Windows 7

[Raziel]

Through happy chance I was able to get a copy of Window 7 Pro upgrade really cheap through work. I had a mind numbing time trying to get it to install. (Note for other users, if you are upgrading XP 32-bit to W7 64-bit. Go here to get the USB install tool and Here to make it work. to save yourself similar headache.

After using a work around to get the process started, it was a breeze. As for th OS itself... I think that says it all. Just wanted to gush and say I love Windows all over again!

[Kalshion]

To save yourself a bigger headache, don't bother buying the upgrade version. Just buy the full version, using an upgrade version usually curtails headaches

[Raziel]

At almost 3 times the cost and since you can use the upgrade version to do a clean install anyhow, not a whole lot of point doing it any other way.

[canshow]

Hehe, same here Raziel. It was a tough cookie to crack when i was putting W7 ultimate over my windows vista. But yeah, the OS speaks for itself. Pretty nice

[Nwah]

I'll probably end up riding XP out for now, though games are getting very close to requiring more ram than I have....

[canshow]

IIRC, can't XPs hold up to 4 GB ram?

[RT]

32 bits versions can only address 3.2GB, you need a 64bits version to use more than that.

[Nwah]

Yup, thats why I said they're close to requiring more than I have. If I want to keep dual channel I'll have to go 64 bit I believe.