Vista Basic or Premium?

[aggiedude]

So I need to get a copy of vista to install on my mac via boot camp. I switched over to my MacBook Pro and realized real quick when I was commissioned for a new website how much I needed some older software that I can't buy for Mac. I tried installing a copy of XP Pro I have (I obtained it legally through eBay, however, it turned out to be a illegal copy that will install on as many machines as I like, but apparently Boot Camp knows its "illegal") but boot camp spit that right back out, so Vista I suppose it is. But I only need it to run some older apps and maybe play a couple of games (ie Sims 2 and other strategy games I find entertaining). So should I even fork out the cash for Premium or just go with Basic? I love saving money, so the thought of Basic is attractive...whats everyones opinion?

 

[DarkBlood]

Wait for Windows Seven.

 

[aggiedude]

Wait for Windows Seven.

I would, but I need the programs now, sadly I can't wait for 7.

 

[DarkBlood]

I would, but I need the programs now, sadly I can't wait for 7.

Premium

 

[~ServerPoint~]

If I were you I's wait for Windows 7.

 

[DarkBlood]

Though I have to admit, removal of a bunch of features that I want in Windows Seven is annoying.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7#Removed_features

 

[[JSH]John]

Vista Premium.

 

[Cam.]

I would, but I need the programs now, sadly I can't wait for 7.

Get the Beta.

It's about as stable as Vista is.

 

[DarkBlood]

Get the Beta.

It's about as stable as Vista is.

Too bad they removed the beta link from the Windows Seven page itself on Microsoft's website.

 

[SiberForum]

I woud go with the premium

 

[AdamJ]

I'd recommend Windows Vista Home Premium, that's if your hardware can handle it, and you want the likes of Windows Media Center built-in.

Though I have to admit, removal of a bunch of features that I want in Windows Seven is annoying.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7#Removed_features

Dude! +rep for you, AMAZING link, really put me off Windows7 that did!

 

[iBrightDev]

if you have to get vista, get ultimate. just curious as to what you have to run for older programs besides games that dont matter?

 

[JonnyH]

I'd recommend Windows Vista Home Premium, that's if your hardware can handle it, and you want the likes of Windows Media Center built-in.




Dude! +rep for you, AMAZING link, really put me off Windows7 that did!

Adams gone to the darkside since they have cookies.

I'd personally go premium/ultimate, OR even download the leaked 7106 build of Windows 7 which is supposingly pretty stable.

 

[Rubicashrama]

wait for vista

Thanks !

 

[[JSH]John]

wait for vista

Thanks !

Vista is already available...

 

[n1tr0b]

Windows 7 is Better!!! love the beta release few months ago

 

[DarkBlood]

Updated link for Win7 removed features:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_removed_from_Windows_7