Reasons not to get Vista
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actually, i have heard about vmware. infact, i am comtemplating using it with linux as a primary os. however, my knowledge/understanding is not complete. i will read up more on the topic via some other means. thanks for the brief.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Either you boot Linux via a Live CD or you use a virtual machine.
VMWare is a type of virtualization, that allows you to install softwares without modifying the hosting OS (in your case Windows)
If you choose to boot Linux via a Live CD, Linux will create a temporary swap partition and you run Linux without installing it. As it's running from a CD, it tends to be slower. Most distros will offer a live booting option.
Just choose the option to run Live or run from CD, and it will run without installing.
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For most users, if you use the GUI version of Linux, there's hardly any chance that you will touch command line in Linux, which is totally different from Microsoft.Originally posted by YI:actually, i have heard about vmware. infact, i am comtemplating using it with linux as a primary os. however, my knowledge/understanding is not complete. i will read up more on the topic via some other means. thanks for the brief.
Slowly, slowly, you will get to understand Linux. Google is always your best friend.
As for VMWare, if it crashes, just remove it and do a reinstall. It usually solves a lot of things. -
thanks for the tips.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Slowly, slowly, you will get to understand Linux. Google is always your best friend.
As for VMWare, if it crashes, just remove it and do a reinstall. It usually solves a lot of things.
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vista was quite a disappointment. i feel apple is still the most user-friendly brand....
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if you play a soundbite that says stuff telling you to delete stuff, vista's voice recognition will make it delete stuff
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in this case i shall try not to exclaim "sh!t" in front of my comp when i lose a literati game or somethingOriginally posted by the Bear:if you play a soundbite that says stuff telling you to delete stuff, vista's voice recognition will make it delete stuff
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imagine this dude doing a search and starts to swear.. and google shows imagesOriginally posted by FireIce:in this case i shall try not to exclaim "sh!t" in front of my comp when i lose a literati game or something
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Very cool.Originally posted by the Bear:if you play a soundbite that says stuff telling you to delete stuff, vista's voice recognition will make it delete stuff
cool isn't it?
No need keyboard already, just read out instructions and they help you do everything. Wrong don't blame me. -
some people say that Vista runs better than Xp, and even consume lesser RAMS than XP... all the previous version of VISTA(RC1,RC2,RTM) consume much more memory.. but the real released of vista is much better.
and also, those who says it lags because of their computer specs.
pros:
game runs much faster, nice interface
usb devices be reconnized by vista quickly
cons: some Xp programs cannot run with vista.. u need to update it or get a newer version.
Optional image Attachment thing at the bottom doesn't actually work.
Ultimate alone uses about 500MB and that is when it is not doing anything
gonna try it out^^. who's with me? -
not me.. i got an iMac
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hmmm.. shall stick to my xp.
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i'll test it over a month and review on it. hopefully on this thread. those interested to test can use VM ware on your current XP..
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Thx. We'll count on you then?Haha..Originally posted by manyu882:i'll test it over a month and review on it. hopefully on this thread. those interested to test can use VM ware on your current XP..
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Originally posted by lpx88:Thx. We'll count on you then?Haha..
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updates on review of vista 4/2/07
- driver that is search and downloaded from the net works like a charm compared to windows XP
-game loads faster
-startup is faster
- Now u can use [ctrl-n] to open a new window of the same folder
- can view transfer speed between folders/drive/network in advance view option
vista very irritating.. keep asking for permission.. and now i have to find the option to disable it...
ps: just learn something: if u want to buy vista cos of its aero graphics, beware, cos not all version has aero. only these version listed below has. and also, u must meet the minimum requirement for Aero if not u buy for nothing
Source: from windows Help(win vista)
Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Premium, and Windows Vista Ultimate -
hope to get the hp tx1000 with vista soon
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U using home basic?Aero theme?Originally posted by manyu882:updates on review of vista 4/2/07
- driver that is search and downloaded from the net works like a charm compared to windows XP
-game loads faster
-startup is faster
- Now u can use [ctrl-n] to open a new window of the same folder
- can view transfer speed between folders/drive/network in advance view option
vista very irritating.. keep asking for permission.. and now i have to find the option to disable it...
ps: just learn something: if u want to buy vista cos of its aero graphics, beware, cos not all version has aero. only these version listed below has. and also, u must meet the minimum requirement for Aero if not u buy for nothing
Source: from windows Help(win vista)
Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Premium, and Windows Vista Ultimate -
woooo funan got vista exhibition sia....
looks gooooood!!
i nearly bought one... lucky i no money.. -
ultimate... u know.... i no money also la.. so u know where it come fromOriginally posted by lpx88:U using home basic?Aero theme? -
There's readyboost function that can speed ur Vista with a >512MB thumbdrive*
* = Apparenty u need a special kind of thumbdrive that is quick in data xfer,which defeat the main popular reason for haveing this function. -
some quick preview before i need to study. alot of games sia.. ^^ got majong also
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I think..I'll buy it next year..after the service packs come out
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just [f1]ed and read about it yea its true..Originally posted by ceecookie:There's readyboost function that can speed ur Vista with a >512MB thumbdrive*
* = Apparenty u need a special kind of thumbdrive that is quick in data xfer,which defeat the main popular reason for haveing this function.quote from [f1]:
Using memory in your storage device to speed up your computer
Windows ReadyBoost can use storage space on some removable media devices, such as USB flash drives, to speed up your computer. When you insert a device with this capability, the AutoPlay dialog will offer you the option to speed up your system using Windows ReadyBoost. If you select this option, you can then choose how much memory to use for this purpose. However, there are some situations where you may not be able to use all of the memory on your storage device to speed up your computer.
Some universal serial bus (USB) storage devices contain both slow and fast flash memory, and Windows can only use fast flash memory to speed up your computer. So if your device contains both slow and fast memory, keep in mind that you can only use the fast memory portion for this purpose.
The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of random access memory (RAM) installed in your computer. For instance, if your computer has 512 megabytes (MB) of RAM and you plug in a 4 gigabyte (GB) USB flash drive, setting aside from 512MB to 1.5GB of that drive will offer the best performance boost. -
yea u r right.. for now, the protection we can get the most is from antivirus. windows vista may still have loop holes so your com might not be secureOriginally posted by lpx88:I think..I'll buy it next year..after the service packs come out -