Well looks like one of my memory sticks went bad so I am down to one gig of system memory. Decided to reinstall Windows XP. I know it has a end of life coming up, but it will work for now. Just got out of the hospital so I'm a bit tired. Turns out I have diabetes. [e classic]:-|[/e]
New Mac Pro. Interesting design. http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/18/tech/gaming-gadgets/apple-mac-pro-sale/index.html?sr=fb121813applemacpro11p
Doc I think Jafo was saying Windows 9 is needed to fill the void of the Windows 8 market failure, not "Threshold". I could be wrong. It took Windows 7 to fix Vista.
[quote who="Frogboy" reply="54" id="3426958"]I'm getting pretty close to banning you from my forums. You do little other than disrupt threads with opinions that are devoid of even the semblance of actual knowledge on whatever topic you're opining on and regularly make snide comments to other members who treat you with kiddie gloves. No more. Get a goddamn clue or get the hell out.[/quote] Point taken Brad. I will do my best at being a better member of this great community. My
[quote who="the_Monk" reply="50" id="3426870"]You don't get to jump into a conversation and fire off some opinions (especially ones not based in anything factual) then change your point entirely and expect no additional conversation/discussion.[/quote] Actually I do. I can do what I like. In this case however, I am going to gracefully bow out. I was wrong.
Sorry about that Neil. Everyone knows I prefer the default look of Windows. It's been said many times. I see your point. I will be more tactful in the future.
Good old Phoon. Same old stuff different day. This forum really could benefit from an ignore feature. (Phoon you do realize that my statements are opinion and should be treated as such right?)
[quote who="DrJBHL" reply="44" id="3426851"]That isn't to say it's more usable or user friendly than W7. Its security is better and quieter than W7's but without SD software and until "Threshold" comes, it looks like crap.[/quote] All computers look better without SD software. [quote who="DrJBHL" reply="44" id="3426851"]However , it isn't fool proof. There's no such thing as an OS impervious to all malware.[/quote] EXACTLY my point. There a
[quote who="the_Monk" reply="40" id="3426826"]DO in fact mean that Win8 is more secure[/quote] That can't be true. It has to be a case by case basis. after all, I could buy a system with Windows 8 and deliberately install a virus on it. It is no more secure than Windows 7. It all depends on what the user does, his browsing habits, downloads, ect, ect.
I was being serious. There was a big deal about it a few months ago. Something about that fact that secureboot locks out BIOS to only letting you boot MS Windows. Several articles were written about it. https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/588498-uefi-secure-boot-big-hassle-questionable-benefit
I heard the only reason MS insisted on secureboot was to lock out people from switching to Linux.
[quote who="Raiddinn" reply="30" id="3426780"]How many of those China PCs are running illegal copies of XP, btw? I don't see why MSFT should support their piracy habit.[/quote] They do because that many computers running old software could pose a risk to the whole internet.
[quote who="Raiddinn" reply="25" id="3426718"]Not saying 8 is "secure", but it is more secure than anything else they have released to date.[/quote] Not true. Not even close. I would say 8 is less secure since most newbies to 8 have no idea how to install a decent AV program. I would say it goes by a case to case basis. Saying what you said is just plain arrogant.
I must admit you are the only one I have ever heard say that Vista was "rock solid" Snow. :)
[quote who="Phoon" reply="12" id="3426609"]Opinion,... nothing factual..[/quote] Go look up how Apple is doing on the stock market. Not an opinion. Apple is doing fine.
Apple has no need to step up their game. They are doing just fine.
Have a good holiday everyone. :)
Useless shirts. Microsoft scans emails as well for ad placement. It's been proven.
As long as you have one of the newer Intel based Macs you can install Boot Camp from Apple and install Windows 7.
Ask Jafo about Winamp bloatware. He will have all the info.
[quote who="DrJBHL" reply="4" id="3420614"]At least MS doesn't do this particular evil (it does others).[/quote] If you are talking about scanning emails, Microsoft DOES do it as well.
[quote who="smeagolheart" reply="11" id="3420187"]That way I haven't been forced to load Itunes which is legitimately annoying software.[/quote] I'm going to have to completely disagree with that. iTunes is my default music player.
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I would take it if it used Android. Eventually I would like to get a Samsung Note.
Well I found a program that suits my needs. I realized if you convert an .AVI file to DVD format you lose some of the video quality. But it's still pretty good to watch so thanks guys.
Yeah I've tried many programs. No success.