Windows XP

[~Crash~]

I hate it !!!!!!!!! I had to update my comuter to even get on the net ...well that worked out fine for the most part until I updated to exporer 7 then all hell broke loose I then had major securty issues then I need to add a new securty upate.... explorer 7 made a real mess of the browser it still is not wright.... I went to my computer then control panel then internet settings then I reset the iternet explore settings noow it warned me that I should not do it unless my browser was not working at all well it was rolling really bad !!!!!! so I did it well it is way better but now the Orange Mane is white !!!

and the fonts are realy small could some one tell me how to atleast get some size back hope someone has some clues to all this crap it still is way slow compared to before I went to explorer 7 what BS!!! heck I feel like I am back to dial up !!! 7 sucks big time !!!!!!!!!

[usedupbraids]

whats windows xp?

[Popps]

Free yourself.

[usedupbraids]

Originally Posted by Popps

Free yourself.

looks like the X-MEN logo

[cbs1177]

morzilla firefox here. ditch explorer

[Popps]

Originally Posted by usedupbraids

looks like the X-MEN logo

It's the X-Men of operating systems.

Actually, I thought Panther (one prior) was a little more stable, but Leopard is supposed to be insane. Can't wait to see what they come up with now that the dual core Intel is fully integrated.

[usedupbraids]

Originally Posted by cbs1177

morzilla firefox here. ditch explorer

i just got a computer

[Popps]

Originally Posted by cbs1177

morzilla firefox here. ditch explorer

Totally agree with that. If you're going to punish yourself with Windows, don't make it worse and use Explorer. It's extremely slow and clunky.

Firefox is great. Safari (Mac only) is great.

[usedupbraids]

Originally Posted by Popps

It's the X-Men of operating systems.

Actually, I thought Panther (one prior) was a little more stable, but Leopard is supposed to be insane. Can't wait to see what they come up with now that the dual core Intel is fully integrated.

i have no clue what you said but i agree

[atomicbloke]

actually linux is the best OS.

but osx is only slightly behind.

[Popps]

Originally Posted by atomicbloke

actually linux is the best OS.

but osx is only slightly behind.

Haven't used Linux enough to say, but from what I understand... it's a great OS. But, it reminds me a bit of the Beta back in the early 80s when VHS took over. I'm just not sure it's ever going to be mainstream enough for your average computer buyer to make the commitment.

Even worse, most of the people out there who are going to give a dymanic OS like that a chance are Mac users, and with the recent upgrades to Mac OS and the Intel chips, it's believed that Linux is going to see more of its tiny share eaten away, not by Windows.. but by Mac. It's kind of a bummer, because I'd like to see both flourish and push one another to improve while Windows continues to chase both of them, putting out OS's like Vista... obviously a desperate attempt to clone OSX.

New York Times on Vista...

http://video.on.nytimes.com/ifr_main...6393.870785987

[BroncoBuff]

Originally Posted by Popps

Free yourself.

Oh, God! You're one of THEM?!




That explains so much, Popps ... so very much.

[Los Broncos]

Originally Posted by cbs1177

morzilla firefox here. ditch explorer

Yeah, Firefox is better, should take care of a few problems at least.

[Spider]

Originally Posted by cbs1177

morzilla firefox here. ditch explorer

I use mozilla myself ............ love it

[LordHelmchen]

Originally Posted by atomicbloke

actually linux is the best OS.

but osx is only slightly behind.

on what do you actually base that statement? best OS for what?

for n00bs and average users: certainly not
for gamers: certainly not
for DB: it's up there with UNIX, but depending on what kind of DB application runs there, I'd still go for UNIX in most cases, even with the higher price tag
for ERP(SAP): due to the complexity of the application, I'd choose a UNIX over Linux as it is better supported. Hell, I'd even go with a Windows environment, some of our customers have a pure SAP Windows environment and it is fast and gosh, stable.. only the once a month downtime for new patches suck
for web servers: hmm, maybe, but it's on the same level with Solaris IMO
for graphic design and DTP: no
for music editing: no
for guys who like to play round, get into the depths of the operating system, like open source and so on : most definitely yes

Don't get me wrong, I like Linux and overall it's pretty solid, but the best OS? It is the most versatile, covers enterprise applications as well as end user needs, but the best?

[LordHelmchen]

oh, and @ 56crash..try pressing and holding the ctrl button and scroll your mouse wheel... or alternatively click on view -> textsize -> and choose a size.

Othe rthan that..yeah, go for Firefox , but look out for some of the great extensions, because out of the box Firefox is hmm... well, not as good as it can be

[dnvrbrncos]

I found it (ie7) was crashing on me randomly in use and everytime I closed it. I later realized this was due to having google desktop installed before updating to (ie7) I removed it as you did, removed google desktop then readded ie7. Haven't had any problems with it since.

