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Windows Vista (In)capable

Windows Vista IncapableOn 915 graphics.I have a Dell D620 (Not even Vista basic recommended but possible, this via Dell's site) running PCLinuxOS, it flies, including with Beryl turned on.There is no reason why I, and others with even more modest video capabilities can run Beryl smoothly, with 100x for Wow...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Vista Capable Sticker, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-03-02

No Vista, but Vista Capable stickers coming soon

No Vista, but Vista Capable stickers coming soonVista-capable stickers for viruses too?"Designed for Windows XP, Windows Vista Capable"Be careful what you wish forWith so much legacy code and backwards-compatibility in Vista, the same slogan will apply to future viruses. Hence rumors of a Vista anti-virus subscription service from Microsoft, which...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), sticker, Microsoft Windows Vista, Vista Capable sticker, Vista Capable

Discussion threads 2006-04-02

Additional Resources

What would you do for a free iPhone 3G S?

What would you do for a free iPhone 3G S?I'd eat a Klondik Bar! nt.RE: What would you do for a free iPhone 3G S?"I?ve given up all hope of publishing anything meaningful on ZDNet"Really? I didn't know you'd started.Easy one.Run Vista unpatched... on a scrap machine.Feel Your PainYou could...

Tags: Smart phones, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G S, iPile, Apple iPhone 3G, Give Up

Discussion threads 2009-06-17

Microsoft neuters UAC in Windows 7

Microsoft neuters UAC in Windows 7They'll trot out Mark Russinovich..who, under most circumstances has highly intelligent insights, but who will undoubtably say something idiotic to gloss over this shortcoming in Windows 7 UAC.Anyone else remember the infamous "it's not a security 'boundry'" comment when people were trying to understand Vista...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-01-30

Fix uncovered for mass Zunecide

Fix uncovered for mass ZunecideWell done Microsoft!!I guess they removed the BSOD to when the clock erred out. Anyway it wasn't that bad as we have the typical Microsoft way to fix things, REBOOT.MS needs a solution fastAnd I'm not talking about a technical solution. It's too late for that....

Tags: Microsoft Zune, Apple Inc., Zunecide, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-01-02

The day Microsoft killed the "Vista" name - January 31, 2006

The day Microsoft killed the "Vista" name - January 31, 2006I see brand new system that run like crap withXP, 2000, or HP-UX on them. ok , the later are nor brand new system, but they were sold as new system, (add a zero to a decent confuiguration price to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), FUD, Microsoft Windows Vista, VISTA IS, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-11-18

AMD introduces 45nm quad-core "Shanghai" Opteron processors

AMD introduces 45nm quad-core "Shanghai" Opteron processorsAnd what's your opinion?In the past you have been harsh with AMD, and it might have been for good reasons. However, you do not tell us what's your opinion of Shanghai. Will it allow AMD to compete better with Intel or not? What's your...

Tags: Processors, quad-core, AMD Opteron, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., processor

Discussion threads 2008-11-13

C'mon, Vista really isn't that bad

C'mon, Vista really isn't that badRE: C'mon, Vista really isn't that badI agree, it eases the transition from the digital to the physical world for computer users and seems especially geared towards newer computer users and explaining steps and giving more information about the system itself and any software installed....

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, C'MON, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-10-08

Is AMD GAME! anything more than another marketing stunt?

Is AMD GAME! anything more than another marketing stunt?AMD Game? Marketing stunt indeedAMD is in trouble Adrian, you've got to expect them to try all they can. Attacking the casual consumer is probably their best option, since the vast majority of hard core gamers have deserted them for Intel and/or...

Tags: Games, Processors, AMD GAME, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., game, marketing, App£e AIR, NVidia Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-05-19

Microsoft's plan to block Linux on laptops

Microsoft's plan to block Linux on laptopsHow in the heck did you reach that conclusion?Somehow I missed how MS will "block" Linux on laptops from the writeup. I assume you're implying that XP is so desirable over Linux that charging less than $30 is a slam dunk. ...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Notebooks, Microsoft Corp., Linux, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-05-13

The Open Source Commandments

The Open Source CommandmentsFirst CommandmentShouldn't the first commandment be: "Microsoft is Evil"?;-)RE: The Open Source CommandmentsWhat about the other commandments:"Thou shalt insult anyone who criticizes open source""Thou shalt not use any other software except the ones we use"Religion and sciencewhat a great taste that tastes great together. Someone calls...

