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- Vista SP1 collateral damage not as bad as I had expected
- Vista SP1 collateral damage not as bad as I had expectedRE: Vista SP1 collateral damage not as bad as I had expectedThat was by far the most painless SP install I've been through. It took about 25 minutes, 1 reboot, and no issues.2 installs - 2 tweakson my laptop...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista, SP1, SP1 RC
- Discussion threads 2008-03-20
- Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista SP1 are soup
- Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista SP1 are soupWhy March?n/tServer 2008In theory, it has a lot to offer. In practice... what's Microsoft's history of features vs reliability of said features?And will Microsoft play around with their licensing agreements? "Bait'n'switch" I believe the term is called...The clock is...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Servers, SP1 RC, Server Core, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, server, Microsoft Windows Server
- Discussion threads 2008-02-04
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- Windows 7 killer deals commence; 7 days of PC specials, $30 OS upgrade
- That Best Buy deal ain't bad at all......stop Geek Squad at the door take the merchandise pop in the Ubuntu CD's and I'm ready to go. Thanks Win 7 for the cheap hardware.Apple should be offering deals now, tooJust to steal some thunder from the Win 7 (vista 2.0) over-hype.Fanboi...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PCs, Operating systems, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Snow Leopard, Media Center PC
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- My 7 favorite Windows 7 features
- I must say ...... your impressive list, just isn't that impressive to me.#1 - Performance boost -- subjective#2 - More restrained UAC -- more duck tape#3 - 64-bit becomes the new default -- had 64 bit for years now#4 - Improved troubleshooting tools -- no comment, biting my tongue#5 -...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, UAC, Microsoft Windows Vista, favorite Windows 7, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- Podcast: Can Windows 7 erase Vista memories?
- I am a linux user, but...I believe it CAN erase memories of vista just like XP erased ME. Don't get me wrong, I hate M$, but I do think they can, unfortunately, survive vista, and in all fairness, vista is not as bad as people think, it's pretty bad, but...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, podcast, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Vista memory, memory
- Discussion threads 2009-10-14
- Windows 7 reliability scorecard - looking good!
- It's very easy to keep reliability highwhen you change very little but what's on the surface. It's like an automobile say a Corvette that changes the body style every two years, but the same small block V8 for the most part has been in use for over 50 years. Very...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7
- Discussion threads 2009-09-28
- The Windows 7 upgrade survival guide
- Any reason not to back up to a USB Flash?They're really cheap after all, and odds are you can fit a system plus all desired installed programs on one big stick.Well...I always think of flash drives as a bit volatile. And they are more expensive, bit for bit. Two or...
- Tags: Operating systems, Parted Magic, Paragon Drive Backup, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Upgrade, Windows 7 upgrade survival, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-09-15
- Microsoft pushes business users to start Windows 7 upgrades now
- I would betthat not nearly as many businesses will bite as MS wants, but that more businesses than usual will bite.RE: Microsoft pushes business users to start Windows 7 upgrades nowAs with many we are still running XP on all of our machines and Server 2003 with no money in...
- Tags: Web browsers, Quality, Microsoft Windows 7, Web browser, standards, Acid3 Test, compliant browser, web standard, IE 8, GNU/Linux, Web, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-09-14
- Microsoft Exchange 2010 buzz grows louder
- Exchange 2010 has lots of appeal!There are so many improvements in 2010 that it's hard to pick a personal favorite, but built in archiving and the vast improvements to OWA are definitely high on my own list.Fortunately, I've been buying my Exchange mailboxes with Software Assurance on my Volume Licenses,...
- Tags: E-mail servers, Groupware, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange 2010, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Office, Exchange 2010
- Discussion threads 2009-08-13
- XP or Vista - Which is more at risk from Windows 7?
- If you hate Vista I doubt you will rush out for Windows 7I think XP users will not be impressed with it. If you are in the we love Vista group then going to Windows 7 will be more likely.XP vs VistaI think Windows 7 will have the greatest effect...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-08-11
- Are early adopters all suckers?
- Are early adopters all suckers?well, if your eyes are openNot sure why you would be a sucker.... One word -VistaSome are, but not all areSometimes you become an early adopter because you need a feature that only these early models have. So if this feature works for you, you...
