Does Vista cause problems for all?

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I have wanted to purchase a iBook for awhile, but they are a bit more spendy
than the typical laptop. When my last laptop crashed, I decided that apple
has a better operating system. Anyway, I got a new laptop with Vista
installed. I have had more difficulties with Vista than I have with any other
MS operating system! Trying to connect to the internet, running various
programs, and all of the other novice computing tasks have become cumbersome.
Does anyone have any tips for how to deal with the most frustrating version
of Windows I have ever had the misfortune to interact with?
 
jester70 said:
I have wanted to purchase a iBook for awhile, but they are a bit more spendy
than the typical laptop. When my last laptop crashed, I decided that apple
has a better operating system. Anyway, I got a new laptop with Vista
installed. I have had more difficulties with Vista than I have with any other
MS operating system! Trying to connect to the internet, running various
programs, and all of the other novice computing tasks have become cumbersome.
Does anyone have any tips for how to deal with the most frustrating version
of Windows I have ever had the misfortune to interact with?
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Well, you go to the doctor and say to him..'I don't feel good'...and he
says "obviously, or else you wouldn't be here'..."so tell me
specifically what is your problem".
So...?
Frank
 
Uh Frank,

When said:
Trying to connect to the internet, running various
programs, and all of the other novice computing tasks
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I think he pretty much told you specifically what his problems are. I mean,
does "Connect to the Internet, Run Various Programs" need further explanation
or clarification, DUH.

Jester, I know where you're coming from on this one. I to have had to jump
through hoops to get vista to run programs that worked fine under XP. But as
usual, Microsoft wants to play big brother again with software apps.

I had to go find versions of software designed specifically ( As Frank So
Eloquently Likes To Refer To Things ) to run under Vista. Examples follow:

Acronis Disk Director (still won't work under Vista)
Nero
Power DVD
Universal Shield (still won't work under Vista)

So I essentially had to spend more dollars to upgrade my software just so it
would run on this over hyped Vista B***S***.

This is the last time I'll ever go through this much trouble again with
Microsoft's crappy Operating Systems because in all honesty, I'm really not
impressed with Vista at all. My next computer will be an IMAC.

-A
 
If you have defined needs and do not mind spending twice what the generally
garbage grade Intel hardware is worth in a Mac then at this point in time
the Mac is a more stable platform than Vista.
That part is undeniable.
The key is "defined needs" as Mac software, particularly software compiled
native for the Mactel platform, is a minimalist proposition.
Unfortunately the hardware components in, for example, a Mac Mini, are
actually from the absolute rock bottom dregs of the Intel shelf (1.83 ghs
processor or less!) yet sell for the ultra premium price of around $1k.
Without mouse or keyboard.
Going up to the meat of the Mac line-up you are getting at best medium grade
Intel hardware, with low end video cards, at more than twice what that
configuration would cost from any Wintel vendor.
At the top end of the Mactel line-up the situation is a mixed bag of far
from cutting edge and crap hardware all vended at more than twice what a
better system would cost from a Wintel shop.
Insanity.
Every time I price out a Mac I want to vomit. I have never seen a worse run
company.
 
Frank said:
Well, you go to the doctor and say to him..'I don't feel good'...and he
says "obviously, or else you wouldn't be here'..."so tell me
specifically what is your problem".
So...?
Frank
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Oh, so now it's Dr. Frank. Will this silliness never end? Going to Dr. Frank
for answers is like going to a MVP asking for advice on Linux. <snort> Dr.
Frank! Hilarious!

Love and Kisses,
Doris
 
jester70 said:
I have wanted to purchase a iBook for awhile, but they are a bit more
spendy
than the typical laptop. When my last laptop crashed, I decided that apple
has a better operating system. Anyway, I got a new laptop with Vista
installed. I have had more difficulties with Vista than I have with any
other
MS operating system! Trying to connect to the internet, running various
programs, and all of the other novice computing tasks have become
cumbersome.
Does anyone have any tips for how to deal with the most frustrating
version
of Windows I have ever had the misfortune to interact with?
Click to expand...


What's the spec on your laptop? Which Vista flavor are you running? How much
RAM does your laptop have?

Lang
 
I think Vista is a work in progress. I find that in an effort to think of
everything, the programers have encumbered the program with two many
thoughtful touches and it is slugish. Also my Vista has tended to slow down
since I first installed it. Kind of like a cholesterol problem. I agree,
Apple has a much better operating system. Been good since I first used it in
1982. I use them all though, even Linux. Variety is the spice!
 
jester70 said:
I have wanted to purchase a iBook for awhile, but they are a bit more spendy
than the typical laptop. When my last laptop crashed, I decided that apple
has a better operating system. Anyway, I got a new laptop with Vista
installed. I have had more difficulties with Vista than I have with any other
MS operating system! Trying to connect to the internet, running various
programs, and all of the other novice computing tasks have become cumbersome.
Does anyone have any tips for how to deal with the most frustrating version
of Windows I have ever had the misfortune to interact with?
Click to expand...

