What OS would you use?

[CDreier]

I'm in the process of compiling a list of components for a new computer which I'll build myself (with some help).  Now that Windows 7 is officially released - or about to be - what OS would you use?  Vista Home Premium-64 is what I'd planned on using, but I hate to buy it when Windows 7 is the new standard.  Until Windows 7 SP1 is released I have some hesitantcy to use it due to potential bugs.  I don't think you can get an upgrade coupon when purchasing the OS for yourself which makes buying 2 OS's out of the question.  Thoughts?

[ShaneG_old]

Go XP pro 64bit until the version of Windows 7 comes out that you are comfortable with.

I got my copy of XP pro for $20(US dollars) at a college book store. It came as a 2 disc set, one for 32bit, and one for 64bit.

For that $20, I can still feel good about moving to Windows 7 when I'm ready, and will be happy that I completely missed out on the Vista nightmares.

JMO.

[Rich H]

Go XP pro 64bit until the version of Windows 7 comes out that you are comfortable with.

I got my copy of XP pro for $20(US dollars) at a college book store. It came as a 2 disc set, one for 32bit, and one for 64bit.

For that $20, I can still feel good about moving to Windows 7 when I'm ready, and will be happy that I completely missed out on the Vista nightmares.

JMO.

Nice but, what exactly are the vista nightmares? I've never had a problem.

[ShaneG_old]

I've tried using my dad's Vista computer, and I just can't seem to wrap my mind around it.

[Mazza]

Go XP pro 64bit until the version of Windows 7 comes out that you are comfortable with.

I got my copy of XP pro for $20(US dollars) at a college book store. It came as a 2 disc set, one for 32bit, and one for 64bit.

For that $20, I can still feel good about moving to Windows 7 when I'm ready, and will be happy that I completely missed out on the Vista nightmares.

JMO.

I'm using a release candidate of Windows 7 , I love it, build 7100, I'm not going to a newer build, my friends L4D crashes if he looks at the little add that says what server your on (GA, 3FL ect...) 

But yes Windows 7 is very good, a comparison, On my dad's computer he has the same speed, and size and RAM as I do, whilst idling his RAM usage is 50% , Mine is 29%
Much difference there

[Sir_Crashalot]

I will keep using my version of XP Pro for as long as possible. It's stable, fast, stripped of all unnecassary BS and it does what it has to do. I have no reason to upgrade to Vista or 7.

Crash

[Fozzer]

Being the old "stick-in-the-mud" Chap that I am, with zillions of "old" computer Games Software, I shall continue to use Windows XP Pro.
Its simple, and always seem to do the job for me!... ...!

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004...and happily wallowing in a mud bath!... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...!

I went straight from Win '98 to Win XP Pro.

....(DOS was fun...for a while!)... ...!

[SubZer0]

[quote]I've tried using my dad's Vista computer, and I just can't seem to wrap my mind around it.

[Mazza]

[quote][quote]I've tried using my dad's Vista computer, and I just can't seem to wrap my mind around it.

[SubZer0]

[quote][quote][quote]I've tried using my dad's Vista computer, and I just can't seem to wrap my mind around it.

[Mazza]

[quote][quote][quote][quote]I've tried using my dad's Vista computer, and I just can't seem to wrap my mind around it.

[Fozzer]

My second Hard Drive contains Windows '98 SE, and my 3DFX Voodoo Graphics Drivers for running my really old games!

Paul...a blast from the past!... 8-)...!

[Plugpennyshadow]

My second Hard Drive contains Windows '98 SE, and my 3DFX Voodoo Graphics Drivers for running my really old games!

Paul...a blast from the past!... 8-)...!

You have drivers for 3DFX Voodoo?  I want!  I want!  I want!  please?

I have an old Packard Bell that still serves me as my Win 98 SE machine.  But I dont have the drivers for my 3DFX addon card.  Could ya send them too me?  My e-mail is in private message.

Thankie...

[Fozzer]

My second Hard Drive contains Windows '98 SE, and my 3DFX Voodoo Graphics Drivers for running my really old games!

Paul...a blast from the past!... 8-)...!

You have drivers for 3DFX Voodoo?

[sandra]

I use Window XP, better then the every OS, prefer xp more then vista or any other.

Thanks!