Comments on: Microsoft Quietly Lets Vista Users Revert to XP

By: Descent

Descent — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:26:21 +0000

I have had vista on my laptop since about Feb 07 and i just built a desktop in December and guess what I put on it? Vista! Yup, I put vista on it and it runs great. boots up in around 50 seconds and I’m triple booting flawlessly. Vista isn’t that bad, but I could, I would have waited until sp2 this Feb.

P.S. My SLI config works fine (2×8800gts FTW!)

By: editHD

editHD — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:37:15 +0000

I just got of the phone with Microsoft. No they are NOT the ones that are allowing a revert or downgrade to XP. They said that a Vista user can request a downgrade from there oem system builder (Dell, HP, Gateway, etc.) and that those companies can choose to provided a downgrade how ever they like. They will usually require the unit to be sent back to them because they recover the Vista license for a future sale. You are actually trading in Vista for XP.

By: bayoujim

bayoujim — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:14:08 +0000

Ubuntu’s new release with 3D desktop makes Vista look like a piece of trash.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 01:39:53 +0000

I bought a new Dell PC for my grandmother, I tried to get an XP disc from Dell but they told me all they’re willing to do is have me send back the desktop and they’ll install it. I told them I’d return the Vista disc, but they said they have to install it so they can put all their shit on it too.

By: frank75riz

frank75riz — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:06:49 +0000

Laughing all the way to Debian (Linux), also have XP, but never use it. I think MS has a tester somewhere in their sub-basement, but no one listens to him

By: Mo

Mo — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:10:00 +0000

Windows 3.1 ftw.

By: Why Windows XP Is Still So Strong

Why Windows XP Is Still So Strong — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:00:53 +0000

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By: Kiven

Kiven — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:44:45 +0000

My choice is also Windows XP. Even when reviewing high end laptops, Vista always find a way to bring it to its knees. sigh

By: helm

helm — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:02:54 +0000

I don’t understand they sell you a system that grinds to a stop,that costs around the $400. mark .Then it costs you another $20. to recover the system that almost worked well.

By: Tommy Cavaliere

Tommy Cavaliere — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:29:34 +0000

LOL! I’m going to let this one go; It’s too easy.