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forgot · 04-02-2008, 06:33 PM

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I'm a very (surprisingly) happy Vista user. Runs clean, neat, quick, and stable on my laptop with 2gig of RAM.

LotusLord · 04-03-2008, 10:07 AM

I run Vista with a gig of RAM in a virtual machine on a Pentium D 3.2 GHz. I dedicate a gig out of my 2 to the VM. I have no issues with it, except I can't update my Symantec AV due to account restrictions, since I'm not a full on admin, so I get pop ups on that. We're testing it for compatibility in my office, so I won't be surprised if I'm running it full time by the end of this year. We have issues with other propriatary apps, but that's a story for anther day.

cyfer33 · 04-09-2008, 05:46 AM

I would have considered Vista if it had support for FAT32. I ran all my Windows systems on a FAT32 file format as opposed to NTFS as it allowed me to access and the ability to move data easily across all platforms including Linux and DOS which is needed for my programming language.

TazUk · 04-10-2008, 03:50 AM

NTFS is more resilient and supports larger paritions so I've used that from Windows 2000 onwards

LotusLord · 04-10-2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazUk

NTFS is more resilient and supports larger paritions so I've used that from Windows 2000 onwards

Ditto.

cyfer33 · 04-10-2008, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazUk

NTFS is more resilient and supports larger paritions so I've used that from Windows 2000 onwards

Not really. Though partitioning FAT32 (in Disks larger than 32GB) is not allowed through Windows, there are many good partitioning utilities out there and most of them free that will allow you to do so even on Disks larger than 32GB.

TazUk · 04-10-2008, 11:41 AM

There's a nice comparison chart here

FAT32 only supports share level security whereas NTFS had both share and file security.

cyfer33 · 04-10-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazUk

There's a nice comparison chart here

FAT32 only supports share level security whereas NTFS had both share and file security.

While NTFS can be argued to be more secure over its predecessor, NT's security features root deep within the file system itself and cast doubts about the reliability and version-compatibility of third-party support. Also, FAT32 is much faster than NTFS for those who work with small files and who dont need large file support and need to move files across multiple platforms. Ultimately, I felt there is no right or wrong when it comes end-user preferences.

jfa02 · 04-10-2008, 02:05 PM

way over my head there cyfer

Crud5000 · 04-11-2008, 12:37 PM

I use the XP, but I am starting to warm up to the penguin and hope to never use Vista (maybe in a duel boot?).

However here's someone who put the different versions of Windows to a heated match!

Good read for the fun of it!

04-02-2008, 06:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
forgot is back Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Woodlands, TX (north of Houston) My Treo: Other Smartphone My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 3,579 Thanks: 258 Thanked 245 Times in 207 Posts	I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I'm a very (surprisingly) happy Vista user. Runs clean, neat, quick, and stable on my laptop with 2gig of RAM. __________________ Don't drink the water, fish have sex in it.

04-03-2008, 10:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
LotusLord Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Madison, WI My Treo: Other Smartphone My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 4,150 Thanks: 306 Thanked 502 Times in 425 Posts	I run Vista with a gig of RAM in a virtual machine on a Pentium D 3.2 GHz. I dedicate a gig out of my 2 to the VM. I have no issues with it, except I can't update my Symantec AV due to account restrictions, since I'm not a full on admin, so I get pop ups on that. We're testing it for compatibility in my office, so I won't be surprised if I'm running it full time by the end of this year. We have issues with other propriatary apps, but that's a story for anther day. __________________ Treo 650>Treo 750 running WM6 Treo 750 for sale with some extras see here

04-09-2008, 05:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
cyfer33 Lead Treonaut Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eastside My Treo: Treo 650 My Carrier: Other My OS: Other Posts: 261 Thanks: 38 Thanked 263 Times in 160 Posts	I would have considered Vista if it had support for FAT32. I ran all my Windows systems on a FAT32 file format as opposed to NTFS as it allowed me to access and the ability to move data easily across all platforms including Linux and DOS which is needed for my programming language. __________________ Treonauts Treo 750 Registry Tricks and Tips Proud Owner of a Palm Treo 650 Black Tie and a Treo 750v! (: ---------------------------------------------------------- Treo 750v currently running WM6.1 OS 5.2_19199WWE on Radio 1.56.70.11

04-10-2008, 03:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo Pro My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 4,432 Thanks: 243 Thanked 629 Times in 476 Posts	NTFS is more resilient and supports larger paritions so I've used that from Windows 2000 onwards __________________ Treo 180 > Treo 270 > Treo 650 > Treo 750v > Treo Pro "Going to church no more makes you a christian than sleeping in your garage makes you a car." *Garrison Keillor*

04-10-2008, 11:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo Pro My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 4,432 Thanks: 243 Thanked 629 Times in 476 Posts	There's a nice comparison chart here FAT32 only supports share level security whereas NTFS had both share and file security. __________________ Treo 180 > Treo 270 > Treo 650 > Treo 750v > Treo Pro "Going to church no more makes you a christian than sleeping in your garage makes you a car." *Garrison Keillor*

04-10-2008, 02:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
jfa02 Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arkansas My Treo: Treo Pro My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: XP Posts: 5,496 Thanks: 1,928 Thanked 345 Times in 320 Posts	way over my head there cyfer

04-11-2008, 12:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
Crud5000 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 My Treo: Other Smartphone My Carrier: Rogers My OS: Vista Posts: 97 Thanks: 29 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	I use the XP, but I am starting to warm up to the penguin and hope to never use Vista (maybe in a duel boot?). However here's someone who put the different versions of Windows to a heated match! Good read for the fun of it!

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