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Obscene Truth
01-07-2006, 23:37
Microsoft provides more specific system requirements for Vista
Wolfgang Gruener
7 Jan 2006 06:14
In an email sent to vendors at the CES 2006, Microsoft for the first time outlined some system requirements for its upcoming operating system. These guidelines are a first indication of how much horsepower Windows Vista will require to be able to deliver on Microsoft's promises.
The email states that Vista asks for a system with a 3.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor and 1 GB of memory. We believe that especially ATI officials may have liked the recommendation to firms who are demonstrating Vista at their booths to use a "high end ATI GPU," namely a Radeon 9800, x600, x700, x800 or x850 device. According to Microsoft, ATI is preferred to Nvidia at this time due to superior driver support."
Other requirements included a SATA or 7200 rpm EIDE hard drive. For Vista on notebooks, Microsoft recommended the Acer Ferrari 3400, the Acer Ferrari 4000, the HP Pavillion zd8230, the IBM Thinkpad T43 and the Toshiba Tecra M4.
The email stated that "PCs that meet or exceed these specifications will provide the most responsive Windows Vista operating system demo experience."
Link (http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/01/07/vista_requirements/)
Well, I guess I'm glad the next computer I get is a Mac, this thing requires too much hardware, my 2 year old PC wouldn't even be able to run it
im pritty sure that it will not use as much as that... as thats cutting off a huge amount of PCs.
MavSkipper
01-08-2006, 00:01
meh if thats the req. for vista then MS wont see a lot of people upgrading
i'll stick with my XP for at least 3-4 years more... and besides i still got my copy of winxp 64bit
Good, it'll run fine on my 3.2, 6800gt system.
Though I doubt i'll be getting a legit copy, probably be over $500.
Smily0012
01-08-2006, 07:03
My next computer is definitely going to be running a linux.
MiNiMaL_sAnItY
01-08-2006, 07:05
im running linux right now and itll be that way. :D
soldier one
01-08-2006, 07:20
well suprised i am when i noticed my computer is fine for now. bt i heard that it needs a gig of ram. now thats just to much. but everything else i have plenty of.
I highly doubt those are the requirements. Microsoft is stupid, but not this stupid. And if it is true, back to Linux I go.
pacman326
01-08-2006, 07:28
I am looking for a distro as I am typing. I tried Madriva, but i noticed it was restricted. I couldn't get Ubuntu to work with my external usb HDD, so my next attempt will be Fedora Core.
According to Microsoft, ATI is preferred to Nvidia at this time due to superior driver support."
What aload of crud! My radeon 9550 gave me endless head aches and finally got rid of it! now i hav e a Geforce 6600 and been in gaming bliss ever since!
According to Microsoft, ATI is preferred to Nvidia at this time due to superior driver support."
What aload of crud! My radeon 9550 gave me endless head aches and finally got rid of it! now i hav e a Geforce 6600 and been in gaming bliss ever since!
you know i have the 9550 no problems what so ever whit the drivers :lol: . i remember you telling me it was your BIOS that was the probelem.
Doubt I'll have Vista until I go to college and get a new laptop; I've just got a brand new spankin fast Sony Vaio AX! Battery life is around 45 minutes though...
Good, it'll run fine on my 3.2, 6800gt system.
Though I doubt i'll be getting a legit copy, probably be over $500.
Word. I have the same system as you. I won't buy a copy either.
According to Microsoft, ATI is preferred to Nvidia at this time due to superior driver support."
What aload of crud! My radeon 9550 gave me endless head aches and finally got rid of it! now i hav e a Geforce 6600 and been in gaming bliss ever since!
you know i have the 9550 no problems what so ever whit the drivers :lol: . i remember you telling me it was your BIOS that was the probelem.
No that was because it had graphics card check set to PCI not AGP, the drivers were a pain in the ass, as soon as i installed them my PC would either Reset, crash or catch fire! and play Kumbyar!
If these are the actual system requirements for windows vista than I guess I and many other people will be out classed for a long time to come. I am not to worried about this as it would most likely be so expensive that I would not be able to afford it anyway.
They will probably put Windows vista on your Pc when you buy a new system in store. That would be the only logical explanation for those absurdly high system requirements.
Blackeye
01-08-2006, 17:36
I probably won't get Vista for a few years. I'm pretty satisfied with my Windows XP anyways.
And yeah, I also feel Microsoft is going to lose some customers with these specs needed to run Vista.
2143658709
01-08-2006, 23:22
Doubt I'll have Vista until I go to college and get a new laptop; I've just got a brand new spankin fast Sony Vaio AX! Battery life is around 45 minutes though...
college is the land of macs
just you wait and see
It's probably true, so you'd best get used to it. MS is putting a lot of garbage into the GUI and other random services, which will no doubt waste a lot of processing power. We shall yet see how well they optimise it all.
