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NVIDIA G80 driver for Microsoft Windows Vista not for public until 2007

zekrahminator

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While many G80 owners were expecting at least a beta driver for Microsoft Windows Vista, NVIDIA will not be releasing anything like it until at least January. The lack of even a beta driver for Microsoft Windows Vista is getting a lot of criticism. When anyone with a G80 tries to install Microsoft Windows Vista, they will be forced to install a "standard VGA". This means that there are no shiny Aero Glass effects, and even 2D graphics might be challenging. NVIDIA is expected to have something ready for CES 2007.

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Well the thing is... January 2007 is in about six days. Shhh don't tell anyone. Not that I'm rooting for Nvidia though.:shadedshu

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Yeah, but its kind of gay to make folks wait that long (even though its only 6 days.) Nvidia shouldnt be a bitch like that to loyal customers who plopped down their hard earned dollars (or parents hard earned dollars)
 
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I should have waited and bought my dam card in 07 but I just couldn't wait...:banghead: well atleast the price of a 2nd card will drop down.
 

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Vista is already out for for everyone but retailers. But if ur smart u know how to get a copy of Vista. Maybe nVidia is working with Microsoft to stop illegel copies, because when the retail version is released there will already be drivers.
 
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