Windows XP Outshines Vista In Benchmarking Test

L. B. Condulet

New tests have revealed that Windows XP with the beta Service Pack 3 has twice the performance of Vista, even with its long-awaited Service Pack 1.


http://www.news.com/Windows-XP-outsh...l?tag=nefd.top

Double-A

You ever get the feeling these folks could screw up something as simple as just putting on a hat?

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Yep.

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KentWhitten

The only positive thing I have heard about Vista is the DirectX 10. From my understanding, the way XP is built, XP will never be able to get DirectX 10. If you are a gamer freak, the new games coming out are going to run on DirectX 10 best and they look absolutely stunning. Look at a Crysis demo for outstanding video.

other than that I tried it, wasted my money IMO, went back to XP and instantly had a feeling of a good performance boost.

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macmikeman

You should purchase a "pc in a skirt" if you really want a good running operating system that blows windows out of the water, and frankly always has.http://www.apple.com/startpage/

PMI

My associates went to the International Builder's Show and Remodeler's Show in 2007 and almost all the software companies that sell to our industry where still not Vista compatible, or where very ambiguous when asked when the new version would be available. One company even said that there were so many problems and where having a hard time finding contractors who could help them test it. The issue seemed to be that they can not find many people who are looking to put their company at jeopardy while they test and fix all their problems. Another issue is that software companies prefer you to upgrade your entire network (if you have one) to Vista as opposed to using one computer with Windows or Windows XP and other newer ones with Vista. One software company said "I just wish the contractors would upgrade all the hardware so we can get past our problems". I think they forget that they are the ones forcing an upgrade, but nothing has changed for us - in fact things have just gotten tighter in this economy. I can understand why other newer software companies are just providing an Internet solution which just cares about the browser, not the operating system and all that goes with it.

JonM

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daArch

I love this passage in response to only 13% of businesses switching to Vista, one year after its launch:
Reminds me of parents watching a parade, "Oh look, everyone is out of step except for our Johnny"

I'm am trying (still) desperately to keep Vista on my new box. Already have had lots of compatibility problems, I have found workarounds, fixes, and patches. This is to be expected with a new OS.

Note: I skipped XP. Have been using Win2K

What I understand is that although Vista uses more memory and CPU and more hard drive space than XP, it DOES have a lot of stuff built in to tighten security leaks. My win2K has so many 3rd party security programs running in the background, that it has really bogged down. So, my thinking is, what's the difference between Vista and XP with the 3rd party stuff. Things like WinPatrol, SpySubtract, AVG Anti-spyware, etc.

I don't know, I'm at the Ambivalent Crossroads. One day I HATE vista and am ready to reformat and go XP. The next day I find something I really LIKE about Vista that just isn't as easy with XP

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Mike Finley

I have a question.

What exactly is the purpose for 2000 going to ME, ME going to XP and XP going to Vista?

I think there was something in there that kind of jumped out of NT right? But whats the real pupose of all these operating system changes? Has there really been some big leaps that were to die for between these operating systems? All the things do are operate in the background while you run the programs that do the work you want done. The operating systems just seem irrelevant. When something like Microsoft Word changes to give you more features you can use that is one thing. But even Office in the last 7 years has made few changes that have been earth shattering.

Is it just possible that we are all finally saying enough is enough with Vista. If it doesn't do anything for us that we can't live without have we finally said enough is enough?

mickeyco

Fancy new start up screens and more money for Bill Gates. Actually I think the big stink was the file system, I'm not sure which OS they changed to NTFS from FAT (I went from '95 to XP a few years ago), but I think that was one of the major changes.

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daArch

Mike,

In a word, well TWO words, planned obsolescence

How can the stock holders increase the return on their investment if M$ stays stagnant. Businesses in America MUST GROW.

But to put the OS's in proper production order, it went 95, 98, 98SE, ME, Win2K, XP, Vista.

I agree that if an OS works, why change it. But I gotta say that there were flaws in 95. They were "corrected" in 98 but it had it's own problems, so along comes SE. And then since Billy G had us all by the short and curlies, he puked out ME which was a complete abortion. Win2K was developed from NT (New Technology) and used the NT Filing System (NTFS).
I'm still using Win2K on three of our machines and I find it very stable and clean. But the American computer using public has dumbed down, so "Loser friendly" XP comes around with all sorts of bells and whistles and pretty GUI. If you haven't noticed, M$ is pushing the ability to play music, play games, and take pictures - to hell with running COMPUTING programs such as Spreadsheets, CAD's, and databases. Again, gotta sell those computers to boost stock value. What sells in America ??? ENTERTAINMENT !!! Not education, not number crunching, but ENTERTAINMENT.

And, after 12 years, I have so much $$$ invested in PC based software, I could not afford to go Mac.

Yes, I epitomize a love/hate relation with Micro$haft

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RetroTech

Boot Camp, a feature of Leopard, Apple’s newest version of the Mac OS X operating system, enables users with a Microsoft Windows XP installation license to install Windows XP on any Intel-based Mac. With Boot Camp, users can run either Mac OS X or the Windows operating system.

daArch

So what's the advantage. You pay extra for a Mac and run something that is the reason you SWITCHED TO the Mac ???

Ain't that like buying a Ferrari and putting a Pinto engine in it ???

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RetroTech

If you have a significant investment in MS software, the new Mac OS gives you a cost effective path to migrate away from those headaches. You wouldn't run in Pinto / MS mode all the time.

When you run in pure Mac mode, you do have the Ferrari feel... and when you have to reboot to run MS applications that you have invested in, well it will be Pinto like.

Just trying to spread the word on an option that people should consider.

PMI

Hi all,
This particular forum topic kinda makes me laugh. We are challenged for all the business we can get, yet for some reason can't help ourselves to talk about something that is a waiste of time. Everyone agree that the Internet solutions are the way to go and we should just stop talking about Vista?
Phil

L. B. Condulet

I have no idea what you just said.

PMI

Windows Vista is simply not worth your time unless there is something specific you need to run using it, otherwise just focus on Internet (browser) based solutions and nothing pertaining to Vista will matter. Enough commenting in this section for me.

daArch

PMI,

The last time I looked, I did not see anyone forcing anyone else to read or comment in any one of these threads.
We've enjoyed your input and will miss you.

And RetroTech,
I understand what you were saying - I was just being a wise-ass for a change - ok ok , as usual.

As I was buying this new box, I had totally forgotten that I had promised myself I was going to research and see if a Mac was for me when the time came to buy a new computer. So now I have to defend my purchase

In all honesty, I have never given Macs a fair shake. But I do like their ads.

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L. B. Condulet

Oh, you're one of those Web 2.0 guys. LOL. Kid, if all you need is a browser to solve your computer needs, you are indeed a n00b. LMAO!

Jaybuild

My last version of Auto-cad would only run on XP or 2000. I had to buy a new computer with XP. In the future I will not up date either.