'Vista sells 180 million copies'...PC gaming yay?

:o ..DX 10 FTW!!

"In its results for the financial year 2008, Microsoft has stated that it has sold as many as 180 million copies of Windows Vista, since its launch in January 2007.

In its annual financial statement, Microsoft has announced that the company has generated revenues worth $60 billion, with a 25% increase in its yearly net income. "

nice to see revenue generated in the PC section :)

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how many of those vista users actually gameTheKonspiracy

Since your question was so general... I would guess nearly all of them? There's a reason Minesweeper is considered a hazard in an office environment...

Vista still sucks. A system resource hog.thinicer

I wouldn't say it sucks since that is more of cliche thing to say these days concerning Vista. I will agree that it is a system hog, but the operating system itself is not that bad at all, its just that it is not a business oriented OS and it should have been considering the new Media Center not the new Windows.

[QUOTE="TheKonspiracy"]how many of those vista users actually gamedgsag

Since your question was so general... I would guess nearly all of them? There's a reason Minesweeper is considered a hazard in an office environment...

What fps are you getting in Crysis with your 9800GTX? What settings do you run the game and what's the resolution?

[QUOTE="thinicer"]Vista still sucks. A system resource hog.xscrapzx

I wouldn't say it sucks since that is more of cliche thing to say these days concerning Vista. I will agree that it is a system hog, but the operating system itself is not that bad at all, its just that it is not a business oriented OS and it should have been considering the new Media Center not the new Windows.

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[QUOTE="TheKonspiracy"]how many of those vista users actually gameCB4McGusto

Since your question was so general... I would guess nearly all of them? There's a reason Minesweeper is considered a hazard in an office environment...

What fps are you getting in Crysis with your 9800GTX? What settings do you run the game and what's the resolution?

Vista still sucks. A system resource hog.thinicer

in a relative sense, every version of Windows is a resource hog.

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[QUOTE="TheKonspiracy"]how many of those vista users actually gamemo0ksi

Since your question was so general... I would guess nearly all of them? There's a reason Minesweeper is considered a hazard in an office environment...

What fps are you getting in Crysis with your 9800GTX? What settings do you run the game and what's the resolution?

I think he's just curious.

[QUOTE="TheKonspiracy"]how many of those vista users actually gamedgsag

Since your question was so general... I would guess nearly all of them? There's a reason Minesweeper is considered a hazard in an office environment...

A better question would be: Who actually shifted to Vista because of Direx10 support?
The answer to that one: Not the majority.

Btw do this include OEM sales?

Vista is eye candy, but garbage.DJCUEBALL

How exactly is it garbage?

Vista still sucks. A system resource hog.thinicer

sidebar 10Mb of space $%^& that!

More money for microsoft so more exclusives they can buy !

[QUOTE="thinicer"]Vista still sucks. A system resource hog.hongkingkong

sidebar 10Mb of space $%^& that!

No one says you need to have it. :?

how many of those vista users actually gameTheKonspiracy

Vista still sucks. A system resource hog.thinicer

If your computer is ancient yes.

That's like saying everyone that has a PC got it for games.Jamex1987

plus countless free games on net. Most people play some of those, even at work

[QUOTE="Jamex1987"]That's like saying everyone that has a PC got it for games.blue_hazy_basic

plus countless free games on net. Most people play some of those, even at work

Ok I didn't know Solitaire matters here.

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[QUOTE="thinicer"]Vista still sucks. A system resource hog.xscrapzx

sidebar 10Mb of space $%^& that!

No one says you need to have it. :?

But i have to turn it off and that takes 0.00001 seconds of time :cry: plus dx10 is a rip

[QUOTE="thinicer"]Vista still sucks. A system resource hog.PC360Wii

If your computer is ancient yes.

No I don't think there is a need for an OS to take up 1 gig of ram just sitting there. There is no need for it.

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[QUOTE="Jamex1987"]That's like saying everyone that has a PC got it for games.Jamex1987

plus countless free games on net. Most people play some of those, even at work

Ok I didn't know Solitaire matters here.

People don't give Vista much credit. I'll admit I was a bit frustrated with it in the beginning but now I don't have any issues with it. I think it's a fine OS.mo0ksi

What issues did you have? I just installed Vista last night after an unsuccessful try to install 98, and I it feels just like XP but with a new coat of paint. Thankfully I have XP installed as well so I can use anyone I want.

[QUOTE="TheKonspiracy"]how many of those vista users actually gameblue_hazy_basic

Offices and professionals also buy Vista to keep up with the software (new versions of Word and all that...). Did you think of that yet? Not every person that runs Vista is necessarily a gamer. As simple as that.

Anyways, it's a horrible, HORRIBLE OS. It treats you as if you are a complete retard.
*install new program*
Do you wish to continue?
*yes*
WARNING! You are about to install a new program! Are you sure?
*GARRR! Yes!*

I mean... wtf

[QUOTE="xscrapzx"][QUOTE="hongkingkong"]

[QUOTE="thinicer"]Vista still sucks. A system resource hog.hongkingkong

sidebar 10Mb of space $%^& that!

No one says you need to have it. :?

