xp or 7

[dmoreno26]

windows 7 or windows xp

which do you prefer on your mac?
im only going to be doing architecture programs
so what do you think i should do?

 

[Nermal]

If you're only using it for a couple of apps, I'd suggest XP. It's easier to use and is probably much cheaper than 7 now.

 

[velocityg4]

Personally I prefer Windows 7 over XP. Plus you can access 4GB+ RAM with the Win 7 x64. Yes there is an XP x64 but has little supported hardware.

The current AutoCAD has some pretty hefty requirements so you should look at Win 7 just for the additional RAM support.

 

[dmoreno26]

all i have is 4 gigs of ram

 

[theheyes]

Windows 7 x64 is a no brainer. It would be pretty silly to buy XP at this stage and the difference in price is insignificant.

 

[jbg232]

I disagree, if the programs you use work well in Windows XP, I say get XP because it is faster in general and more compatible at this point (at least for me, but other may have different experiences).

 

[Aniki]

I don't exactly see the point of using Windows XP still. It's a 10 year old OS >_>

 

[charliex5]

Third year arch student here. I use 7 in bootcamp with 4 gigs of RAM and it works awesome with AutoCAD and Revit. I haven't tried XP with it at all so I can't speak for it.

 

[MacKeeperFanMod]

I suggest installing Windows Seven, because the new Programs and drivers manufacturers makes only for Windows Seven.

XP is less demanding on computer resources, but has a problem with drivers.

And I think now computers is not so weak that the you would install this system to win in performance.

But do not deny, XP is the great system, but already outdated.