Another Day With My PC

Are you ready for Windows Vista?

Don’t look at the post date. This IS a March 8 entry, not a February post. And it’s not a re-post. I know that this question has already lost much of its worth and hype. I should’ve asked this question last month when it was still the query of all queries.

But I think the question is still relevant. Not all PC users have taken the plunge yet. I still see many PCs running on XP. Most of my officemates haven’t shifted to the new OS either. They’re still on a wait-and-see mode.

So how would you know if you’re ready to ditch your old OS for the latest and most famous one?

First, you have to ascertain if your PC is fit enough to keep up with the demands of Vista. I think a Pentium IV is powerful enough to run the new OS. However, if you have a few hundred bucks to spare, then I suggest that you upgrade to a Core Duo processor or its non-Intel equivalent. Boost up your RAM to at least 1GB, too. You wouldn’t want to strain your hard drive by heavily relying on virtual memory, would you?

If you have no idea what I’m talking about, or if you don’t trust me that well, then you may want to try Microsoft’s Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor. The question that I’ve proffered early on can indeed be answered best by the one that created the problem in the first place You’ll be given tips or instructions on how to fully optimize your system so that it won’t choke up when fed with the new OS.

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