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WilHarris · 8th Feb 2006, 08:44

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/02...ta_december_1/

BioSniper · 8th Feb 2006, 08:50

Well. As far as I can see im not switching for a long, long LONG time yet. Cant afford a system overhaul thats likley to cost me in the area of £1000 and im sure as heck not going to do it for an OS.
Also I really never did like the beta versions MS chucked out (My friend is subbed to MSDN) felt like too much of a re-hash of Mac OS and Linux.

Solid_Puffs · 8th Feb 2006, 09:28

Hmm, that kinda sucks for me. I'm planning to buy a new system come July. Should I wait even longer (which is already tough as nails) for an OS which hasn't even matured properly yet (Like WinP before it's first SP) or just go ahead with it while taking a chance that I'm getting some hardware which won't support some of the new fun options in Vista...

Choices, choices and more choices :|

[Jonny] · 8th Feb 2006, 10:43

Heh, someones going to get fired.

Meanmotion · 8th Feb 2006, 11:08

"...get our HDCP graphics cards and displays, upgrade our RAM, get our 64-bits on..."

Heh? Upgrade our RAM? HDCP required? Haven't heard that before. Is it really going to require a system overhaul?

Hamish · 8th Feb 2006, 11:12

not if your computer is fairly new
it needs a more powerful machine than XP to get the most out of it obviously
so more ram is a must over the 512mb thats usually reccomended for XP
64bit vista is actually usable compared to 64bit xp so having a 64bit processor will be an advantage now
hdcp graphics cards/displays are required to play protected hdtv content properly on vista (for now anyway

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Mr T · 8th Feb 2006, 13:06

Did the page change? Its now saying

Quote:

Hi,
I need your help on the Windows Vista project. Most of our testing staff expects the final product to be on the market sometime before end of 2007. However, while comparing their individual guesses I noticed a few discrepancies. The majority of the testers are currently working towards December 01, 2006. I would be grateful if you would look into this!

Please indicate on the calendar the provisional launch date that you are currently working with. Thanks!

apoogod · 8th Feb 2006, 13:07

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get our HDCP graphics cards

so what graphics cards cover this or are they not out yet? I hope the 7900gtx is one cause thats what Im waiting on

webbyman · 8th Feb 2006, 17:15

it will be truely amazing if they are right

it's likely m$ are going to end up releasing it late anyway arn't they?

Hybr1d · 8th Feb 2006, 17:27

OS 10.5 Leopard anyone? :P

I just entered and view the source. Nov 30 is "early" and Dec 1 is "late"

Who_me_33 · 8th Feb 2006, 18:20

In the last line it seems that they are hinting that some of the users will gain there copy of vista via illegal means. We will all be queing down at our local computer store at 8 in the morning to get our selves a copy.

Hybr1d · 8th Feb 2006, 18:33

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Originally Posted by Who_me_33

In the last line it seems that they are hinting that some of the users will gain there copy of vista via illegal means. We will all be queing down at our local computer store at 8 in the morning to get our selves a copy.

Yeah, although my computer software store is Bit-torrent

adam197 · 8th Feb 2006, 19:00

I notice no year was mentioned in the article

Kaze22 · 8th Feb 2006, 19:10

Don't think it's gonna be that easy to install a boot leg copy of Vista on launch especially if you want support and service packs and what not. Even if the installation does not require some form of net varification which I seriously doubt, the patches will definitely require a valid key. It's all networked nowadays anway you can't even install the newest I.E without the valid key.

I'd rather just buy a copy than go through all the crap of not being able to upgrade patches and anthentifications errors and all that jazz.

specofdust · 8th Feb 2006, 19:19

I'm saddened by this, I was hoping for a mid -07 launch. I guess I can hold out hope that it'll be delayed yet, but if its released on the current date, then the best people can really hope for is to maybe make it to 2008 before having to upgrade to use most new programs.

I'll only upgrade myself if either all the crap thats integral to its DRMing the world is cracked to bits, or if most new software stops supporting XP, which hopefully won't happen for a good few years yet.

8th Feb 2006, 22:49

MAYBE, just MAYBE there really isn't a concrete launce date. MAYBE this website is a marketing survey in disguise. MAYBE all the hits that site is getting is really telling Microsoft when the consumer expects the product. MAYBE I should stop saying MAYBE...

Food for thought. (I don't think Microsoft is stupid enough to label the guesses "early" or "late"...but then again, maybe I'm just giving Microsoft too much credit...and sorry for the maybes, I just think this kind of speculation is a bit ridiculous...just like my maybes.)

Firehed · 8th Feb 2006, 23:18

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Originally Posted by Kaze22

Don't think it's gonna be that easy to install a boot leg copy of Vista on launch especially if you want support and service packs and what not. Even if the installation does not require some form of net varification which I seriously doubt, the patches will definitely require a valid key. It's all networked nowadays anway you can't even install the newest I.E without the valid key.

I'd rather just buy a copy than go through all the crap of not being able to upgrade patches and anthentifications errors and all that jazz.

Why would you WANT to install IE?

I have no intention of making the switch, seeing that the first thing I do after installing my ~~corporate licensed~~ XP is turn off all the system-slowing eye candy. I suppose the hardware acceleration that Vista should support (right?) would help things, but it's just wasting resources as far as I'm concerned.

customh · 8th Feb 2006, 23:27

It will indeed be interesting to see if this guy is right......

Kaze22 · 8th Feb 2006, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firehed

Why would you WANT to install IE?

I have no intention of making the switch, seeing that the first thing I do after installing my ~~corporate licensed~~ XP is turn off all the system-slowing eye candy. I suppose the hardware acceleration that Vista should support (right?) would help things, but it's just wasting resources as far as I'm concerned.

