another "which version" question

[Guest]

Ok, I'll get to the point:

2 computers: -Turion 64 -AMD 5000+x2... dual core or whatever the heck that
is.

Turion 64 computer: OS is XP Home, intention is to dualboot XP home with
Vista 64

AMD 5000+ computer: OS is XP Pro, intention is to wipe computer and install
a version of vista that supports, not only 64 bit, but dual core or multiple
processors, or whatever I have.... I heard from someone that Only Ultimate
supported anything more than a single core, single processor.

Which versions do I want for these computers, and do I want the upgrade, or
full package? I do not understand the concept of that yet, especially
depending on whether I format, dual boot, upgrade.. yadayadayada.. So many
ways you could install Vista.... I don't get it. So perhaps someone could
answer my setup question for me.

Thanks in advance!

 

[LaRoux]

For the Turion with the Dual-boot, you will need the full non-upgrade
version of Vista to be in compliance. Given no tie to the XP, you are free
to choose whatever edition you would like.

For the AMD 5000+, All editions (except possibly Basic?) will support as
many cores as you can put in one slot. Ultimate will support as many cores
as you can put into 2 slots. If you are going to wipe and do a 64-bit
install, you could use an upgrade. Since it's XP-Pro, you will only be able
to upgrade to Business or Ultimate. If you want to use Premium or Basic, you
will need a full version.

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[Guest]

For anyone out there that is thinking of upgrading a machine...if you CAN
afford the upgrade or full purchase price...get Ultimate. It has all of the
love you can ever need for the next few years. My fear is that people will go
out and buy business or home premium and then find out that they have
features that they needed Ultimate for. If you can afford it get Ultimate and
be happy with the extra features and know that if you ever upgrade the
machine's motherboard and proc or add a ton of memory...that you have new
features available that you would ultimately (bad pun) miss out on. The
Ultimate Extras will get started soon with stuff that I am sure will add bang
for the buck.

 

[LaRoux]

Don't forget though that Business and Premium can both be upgraded to
Ultimate via the "Anytime Upgrade" feature, simply by purchasing and
entering a new key. Search old posts or MS for pricing.