Is vista upgrade the way to go on a new build?

[ingeborgdot]

I am going to try vista on another computer. I have read numerous articles on just getting the upgrade and using that instead of the full version. I have not read much about it lately and was wondering what people were doing. Please respond only if you have tried the upgrade process. Thanks.

[GTvonny]

Def do a fresh install, less probs down the line

[ExodusC]

Def do a fresh install, less probs down the line

Agreed. I prefer full install disks over upgrading, because later if you need to reinstall, you can just pop it in and go, call up Microsoft and tell them the situation, and they will most likely re-activate your CD Key so you can keep a legit copy.

Also, like in my case, you need the same kernel architecture (x64 XP for x64 Vista, vice versa) if you intend to upgrade, unfortunately you can't do x86 XP to x64 Vista.

[ingeborgdot]

I will be doing a clean install with the upgrade. I just do the double install method that is outlined all over the internet.

[Something Sexy]

Agreed. I prefer full install disks over upgrading, because later if you need to reinstall, you can just pop it in and go, call up Microsoft and tell them the situation, and they will most likely re-activate your CD Key so you can keep a legit copy.

Also, like in my case, you need the same kernel architecture (x64 XP for x64 Vista, vice versa) if you intend to upgrade, unfortunately you can't do x86 XP to x64 Vista.

Uh, from what I gather Vista is a completely different code base, so that doesn't really matter.

[nn_step]

Actually Linux is the way to go with a new Build, but Yes vista is a reasonable option in some respects

[ingeborgdot]

I just don't know enough about linux. What programs can I run on it? What internet browser? What word proc, spreadsheet, etc. What do I need to know? It does sound interesting.

[nn_step]

I just don't know enough about linux. What programs can I run on it? What internet browser? What word proc, spreadsheet, etc. What do I need to know? It does sound interesting.

More programs run in Linux than do on Windows.
Internet Browser you have several choices, the most popular being Firefox and Opera.
For doing documents, spreadsheets, etc, you again have several choices and the most common is Open Office.
If you have no experience you have several choices that are very user friendly. My personal suggestions are ubuntu or PC-BSD

[adamsleath]

ubuntu is evrywhere; i keep getting it on cds from pc magazines...no doubt you can download it easily.

but hey why use a compact free linux when u can have a buggy bloated expensive windows os? :ROTF: plagued by security issues.

[ExodusC]

Uh, from what I gather Vista is a completely different code base, so that doesn't really matter.

I don't follow.

I'm saying that it's not like you can patch an x86 build of XP to an x64 build of Vista. It's pretty much common sense, but it's something to remember, and not something I had though about immediately.