- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: Motile Target
Posted by: MikeM709
Yes I can help you out. What that package includes is Windows XP Professional. Because it is so close to the Vista release, that package will also include a voucher for the cheapest Vista. They did this to not discourage people buying XP right now. Otherwise about 2 months ago, people would have basically stopped buying computers and waited for Vista to release before buying a new computer. So once vista releases, you take that voucher to your nearest computer retailer and hand it to them. they will give you a copy of Vista for free and then just turn in that coupon to Microsoft to get reimbursed. Then you just back up what programs and stuff you want, then reformat, then install Vista as your primary OS. Then reinstall all your programs and stuff. What I would suggest though is waiting the day and a half for Vista to release then just buy Vista Professional.
Happy Computing =P
Thanks for all the info, but my main concern is exactly which version of Vista will I get? Will it be sufficiant? I'm on a pretty tight budget, but if you think I REALLY need the $300 version I might consider it.
Listen, for the puroses you plan to use it, go Ultimate. Sure it cost the most $$$, but look here...
http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/winvista_02.asp