Don't forget about the possibility that they will require you to "update" Windows XP who-knows-how once Vista comes out.
Smily0012
01-10-2006, 06:30
Doubt I'll have Vista until I go to college and get a new laptop; I've just got a brand new spankin fast Sony Vaio AX! Battery life is around 45 minutes though...
college is the land of macs
just you wait and see
I must say that is gaining lots of market but not nearly enough compared to Window base computers, the most used one around my school is still dell by like 40% and ibm a good share. Apple has something like 10%.
tracemhunter
01-10-2006, 08:46
ill stick with xp on my htpc (x64 3500+, 1gb, 6800gt). osx on my powerbook is my true love and gets most of my time.
MiThRaZoR
01-10-2006, 21:49
They'll probably keep selling XP computers. Or maybe someone will make a really easy to use Linux and they might use that.
sappyswami
01-12-2006, 03:11
I think those req's are if you want to use the new Vista GUI. If you went with classic windows xp style, it would take much less.
Eddiesm213
01-12-2006, 21:11
I think those req's are if you want to use the new Vista GUI. If you went with classic windows xp style, it would take much less.
Yeah, Microsoft has said that these requirements are for Vista ready PC's not Vista capable PC's.
The real system requirements have been hinted to be:
- Mid-range CPU (1.8Ghz or so)
- 512Mb Ram
- 64Mb Video card (for Aero, onboards will give you a version of the Windows Xp theme)
- DVD drive
We probably won't find out official minimum requirements until this summer though. :?
sappyswami
01-13-2006, 02:50
Good thing I'm getting a new video card, I my Geforce2 wouldn't be able to pull off a new operating system! Now that's sad.
I am looking for a distro as I am typing. I tried Madriva, but i noticed it was restricted. I couldn't get Ubuntu to work with my external usb HDD, so my next attempt will be Fedora Core.
I'm curious how was Mandriva restricted? I'm using the Mandriva 2006 right now and it is the best OS i've ever used. Looks clean and sleek, does not need a freaking super computer for the GUI and well, it's linux :D
Long live the Penguin!
pacman326
01-15-2006, 19:43
I'm curious how was Mandriva restricted? I'm using the Mandriva 2006 right now and it is the best OS i've ever used. Looks clean and sleek, does not need a freaking super computer for the GUI and well, it's linux
Long live the Penguin!
The free version that I recieved from their site doesn't allow you to do a lot of things, including installations I believe.
I'm curious how was Mandriva restricted? I'm using the Mandriva 2006 right now and it is the best OS i've ever used. Looks clean and sleek, does not need a freaking super computer for the GUI and well, it's linux
Long live the Penguin!
The free version that I recieved from their site doesn't allow you to do a lot of things, including installations I believe.
isnt Linux supposed to be free any way? as its open source.
Perfect Sin
01-15-2006, 20:27
It's hard enough to keep old games running on XP...When Vista comes out, you can expect a boatload of bugs and hardly a single difference from XP
I'm curious how was Mandriva restricted? I'm using the Mandriva 2006 right now and it is the best OS i've ever used. Looks clean and sleek, does not need a freaking super computer for the GUI and well, it's linux
Long live the Penguin!
The free version that I received from their site doesn't allow you to do a lot of things, including installations I believe.
isn't Linux supposed to be free any way? as its open source.
Open source != free software
When groups like red hat or mandriva make linux distribution, it does not happen for free. Making of distribution needs manhours and lots of work to get every little detail right and OS installation as easy as possible for end user. All the software that comes with those distributions can also be found for free from the internet, legally! So basically you can choose to pay for all-in-one distribution with one-click-and-go feature or you can download all the needed sources from internet and begin compiling them!
Firewarrior
01-20-2006, 02:25
Mac OS here i Come!
udontneed2know
01-20-2006, 03:43
You can order hundreds of Ubuntu disks at a time from the Ubuntu Linux website.
I recieved a shipment of 150 Live CD's and Install CD's for the new Ubuntu that I threw at all my friends and installed for them, if they needed it. They are all thanking me now. Most are dual booting. Using Windows when they play a game, and Linux for everything else they do.
Man i guess i will get stuck again with MS DOS :lol:
I wonder how many people will get it (legally guys :twisted: ) and how many people will move to Mac? ms is getting dumber by the day
Basic Chair
01-21-2006, 18:11
Seriously, my powerbook G4 runs faster at 1.67 ghz than my windows pc at 2.8 ghz. The ONLY reason I still use my pc, is to play Half-Life 2, and Far Cry. Hopefully, with intel based Macs, we'll see a lot more of these games ported over.
*get's on knees and prays*
kudoshinchi
01-21-2006, 19:10
See if wasnt all games based on Window, everyone already either using Mac or Linux or other kind of OS. I would want using Linux now IF more games support other OS.
