Author Topic: WinXP anyone (Read 1070 times)

Vulcan · « **on:** September 09, 2001, 05:43:00 PM »

Anyone running/tried it yet?

Just curious before I take the big dive

Staga · « **Reply #1 on:** September 09, 2001, 06:29:00 PM »

Yep, works fine and can be tuned to look (almost) like Win98.
I got professional version but it doesn't recognize my MS FF Pro connected to SB-Live thought it works via integrated sound-chip or Terratec soundcard.

OS loads REALLY fast, is stable as rock and works nicely with Win2K drivers.

Karnak · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2001, 06:51:00 PM »

I've used it in work and will be buying it as soon as it is released.

Much better than any current MS OS.

Defiance · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2001, 08:07:00 AM »

Hiya's,
£200 i saw it priced at in UK !!! that's around $330 lmao, I think not until the price comes down or i am forced to upgrade windose 98 to xp for software reasons

Dunno what version that was though it was in Dixons (UK ripoff chainstore

)

I thought it was oct release so maybe someone can enlighten me ?

Have Fun

Def

MrRiplEy · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2001, 01:26:00 PM »

I wouldn't get XP from any retail sales..

Product Activation Code..

Change anything in your system and you'll be forced to contact microsoft to get your computer working again.

Isn't m$ wonderful?

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2001, 01:36:00 PM »

I was reading somewhere that WindowsXP will not be available as an upgrade... wish I could remember where.

It seems MS is going to make each version a full version from now on with no upgrade options.

AKDejaVu

Phantom121 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2001, 01:52:00 PM »

Look I am no big fan of Microsoft but misinformation is not helpful.

Myth - Product action codes means reactivating anytime you change anything

Truth - Must change more than 60% of major components in your system. Should not be a problem unless you are trying to install to more than one machine.

Myth - No upgrades to XP.

Truth - Upgrades are allowed and prices for upgrades have been anounced. Mass upgrades for businesses are changing.

XP works great, is very stable. I am running it on a number of machines at work and at home. It is not revolutionary and most is not new, biggest improvement is that it works.

[ 09-21-2001: Message edited by: Phantom121 ]

Animal · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2001, 04:29:00 PM »

Its a superb OS.
And I havent tried the full version, only the RC2. Great OS, high price, and product activation can be dealt with (*wink* *wink*, *nudge*)

bloom25 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2001, 07:17:00 PM »

The only problem with XP that I see is that (like win2k originally) performance is going to decrease. AH users will probably lose several FPS going to XP from 98.

Windows ME users will love a real OS.

Win2k SP2 users would be hard pressed to find a really good reason to "upgrade" at this point. It won't be any more stable than 2k already is. (Likely less stable to begin with.)

Skuzzy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2001, 07:35:00 PM »

You know, I see no real reason to upgrade. I here complaints about 98 all the time, but I have never had my system crash, lockup, or any other such.
Don't get me wrong, I think Microsoft should be castrated for calling what they sell an operating system.
I figure XP will be pretty solid by the end of 2002. Maybe I will look at it then. You bleeding-edge technologists have a ball with it.

I wish I knew why my systems are so stable with 98. I bet I could reap a fortune from those that have so many problems.

Kieran · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2001, 11:31:00 PM »

If you get XP Pro you don't have to worry about the activation business.

Early remarks are nearly all positive. It is generally called the "OS Microsoft should have done before now."

I don't like the activation business, but there may not be any choice if the thing works as well as many say it does.

Rendar · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2001, 04:45:00 PM »

XP will NOT decrease your performance. It improved my fps in many games by 200%, and is MUCH more stable than Win98.

[ 09-22-2001: Message edited by: Rendar ]

Tac · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2001, 08:36:00 PM »

Rendar=Bill Gates?

I, as always, will not get ANYTHING MS without seeing it or demo'ing it.

Im trying to find Animal's gf and steal her for ransom until he tells me where he got his XP

Rendar · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2001, 01:13:00 AM »

Tac, I think you may still be able to get the WinXP RC1 for $10, but I'm not sure. I was one of the first XP testers.

MrRiplEy · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2001, 04:09:00 AM »

Rendar: Whoa 200%.. That's a bold statement.

Now which games was that, which system specs and from which fps you improved to which?

Btw: early reports of XP include having to activate after plugging a single USB device in the computer. So much for the 60%.