Article: Why Windows XP should be available until Windows 7

[DarkSentinel]

You say that Vista and sotware was business driven, why is it that
businesses
only upgrade to the next version of operating system/ software revision
years
after it initial release date.

BUGS possibly!!!!!!!

Some yes, although the vast majority is budgetary. Most businesses have a
time line for upgrades. Especially the smaller ones. They try and wring out
every dollar they can on systems and software. As their competitors start to
upgrade, it normally forces them to upgrade to remain competitive. I've
supported everything from 2-3 seats up to around 2000 or so at GE
Information Services. Same story at each. This does not mean that they do
not voice requirements, wishlists, etc for the next generation of operating
systems and applications. And if you have the buying power, say, that GE
does. People listen.

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[DarkSentinel]

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I agree the UAC was an idea whose time has come. I do however think
it was poorly implemented. If I've once clicked on a button to
install something, the UAC should KNOW that I did it from a manual
keystroke entry and not badger me three more times about whether I
want to do what I've already asked it to do. If some software has
automatically tried to install itself with no manual intervention from
me then fine, the UAC should question the process.

Now THIS I agree with. Good idea, bad implementation. Same reasoning. Yes,
some new users need to have their hand held. This is not necessarily a bad
thing mind you. We all started somewhere. Maybe something like an area to
select skill level perhaps. Give the warnings there. A "This level should
only be used by..." sort of thing, which then stops the incessant
questioning.

Like you, I've turned off the UAC but then that also means I've got a
permantent red warning from the secuity shield. So now if there is a
REAL problem (like my virus check or firewall is somehow shut off) I
have no way to be alerted; since the warning flag is red all the time
anyhow.

Yes this is quite annoying. And an issue I have with the various security
packages as well. NIS, Norton 360, etc. I have a firewall built into my
router for instance. But when I turn off the firewall in Vista and/or
Norton, says my system is not secure when I know damn well it is. A better
way to be notified is definitely needed.

In this particular regard, security was better under XP IMHO.

Agreed.

 

[DarkSentinel]

"Smacktards"?!? LOL! Great!

Like that one huh?

Amen, brother.

See, I have doing this stuff a long time. But instead of bitching and
moaning as they always do, I will find a solution to the problems even if I
have to fix it myself. Case in point. When 2000 came out, I had an Aiwa Bolt
tape drive. There were no drivers available for it in 2000, and Aiwa had
stopped producing them, so no drivers were ever to be forthcoming. I liked
the drive, so I basically I took the .inf file for the Sony Superstation
IIRC, and rewrote it. I then released it so others could use theirs. It can
still be found on driversguide.com incidentally. As the old adage goes.
Those that can, do. Those that can't...Well we seem to know who can't, now
don't we?

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Sort of like leotards, don't ya know?

(I'll never understand French fashions.)

 

[Alias]

Idiots like you should never (try to) use Vista.
Etch-a-sketch is your technological limit.
Frank

"Appropriate Language: The purpose of our communities is to exchange
technical information and expertise about Microsoft products. Please
avoid personal attacks, slurs, and profanity in your interactions."

The above is from the Rules of Conduct Frank supposedly swears by but,
as it turns out, he violates these rules with his every post.

Alias

 

[Frank]

"Appropriate Language: The purpose of our communities is to exchange
technical information and expertise about Microsoft products. Please
avoid personal attacks, slurs, and profanity in your interactions."

The above is from the Rules of Conduct Frank supposedly swears by but,
as it turns out, he violates these rules with his every post.

Alias

Idiots like you should lean to understand the rules if conduct. Have
your mommy read and explain them to you.
You're moron who also happens to be a lying linux troll, a spammer and a
bigoted as*hole.
Get lost you pathetic jerk!
Loser!
Frank

 

[Alias]

Idiots

Against the rules.

like you should lean to understand the rules if conduct. Have
your mommy read and explain them to you.
You're moron

Another violation.

who also happens to be a lying linux troll,

Yet another.

a spammer

And another.

and a
bigoted as*hole.

Two more.

Get lost you pathetic jerk!
Another.

Loser!
Frank

Frank, almost every word in your post violate the Rules of Conduct.

Alias, who doesn't spam.

 

[Frank]

Against the rules.



Another violation.



Yet another.



And another.



Two more.



Frank, almost every word in your post violate the Rules of Conduct.

Alias, who doesn't spam.

Idiots like you should lean to understand the rules if conduct. Have
your mommy read and explain them to you.
You're moron who also happens to be a lying linux troll, a spammer and a
bigoted as*hole.
Get lost you pathetic jerk!
Loser!
Frank