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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?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!)... ...!

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

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

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

[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.

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-)...!

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...

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

Thanks!