I'm curious how was Mandriva restricted? I'm using the Mandriva 2006 right now and it is the best OS i've ever used. Looks clean and sleek, does not need a freaking super computer for the GUI and well, it's linux
Long live the Penguin!
The free version that I recieved from their site doesn't allow you to do a lot of things, including installations I believe.
Dude, LOL, you need to be logged in as root to change system settings and install most stuff. Mst new users get that and they quit soon after. Even I quit Linux for a while untill someone told me "Dude, just log in as root and problem solved" The OS itself is not restricted, It's just that unlike stupid windows, you need to actually log in as root to do stuff. I got the free mandriva version (all 6 cd's of it) to and it has everything installed and running. I even use WINE now to play windows games on it. Hell Doom 3 runs twice as better on linux for me.
Here is a screen of my desktop now. I'm downloading Open SUSE right now. And if I like it i'm actually going to buy the DVD. For 60$ candian I get a superb Linux OS for the price of a game.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a175/RajaF/Me%20Pics%20Album/desktop.jpg
You can order hundreds of Ubuntu disks at a time from the Ubuntu Linux website.
I recieved a shipment of 150 Live CD's and Install CD's for the new Ubuntu that I threw at all my friends and installed for them, if they needed it. They are all thanking me now. Most are dual booting. Using Windows when they play a game, and Linux for everything else they do.
Nice one! :D
I've had a virtual machine of Ubuntu running for a good few months now and I'm loving it, just getting used to it till I pop it on my spare PC (which is an XP2700+ so there's plenty of power there), and I must say, although I would love to leave Windows, I simply can't, most of the applications I use are for Windows only...(3ds Max for instance, and yes I know about Blender and Massive. :P).
As long as I have two computers then I'm fine. ;)
Anonymous
02-03-2006, 16:56
I used to run linux, but its mostly good for (HACKING) and others. But I stick to windows with my friefox web browser!!
Sonyfanboy-uk
02-06-2006, 02:04
im saving my pennys for anew G5 i had a G4 years ago and i loved EVERYTHING about it but it didnt play games so i came back to windows but now with the 360 and ps3 pumping out what there doing now theres no point for me to keep my windows pc i mean mac does everything and more for me and honestly im sick of upgrading my pc i mean yeah games like fear will play on a low spec pc but the reaon why your playing it on your pc is cuz you want the best graphics and online well im fed up with paying all this money i not long buit a smoking SLi rig but the CES comes along and oh now there Quad Sli
Anonymous
02-06-2006, 03:25
I am still sticking to my friefox! Firefox is the best!
Firefox? Mac OS has something even better.
http://www.caminobrowser.org/
That certainly looks as though you said Camino was the best not FF. :P
*sticks with FF*
Jman21stc
02-07-2006, 05:51
i'm definately not getting vista unless it somehow improves gaming. It would have to be for my next system though since my current one kinda sucks. correction,... sucks arse
amd 2000xp+(1.665ghz)
384ram
old random motherboard
geforce 4 mx 440
my pc= old compaq pieco-o-crap that i'm too lazy to replace
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/8474/p20600108dp.jpg
And yes, that is my dog on the pc. Random photo
Anonymous
02-07-2006, 17:36
I like that case jman, Thats the only good thing about your pc! You can probably play the very graphical intensive game of solitaire on the mean monster computer. :D CAN YOU FELL THE IRONY???
Jman21stc
02-08-2006, 00:27
Actually the case is getting kind of flimsy. I had to apply a little bit of ducktape recently. Also, the two drives are both added from my other previous family comp that had broken down. One may be a cd burner but i can't find a difference between them both in use really. Except maybe for playing 2 music cds at once. But then again itunes takes up most of processing power to boot.
justintheman99
02-09-2006, 13:22
I'm anxious to check this out when it is released! I always like running new software and experimenting with a new OS.
In fact does anyone know when Beta 2 is out? I'll VMWare that one straight away, in fact I wonder if MS Virtual PC is updated yet...they could do with updating it with a lot of features that didn't happen.
WhatRuOn
02-09-2006, 16:45
I'm anxious to check this out when it is released! I always like running new software and experimenting with a new OS.
Then go download a Linux OS, M$ OSs are craptacular.
Anonymous
02-09-2006, 16:46
Who knows? All I care is that the OS, isn't a virus magnet like Windows 2000. I used all OS'S knowen today ( all the Windows series, Linux series, and Mac OS'S) and I still like Microsoft's OS'S. But there finally using a different name then Windows!!!
WhatRuOn
02-09-2006, 17:21
Who knows? All I care is that the OS, isn't a virus magnet like Windows 2000. I used all OS'S knowen today ( all the Windows series, Linux series, and Mac OS'S) and I still like Microsoft's OS'S. But there finally using a different name then Windows!!!
