Who's getting Vista on release day?

[Mirage]

I'm really looking forward to Windows Vista and am planing on getting a copy of the Professional version of it when it's released.

Does anybody know how much it will cost? I heard $200 but I haven't found any upgrade pricing.

I'm running XP Pro right now so I'll definitely be looking for the upgrade version. Either that or an OEM.

 

[Spinlock]

I'll stick to what I have, thanks. If I ever leave XP behind, it'll be for Slackware 11.

 

[Albey]

Depends, i think i'll stick to win xp pro, unless i hit the jackpot on scratch off's or something. lol I'm poor!

 

[Doc]

I like to wait, it's always better to wait for a few problems to be found and fixed before you go full into an OS switch.

 

[Thermal]

Since being in Windows System Administration, I've always tried to stay current. I might get a copy of Vista Business sometime, but probably not right at release (Nov. is too soon for me). Hopefully Microsoft will release evaluation versions of the servers like they've done ine the past. I'm sure many hardcore gamers will be moving to Vista due to DX10.

 

[Albey]

well what more could direct x use?

 

[Thermal]

well what more could direct x use?

Not quite sure I understand your question.

 

[Albey]

What else could direct x add to their package?

 

[Thermal]

Well, DX10 is suppose to put more strain on the video card, where it belongs, instead on on the processor like DX9. DX9 is going to be around for atleast another year though due to the high cost of buying a DX10 + Vista. Crysis is suppose to be one of the first games to take advantage of DX10.

DX9 vs DX10 Screenshot

 

[Albey]

Wow, a big difference. That should make rps shoot way up on a decent card.