That being said, I still use firefox. I just wanted/needed ie7 to check websites when I build them.

[Pendejo]

Originally Posted by Popps

It's the X-Men of operating systems.

Actually, I thought Panther (one prior) was a little more stable, but Leopard is supposed to be insane. Can't wait to see what they come up with now that the dual core Intel is fully integrated.

I'm using a MacBook running Tiger...and I have been less than impressed with it's stability. It doesn't seem any more stable than a properly maintained XP Machine.

[LordHelmchen]

Originally Posted by Pendejo

I'm using a MacBook running Tiger...and I have been less than impressed with it's stability. It doesn't seem any more stable than a properly maintained XP Machine.

Well, Windows XP is quite stable anyway IMO, I had 2 BSODs and 3 freezes last year. And during that time I changed from an Athlon XP on a Nforce2 chipset to an Athlon 64 on a Nforce 4 chipset without reinstallation. Last reinstall is about 3 years ago. That's a far cry from my bi-weekly fresh installs of my Windows 98 machines

[Popps]

Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

Oh, God! You're one of THEM?!


That explains so much, Popps ... so very much.

Yea.

I also use electric can-openers, push-button phones and watch color television. I'm a real nut!

[Popps]

Originally Posted by Pendejo

I'm using a MacBook running Tiger...and I have been less than impressed with it's stability. It doesn't seem any more stable than a properly maintained XP Machine.

Haven't used the Macbooks, yet. What kind of stability issues are you having?

I have 5 Macs in the house (some dedicated to business) and haven't had a peep out of any of them. All perfect, all the time. Maybe a once in a blue moon freeze on my main Pro Tools rig, which I work the hell out of, but nothing major. I finally had a G4 466 (about 9 years old) start giving me probs, and was able to swap out the hard drive for cheap and fixed it.

Bought a 20" iMac dual core running Tiger and haven't had a single problem in the year I've owned it. 100% stable.

While I will say that Tiger is a little less stable than Panther was (imo) ... I'd still be curious to know your probs. You literally shouldn't have ANY.

[Popps]

Originally Posted by LordHelmchen

Well, Windows XP is quite stable anyway IMO, I had 2 BSODs and 3 freezes last year. And during that time I changed from an Athlon XP on a Nforce2 chipset to an Athlon 64 on a Nforce 4 chipset without reinstallation. Last reinstall is about 3 years ago. That's a far cry from my bi-weekly fresh installs of my Windows 98 machines

I've heard that XP is more stable. But, factor in the constant spyware/virus threat... and the lack of intuitive interface (which is why Vista is trying to clone OSX)... and it's still not worth messing with, to me.

I'll be curious to see how the Vista rates out as far as stability. It's supposed to be improved.

[Rohirrim]

I've gone over to the dark side. BWAHAHAHA! Just got a 20" IMac last week for the wife. In a couple of weeks, I get my 24". I'm done with Bill Gates and the Borg. Locutus is free!

[Popps]

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

I've gone over to the dark side. BWAHAHAHA! Just got a 20" IMac last week for the wife. In a couple of weeks, I get my 24". I'm done with Bill Gates and the Borg. Locutus is free!

I'd expect nothing less from one of the smartest guys on the forum.



The 24" models are out of control! I got the 20 before those came out, or I'd be there with you. Beautiful display!

[LordHelmchen]

Originally Posted by Popps

I've heard that XP is more stable. But, factor in the constant spyware/virus threat... and the lack of intuitive interface (which is why Vista is trying to clone OSX)... and it's still not worth messing with, to me.

I'll be curious to see how the Vista rates out as far as stability. It's supposed to be improved.

The constant spyware/virus threat is a non-factor for me. I don't know, but it's mostly a threat for ppl who don't know what they are doing and like to klick OK and yes buttons on internet sites and open suspicious emails. I had a virus infection once, and just because I wanted to try it out Other than that, I never had anything, no virus, no spyware, nothing.

The interface is intuitive enough for me, though I have to admit, recently I really warmed up to Macs. Before that I didn't really like them, my only real experience with them being the first imac in 1998, which I won. I sold it after about two months... 1 button mouse?? peripherals way too expensive and that thing was ugly as well. Nah, I hated it.

If I'd need a laptop I'd buy a macbook, they are a niiiice. But, I don't need one, as I just got a new company notebook. And for my main rig, I just like the modular approach of PCs.. and the cheaper hardware. Plus, gaming still sucks on Macs.