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Enertopia
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 16:50
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Yesterday I went with a friend to by a Laptop.
Now, all of them come with Vista installed ( DAMN MONOPOLY)
Are you guys familiar with the system? does Cubase SX3 and vst type of plugins run fine on Vista.
Would like to know.
Thanks in advanced.
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orange
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 16:56
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dtd
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 17:17
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well, dell. if you don't want to be forced to buy vista, look for laptops that come with pre-installed linux. you can then choose what you want to do. (e.g. buy xp). for example, dell has begun to preinstall linux:
http://www.dell.com/linux
good luck and don't bow to the evil ;-)
dtd
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Get-a-fix
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 19:15
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My new laptop came with Vista so i installed my soundcard (RME Fireface) and it ran fine..I did not have the patience to install & test vsti plugins on it since i had to reinstall XP..
I guess it should work fine but like Orange said some drivers might have issues since everyone has to write new one's for vista..It might also be a little slower since its running a lot of applications in the background to make it look 'pretty'
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Enertopia
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 19:29
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LOL, it is ridiculous. I need a new laptop for live gigs.
And I guess I will be worried about what runs or what doesn't, I might buy it with vista and format the whole hard drive with XP.
I believe it is an option, and even then, retail store are not allowed to sell XP anymore, so, online sells its an option.
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Meta
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 20:05
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dtd
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 21:26
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On 2007-03-01 19:29, Enertopia wrote:
.. I might buy it with vista and format the whole hard drive with XP ..
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don't do that, really  why would you want to pay for vista if you don't use it? support manufacturers that give you a choice. no? $ exp(j*pi) + 1 = 0. $ |
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Meta
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 21:35
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dtd
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 21:41
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you are right! that's exactly the problem
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xrust
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 22:25
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i think it is possible to buy the laptop without operating system!isnt it?if i for example,own an original xp copy from my previus computer,why would i want to buy another OS?
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orange
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 22:39
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i suggest u get the laptop with vista format them use xp and when vista are capable of working 100% with audio software etc. u want have to pay for a copy allover again!
think for the future vista is the future os for pcs its just too new to be used by producers now!
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Tomos
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Posted : Mar 1, 2007 23:12
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As DTD said..There are online retailers that sell laptops with no operating system, so you can save money there and put your own one on. They are defintely out there, so shop about and compare prices.
If there is a Dell laptop with a Microsoft OS on that isn't in the Linux section, it's worth noting that Dell HAS given refunds for the OS when you ask them. It's not 100%, but some manufacters have been talked into giving money back for unused operating systems.
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=35610
Worth a try.
I certainly won't be using Vista... ever hopefully. Stick with what is tried and tested and supported. |
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