upgrade to vista

[Guest]

I can find lots of comparisons of XP to Vista but none say what version of
Vista they are comparing. I assume new computers will come with Vista basic
so does anyone know how that version compares to XP. Does it have the new
security features or is this all a way for Microsoft to force people into
paying for upgrades when they buy a new computer ? Thanks for any info !

 

[ANONYMOUS]

Here is the comparison of various vista editions:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/choose.mspx

You only need one DVD say Home basic and then you can upgrade it online
by paying for a new serial number. The new serial number will unlock
the features you have paid for without installing or physically
upgrading anything. However, if you tamper with serial numbers, then
vista will lock you out completely and the only way to unlock it is to
phone your nearest policeman aka M$ office!!

hth

 

[ANONYMOUS]

You can buy the upgrade DVD (this is the DVD only but you also need to
pay for the serial number) from here:

https://emea.windowsanytimeupgradestore.com/WAU_DIRECT/Purchase.aspx

It will cost you Euros 3.57 (USD 4.75; GBP 2.48)

I am sure you can buy from the US as well.

 

[Rock]

I can find lots of comparisons of XP to Vista but none say what version
of
Vista they are comparing. I assume new computers will come with Vista
basic
so does anyone know how that version compares to XP. Does it have the new
security features or is this all a way for Microsoft to force people into
paying for upgrades when they buy a new computer ? Thanks for any info !

Here is a list of the features in all the additions of Vista.
http://support.teloep.org/vistaver.htm

This link can also be useful. If you want to know in what version of Vista
a feature is supported, then search on that feature here:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/default.mspx

Lastly there are Vista specific newsgroups for Vista questions.

microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_accounts_password
microsoft.public.windows.vista.file_management
microsoft.public.windows.vista.games
microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
microsoft.public.windows.vista.mail
microsoft.public.windows.vista.music_pictures_video
microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
microsoft.public.windows.vista.security

 

[pop]

Is the withholding of prices intentional?
Those of us on SS seem to find price important to decision making.

pop

 

[Gord Dibben]

Click on the "Buy Now" button and "Buy and Ship" to see retailer price ranges
for each of the versions.


Gord