I love eyecandy the first thing I do when I install XP is turn of all the effects, install WindowBlinds pop in some Vista wannabe skin, stick widgets and sht all over my desktop but then again I never run any system under 1gig of ram so will I install Vista hell yeah.
Only the 64bit version with all the eyecandy for me baby I love wasting resources.

Deathrow · 9th Feb 2006, 00:36

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Originally Posted by specofdust

I'm saddened by this, I was hoping for a mid -07 launch. I guess I can hold out hope that it'll be delayed yet, but if its released on the current date, then the best people can really hope for is to maybe make it to 2008 before having to upgrade to use most new programs.

I'll only upgrade myself if either all the crap thats integral to its DRMing the world is cracked to bits, or if most new software stops supporting XP, which hopefully won't happen for a good few years yet.

I cant see them ditching XP that fast, lets face it, every computer bought from: Currys/PC World/Dixons/Dell over the past few years has XP on it, which means most of the consumer market that is intrested in Windows is using XP, and most of these people have no intention of buying a new computer until its "broken".

Call me silly, but i can see XP lasting past 2009. And this pleases me, as I dont intend to hop to Vista as soon as it hits shelves, even though I do have a system that will run it. As said before, why upgrade to an operating system thats going to use more resources than the current one, surely there isnt that much benefit unless your wanting to watch HDTV stuff.

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8th Feb 2006, 08:44	#1
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8th Feb 2006, 09:28	#3
Solid_Puffs Minimodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 38	Hmm, that kinda sucks for me. I'm planning to buy a new system come July. Should I wait even longer (which is already tough as nails) for an OS which hasn't even matured properly yet (Like WinP before it's first SP) or just go ahead with it while taking a chance that I'm getting some hardware which won't support some of the new fun options in Vista... Choices, choices and more choices :\| __________________ "We first fought the heathens in the name of religion, then Communism, and now in the name of drugs and terrorism. Our excuses for global domination always change" -- Serj Tankian \| System of a Down

8th Feb 2006, 11:08	#5
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8th Feb 2006, 17:27	#10
Hybr1d Bаnned Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 883	OS 10.5 Leopard anyone? :P I just entered and view the source. Nov 30 is "early" and Dec 1 is "late" Last edited by Hybr1d; 8th Feb 2006 at 17:47.

8th Feb 2006, 18:20	#11
Who_me_33 Supermodder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 422	In the last line it seems that they are hinting that some of the users will gain there copy of vista via illegal means. We will all be queing down at our local computer store at 8 in the morning to get our selves a copy. __________________ Speeding doesnt kill people, quickly slowing down does (top gear) The next sentence is true. the previous sentence is false.

8th Feb 2006, 08:50	#2
BioSniper I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere in the south Posts: 3,460	Well. As far as I can see im not switching for a long, long LONG time yet. Cant afford a system overhaul thats likley to cost me in the area of £1000 and im sure as heck not going to do it for an OS. Also I really never did like the beta versions MS chucked out (My friend is subbed to MSDN) felt like too much of a re-hash of Mac OS and Linux.

8th Feb 2006, 10:43	#4
[Jonny] Supermodder Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wales Posts: 296	Heh, someones going to get fired.

8th Feb 2006, 11:12	#6
Hamish I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London Posts: 3,587	not if your computer is fairly new it needs a more powerful machine than XP to get the most out of it obviously so more ram is a must over the 512mb thats usually reccomended for XP 64bit vista is actually usable compared to 64bit xp so having a 64bit processor will be an advantage now hdcp graphics cards/displays are required to play protected hdtv content properly on vista (for now anyway )

8th Feb 2006, 17:15	#9
webbyman Hax. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Uk Posts: 2,758	it will be truely amazing if they are right it's likely m$ are going to end up releasing it late anyway arn't they?

8th Feb 2006, 19:00	#13
adam197 Supermodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 505	I notice no year was mentioned in the article

8th Feb 2006, 19:10	#14
Kaze22 Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 419	Don't think it's gonna be that easy to install a boot leg copy of Vista on launch especially if you want support and service packs and what not. Even if the installation does not require some form of net varification which I seriously doubt, the patches will definitely require a valid key. It's all networked nowadays anway you can't even install the newest I.E without the valid key. I'd rather just buy a copy than go through all the crap of not being able to upgrade patches and anthentifications errors and all that jazz. Last edited by Kaze22; 8th Feb 2006 at 19:15.

8th Feb 2006, 19:19	#15
specofdust Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK, EU Posts: 7,615	I'm saddened by this, I was hoping for a mid -07 launch. I guess I can hold out hope that it'll be delayed yet, but if its released on the current date, then the best people can really hope for is to maybe make it to 2008 before having to upgrade to use most new programs. I'll only upgrade myself if either all the crap thats integral to its DRMing the world is cracked to bits, or if most new software stops supporting XP, which hopefully won't happen for a good few years yet. __________________ Like marmite, only no-one hates it Mmm bop!

8th Feb 2006, 22:49	#16
SensesFail Guest Posts: n/a	MAYBE, just MAYBE there really isn't a concrete launce date. MAYBE this website is a marketing survey in disguise. MAYBE all the hits that site is getting is really telling Microsoft when the consumer expects the product. MAYBE I should stop saying MAYBE... Food for thought. (I don't think Microsoft is stupid enough to label the guesses "early" or "late"...but then again, maybe I'm just giving Microsoft too much credit...and sorry for the maybes, I just think this kind of speculation is a bit ridiculous...just like my maybes.)

8th Feb 2006, 23:27	#18
customh conflagration. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,590	It will indeed be interesting to see if this guy is right......