I have Vista Professional (x86) is it worth it to get the Windows 7 (x86) now? I ask because I can get it for free via school. Just wondering if it's worth it right now.
Is Windows 7 Worth It?
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Phoenix said:
Same place where I'm getting it.
Bluevoodu
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It depends... it is a lot like Vista with a few fixes and enhancements.Fr0dus Maximus said:
You won't (as far as I know) be able to play games using DX11 on Vista. I haven't heard ANY plans for Vista to support DX11 ... like XP didn't receive DX10.
I do not know all the major improvements off the top of my head, but many at my work went to Windows 7... and like it a lot.
HOWEVER, if you are going for the Release Candidate... wait for the full release. The RC is out of date.
I haven't moved over yet. I may this October.
†B†V† :hat
Bluevoodu said:
MSDNAA will be the enterprise edition of 7.
get it, you wont be dissappointed. vista's kernel size is actually more efficient than XP, its just everything else was a system drag on vista.
im not saying run 7 on a 5 year old computer...but if you are a gamer and are looking for a newer-up-to-date OS, get 7.
Bluevoodu
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Our MSDN is the Professional Version. They offered the Enterprise and Business versions of Vista on our MSDN... however... Windows 7 Professional X64 and X86 seems to be the flavor this time.Phoenix said:
Then again... our MSDN is chalk full of EVERY type of Microsoft software past and present. I've been able to get the full version of Windows 7 for the past 3 weeks (not Release Candidate).
†B†V† :hat
Bluevoodu said:
Yea, that's what it's like on mine. Downloaded the Professional (x86) version. Ahh it feels good getting a Microsoft Product for free for once.
creepindeth04
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Only if you're going 64bit since it is the future of PCs. x86 is dying a slow death.
But even then, I would still recommend 7 over Vista any day of the week.
In general, you can not go wrong these days with a new operating system as they all have tremendous improvements over the last year. Even if you own a Mac, Snow Leopard is great operating system too.
But even then, I would still recommend 7 over Vista any day of the week.
In general, you can not go wrong these days with a new operating system as they all have tremendous improvements over the last year. Even if you own a Mac, Snow Leopard is great operating system too.
Grindspine
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64 bit architecture has enough driver support now that exuses to switch over are gone.
Unless you don't have a processor that supports 64 bit and/or use less than 4gb of RAM that is...
Unless you don't have a processor that supports 64 bit and/or use less than 4gb of RAM that is...
Starrynite
Yes
Yes, for free Windows 7 is worth it!
Grindspine
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Bluevoodu said:
Right, but even without an external hard drive, DVD media and burners are fairly cheap. Backing up data can be a pain, but is something that everyone should do anyway in case of hardware failure.
So, what are the advantages of DirextX11 over DX10?
Heck, I still have XP, so what are the advantages of DX11 and DX10 over DX9?
Bluevoodu
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I don't know DX11 yet. However... DX10 has many advantages over 9. Some will say 10 runs a little slower than 9... I do not agree with this and have not seen a perfomance hit.
The level of detail is DRASTICALLY increased for DX10 developed games. There are better looking textures (significant increase), better looking environments, better facial movements and finger movements. Blowing off limbs looks better and is done more with DX10. DX10 (imo) is well worth going to Vista.
BV :hat
The level of detail is DRASTICALLY increased for DX10 developed games. There are better looking textures (significant increase), better looking environments, better facial movements and finger movements. Blowing off limbs looks better and is done more with DX10. DX10 (imo) is well worth going to Vista.
BV :hat
Windows 7 is phenomenal, I've been using it for almost a year now and have had the full version installed since early August.
In short it takes the best facets of performance from XP, all the epic new features of Vista, improves all of them and adds more.
DX11 will be coming to Vista, yes.
In short it takes the best facets of performance from XP, all the epic new features of Vista, improves all of them and adds more.
DX11 will be coming to Vista, yes.
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/53810
http://www.techlivez.com/2009/09/download-directx-11-sdk-for-windows-vista-and-windows-7/
Or, if you'd like a source from Microsoft itself, you can download the latest DirectX 11 SDK for Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b66e14b8-8505-4b17-bf80-edb2df5abad4&displaylang=en
With a complete overview of the software, again from Microsoft, here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/directx/default.aspx
I currently work for Microsoft as a part-time job while I'm a student, hoping to work for them full-time. I may know a bit about the products and services they offer or plan to offer in the future. Really strict NDA's on most of it though, so I can't give many future previews.
The whole Vista hatred thing bothers me. For one, most people who rage over it have either never used the software, have absolutely no idea what they're talking about, or just listen to other complaints they hear or read and assume that they're all valid and true. Much like I've been doing with Windows 7, I ran the full 64-bit version of Vista far before anyone else had access to it. The only issue I ever had with software or driver compatibility (which, by the way, is not Microsoft's fault unless Microsoft publishes the software or drivers themselves; they are in no way responsible for third-party manufacturers failing to take advantage of the open beta or release candidate stages in order to fix their software to work on the latest iteration of the Windows Operating System. Blame third-party manufacturers for their hardware and software not working properly) was trying to run a 16-bit console application written in assembly from one of my professors, which worked perfectly well in DOSBox. Contrary to popular belief, the RAM usage of Vista is a positive effect (read up on SuperFetch) on performance, and increasing minimum hardware requirements for software is natural and necessary as software continues to develop and advance. Running Vista on adequate, not antiquated, hardware of the era provided a great user experience.
http://www.techlivez.com/2009/09/download-directx-11-sdk-for-windows-vista-and-windows-7/
Or, if you'd like a source from Microsoft itself, you can download the latest DirectX 11 SDK for Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b66e14b8-8505-4b17-bf80-edb2df5abad4&displaylang=en
With a complete overview of the software, again from Microsoft, here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/directx/default.aspx
I currently work for Microsoft as a part-time job while I'm a student, hoping to work for them full-time. I may know a bit about the products and services they offer or plan to offer in the future. Really strict NDA's on most of it though, so I can't give many future previews.
The whole Vista hatred thing bothers me. For one, most people who rage over it have either never used the software, have absolutely no idea what they're talking about, or just listen to other complaints they hear or read and assume that they're all valid and true. Much like I've been doing with Windows 7, I ran the full 64-bit version of Vista far before anyone else had access to it. The only issue I ever had with software or driver compatibility (which, by the way, is not Microsoft's fault unless Microsoft publishes the software or drivers themselves; they are in no way responsible for third-party manufacturers failing to take advantage of the open beta or release candidate stages in order to fix their software to work on the latest iteration of the Windows Operating System. Blame third-party manufacturers for their hardware and software not working properly) was trying to run a 16-bit console application written in assembly from one of my professors, which worked perfectly well in DOSBox. Contrary to popular belief, the RAM usage of Vista is a positive effect (read up on SuperFetch) on performance, and increasing minimum hardware requirements for software is natural and necessary as software continues to develop and advance. Running Vista on adequate, not antiquated, hardware of the era provided a great user experience.