Tags: commandment, open source, Passover Family Experience, Open Source Commandments, OSS

Discussion threads 2008-04-09

1.6GHz processor and 2GB of RAM not enough for Mac OS X?!?!

1.6GHz processor and 2GB of RAM not enough for Mac OS X?!?!You are being mean[i]If the MacBook Air really isn't up to web browsing and email, then maybe this system should ship with a Vista Capable or should that be Vista Incapable sticker on it.[/i]Mean, but absolutely hilarious!!!! :)Maybe [url=http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=399]...

Tags: Memory, Notebooks, Desktops, Mac OS X?!?, RAM, MBA, processor, Apple Mac OS, Jason, notebook, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-03-26

1.6GHz processor and 2GB of RAM not enough for Mac OS X?!?!

Is a 1.6GHz processor and 2GB of RAM not enough for Mac OS X? I've just finished reading Jason O"Grady's MacBook Air post and I have to admit that I'm left confused and dazed by the post. After using the MacBook Air intensely since it arrived...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple MacBook, Microsoft Windows Vista, RAM, Notebooks, Apple Mac OS, Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Components, Microsoft Windows, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-03-26

Microsoft system builders offering Vista holiday bundles

Microsoft system builders offering Vista holiday bundlesRE: Microsoft system builders offering Vista holiday bundlesI would love to see a comparison of how much MS spent a year after XP came out to try and convince people XP wasn't that bad vs. how much endless press MS pumps out now.For goodness...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, holiday bundle, Vista holiday bundle

Discussion threads 2007-12-03

Even Microsoft has trouble understanding what "Vista Capable" means

Even Microsoft has trouble understanding what "Vista Capable" meansi use home basic on my old laptop and it runs betteri use home basic on my old laptop and it runs better than xp ever did on that old thing.home basic works on it because it's striped down with out all...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Even Microsoft, computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-11-28

How misleading was the "Windows Vista Capable" campaign?

How misleading was the "Windows Vista Capable" campaign?Non Sequitur[i]Seems that it was misleading enough for a judge to approve a federal trial for the class action suit.[/i]At this stage of a lawsuit, the merits of the case are not before the Court. Don't make the mistake of confusing procedure...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Vista Capable, Microsoft Windows, Vista Capable, computer

Discussion threads 2007-08-09

How misleading was the "Windows Vista Capable" campaign?

How misleading was the "Windows Vista Capable" campaign that Microsoft ran during the run-up to the January release of the operating system?  Seems that it was misleading enough for a judge to approve a federal trial for the class action suit.  The trial is scheduled for October.Some background.  Two Windows...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Class Action, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2007-08-09

Windows Vista Capable logo confusing to customers

Windows Vista Capable logo confusing to customersIt isn't just the processing powerMany "Vista" capable computers are not actually Vista capable due to hardware incompatibilities. You can qualify all you want and state that "it isn't a Vista problem" that xyz hasn't released a driver yet. If I am...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), RAM, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Vista Capable, Microsoft Corp., computer, video

Discussion threads 2007-04-12

Windows Vista Capable logo confusing to customers

Following a lawsuit which charges Microsoft with deceptive practices by allowing PC manufacturers to fix "Vista Capable" stickers onto PCs which lack the power to offer the consumer the ability to run some of Vistas most touted features, theres been a lot of discussion about what the Windows Vista Capable...

Tags: Microsoft, Vista

Blog posts 2007-04-12

Vista branding is confusing, but is it criminal?

Vista branding is confusing, but is it criminal?But Microsoft doesn't...put the stickers on, the PC makers do. So shouldn't she be suing the company that sold her the PC? If I sold her a toaster with a "Vista Capable" sticker on it, would she still sue Microsoft? Well, they do...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Vista Capable, PC, Vista branding, branding

Discussion threads 2007-04-04