Blackrocksrock Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I expect loads of you have Vista but I have had to get a new computer to-day and am struggling with it - tell me it gets better. My ancient computer would not connect to the new BT hub - too old but hubbies dell was ok so I went and bought a new laptop - love it but will take loads of getting used to. The vista operating system seems like a nightmare to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhenman Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 vista is all really about shiney new buttons, i cant seem to get my head around it either! so confused wish we could go back to simple old 98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I've got Vista and I really like it. I love the new feature where you can roll the mouse over one of the multiple window tabs and it shows you a minature version of the page so you can see what's what. Never had any problems with it (apart from completely having to wipe my computer last month but I don't think that had anything to do with Vista) My computer doesn't get on with Itunes very well either, but that doesn't really bother me. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 It does get better....like all things, you get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I found it very odd at first but I love it now. Trouble with me is that at home we have Vista but at school we have Windows XP. I really miss the way the internet works on Vista when I am working at school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 we have vista now here also and it took me a while but I am happy with it now. It does a lot of 'thinking' for you and I like and need that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I LOVE my Vista. Though I must admit, I've no experience with any other operating system. The one thing I don't like is when I send an attachment to somebody who doesn't have Vista they cannot view it, so I have to resave in 97-98 version for them to view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Glad it gets better! It strikes me as a typist that the keyboard is different as its smaller and the blooming things thinks too much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I love Vista! But that's because our dad only ever gave me and my sis his old comp when he bought a new one, he has XP and hasn't updated for a trillion year, we had 98 Till he deicided we need a new comp with vista. The whole unit is black and shiny and we're like 'can we even touch it' It even has has widescreen now. I'm so happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I HATE Vista!! It tries to do things for you which I dont want it to do , and all the stuff I want to use is all hidden away somewhere. My children have it on their machines so I know how it works but it tries to be intuitive when for me its not! I Use XP on this machine and at work where I am a network manager - and I just can't stand hte second guessing. WE need a new machine soon though - this one is nearly 4 years old and various bits have dies so I guess I will have to get used to it though I may convert to a Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I have vista and honestly I don't understand how it is much different to xp? I mean start menu is there with the same folders, task bar, quick launch icons. what am i missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I have vista and honestly I don't understand how it is much different to xp?I mean start menu is there with the same folders, task bar, quick launch icons. what am i missing? If you are not an administrator and you want to load/ delete/ change various stuff then its a pain as its always asking for passwords. If you want to get into the system stuff it is nowhere as easy to find, setting up a network/ adding network printers is so easy under XP - in Vista it is always trying to do things for you and if you want something different you can't find the folders like under the XP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 On the whole I agree there isn't a massive difference between Vista and XP but it is noticeable when you start trying to search for files. I used to work in IT and I think after 4 years at home with the LOs I'd struggle. Is it me or the computers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I love Vista! I hated it at first, but after a couple of weeks, I got used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 We had a real struggle finding downloads - we had to download flash when we got the new computer with vista. It downloaded ok but then we spent ages searching for it to install it. But I do like the widgets. We have one which shows the phases of the moon each day. And the one which shows a continuous thumbnail slide show of all your photos is great - I keep seeing things I haven't looked at for a long time and always stop to have a look. Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Vista is the latest dumbing down from Microsoft. Bring back DOS, everything was a MILLION TIMES quicker when you did it yourself. I don't need a GUI - I can READ! Of course James can't read and CAN use Vista. 'Nuff said really - Vista, the operating system for 6 year olds who can't read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokbokbok Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 @ bellekatz, if you need a push in the right direction let me know - I made the switch to mac several years ago and a litttttle bit of a mac-head now. I could help you make your decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Ahh mac, it just works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I think Vista is very family friendly, meaning you can have any age/ability and they can find their way around it. I like it, and it's much better than some give it credit for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
