Restoring functionality (Restoring Vista functionality once in reduced functionality mode)

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Let's get back to basics.

Personally, I can't type faster than my old 1.47 MHz Atari.

It's in our nature to periodically replace items regardless if they need it or not. The Vista release is more a marketing exercise than a true OS development. Many authors have declared that everything works fine already with their present XP Platform.

The gadgetry is getting immense in order to try and differentiate and sell the product. (If you build it, they will come.)

The most unfortunate side I see is the eventual removal of XP in order to promulgate Vista.

I've seen the severely restrictive licensing terms for Vista and experienced the DRM fiasco with my XP-SP2 after upgrading to IE-7 & Media Player 11. That "upgrade" required a complete rebuild to straighten out. Also, XP had enough zero day exploits and critical updates to fill a laundry basket. Will Vista be any different?

I don't use MS anymore at home. The feeling of freedom when using alternatives is overwhelming. You can't imagine all the garbage you are going through unless you get away from it for a while.

Posted by: joe.smetona@...   Posted on: 03/20/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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