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    Question about Vista.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sbpatel, Nov 27, 2006.

  1. sbpatel

    sbpatel Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought an Acer and it has an express upgrade to Vista Home when Vista comes out. I was wondering if it is better to use this to get Vista Home or just buy Vista Business edition. What are the major differences between the two? I am not in business, but itÂ’s the same thing with XP Home and Pro, if you know what I mean. Thanks for all your help.
     
    sbpatel, Nov 27, 2006
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    You would be stupid to spend any extra money for Vista. Get Home Premium - it has the Aero interface. This will be the last successful MS Operating system. Did I say successful, I meant pitful!
     
    bigbear89, Nov 27, 2006
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    Unless you are joining an AD domain there is no point in getting Vista Business. Vista Home Premium is what you want.

    I'm running Vista RTM and it kicks butt. Heck I'm missing drivers for a couple things and it still kicks butt.
     
    Jeff Flowerday, Nov 27, 2006
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    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    Vista Home is enough for your needs. Business is too expensive.
     
    skywalker, Nov 27, 2006
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    Okay so, home is all I need to get, for now. How long will it be until Microsoft starts to lower the price of Vista Ultimate? Cause it seems that is the one to get.
     
    sbpatel, Nov 29, 2006
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    I would wait several months after they release it to actually pay for it. Gives old M$ some time to work out all the bugs that will most likely be in it at the time of initial release.
     
    koryo, Nov 29, 2006
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