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11-20-2008, 05:35 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, 06:34 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 5,614 | 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, 08:59 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, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 5,614 | 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, 09:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The Source Posts: 22,602 | 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, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,853 | 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, 09:51 AM
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Lord Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,729 | 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, 01:43 PM
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Junior Techie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 39 | 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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11-21-2008, 11:00 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 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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