Firewires and Vista

[Nunya]

I have a video carmera that requires a Firewire to connect to the computer. I am purchasing a new computer. The OS is Vista. The new system does not have a Firewire installed so I will need to purchase and install a card. While researching Firewires, I noticed that none of the ones I've looked at say they are Vista compatable. I know that Vista no longer allows networking with Firewire, but will it allow communications through one with a camera? Do I have to worry about buying a Firewire that does not say it is Vista compatable.

 

[phucng_10]

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I don't think it needs to say Vista compatible to work the Firewire. Buy the USB to Firewire cable and I guess it'll work from there.

 

[Nick]

most stuff you just install it and it works without having to install drivers with vista,

 

[Blind_Arrow]

Vista should have generic drivers for the FireWire PCI add-in card. they do not write any more about Vista compatibility on firewire cards, because, nearly 100% of the motherboard do come with FireWire chip installed on board. as older system with windoes 98, Me, 2000 dont had this pre-installed feature, so they built extra cards. however, I am pretty sure, any FireWire add-in will work perfect with Vista. btw, how come your new system isnt coming with a FireWire? is a brand new system? also, check out IEEE 1394 (this is another name of FireWire) as some vendors may complicate things putting impression on buyer, ohh, something new I am paying for.

 

[phucng_10]

IEEE 1394 should be in most new generation motherboards, so you wouldn't need to worry if FireWire is Vista Certified or not because it'll work.

 

[Nunya]

Thanks for the help, guys.

I haven't received the CPU yet, so it may have Firewire (1394 port). I just didn't see it in the specs, so I was getting prepared in case I do need to purchase one.