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coolraoul · 05-16-2008, 03:20 AM

I have a Vista laptop since 6 months, an entry-level Toshiba with 1GB Ram memory and a quite slow double-core Pentium on it.

What do I think of Vista? Well on my computer it is reaally slow. Takes maybe 10sec to open word, and 2min30 to boot... And I switched off the functions I don't use in the register base, to make it boot faster.

I also switched off the transparency (switching off Aero did not help so I let it on) and the gadget bar...

Apart of that, I'm quite pleased with Vista. it's more stable than XP, I did not experience a single bug or crash since I have my laptop. And the instantaneous search function (just like Mac or Linux) is brilliant, not like the dog searching for hours in XP.

Trouble is, it's slower and does not bring a lot of things with it. No real big change.
My previous XP had a Vista theme, a Rocketbar and gadgets...

Vista is not bad, it is better than XP...but you don't really see it.

Stability and security against virus are not what makes someone want a new OS...but once you have it you're pleased with it.

05-16-2008, 03:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
coolraoul Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France (Paris) Posts: 78 Thanks: 76 Thanked 53 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Closing the Door to Microsoft Vista I have a Vista laptop since 6 months, an entry-level Toshiba with 1GB Ram memory and a quite slow double-core Pentium on it. What do I think of Vista? Well on my computer it is reaally slow. Takes maybe 10sec to open word, and 2min30 to boot... And I switched off the functions I don't use in the register base, to make it boot faster. I also switched off the transparency (switching off Aero did not help so I let it on) and the gadget bar... Apart of that, I'm quite pleased with Vista. it's more stable than XP, I did not experience a single bug or crash since I have my laptop. And the instantaneous search function (just like Mac or Linux) is brilliant, not like the dog searching for hours in XP. Trouble is, it's slower and does not bring a lot of things with it. No real big change. My previous XP had a Vista theme, a Rocketbar and gadgets... Vista is not bad, it is better than XP...but you don't really see it. Stability and security against virus are not what makes someone want a new OS...but once you have it you're pleased with it.