Originally Posted By Elderp Our old computer died so we had to buy a new one but all the new ones had Windows Vista. It is a real pain. Everything is not backwards compatible, do you have to get everything new. Then when you get everything new, you still need to find patches to make it work. Really frustrating, but we finally got it to work.
Originally Posted By Dave I have no problems with it. Here is a good page to look at Elder. <a href="http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page" target="_blank">http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/in dex.php/Main_Page</a> Then look for *software applications* then *Software Compatible with Windows Vista* and you'll find a current list of programs compatible with vista. Enjoy
Originally Posted By mapleservo ...before anyone says "Get a Mac"... I've seen similar reactions to Elderp's on a number of websites, and many folks seem to think it's better to hold of for a few months (where possible) before moving to Vista. That said, these reviews remind me of OSX when it first came out for the Mac. There wasn't much that would run on it, most peripherals stopped working, it was kinda klugy and not very stable. But it was the first step towards a much better OS. You can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs. Hopefully the initial pain will be short-lived and worth the long-term payoff (I think it was on the Mac.) Keep us updated. I'm curious to hear how Vista performs for you. (BTW, I think you can still buy systems from Dell with XP if it's absolutley necessary.)
Originally Posted By xrayvision I've had no problems switching from XP to Vista at work or home. I'm really enjoying the ease of using the enhanced windows and other upgraded features. I DID have to adjust to MS Office 2007 that I added to the computer. Some of the toolbar features from the earlier office are in different places. And, if you want to attach a MS Word document, you have to remeber to save it as a "Word 97-03" document, or else the reader won't be able to open the document as people haven't upgraded yet. Other than that, I like my VISTA and would not want to go back to XP.
Originally Posted By Dave >>>I DID have to adjust to MS Office 2007 that I added to the computer<<< Ohh my goodness....I spend two days looking for the print button. Who would have thought they would hide it where they did.
Originally Posted By Elderp took me two days just to figure out how to make my lexmark printer work. BTW if you have a lexmark printer and you get script error or handle error: First unplug the usb cord (why don't know but it works this way). Then you have to download the driver, then reboot, then plug in your usb cord, then it will ask you if it can find the driver, then you say yes, then it will work. The driver instructions say different but I finally figured out that was the problem.
Originally Posted By CrouchingTigger You are posting a complaint on an internet discussion board. Cancel or Allow?
Originally Posted By Dave Hey Nurmi! >>'File -> Print'? <<< This!! <a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/2934629/1/158352464#158352464" target="_blank">http://www.smugmug.com/gallery /2934629/1/158352464#158352464</a> Make sure you mouse over the pic and hit original so you can file print this!!
Originally Posted By Mrs Nurmi HAHAHAHAHH!!!! Okay, that's retarded. I stand corrected. Did ctrl-p work? That would have been my next attempt. LOL!!
Originally Posted By avromark <- is Running Office 2000 on his Vista machine. I can't find too many reasons to upgrade my home machine. Hows that for old fashioned. Oh and yes I have some computer certifications, including MOS heh.
Originally Posted By Elderp <--- Computer already has experienced the blue screen of death once since owning Vista.
Originally Posted By avromark Buy a Mac! I've got a Power Macintosh 7600/132 sitting around if you're interested, $999 or higher pls
Originally Posted By CrouchingTigger He's dead, Jim. My Linux box was dead when I woke up yesterday morning. Very sad. It was found lying on the floor of the study. No other details are available at this time.
Originally Posted By avromark Hey it's the power of the Sony monitor. So what if it's only 9"s and monochrome? Who needs Aero right?
