

 

[smlunatick]

I really do not believe that users want to upgrade to Vista. It is
Microsoft and other software/hardware makers that "force" users to
upgrade.

Reasons to upgrade:

1) Microsoft will someday "stop" supporting XP
2) With no XP support,
Software will not be written for XP
Hardware will not, or no longer, have drivers for XP.
3) Newer PC games will start to use DirectX 10 controls
-- DirectX 10 is not available for any Windows except Vista.

 

[Rock]

Dear Newsgroup,

sorry for my bad english.
I can't understand why a satisfied winXP-User wants to be upgrade to
windows vista (maybe the ubiquitous advertisement on all media).
Windows XP is IHMO the lastest windows, which could be seriosly use for
work and play.

If you ask me why:
1. I saw only a few bluescreens and i use winxp >10hours a day
2. You don't need a high-end computer. take look at:
http://hexa.dezimal.net/80486/usenet.php
3. WinXP sends less personal information to the "internet" than
WinVista (which hardware and software do you use on your computer - i
think this data should be private)
4. WinXP is much cheaper than WinVista
Everybody who likes WinXP, can continue this open-ending list...
5. I won't sell my great orginal games (The complete "Age of ..."
Series) on ebay

If anybody has a point to convert me to WinVista, please feel free to
answer me...

Why should we try to convince you to switch to Vista or Linux or anything
else? If you want input on Vista look through and post to the vista general
newsgroup. I'm using Vista on this computer, and this reply is being
written/sent from Windows Mail on Vista Ultimate. I happen to like Vista.
Whether you want to change to Vista is up to you.

microsoft.public.windows.vista.general

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I really do not believe that users want to upgrade to Vista.

Some do and some don't.

It is
Microsoft and other software/hardware makers that "force" users to
upgrade.

There's perhaps some truth in that, but only in the long run. In the short
run, there are no pressings reasons for most people to make any change at
all. Here's my view on upgrading in general:

A change of operating system should be driven by need, not just because
there is a new version available. Are you having a problem with Windows XP
that you expect Vista to solve? Do you have or expect to get new hardware or
software that is supported in Vista, but not in XP? Is there some new
feature in Vista that you need or yearn for? Does your job require you have
skills in Vista? Are you a computer hobbyist who enjoys playing with
whatever is newest?

If the answer to one or more of those questions is yes (and your hardware is
adequate for Vista), then you should get Vista. Otherwise most people should
stick with what they have. There is *always* a learning curve and a
potential for problems when you take a step as big as this one, regardless
of how wonderful whatever you're contemplating moving to is. Sooner or later
you'll have to upgrade (to Vista or its successor) because you'll want
support for hardware or software that you can't get in XP, but don't rush
it.

Reasons to upgrade:

1) Microsoft will someday "stop" supporting XP

True, but "someday" is not now. No rush.

2) With no XP support,
Software will not be written for XP
Hardware will not, or no longer, have drivers for XP.

All true, but for most people, not an issue until some time in the future.

3) Newer PC games will start to use DirectX 10 controls
-- DirectX 10 is not available for any Windows except Vista.

Many, maybe most, computer users have interest in games. I don't, for
example.

 

[Rock]

I really do not believe that users want to upgrade to Vista. It is
Microsoft and other software/hardware makers that "force" users to
upgrade.

How can you say this? Do you know all users? I happen to be running Vista
and like it. Of course you can believe what you want, though your belief may
not be reflective of all or even some.

 

[DanS]

Vista is 1st
and foremost for new machines to run new technology doing more
advanced functions. That's why it (Vista) needs a more powerful PC.

I find extreme humor in those statements.

I wonder what 'new technologies' (aside from anything supplied by MS, like
DX10) are not supported by XP. Or by some third-party under XP.

Oh wait.....security is a 'new technology' for MS isn't it ?

It really needs a more powerful PC to deal with the eye-candy.

 

[HeyBub]

Dear Newsgroup,

sorry for my bad english.
I can't understand why a satisfied winXP-User wants to be upgrade to
windows vista (maybe the ubiquitous advertisement on all media).
Windows XP is IHMO the lastest windows, which could be seriosly use
for work and play.

Because it's there, that's why.

Why do people buy new cars? Because there's less problems with new cars,
they're safer, they're more efficient, they last longer with less
maintenance, they're less liable to break, they look nicer, and they attract
more girls.

That's just for CARS.