It seems that I get asked this a lot lately. Is Windows Vista worth having on my pc? The answer really depends on two things: your hardware and pc purpose. In this article, I will try to remedy most of my readers with my take on this subject by using the automobile metaphor.
First, your hardware specs need to be good,actually extremely good for Vista. A pc running no less than 2 gig with a Intel T7500 dual processor should run most of Windows Vista new features like its built in search. If you want to run the Aero display you'll need discrete graphics with at least 128 MB, you can pick up a new graphics card online at www.kilgorecomputers.com which I definitely recommend getting if you don't , your Vista experience will suffer greatly.It would be like putting a hot rod motor in a 1938 ford and trying to drive it down a dirt road. Not a good experience.
Second, how will you be using your pc? Windows Vista comes in four different versions: Basic, Premium, Business and Ultimate. For most pc users the only choice is Premium. Vista Basic is too simple, Business is well just business, and Ultimate right now is way too much for the average user.
Something else to remember, in a couple of more years, the powers that be at Microsoft will quit supporting Windows XP including service pack 3 and Vista will be the only way to go unless you have the time and patience to try one of the many Linux versions available. But just remember all that money spent buying application software over the years.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Must Have "FREE" Windows Software for May 2008
Hello World,
I just love saying that, a reminder of my early programming days with QBasic and then C/C++. Anyways, here's this month's Mr. Ford's list of essential software for your Windows PC. They are all worth it "FREE" and they actually work. I personally install and run each application,deleting and reinstalling them several times with different programs to see if I get many errors.
Mr. Ford's Software List
1) Anti-Virus: AVG 8.0 FREE Edition from www.free.grisoft.com
2) Backup: GoodSync
3) Music: MediaMonkey
I just love saying that, a reminder of my early programming days with QBasic and then C/C++. Anyways, here's this month's Mr. Ford's list of essential software for your Windows PC. They are all worth it "FREE" and they actually work. I personally install and run each application,deleting and reinstalling them several times with different programs to see if I get many errors.
Mr. Ford's Software List
1) Anti-Virus: AVG 8.0 FREE Edition from www.free.grisoft.com
2) Backup: GoodSync
3) Music: MediaMonkey
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