Is MS Vista supposed to replace XP?

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I have read that Vista is really aimed at IT folks rather than the average
joe smoe that just wants to get on the net and play games. I am completely
satisfied with XPsp2, and don't want to fool with anything else.

But will all the new computers coming out be prepackaged with Vista, thereby
eventually causing XP to fade out? Did MS design Vista to completely replace
XP?

I have read the Vista specs, and see nothing in it that would make me want
to upgrade like XP made want to upgrade from the buggy ME.
 
First, VISTA won't be out till, probably, late 2007.

Second, yes, it replaces XP.

Third, you do not have to upgrade.
 
MixMasterJ said:
I have read that Vista is really aimed at IT folks rather than the
average
joe smoe that just wants to get on the net and play games. I am
completely
satisfied with XPsp2, and don't want to fool with anything else.

But will all the new computers coming out be prepackaged with Vista,
thereby
eventually causing XP to fade out? Did MS design Vista to completely
replace
XP?

I have read the Vista specs, and see nothing in it that would make me
want
to upgrade like XP made want to upgrade from the buggy ME.
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Windows VISTA main focus IMO, is SECURITY. Viruses, Trojans, Malware
you name it...its somehow sneaking into our systems and causing chaos.
Even your average web surfers now days must take precaution on what
sites are legitimate and which ones are not. Failing to do so can have
your sensitive information stolen in the worst case scenerio.
My best advice to you is to just give it a try and see for yourself if
you like it or not. That is the only way you will be sure if it is
right for you or not. Peace
 
MixMasterJ said:
I have read that Vista is really aimed at IT folks rather than the
average joe smoe that just wants to get on the net and play games. I
am completely satisfied with XPsp2, and don't want to fool with
anything else.
But will all the new computers coming out be prepackaged with Vista,
thereby eventually causing XP to fade out? Did MS design Vista to
completely replace XP?

I have read the Vista specs, and see nothing in it that would make me
want to upgrade like XP made want to upgrade from the buggy ME.
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No. It will be aimed at home, mediacenter, game, office desktop, small
office server, and workstation market. "Big" servers are not included as
another - albeit closely related - line of Windows Server operating systems
will be marketed for them.

Microsoft will be making Windows XP compatible with Avalon etc. etc. with
planned future updates to Windows XP, so Windows XP will remain compatible
for many years yet, so there will be no external compelling reason to
upgrade or switch to Windows Vista. THere will even be a version of Internet
Explorer for WIndows XP.

Windows Vista, however, will, in and of itself, be compelling. There will be
a lot of new features some people will find they want and the rendering
engines etc. should be quite neat. Internet Explorer 7 will be well
integrated with it, yet designed to be much more secure than current [Dec.
2005] out-of-the-box fair. Had the new disk system been included [it's not]
then moving to Windows Vista would be a no-brainer. As it is not, moving to
Windows Vista is more matter of convenience and taste.

Windows Vista is designed to be XP's replacement, yes, such is the way of
the marketing world these days. But you shouldn't feel pressured.Windows XP
will do just fine for many years to come.

Visit:
http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/winvista_5270.asp
 
you are saying the exact same thing people who had win98 and XP was comming
out.

Ride the wave...!!!
 
I keep hearing people talk about security enhancements, but it seems to me
that no matter what operating system MS comes out with that there will
always be security enhancements because no matter what it does there will
always be unscrupolous people who can create loop holes and security
infractions.

It also seems to me if security was a huge issue that I should stay with XP
because the hackers and new evil kids will be going after the new OS instead
of the old one that MS had already updated to offset the latest security
threats.
 
MixMasterJ said:
I keep hearing people talk about security enhancements, but it seems t
me
that no matter what operating system MS comes out with that there will
always be security enhancements because no matter what it does ther
will
always be unscrupolous people who can create loop holes and security
infractions.

It also seems to me if security was a huge issue that I should sta
with XP
because the hackers and new evil kids will be going after the new O
instead
of the old one that MS had already updated to offset the lates
security
threats.
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Very true indeed. That is why nothing is perfect. We can only hope tha
Microsoft will do all they can to prevent major outbreaks and securit
breaches like XP and before. I read something like during norma
computer usage, users are forced to use a lower account privilege an
not the normal Administrator. But like everything else, only time wil
tell what will happen. Promises mean nothing in the computer world no
days IMO
 
Evolution54 said:
Very true indeed. That is why nothing is perfect. We can only hope
that Microsoft will do all they can to prevent major outbreaks and
security breaches like XP and before. I read something like during
normal computer usage, users are forced to use a lower account
privilege and not the normal Administrator. But like everything else,
only time will tell what will happen. Promises mean nothing in the
computer world now days IMO.
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You got it. The plan is for WinVista to default to non-administrator
accounts thereby reducing the attack surface. Microsoft will no doubt devise
a way for the user to install all his stuff [which often requires Admin
status] through something like "run as" or somesuch. Intenet Explorer 7 will
default at a new higher security level which excludes Active X. Basic
scripting will probably remain "On" but for the potentially deep reachnig
ActiveX stuff a surfer will have to specifically manually add a site to the
Trusted Zone.

On new machines, of course, as with WinXP SP2 today, the "No execute" bit
will be on to hem in the risk of buffer overflow. Here's a read of just some
of the enhancements anticipated:

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1841242,00.asp
 
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