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boykster:
I like Vista, and Ultimate is the version to get, but I think the best way to get it is to buy a new PC pre-loaded with it, or to build a fresh new box de-novo with all new components that are Vista certified.  SOOOOO many of the problems "vista bashers" have been having are hardware/software compatiblity related; bad or no drivers, devices not recognized or crippled, etc.  I built a new PC and installed Vista Ultimate and for the most part haven't had any problems.  I was even successful installing it on an laptop I have, but it was also "Vista upgrade certified" so no major issues there.

BUT -> there is a valid discount deal there, you'd be getting the router for a sweet discount, so its up to you.  That looks like a nice router and has gotten a ton of good reviews.

hulkster:

--- Quote from: boykster on January 04, 2008, 05:48:28 pm ---I like Vista, and Ultimate is the version to get, but I think the best way to get it is to buy a new PC pre-loaded with it, or to build a fresh new box de-novo with all new components that are Vista certified.  SOOOOO many of the problems "vista bashers" have been having are hardware/software compatiblity related; bad or no drivers, devices not recognized or crippled, etc.  I built a new PC and installed Vista Ultimate and for the most part haven't had any problems.  I was even successful installing it on an laptop I have, but it was also "Vista upgrade certified" so no major issues there.

BUT -> there is a valid discount deal there, you'd be getting the router for a sweet discount, so its up to you.  That looks like a nice router and has gotten a ton of good reviews.

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well i have installed vista ultimate already on this pc...it was a trial version...it actually was a trial version, not an illegal copy.....and i liked it.  i had one issue with my sound card, but i think that was because i installed the wrong driver package.  i have an old audigy sound card and i was able to get 2.1 sound, but not 5.1.  well as it turns out, i had to move my desk to a different room in the house, and as a result, dont have room for my 5.1 setup.  i planned on just getting some nice surround sound headphones anyway.  so since the sound problem solves itself, i dont have any issues with vista at this point and i like the OS very much.  very slick.  as for the comment about the "just buy your next pc with vista on it"....well i havent bought a pc since the 9th grade as ive built all of my pc's from new components.  i just built this pc a year ago, so its good for another 2 or 3 years with upgrades to extend its life. 

the point of this is that i wanted to get a router anyway, and if i get this deal....i get a router AND vista, for just around $40 more or so.  plus i have the ability to get the photo printer, and other stuff. 

boykster - would the dlink router be a decent upgrade to my Linksys WRT54G (no S or X or anything....just the standard router)??

shmokes:
If you're already running a trial Vista and you want to keep it, that's another thing altogether.  For obvious reasons I assumed you were upgrading, which is just not worth the money, IMO.  Like I said, XP is an excellent OS.  The fact that people flocked to it upon release and people are extremely reluctant to move to Vista is a testament to how great an OS XP is.

boykster:

--- Quote from: hulkster on January 04, 2008, 06:18:54 pm ---boykster - would the dlink router be a decent upgrade to my Linksys WRT54G (no S or X or anything....just the standard router)??

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I honestly can't say if you'd see a difference, but from what I've read, that dlink router is very well regarded.  Your WRT54G could definately be flashed to the DD-WRT firmware though, and that gives you a TON of tweakability and customization.  A "must do" IMHO if you're looking for control and performance.

I say if you really want that router, and you're sold on Vista (again, I LIKE Vista  ;) ) then I say go for it.  Worst case, you sell the router on ebay and offset the cost of Vista a bit.

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