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11-20-2008, 06:35 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 32
|  Alright, I am building a new computer... which OS?
I was hoping people who are more knowledgeable than myself could recommend which OS to run on my new build.
I already have Windows XP 64bit but I am thinking Vista is a better choice. The problem I am having is that I have no idea which version of Vista to purchase.
Is Ultimate necessary, or should I save 80$ on Premium?
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11-20-2008, 07:00 PM
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Ultra Techie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 837
| Re: Alright, I am building a new computer... which OS?
I personally think Premium would be fine, but I have never used Ultimate, so it's a one sided opinion. Premium should give you the features you're probably after. Which Vista Edition is Right for You? - The Vista Editions - OS, Software & Networking by ExtremeTech
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11-20-2008, 07:34 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 6,054
| Re: Alright, I am building a new computer... which OS?
Home Premium.
Ultimate isn't worth it for the few little things it offers over the others.
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11-20-2008, 09:59 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 32
| Re: Alright, I am building a new computer... which OS?
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Originally Posted by carnageX  Home Premium.
Ultimate isn't worth it for the few little things it offers over the others. | Thank you for the reply, after looking at the comparisons I think you are right and unless anyone disagrees I will purchase it for my system. | |
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11-20-2008, 10:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 6,054
| Re: Alright, I am building a new computer... which OS?
Mostly everybody here will agree that Home Premium will suffice.
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11-20-2008, 10:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,650
| Re: Alright, I am building a new computer... which OS?
Home Premium. Take it from someone who has Ultimate. It isnt worth it.
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11-21-2008, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,303
| Re: Alright, I am building a new computer... which OS?
Agreed, i'm running Ultimate on my laptop. I would go Home Premium since you are having to pay for an OS.
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11-21-2008, 10:51 AM
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Lord Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,834
| Re: Alright, I am building a new computer... which OS?
I dual boot xp 32 and vista home premium 64. Ultimate just doesnt offer anything extra thats worth almost doubling the cost.
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11-21-2008, 02:43 PM
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Junior Techie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 60
| Re: Alright, I am building a new computer... which OS?
one of the only reasons to get ultimate is that you are not paying for it. there are a few other reasons but thats the best one i can come up with.
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11-22-2008, 12:00 AM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 32
| Re: Alright, I am building a new computer... which OS?
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Originally Posted by veedubfreak I dual boot xp 32 and vista home premium 64. Ultimate just doesnt offer anything extra thats worth almost doubling the cost. | Thank you all for the replies, I will definitely be going Premium.
As for dual booting XP 32 and Vista 64, why? What do you use it for? And why not dual boot with XP 64? | |
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