But i have to turn it off and that takes 0.00001 seconds of time :cry: plus dx10 is a rip

Wow thats a about how long it probably takes you to blink your eye. Crysis says that DX10 not a rip.

[QUOTE="Jamex1987"][QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]

[QUOTE="Jamex1987"]That's like saying everyone that has a PC got it for games.blue_hazy_basic

plus countless free games on net. Most people play some of those, even at work

Ok I didn't know Solitaire matters here.

My grandmother plays solitaire.I guess she is a PC gamer.

[QUOTE="dgsag"]

[QUOTE="TheKonspiracy"]how many of those vista users actually gameArnalion

Since your question was so general... I would guess nearly all of them? There's a reason Minesweeper is considered a hazard in an office environment...

A better question would be: Who actually shifted to Vista because of Direx10 support?
The answer to that one: Not the majority.

Btw do this include OEM sales?

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="Jamex1987"][QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]

[QUOTE="Jamex1987"]That's like saying everyone that has a PC got it for games.Jamex1987

plus countless free games on net. Most people play some of those, even at work

Ok I didn't know Solitaire matters here.

My grandmother plays solitaire.I guess she is a PC gamer.

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="TheKonspiracy"]how many of those vista users actually gameNightflash28

Offices and professionals also buy Vista to keep up with the software (new versions of Word and all that...). Did you think of that yet? Not every person that runs Vista is necessarily a gamer. As simple as that.

Anyways, it's a horrible, HORRIBLE OS. It treats you as if you are a complete retard.
*install new program*
Do you wish to continue?
*yes*
WARNING! You are about to install a new program! Are you sure?
*GARRR! Yes!*

I mean... wtf

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="TheKonspiracy"]how many of those vista users actually gameNightflash28

Offices and professionals also buy Vista to keep up with the software (new versions of Word and all that...). Did you think of that yet? Not every person that runs Vista is necessarily a gamer. As simple as that.

Anyways, it's a horrible, HORRIBLE OS. It treats you as if you are a complete retard.
*install new program*
Do you wish to continue?
*yes*
WARNING! You are about to install a new program! Are you sure?
*GARRR! Yes!*

I mean... wtf

Oh.. I hate that to, it's like of course I want to install it, I'm the one that click on it!

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="Jamex1987"][QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]

[QUOTE="Jamex1987"]That's like saying everyone that has a PC got it for games.Jamex1987

plus countless free games on net. Most people play some of those, even at work

Ok I didn't know Solitaire matters here.

My grandmother plays solitaire.I guess she is a PC gamer.

Yes she is. Why would we artificially limit the scope of the definition by excluding games and people that don't fit YOUR view?

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[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="TheKonspiracy"]how many of those vista users actually gameblue_hazy_basic

Offices and professionals also buy Vista to keep up with the software (new versions of Word and all that...). Did you think of that yet? Not every person that runs Vista is necessarily a gamer. As simple as that.

Anyways, it's a horrible, HORRIBLE OS. It treats you as if you are a complete retard.
*install new program*
Do you wish to continue?
*yes*
WARNING! You are about to install a new program! Are you sure?
*GARRR! Yes!*

I mean... wtf

Does playing Solitaire help anyone? Does it contribute anything to the gaming industry? NO. Solitaire has been included with Windows for many years. I don't get what point you are trying to make about Solitaire. Did people get Windows Vista to play Solitaire?

how many of those vista users actually gameTheKonspiracy

Heres a better question, How many of these people that bought Vista are actually running it. Most of my customers downgrade it and run XP.

Does playing Solitaire help anyone? Does it contribute anything to the gaming industry? NO. Solitaire has been included with Windows for many years. Jamex1987

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[QUOTE="thinicer"]Vista still sucks. A system resource hog.xscrapzx

If your computer is ancient yes.

No I don't think there is a need for an OS to take up 1 gig of ram just sitting there. There is no need for it.

3-4GB and the problem is solved, Vista is allround nicer than XP, so its a tradeoff I would expect.

[QUOTE="Jamex1987"]Does playing Solitaire help anyone? Does it contribute anything to the gaming industry? NO. Solitaire has been included with Windows for many years. blue_hazy_basic

What is your point really?

[QUOTE="xscrapzx"][QUOTE="PC360Wii"]

[QUOTE="thinicer"]Vista still sucks. A system resource hog.PC360Wii

If your computer is ancient yes.

No I don't think there is a need for an OS to take up 1 gig of ram just sitting there. There is no need for it.

3-4GB and the problem is solved, Vista is allround nicer than XP, so its a tradeoff I would expect.

Well I have 2GB of RAM and its working smoothly.

Vista is hurting PC GamingSoaSE_General

Proof? Didnt think so.

[QUOTE="SoaSE_General"]Vista is hurting PC GamingPC360Wii

Proof? Didnt think so.

You obviously have no first had experience. What a noob.

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[QUOTE="SoaSE_General"]Vista is hurting PC GamingSoaSE_General

Proof? Didnt think so.

You obviously have no first had experience. What a noob.

Well, I'm using it for about a year now, and it's pretty good for me.