XP 64 bit or Vista 64 bit? at DVinfo.net

Steve Sprague · October 12th, 2008, 01:38 PM

Im going to be building or purchasing a new editing system not too far down the road and was wondering which OS would be better and why? I know XP doesnt have near the overhead of Vista or the compatibility issues. What would be my major concerns going into this with one or the other? Is there a reason that Vista seems more prevalent in editing platforms?

Thanks

Steve

Michael Wisniewski · October 12th, 2008, 03:05 PM

Microsoft is dropping support for XP 64-bit and putting their efforts into Vista 64-bit. So you will find better compatibility with Vista 64-bit, especially when it comes to drivers. Additionally, many of the software producers are skipping XP 64-bit certification, and jumping directly to Vista 64-bit as a system requirement, for example, Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro.

Steve Sprague · October 12th, 2008, 06:35 PM

Thanks Mike. Even with XP support going away, wouldnt the trade off be worth it in the long run? Ive had Vista 32 bit for a while now and while I havent had any real issues with it, its quite a bit of a hog when it comes to resources.

Amish Solanki · October 20th, 2008, 12:31 AM

What compatibility issues? I've been using Vista 64x since March 2007 and have had zero issues.

Blake Raidal · October 20th, 2008, 09:32 PM

I have also been running vista 64 for a while. No issues at all, mainly because I don't plug in my consumer camera or webcam...ect ect.

You can cut the fat from the vista OS, also if you run it purely for editing, OS performance shouldn't be an issue.
Like Michael said vista 64bit is future proof and is will be supported by all the developers.

Amish Solanki · October 20th, 2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blake Raidal

I have also been running vista 64 for a while. No issues at all, mainly because I don't plug in my consumer camera or webcam...ect ect.

Which consumer camera/webcam do you have?

October 12th, 2008, 01:38 PM	#1
Steve Sprague New Boot Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 12	XP 64 bit or Vista 64 bit? Im going to be building or purchasing a new editing system not too far down the road and was wondering which OS would be better and why? I know XP doesnt have near the overhead of Vista or the compatibility issues. What would be my major concerns going into this with one or the other? Is there a reason that Vista seems more prevalent in editing platforms? Thanks Steve

October 12th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#2
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Microsoft is dropping support for XP 64-bit and putting their efforts into Vista 64-bit. So you will find better compatibility with Vista 64-bit, especially when it comes to drivers. Additionally, many of the software producers are skipping XP 64-bit certification, and jumping directly to Vista 64-bit as a system requirement, for example, Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

October 12th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#3
Steve Sprague New Boot Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 12	Thanks Mike. Even with XP support going away, wouldnt the trade off be worth it in the long run? Ive had Vista 32 bit for a while now and while I havent had any real issues with it, its quite a bit of a hog when it comes to resources.

October 20th, 2008, 12:31 AM	#4
Amish Solanki Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Can Posts: 44	What compatibility issues? I've been using Vista 64x since March 2007 and have had zero issues.

October 20th, 2008, 09:32 PM	#5
Blake Raidal Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 39	I have also been running vista 64 for a while. No issues at all, mainly because I don't plug in my consumer camera or webcam...ect ect. You can cut the fat from the vista OS, also if you run it purely for editing, OS performance shouldn't be an issue. Like Michael said vista 64bit is future proof and is will be supported by all the developers.