Vista Question

[PatioFurniture]

Would it be smart to buy this OEM version of XP now...just for the upgrade coupon?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116169

Would it be the right Vista version for gamers (with all the happy little aero-glass stuff?;) ) and 64-bit?

[Erik]

I don't think it is a free upgrade. I think it basically just means you will qualify for the upgrade to Home Pro or Home Basic once Vista comes out. From what I see you still are paying a decent amount for the upgrade ($49 to Basic or $79 to Home Pro).

Home Pro should have all the features you need though.

[saphalline]

Just wait for Vista to come out. If you upgrade from a version of WinXP, you'll be limited in which version of Vista you can upgrade to. Besides, only the Vista Ultimate Premium Deluxe Platinum :p version is going to cost hundreds of dollars.

[PatioFurniture]

Ah i see....which vista version is the one to get?

[saphalline]

Home Basic is the rough equivalent of WinXP Home. Home Premium = WinXP Pro. I've been using WinXP Pro, so naturally I'd prefer Home Premium. I'd suggest that if you can afford the extra cash.

[Erik]

Home Basic is the rough equivalent of WinXP Home. Home Premium = WinXP Pro. I've been using WinXP Pro, so naturally I'd prefer Home Premium. I'd suggest that if you can afford the extra cash.

Are you sure? I thought I read somewhere that Home Pro wouldn't be able to join domains like XP Pro. Which would mean the Business would be closer to Pro from my point of vew.