If I'm happy with Vista, why should I upgrade to Windows 7?

Ah okay. Thanks for clearing it up. I'm very happy that my computer is more than capable of running the tasks I need it to. I am running Windows XP and I will be doing so for the next 2 years at the very least. I run AutoCAD, MatLab, lots of word processing, spreadsheets, the internet and old games that run on an x800xl. It's a testament to how well XP performed and is still performing. :)
 
As SSD's seem the next thing to upgrade to, will Vista support TRIM command? As Windows 7 is meant to, but no mention about incorporating it into Vista.
 
Bane said:
As SSD's seem the next thing to upgrade to, will Vista support TRIM command? As Windows 7 is meant to, but no mention about incorporating it into Vista.
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Probably not. The work to do this wouldn't be financially viable. It may come in a service pack later on though, but doubtful.
 
This would cost MS vast exotic treasures
All for one man's simple pleasures
Although a Service pack may be Vista's redeem
I fear for it may only be a dream.
 
In two minds about W7, and plan to try the RC this weekend. But currently swaying to skip this version due to the reasons below.

Main issue I have is my limited time of ownership of Vista. Especially as I could have probably of continued with XP and lived with not seeing all my RAM. Only got Vista for 4GB RAM support.

I bought Vista post SP1, think May 2008. And as I went retail version and the additional 64-bit media order it came to around £140. So I don't fancy paying more for an optimised version, just because Microsoft's strategy didn't anticipate netbook and low spec PC popularity.

As hardware advances it should allow Vista to run smoother. And as I can't really install Vista on my older hardware, it would become an expensive shelf ornament if I switched to W7.

On the other hand I know next year, once the special discounted pre-order price is a forgotten memory, I'll miss some feature, or improved performance, that is W7 promises, e.g. maybe TRIM command for SSD's.
 
Okay random question, if one buys a new PC and the PC comes with an update/upgrade certificate so you can use win7. COuld you leave the vista on the new machine, but upgrade an old machine which has vista on it also?
 
So is it linked to the number you get for the new machine then?

I'm in the situation that I've a vista ultimate install, and from what i read if i buy eitehr of the cheap upgrade to premium or pro, i'll be left skuppered as it won;t work over my existing vista ultimate. Confused as what road to take.

My folks will be getting a new machine, i wondered if i could use the UG voucher they'll get, clearly not then.
 
A new PC, sans everything you load onto a regularly used PC, will generally run faster. So the speed is somewhat an illusion. However I will say that Windows 7 has a much smaller resource footprint than Vista. This means you will get more out of your hardware. Further, it supports much more in the ways of modern technology and upcoming tech than XP, and is much more efficient to use. So there you have arguments for moving away from Vista, and moving away from XP.

To Bane: you can currently sort of support TRIM in Vista using third party driver tools, but it is not true integration. Windows 7 supports it out of the box. The tech may be backported in a later service pack, but I wouldn't hold out on that account. So Burnsy (melodically) has it right. There are further reasons to go to 64-bit than just RAM size support, but that is a good one. Also XP 64 was never really supported, so if you want to go 64bit, you are better to go with Windows 7 (or Vista).

Hikari: I'm not sure, but I believe that Home or Professional upgrade editions of Windows 7 may not allow for upgrade of Vista Ultimate (at least not with all the Ultimate extra features intact). You may have better luck asking on the official Windows 7 RC Support Forum located here http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/w7itpro/.
 
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