Hey your entitled to your opinion, I guess :? . But I thought the name was Windows Vista?
Organic_Shadow
02-09-2006, 21:01
I like how silly everyone is acting over these requirements. Do people not understand that computer technology moves so fast that you have to upgrade or buy something new every 1.5-2 years? If you haven't upgraded to 1gb of ram, and a modern 3D graphics card, then you obviously don't play PC games that much, or do anything more than internet, homework, aim, and listening to music; which begs the question, why would you NEED Vista?
The DX10 capabilities of Vista, it's new GUI engine, and it's security features, are all making the fullest use of the investments of people who have mid to high end PC's. Vista will not only make use of 64bit processors, but incorporate multi-core here and there, and allow you to add more memory to your computer by simply plugging in a USB thumb drive. Also, just because it needs a 3ghz PENTIUM doesn't mean you need a 3ghz amd. In fact, you are probably safe with any Athlon64 in the 2.0-2.4ghz range. Go check out Winsupersite.com and see how easily Vista beta functions on this guy's laptop.
The point is, regardless of PC or Mac, you are going to have to upgrade no matter what, if you want to keep up with the new things. There are a lot of Macs that can't run OS X, but there are some that are easily upgradeable to support it. Also take into consideration that if you go with Mac you are sacrificing gaming. Sure, there are a lot of popular titles for Macs but without buying a modern video card you aren't going to get it to perform at a playable level on the Mac alone. Then with the OS X upgrades that cost just as much as a full copy of XP Pro it can also get costly.
Think of it this way. Hardware and computer components have been advancing and getting better and better each year, but the Windows OS hasn't really been keeping up. It still has a flat 2D look, lacks features that the internet world has made requirements, and has been giving people reasons NOT to buy high end hardware, keeping the prices of such hardware....well....high. Windows is FINALLY going to bump itself up and incorporate things that are not only required by the internet world, but things that reflect the power of modern technology and security.
Do you HAVE to get Vista? No. Does the coming of Vista mean you have to give up on XP and go out and get a Mac? No. If you read the reviews of the Vista Betas, you might actually want to hold off a while, and give Vista a try. It's new features rival that of the almighty OS X, and user friendliness has improved greatly. Time will tell but with any new technology it's always wise to hold on to your pocketbooks until you see if something is worth waiting for or not.
SolidSnakeUS
02-09-2006, 21:21
If you really think about it, for a lot of people these requirements could be a bit steep, but for me, I basically have the minimum: AMD 64 3000+ Venice 939 Socket, 9800 Pro AIW, 2 HDs both with 7200 RPMs. But, I am trying to upgrade, but oh well, if I get it, I hope it runs correctly.
Anonymous
02-09-2006, 21:23
Under no circumstances thoses are vista's requirements! They are way to demanding!!
I used all OS'S knowen today ( all the Windows series, Linux series, and Mac OS'S)
*cough* I highly doubt it, there are hundreds of Linux distros in existence. You also failed to mention DOS, the BSD series, and many others.
Personally, I think XP is targeted by viruses far more than Win2K which I never got a virus on.
SolidifiedPenguin
02-14-2006, 04:15
Microsoft is hungry for money. And need more now that the 360 is going sour on them...muahahahahaha
Anonymous
02-14-2006, 20:44
At my place of work, Windows 2000 is a virus magnet. Our Windows XP users have none at all! It is just personal opinion! An I have tried over 160 different OS'S. Windows vista will be a good system!! :D
Its best to wait at least a month or to after Vista is released, so that all the required drivers or any fixes would be ready. Btw I heard the February CTP is coming out this week, anyone going to try it (providing you can get your hands on it)?
WhatRuOn
02-22-2006, 15:28
*cough* I highly doubt it, there are hundreds of Linux distros in existence. You also failed to mention DOS, the BSD series, and many others.
I think it's better just to ignore him most of the time :?
Personally, I think XP is targeted by viruses far more than Win2K which I never got a virus on.
Also, in my dual-boot system, my Windows 2k has never had a virus.
Its best to wait at least a month or to after Vista is released, so that all the required drivers or any fixes would be ready. Btw I heard the February CTP is coming out this week, anyone going to try it (providing you can get your hands on it)?
You can guarantee that this'll be up on almost all BT sites when Vista hits the new CTP, so I guess you'll see me trying it out when I get it.
The_Only
09-05-2008, 13:25
Activision and Treyarch have confirmed that the highly anticipated FPS Call of Duty: World at War will be released across North America on November 11, 2008.
Call of Duty: World at War returns to the familiar World War II setting depicted in the first three titles of the critically acclaimed FPS series, with the game set predominantly in the Pacific theatre and Eastern front of the war.
From what we’ve seen the game appears to be shaping up rather nicely, though it remains to be seen whether or not it has the stones to top Infinity Ward’s decidedly brilliant Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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