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 Apr 19 2008, 10:11 PM
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 Visiting Alien  Group: Members Posts: 3,942 Joined: 20-May 07 From: millenium falcon Member No.: 131,963  |
seen anything like it, microsoft really missed the boat on this one and turning off the tap for xp is only going to make things worse. I have spent hours peeling back the layers of crud running on vista and when I got down to the core I didn't find a rotten apple but instead a diamond.  they should should fire the marketing experience people and get back to basics -------------------- |
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Apr 20 2008, 01:19 PM
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 Senior Member Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 438 Joined: 23-November 07 From: California Member No.: 171,969 |
Vista shouldn't've even been released this soon. I've heard people all over these tech nets and articles classify it as a "released beta." Personally, I'm not surprised with the high return rates... there's bugs all over. I've tried Vista on a friend's computer, and I must confess that I think the only plus to Vista are the aesthetics. But then again, you can get a Vista visual style on XP also, so it's point moot -.-
As for making XP stop circulation... that's just an indirect way to make everyone convert to Vista. I must get a copy of XP Home Edition before June *_* Or I can just go try some Linux OS, although I have no idea where to start. -------------------- "If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way." - Bertrand Russell
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Apr 20 2008, 03:36 PM
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 Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 24-October 06 Member No.: 91,850 |
hmm, they stop selling windows xp on my birthday
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Apr 20 2008, 04:58 PM
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 Bleepin' Night Watchman Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,762 Joined: 5-December 05 From: The City of Saint Francis, by the western sea Member No.: 43,307 |
QUOTE(skyfuser @ Apr 20 2008, 11:19 AM)  Or I can just go try some Linux OS, although I have no idea where to start. I usually recommend Ubuntu Linux, though there are many to choose from. Here's the Ubuntu Beginners' Guide, it may be helpful to you and other ex-Vista-ers --------------------  |
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Apr 21 2008, 07:12 AM
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QUOTE(Amazing Andrew @ Apr 20 2008, 02:14 AM) Someone needs to buy him a beer, methinks. ................ 2. Download and test out at least two Linux LiveCDs. i think someone should buy you a beer for that link, very good 
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Apr 21 2008, 10:06 AM
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I'm thinking any XP users after april 09 are gona have alot of security issues.....
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Apr 21 2008, 10:17 AM
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[rant] If I was Microsoft I'd be thinking very carefully about making this descision. Because its going to make millions of people really pissed! Seriously, for me building a hackintosh is looking very good for two reasons: I'm not all that farmiliar using Linux and I find it complicated 2. I've used almost all mac OS and I have alot of experience with OSX. I really don't wanna do this because I want to have a XP computer custom made for me so I have a good, solid windows PC to use as well as my hackintosh. I don't want to end up being a mac user forever because I like windows!!! (it has its flaws but don't we all ? ) [/rant]
Ending the sale of XP= No go Micosoft 
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Apr 21 2008, 10:40 AM
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Bleepin' Night Watchman Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,762 Joined: 5-December 05 From: The City of Saint Francis, by the western sea Member No.: 43,307 |
QUOTE(Teenage.Zombiee @ Apr 21 2008, 08:17 AM) I'm not all that farmiliar using Linux and I find it complicated Did you know that Mac OS X and Linux are very closely related? It's true! They're both based on Unix. So, if you're familiar with Mac OS X, then Linux isn't that huge of a leap. -------------------- |
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Apr 21 2008, 11:25 AM
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 Forum Addict Group: Global Moderator Posts: 18,935 Joined: 11-April 04 From: Chicago, Il. Member No.: 113 |
It certainly doesn't do MS's reputation any good when Balmer recently called Vista a "work in progress."
Cheers, John -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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Apr 21 2008, 11:07 PM
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So does this mean that when the sale of XP officially ends, and if stores still have XP on their shelves, it will be half-price? I know, it's a pipe dream and will never happen. There is reason it's M$.
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Apr 21 2008, 11:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 438 Joined: 23-November 07 From: California Member No.: 171,969 |
Well they're going to have to get rid of them somehow. It's not sensible to just send them to the dumps, nor is it to give away them all for free. But if they DO make it cheaper I know I'll be one of the first to drag my parents over there and buy some
-------------------- "If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way." - Bertrand Russell
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Apr 21 2008, 11:12 PM
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 I can see what you post! Group: Members Posts: 6,302 Joined: 14-February 05 From: Somewhere in North East Ohio Member No.: 12,053 |
http://tech.slashdot.org/tech/08/04/21/2316212.shtml
Looks like SP3 is coming out early this summer. I find it funny they are actually releasing an SP just before they stop production. They probably won't have any more updates at all after it. -------------------- |
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Apr 22 2008, 01:05 AM
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QUOTE(yano @ Apr 22 2008, 02:42 PM) http://tech.slashdot.org/tech/08/04/21/2316212.shtml Looks like SP3 is coming out early this summer. I find it funny they are actually releasing an SP just before they stop production. They probably won't have any more updates at all after it. The wild world of Microsoft What is going through their minds!Also, does anyone know the real reason that Microsoft is dis-continuing the sale of Xp? David -------------------- David
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Apr 22 2008, 01:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 438 Joined: 23-November 07 From: California Member No.: 171,969 |
My opinion is so that everyone will hafta switch to Vista whether they like it or not. Although I doubt it, Linux is becoming a very popular alternative.
-------------------- "If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way." - Bertrand Russell
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Apr 22 2008, 01:09 AM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 1,590 Joined: 20-September 07 Member No.: 157,913 |
No we won't have to change to Vista until updates are stopped which is in 2009?
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