I absolutely concur it's a hunk of sh*t right now. We can only help you
if you give us details and specific error messages you are getting.

--
Priceless quotes in m.p.w.vista.general group:
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/kick.html

Most recent idiotic quote added to KICK (Klassic Idiotic Caption Kooks):
"It would be nice if there was a check to see if you were running an
activated/validated version of Windows before you were allowed to post
in any of these news groups. If you're not activated/validated your post
automatically gets deleted.
That would get rid of the Linsux Luzzzzzzzzers once and for all."

"Good poets borrow; great poets steal."
- T. S. Eliot
 
Alias said:
Uh Frank,



I think he pretty much told you specifically what his problems are. I mean,
does "Connect to the Internet, Run Various Programs" need further explanation
or clarification, DUH.

Jester, I know where you're coming from on this one. I to have had to jump
through hoops to get vista to run programs that worked fine under XP. But as
usual, Microsoft wants to play big brother again with software apps.

I had to go find versions of software designed specifically ( As Frank So
Eloquently Likes To Refer To Things ) to run under Vista. Examples follow:

Acronis Disk Director (still won't work under Vista)
Nero
Power DVD
Universal Shield (still won't work under Vista)

So I essentially had to spend more dollars to upgrade my software just so it
would run on this over hyped Vista B***S***.

This is the last time I'll ever go through this much trouble again with
Microsoft's crappy Operating Systems because in all honesty, I'm really not
impressed with Vista at all. My next computer will be an IMAC.

-A
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I want to get a MacMini. :)

--
Priceless quotes in m.p.w.vista.general group:
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/kick.html

Most recent idiotic quote added to KICK (Klassic Idiotic Caption Kooks):
"It would be nice if there was a check to see if you were running an
activated/validated version of Windows before you were allowed to post
in any
of these news groups. If you're not activated/validated your post
automatically gets deleted.
That would get rid of the Linsux Luzzzzzzzzers once and for all."

"Good poets borrow; great poets steal."
- T. S. Eliot
 
Frank said:
Wonder why they didn't call it a mini mac?
Frank
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You mean like Mini Me? :)

--
Priceless quotes in m.p.w.vista.general group:
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/kick.html

Most recent idiotic quote added to KICK (Klassic Idiotic Caption Kooks):
"It would be nice if there was a check to see if you were running an
activated/validated version of Windows before you were allowed to post
in any of these news groups. If you're not activated/validated your post
automatically gets deleted.
That would get rid of the Linsux Luzzzzzzzzers once and for all."

"Good poets borrow; great poets steal."
- T. S. Eliot
 
Frank said:
or Me Mini Mac or Mac Me Mini?
Frank
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Look, they have one! :D

Mini Mii, you complete me...

http://www.wiimini.com/designer.html


--
Priceless quotes in m.p.w.vista.general group:
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/kick.html

Most recent idiotic quote added to KICK (Klassic Idiotic Caption Kooks):
"It would be nice if there was a check to see if you were running an
activated/validated version of Windows before you were allowed to post
in any of these news groups. If you're not activated/validated your post
automatically gets deleted.
That would get rid of the Linsux Luzzzzzzzzers once and for all."

"Good poets borrow; great poets steal."
- T. S. Eliot
 
Frank said:
Oh, I gotta get one of those! :-)
Frank
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My son has one for his wii, it's pretty kewl!

--
Priceless quotes in m.p.w.vista.general group:
http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/kick.html

Most recent idiotic quote added to KICK (Klassic Idiotic Caption Kooks):
"It would be nice if there was a check to see if you were running an
activated/validated version of Windows before you were allowed to post
in any of these news groups. If you're not activated/validated your post
automatically gets deleted.
That would get rid of the Linsux Luzzzzzzzzers once and for all."

"Good poets borrow; great poets steal."
- T. S. Eliot
 
Jim said:
I think Vista is a work in progress. I find that in an effort to think of
everything, the programers have encumbered the program with two many
thoughtful touches and it is slugish. Also my Vista has tended to slow down
since I first installed it. Kind of like a cholesterol problem. I agree,
Apple has a much better operating system. Been good since I first used it in
1982. I use them all though, even Linux. Variety is the spice!
I have wanted to purchase a iBook for awhile, but they are a bit more spendy
than the typical laptop. When my last laptop crashed, I decided that apple
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Does anyone have any tips for how to deal with the most frustrating version
of Windows I have ever had the misfortune to interact with?
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It's not so much an error message as it is slower than molassas in Barrow,
Alaska in February (I'm from Alaska...molassas doesn't move very quickly). I
have had to reset my wireless modem or the computer in order to connect to
the internet. Programs that I had installed with XP are now freezing or "not
responding" constantly.

I have the Vista Home Basic with 512 MB SDRAM.

I use my laptop for school, home, and business associated travel. It is
imperative that it be a dependable machine. Unfortunately the commercials
about Mac and the PC are ringing more true with each passing day...
 
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