romanom wrote:
> I have the latest version of SP1 RC (refresh 2) running for a few days now
> on a Home Premium laptop, 2.2 Intel 2 Core, 2GB RAM, Intel965GME
> chipset/grahpics and I think it helps.
>
> It's just speculation, but this MAY be very close to the RTM release,
> there is no version build listed, no time limit and no watermark.
>
> 1. No new features, at least not any new applications or cool options.
>
> 2. Speeds up things noticeably, though not dramatically. Quicker file
> moving and deleting and applications open up quicker. In addition, the
> system is a bit quicker when you have multiple applications and processes
> running simutaneously. Vista SP1 seems to use resources more efficiently.
>
> Again nothing dramatic and in my opinion still not worth buying a retail
> version of Vista. However, if it comes OEM on a new PC, SP1 makes Vista
> acceptable and livable.
>
> 3. Have seen no bugs or "buggy" behavior over the last few days, files
> stay where they are, sidebar acts normal (gadgets don't reshuffle on start
> up). Printers don't install and uninstall all by themselves, etc.
>
> 4. I've noticed better graphics also, clear fonts and a bit sharper video
> and sound in WMP. It's hard to tell, but sure seems like it to my eye.
> Video and music play smoother and don't have the hesitation they used to
> and
> load up in WMP quicker. Photo Gallery seems quicker to load up and
> switching between folder and images is very fast, it wasn't really like
> that before.
>
> For instance, the screensaver I used would sometime freeze for a second,
> it
> hasn't done that since SP1 refresh 2. Getting out of screensaver mode is
> instant and the screen doesn't "flash" as it did before.
>
> 5. Wireless, networking, bluetooth and seemingly even broadband are
> definitely improved. I had issues with connectivity and reliability
> before,
> but the last few days have been flawless. It even seems faster to connect
> and transfer, but that may just be an illusion.
>
> 6. UAC still stinks, no improvement there. Vista is still in full Nanny
> mode!
>
> 7. Plays much nicer with "non-compatible" programs, such as older
> pre-Vista
> applications. However, this does not mean it will accept older drivers
> more readily (all my stuff have Vista drivers).
>
> 8. Windows Explorer has not "stopped working" since SP1 refresh 2 and I
> haven't had a single freeze or program crash ,except Apple's Quicktime.
> Reinstalled Quicktime and all seems fine.
>
> 9. Reset indexing options to factory specs, took some time before I
> noticed.
>
> 10. Searching is a little quicker, but I have yet to see a file show up
> that
> I deleted 2 days ago like it used to and it actually finds files. Search
> Index stills eats up a good amount of resources.
>
> The "Search" in start menu is still AWOL.
>
> Overall, it's an improvement, but not a huge one. Vista is OK now,
> likable and usable, but not a big jump.
>
> To summarize it's closer to what Vista RTM should have been from day 1, I
> guess we'll have to wait for SP2 for a revolution.
"Revolution"? Hardly. Your expectations are way too high.
> I don't think you'll
> need to "downgrade" to XP after SP1, but if it where my money I still
> wouldn't "upgrade" to Vista.
Now you're making some sense.
Cheers.
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