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Thinking About Upgrading to Vista

by Jason Bean on February 28th, 2007

I’ve been debating on what I’d like to do with regards to updgrading to Windows Vista. I’m definitely going to do it, if for no other reason than I always want to have the newest stuff and I blog on a Microsoft blog.

My desktop is a few years old now and I know for sure that I’d like to upgrade the video card. I want to upgrade the card for two reasons:

  1. To get all the features of Aero glass
  2. To get dual monitor capability
  3. TV DVR capability for my other entertainment blogs (Idol Stalker, CSI:Fanatic, Christian Music Fan)

So, the question becomes do I upgrade my current machine with all those items, or just go out and buy a new machine with Vista pre-installed?

As I ponder these questions, I also think there are plenty of other questions to ask myself about Vista. I’ve heard the stories of why it’s so good and agree with those, but I’ve also hear all the stories about the concerns and they’re valid as well.

Here’s a list of Windows Vista Myths that are debunked by Deb Shinder from Tech Republic. The ForeverGeek site got the scoop to me. Here’s their list of myths, be sure and visit the full article to get all the answers.

  1. Myth #1: You’ll have to buy a new, high-end PC to run Vista
  2. Myth #2: Vista will solve all your security problems
  3. Myth #3: Vista is no more secure than XP SP2
  4. Myth #4: The only thing new about Vista is the eye candy
  5. Myth #5: You can’t dual boot Vista with another operating system
  6. Myth #6: Vista requires (or includes) Office 2007
  7. Myth #7: Most old applications and peripherals won’t work with Vista
  8. Myth #8: You have to buy a Premium version of Vista if you have a dual core machine
  9. Myth #9: You won’t be able to play ripped music in Vista
  10. Myth #10: Vista costs a lot more than XP
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1 opinion for Thinking About Upgrading to Vista

  • Alexandra
    Mar 1, 2007 at 10:53 am

    I don’t know — I’m a bit skeptical about making the leap. I read Chris Pirillo’s rant about it this week, and it makes me wonder why I should bother.

    All this negative press makes me wonder — is Microsoft losing its relevance? (And, other people are asking that too — see “Cracked Windows” for sme good insight.)

    ANyway, if you make the plunge, keep us up-to-date. I’d love to know your experience.

    - Alexandra

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