Wow...From the looks of it Vista really is cool. Although the requirements might be scary now, but in near future it might be a norm.
I can't wait to try this out when it's released.

Are we being controlled by microsoft by paying software assurance?Pls refer to the link below for informations.
http://www.computerworld.com/softwaretopic...,104643,00.html

Moved from RWI to Software.

-merged with MS Vista thread-

This post has been edited by shockw@ve: Sep 27 2005, 09:33 PM

is there any ppl have question with Vista? if have, try to post at here n i will try to reply u with answer...thx

What display card are you using?
I'm using FX5200 and it seems that the 75.03 LDDM driver that I downloaded from the nvidia website couldn't work

It said cannot find a compatible device for the driver.

Can anyone tell me when is the Longhorn OS going to be available? And does it support AMD64 bit rig?

Vista will arrive sometime in Sep 2006. And yes 64-bit versions are planned.

yup...microsoft is going launch Windows Vista on 2006 and yes...it will be available in 64bit tooo...

i had install in D drive, C is XP. How to remove Vista from my pc?

Very briefly:

Delete/format Vista from D.
Boot using your WinXP CD.
Choose recovery console
Enter command : fixmbr

Please read up more on Google if you're unsure.

Eoma tis way also can be use but a little bit MAFAN...coz sometime after recovery it, many program cant run...there is another way uses by mostly user..
1) Format D drive (vista)
2) restart ur pc n log in to xp
3) right-click on My Computer>properties> select Advanced> select Settings below Startup and Recovery...
4) on the Default Operating system choose back "Microsoft Windows XP......."
5) click on Edit button and paste this
6)close it n click save when windows ask
7)now click ok to close System properties n restart ur pc
it should work fine

im using 128mb Readon 9200SE...my display card is not LDDM driver but i using old version of TweakVista to enable transperancy....FX5200 is LDDM driver, u try to download nVidia Display Drivers 75.03 LDDM from nvidia website again n install it...after install, restart ur pc, if after restart ur pc still cant get the effect, try to use TweakVista...

It doesn't even allow me to continue the installation, it said my card not compatible

The fixmbr command just reinstalls the XP bootloader (a short 2-3 minute procedure), it doesn't touch the installation of Windows XP.
Essentially it achieves steps 2-6.

This post has been edited by Eoma: Oct 7 2005, 07:44 PM

The news has been around, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says the development process at Microsoft has to change after Windows Vista. The time between releases is just too long, and Microsoft has to show profit to keep shareholders happy. Some say the Redmond empire is due for a slow collapse, but I think there exists an amazing opportunity.

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califonia dreaming...

you wont know
maybe m$ may change their mind to open source

hehe

merged the "free vista" thread with longhorn thread.

wow.....
is that real??!!
free windows for the next coming latest version?!

if it is not free, hope the OS can be sell cheaper to asian people, heh heh!

overall, windows OS are more friendly and easy to manage for most user, like hardware tuning, install / uninstall programme.

i had hardtime while using suse linux. linux was a good programme, but the location for hardware and software management not so familiar..hehe!!
need to spend alots time to do more research on it!

Pc system are more economical than machintosh. advantage was PC system can use both Oses, window and linux hehe!!! dunno machintoch can or not!

also, most programme are widely design for windows, likes CADs, and others programme. of course need to purchase for those expansive software like autodesk product, very costly, wish they willr duce the price hehe...

urs display card how many mb? u try to use TweakVista ver 23/7/2005 to enable it...it works the same...

new vista pre-beta2 build 5231 screenshots coming soon...i will test out the build n have some screenshot on here...
features: - Windows Media player 11, new System Properties, new Network UI, New Sidebar UI...

sry...i think to u ask he/she to recovery...

screenshots of Windows Vista 5219...
http://s10.invisionfree.com/SMKAAForum/ind...hp?showtopic=88

screenshot of windows vista 5231 also will post it at my school forum...


Edit: 4 consecutive posts merged. Please learn to use the multiquote function and/or edit your post.

This post has been edited by shockw@ve: Oct 13 2005, 08:08 PM

the 5219 is more stable then previous version.. no crashed at the moment.. but no game supported... ati vista catalysis installation failed.. windows media player 11 lag during multitasking...