MSP* and Vista

WesleyS · Post by **WesleyS** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 2:45 pm

Is anybody got an idea when we can load MSP8 in MS Vista?
I am beta tester and working on Vista RC2. I wonder what method will use: patch or some drivers?

Regards

WesleyS[/b]

Devil · Post by **Devil** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:07 pm

Why don't you ask Microsoft? It is they who are producing an incompatible operating system. I have Vista RC2 on one system. Half my applications don't work and I don't have drivers for some of the simplest things like my Twain scanner. All I do know regarding your question is a reply I had from the MSP product manager, who told me they have Vista.

Quite frankly, after many weeks of trials, I find Vista is overblown bloatware and I see no advantage over XP and lots of disadvantages.

Martin Keith · Post by **Martin Keith** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:01 pm

Never change a running system.
Xp works for me and I don't see me changing that for the forseeable future.

Good to see the Forum back up again

Post by **Ron P.** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:15 pm

Martin Keith wrote:Never change a running system.
Xp works for me and I don't see me changing that for the forseeable future.

DITTO. So far XP seems to be about the most stable version of MS OS I have ran. (Note I said MS, which does not include Linux, BeOS, or McDonalds-Big Mac..

). However I can't wait to see how busy this board gets when (if) they finally release Vista.

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:54 pm

I have a Beta copy of Vista and from what I have seen of it I will NOT be downgrading my perfectly good system to Vista until I have no choice.
That will unfortunately be inevitable one day - take for example Windows98 - this is no longer supported by Micro$oft.

Helge · Post by **Helge** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:29 pm

1) MS should have never produced such stupid systems like W95, W98 or ME
2) A beta version should not be used to test performance, since it is often a "checked build" (i.e. a "debug" version).
3) I also cannot find any advantages of vista. At work (I am a software developer) I will probable soon be forced to use it, but I think it will take a long time, til I install it on one of my private PCs. I dont see any reason to buy more memory, a faster PC, updates of a lot of software and e.g. a new scanner just for some childish window effects.
4) Improvements like better mailing system and IE7 come too late - I am using none MS software instead.

robtywlak · Post by **robtywlak** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:56 pm

I am still running Windows 2000 SPK4 on my video machine because IT WORKS PERFECTLY! I am even hesitant to upgrade to XP because of the above mentioned issues (driver compatibility ect.).

If it is not broke don't fix it by installing new software since it WILL BECOME BROKEN AGAIN

Rob

dvd1970 · Post by **dvd1970** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:49 am

Could someone please answer the original posters questions? I'm interested too.

If you don't have anything constructive to say about the topic, please post in the General Discussion area. See #9 in the forum rules.

Devil · Post by **Devil** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:21 pm

I answered the question in the first reply, as far as is known in public circles.

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:31 pm

WesleyS wrote:Is anybody got an idea when we can load MSP8 in MS Vista?
I am beta tester and working on Vista RC2. I wonder what method will use: patch or some drivers?

Regards

WesleyS[/b]

Perhaps when it exists in release format and not that awful beta version?

Antonio G · Post by **Antonio G** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:29 pm

You have to find by yourself, I'm affraid as it depends on the hardware you're using - 32 and 64 offer very disticnt situations so far - and what is implemented in the release candidate version you're testing.
If proved to be true, when the commercial version comes out it may force you to use drivers that are digitally signed and certified.
This will cause a lot of trouble to old stuff and even for new, as you may not be alble to determine (to a significant degree of confidence) how the certification process goes when you install something.

And...it would be great if this will be the only Vista related problem...

Sorry if this goes as a duplicate but I'm wating for 5 minutes after submitting and nothing happened.

htchien · Post by **htchien** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:44 am

There is still couple weeks to go for Vista RTM. We can wait and see.

H.T.

Terry Stetler · Post by **Terry Stetler** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 6:46 am

I think it's safe to say that nobody, repeat: NOBODY, in their right mind is going to release a Vista 'compatable' product until there is a stable release version of Vista. Given M$'s history that means Vista SP2

Devil · Post by **Devil** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:35 am

In any case, try finding a MS-approved Vista driver for video cards, that actually works!!!! Fat hope!

Remember the Marvel/Rainbow Runner fiasco when W2k was released? That will be a small fry affair compared with what is about to be let loose on the market!

Having tested Vista RC for several weeks, I'm infinitely disappointed in its bloatware.

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:08 pm

PC maker fumes at Vista price hike

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