Vista program compatablity - GoFuckYourself.com

BlackCrayon · 05-29-2008, 06:51 PM

So im considering buying a computer that has vista on it...but i also use a lot of old programs which i want to be able to keep on using. for example aracnophilia which was made for windows 95/98. i was also told office 2003 won't work on vista. Is there i site out there that lists what is/isn't compatable?

farkedup · 05-29-2008, 07:03 PM

pretty much if you need compatibility don't get Vista. Leave a POS system running win98 in the corner for anything XP won't run. Most manufacturers will put XP on it if you order over the phone.

Tat2Jr · 05-29-2008, 07:07 PM

I had vista on my laptop, and fought with it for about a year. Even waited for SP1, and that didn't help my problems either. Slow, incompatible with simple video programs I use daily, and did I mention how SLOW it was. Moving files over a network took twice as long as XP - Huh???? Switched it to XP a few weeks ago, and haven't been happier. I think Vista will go down in history the same as Windows ME did.

I would stay far away from Vista. I won't buy another machine with it on it that's for sure.

Grapesoda · 05-29-2008, 07:32 PM

the problem is MS is really pushing it.... be interesting to see if they continue support for XP

GrouchyAdmin · 05-29-2008, 07:37 PM

Old shit + Vista = No. Even things written for NT5 (2000) and XP are having issues with Vista.

It's pretty. It's shitty. Wait for the fix. 95 -> 98 was fine. ME was 98 and could use 2000 drivers. That was a mess. NT4 lacked support, 2000 worked well. XP worked pretty well - it only took 4 years to make it so. Vista? 2012, anyone?

farkedup · 05-29-2008, 07:45 PM

I'm playing around with windows server 2008 right now and I must say... I LOVE IT!

My workstation upgrade path went 98--> 2k --> XP --> 2k --> server 2003 --> XP --> Ubuntu --> 2008 (maybe)

Obviously when XP was brand new 2k was still the better OS just like XP is better than vista currently. Win 2003 (server) was the best blend of XP and 2k.

Win 2008 looks like the perfect blend of XP and Vista. I'll let you guys know after I've spent a few more days with it.

Defiance Inc · 05-29-2008, 08:07 PM

You could run a virtual machine if you need older systems.
If you turn off some of the security setting, vista runs much faster.
Out of the box it wants to authenticate every damn thing you do, which bogs it down.

Marky333 · 05-29-2008, 11:47 PM

Get XP - it's the best for common users and will stay like this for 2 more years. In this time maybe they will get Vista stable...

Emil · 05-30-2008, 04:08 AM

I use Virtual PC for the applications that doesn't work under Vista. The performance is just as good as if I was running XP as usual.

It's free:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow...c/default.mspx

jeffrey · 05-30-2008, 05:30 AM

I have yet to have an issue with Vista, and its faster then XP for some stuff, like the CS3 suit.
I have had Office 2003 since Vista Beta and it works fine.
I also transfer files from my vista laptop to my vista desktop at whats probably the max speed for the 5400rpm drive in the laptop.

SayWhut · 05-30-2008, 05:53 AM

Could be worse. Could be Windows Millenimule Edition.

05-29-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	Vista program compatablity So im considering buying a computer that has vista on it...but i also use a lot of old programs which i want to be able to keep on using. for example aracnophilia which was made for windows 95/98. i was also told office 2003 won't work on vista. Is there i site out there that lists what is/isn't compatable? __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

05-29-2008, 07:03 PM	#2
farkedup Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 2,490	pretty much if you need compatibility don't get Vista. Leave a POS system running win98 in the corner for anything XP won't run. Most manufacturers will put XP on it if you order over the phone. __________________ -- QUOTE ME IT MAKES ME FEEL SPECIAL --

05-29-2008, 07:07 PM	#3
Tat2Jr Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,882	I had vista on my laptop, and fought with it for about a year. Even waited for SP1, and that didn't help my problems either. Slow, incompatible with simple video programs I use daily, and did I mention how SLOW it was. Moving files over a network took twice as long as XP - Huh???? Switched it to XP a few weeks ago, and haven't been happier. I think Vista will go down in history the same as Windows ME did. I would stay far away from Vista. I won't buy another machine with it on it that's for sure. __________________ NICHE MONEY >> Ass Worship • Panties • Solo Teen • Pantyhose Serving up exclusive fetish sites since 1997!

05-29-2008, 07:37 PM	#5
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	Old shit + Vista = No. Even things written for NT5 (2000) and XP are having issues with Vista. It's pretty. It's shitty. Wait for the fix. 95 -> 98 was fine. ME was 98 and could use 2000 drivers. That was a mess. NT4 lacked support, 2000 worked well. XP worked pretty well - it only took 4 years to make it so. Vista? 2012, anyone? __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

05-29-2008, 07:45 PM	#6
farkedup Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 2,490	I'm playing around with windows server 2008 right now and I must say... I LOVE IT! My workstation upgrade path went 98--> 2k --> XP --> 2k --> server 2003 --> XP --> Ubuntu --> 2008 (maybe) Obviously when XP was brand new 2k was still the better OS just like XP is better than vista currently. Win 2003 (server) was the best blend of XP and 2k. Win 2008 looks like the perfect blend of XP and Vista. I'll let you guys know after I've spent a few more days with it. __________________ -- QUOTE ME IT MAKES ME FEEL SPECIAL --

05-29-2008, 07:32 PM	#4
Grapesoda So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 46,238	the problem is MS is really pushing it.... be interesting to see if they continue support for XP

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Defiance Inc Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 142	You could run a virtual machine if you need older systems. If you turn off some of the security setting, vista runs much faster. Out of the box it wants to authenticate every damn thing you do, which bogs it down. Last edited by Defiance Inc; 05-29-2008 at 08:07 PM.. Reason: misspelled off! :P

05-29-2008, 11:47 PM	#8
Marky333 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 974	Get XP - it's the best for common users and will stay like this for 2 more years. In this time maybe they will get Vista stable...

05-30-2008, 04:08 AM	#9
Emil Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,650	I use Virtual PC for the applications that doesn't work under Vista. The performance is just as good as if I was running XP as usual. It's free: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dow...c/default.mspx __________________ Free 🅑🅘🅣🅒🅞🅘🅝🅢 Every Hour (Yes, really. Free ₿itCoins.) (Signup with ONLY your Email and Password. You can also refer people and get even more.)

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jeffrey Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,864	I have yet to have an issue with Vista, and its faster then XP for some stuff, like the CS3 suit. I have had Office 2003 since Vista Beta and it works fine. I also transfer files from my vista laptop to my vista desktop at whats probably the max speed for the 5400rpm drive in the laptop. __________________ Coming Soon!

05-30-2008, 05:53 AM	#11
SayWhut Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United Blingdom Posts: 962	Could be worse. Could be Windows Millenimule Edition.