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Which version of Windows to choose?

Vista is catastrophic, as a result, I'm wondering what should I install on my Dell Latitude:
* Windows XP SP2 x64 Pro Corporate
* Windows 7 RC

I use the computer for business only: Excel, Word, Oracle etc...

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Permalink Reply by CoffeeDaze on May 7, 2009 at 1:19am: I personally would go with Windows 7, but you may encounter a bug or two since it's still beta. Of course you're guaranteed to hit plenty of bugs with XP since it's so outdated. I've been running Win7 since the first beta and have had no major problems with it. I've also never had any major problems with Vista Ultimate either. I actually really like Vista, though it is bloated.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Hedi on May 7, 2009 at 8:31am: Vista's resources consumption is abnormal, it's impossible to work with an operating system that makes a powerful laptop become "slow".
Found an idea: 2 partitions, P1 with 248 gigs for 7 and 2 gigs for XP.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by CoffeeDaze on May 7, 2009 at 3:52pm: Windows 7 has XP mode virtualization built in as well. The dual partitions is definitely a good idea though. I would set it up as Windows 7 and Linux, mainly because Linux partitions are so easy to access other partitions if there are any problems. I've saved quite a few beta disasters with a trusty Ubuntu or Fedora partition.; ▶ Reply to This