JamesL Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 We're looking at switching OS in the studio, and I wondered what versions of Windows everybody is using? 64 bit seems to be the way forward but which version? Obviously in the near future the full release of Windows 7 is out (the full RC version is available now for free but expires in June 2010), but has anyone used it with Max, Photoshop or other key software? Alternatively is it worth changing to Vista 64bit or is trusty XP-64bit still the best choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mi75 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Personally I can't see any reason to move away from XP 64 until Windows 7 is proven to be better or max/Vray/PS etc... stop working under XP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandmanNinja Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 agreed. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. However, if the renders and viewport handles better under Windows 7, then I'd consider it. I would never consider any flavour of Vista. XP64 is golden for me (I just can't type when it's rendering, but that's why I have 2 computers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonHo Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 vista 64 bit works very well for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickdt Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Adobe does not support software (specifically Photoshop which is 64bit enabled) running on XP64. If you call Adobe tech support with and issue and you're running their product on XP64 they're basically going to say that the issue has been created by the fact you're using XP64. Their products are supposedly made to run on Vista64. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Adobe does not support software (specifically Photoshop which is 64bit enabled) running on XP64. If you call Adobe tech support with and issue and you're running their product on XP64 they're basically going to say that the issue has been created by the fact you're using XP64. Their products are supposedly made to run on Vista64. Not a good enough reason to change anything in IMHO. I think the support here is better than Adobe's support anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Adobe does not support software (specifically Photoshop which is 64bit enabled) running on XP64. If you call Adobe tech support with and issue and you're running their product on XP64 they're basically going to say that the issue has been created by the fact you're using XP64. Their products are supposedly made to run on Vista64. Just one more reason CS4 has been a painful for me. Viva CS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandmanNinja Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I used Photoshop 7 for YEARS and only recently went to CS3. The only thing that looks interesting to me in CS4 is the better 3D Painting aspects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I used Photoshop 7 for YEARS and only recently went to CS3. The only thing that looks interesting to me in CS4 is the better 3D Painting aspects The update Clone Stamp Tool in CS4 is quite a luxury also. It previews what you are about to to clone stamp, which means it eliminates the trial and error associated with this tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonHo Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 yes the clone tool was quite overdue. in cs3 you've this luxury in the perspective clone tool already. i've been wondering since then why it didnt make it into the normal clone tool.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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