- Tags: Smart phones, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), sucker
- Discussion threads 2009-07-24
- The Scarlet V: What's a Vista business user to do?
- The Scarlet V: What's a Vista business user to do?Vista a Proven Product - As strange as it soundsWith Vista approaching 3 years on the market this fall, its actually got a lot going for it. Corporations which are slow to do roll outs of new releases to begin with...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2009-07-23
- WiFi drop-off problem still dogging MacBook lines?
- WiFi drop-off problem still dogging MacBook lines?It is your router that is the issuenot the MacBook. The problem is due to the innovative and andvanced design of the MacBook wireless circuitry.Your router just cannot keep up :)I know what your problem is...You have to clean the peanut butter off of...
- Tags: Wireless LANs, Notebooks, Wireless and Mobility, Network technology, Peanut Butter, Apple MacBook, Wi-Fi, router, iStumbler, wireless
- Discussion threads 2009-07-22
- Will the 'real' Windows 7 testers please stand up?
- Will the 'real' Windows 7 testers please stand up?Can you tell me how long I'll have to wait for the pudding? :-) I agree with you on waiting for the finial version to arrive. I tried both the 32 & 64 bit RC versions on a 3 yr AMD...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Windows 7 RC, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Win 7, beta tester, RTM, Windows 7 tester, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-07-22
- Windows 7: Now it's an economic savior too
- Windows 7: Now it's an economic savior tooAnalogy:Churchill: "You can't tax yourself out of poverty"Obama: "Let's spend [future generation's money] to become wealthy again".WTF!If Cap and Trade Passes People Will Balk At Buying AnythingPrices of goods and services will go through the roof, think people are going to care about...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-06-29
- Microsoft puts an 18-month cap on Windows 7 to XP downgrades
- Microsoft puts an 18-month cap on Windows 7 to XP downgradesIf written to MS guidelines they should.[i]Existing applications should remain compatible for many years from their first development.[/i]The problem is too many applications didn't follow Microsofts guidelines. Perhaps Microsoft should offer a binary compatability guarantee like the one Sun offers.NightmareThat...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., XP-downgrade, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, service pack, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2009-06-18
- CIO Jury: Let's wait on Windows 7
- CIO Jury: Let's wait on Windows 7Who are these companies and who cares what their CIO's sayNever heard of any of these companies, and I could care less what any of their CIO's say on this subject.Why not ask the CIO of a Fortune 500 company?This is no surprise.It would...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, SMB/SME, Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, new OS, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-06-10
- Windows Vista SP2 ready for download (and Windows Server 2008)
- Windows Vista SP2 ready for download (and Windows Server 2008)Only 5 languages? Get the SP2 for ALL LANGUAGES from eMuleed2k://|file|mu_windows_vista_sp2_x86_cd_x15-39755.iso|499329024|EF3439826F02B84E26AE34405C5A8969|h=333KDXF2LVWXW2I3VDKW57MB7VDLFUCP|/SHA1: 91FB7F33B838D0378647F49E35850622BABED4BF RE: Windows Vista SP2 ready for download (and Windows Server 2008)I thought Windows7 was the next service pack for Vista ;-)RE: Windows Vista SP2 ready for download (and Windows...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Vista SP2, Microsoft Windows, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server
- Discussion threads 2009-05-26
- Gartner: Skip Vista and wait for Windows 7
- Gartner: Skip Vista and wait for Windows 7 Unix Pimp: Skip Gartner and ask some real expertsOnce again Gartner group releases some "No Shite Sherlock" information.Only brain dead CIO's and pointy haired bosses listen to Gartner group.Gartner will say...whatever you pay them to say. Gartner's greed or laziness has...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Gartner Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2009-05-18
- Windows 7 RC gets its first bug, and it's a doozy
- Windows 7 RC gets its first bug, and it's a doozyWindows 7 RC gets its first bug, and it's a doozyMicrosoft Windows 7 which is still in testing phase has a bug. Bug is reported and fixed. So the testing phase/system worked. No big deal.Oh for crying...
- Tags: Operating systems, first bug, Microsoft Windows 7, doozy, Windows 7 RC, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-05-08
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