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  1. Re:Use your purchasing power, buy alternatives by user_ecs · · Score: -1, Troll · on Survey Finds Few Intend to Upgrade to Vista

    by King_TJ (85913) on Wednesday April 04, @11:28PM (#18615951)

    I don't know. Just this morning, I talked to a woman where I work who just went out and plunked down $1500 for a high-end new PC. (She said her old PC was 6-7 years old and pretty much done for, so she wanted something good that would last.) She was so disgusted at Vista's lack of support for her printer and scanner she wanted to re-use, she returned the whole system the next evening!

    The number of people "planning to buy a new PC with Vista pre-installed" may not quite equal the number who stick with it after they try it!

    I was talking to a woman while waiting in line at the bank today. The same thing happened to her.

    I see Dell is still shipping the usual. "Why I won't buy a Dell next time"

    I got tired of the viruses and instability years ago. For Christmas I bought a system from Curtis Systems that was preloaded with the eComStation OS and OpenOffice.org, Firefox, Thunderbird, PMVIEW. Very high quality system, even had ECC memory on this consumer machine.

    eComStation user group - http://www.os2voice.org/
    eComStation - http://www.ecomstation.com/

    Computer users have to use their purchasing power.
    Improve security - buy alternatives

    It is YOUR computer and YOUR data

    I had enough years ago. It is my computer and my data. I will not pay a tax and give control of MY computer to a third party or ask permission or pay royalties (forced upgrades) to get access to MY data. No forced registration. No spying.

    Stop feeding the monopoly. A competitive environment is good for all users. A mono culture is bad for security. The major PC OEMs will drag their feet becuase they are looking to save pennies even if it costs computer users hundreds of
    extra dollars in the long run.

  2. Re:buy from vendors who support you. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on HP Dishonors Warranty If You Load Linux

    It's just a coincidence that your username is "user_ecs", and the vendor is eComStation, right?

    Odd that you skipped the obvious English part "USER". Like user of eComStation and customer.

     

    user_ecs wrote:
    I bought a computer preloaded with eComStation from http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm
      I just emailed them and got a reply. They said I could load any OS I wanted and it would have no effect on the hardware warranty (some parts are 5 yr). I did not pay a Microsoft tax when I bought it and I will not be punished later.

    eComStation user group - http://www.os2voice.org/

    eComStation - http://www.ecomstation.com/

    eComStation preloaded http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

      Even preloaded with a OpenOffice.org. Uses high quality ECC memory
  3. Re:buy from vendors who support you. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on HP Dishonors Warranty If You Load Linux

    It's just a coincidence that your username is "user_ecs", and the vendor is eComStation, right?

    Odd that you skipped the obvious English part "USER". Like user of eComStation and customer.

     

    user_ecs wrote:
    I bought a computer preloaded with eComStation from http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm
      I just emailed them and got a reply. They said I could load any OS I wanted and it would have no effect on the hardware warranty (some parts are 5 yr). I did not pay a Microsoft tax when I bought it and I will not be punished later.

    eComStation user group - http://www.os2voice.org/

    eComStation - http://www.ecomstation.com/

    eComStation preloaded http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

      Even preloaded with a OpenOffice.org. Uses high quality ECC memory
  4. Re:buy from vendors who support you by user_ecs · · Score: 0 · on HP Dishonors Warranty If You Load Linux

    AC wrote: You just bought a computer from yourself? Did you get an 'Invalid use of Null' error on checkout? No, I did not buy a computer from myself. I bought from a online store.

    user_ecs wrote:
    I bought a computer preloaded with eComStation from http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm [curtissyst...ftware.com] I just emailed them and got a reply. They said I could load any OS I wanted and it would have no effect on the hardware warranty (some parts are 5 yr). I did not pay a Microsoft tax when I bought it and I will not be punished later. eComStation user group - http://www.os2voice.org/ [os2voice.org] eComStation - http://www.ecomstation.com/ [ecomstation.com] eComStation preloaded http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm [curtissyst...ftware.com] Even preloaded with a OpenOffice.org. Uses high quality ECC memory
  5. Re:buy from vendors who support you by user_ecs · · Score: 0 · on HP Dishonors Warranty If You Load Linux

    AC wrote: You just bought a computer from yourself? Did you get an 'Invalid use of Null' error on checkout? No, I did not buy a computer from myself. I bought from a online store.

    user_ecs wrote:
    I bought a computer preloaded with eComStation from http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm [curtissyst...ftware.com] I just emailed them and got a reply. They said I could load any OS I wanted and it would have no effect on the hardware warranty (some parts are 5 yr). I did not pay a Microsoft tax when I bought it and I will not be punished later. eComStation user group - http://www.os2voice.org/ [os2voice.org] eComStation - http://www.ecomstation.com/ [ecomstation.com] eComStation preloaded http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm [curtissyst...ftware.com] Even preloaded with a OpenOffice.org. Uses high quality ECC memory
  6. Re:buy from vendors who support you. by user_ecs · · Score: -1, Troll · on HP Dishonors Warranty If You Load Linux

    I bought a computer preloaded with eComStation from http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm I just emailed them and got a reply. They said I could load any OS I wanted and it would have no effect on the hardware warranty (some parts are 5 yr). I did not pay a Microsoft tax when I bought it and I will not be punished later.

    eComStation user group - http://www.os2voice.org/
    eComStation - http://www.ecomstation.com/

    eComStation preloaded
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm
    Even preloaded with a OpenOffice.org. Uses high quality ECC memory

  7. Re:buy from vendors who support you. by user_ecs · · Score: -1, Troll · on HP Dishonors Warranty If You Load Linux

    I bought a computer preloaded with eComStation from http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm I just emailed them and got a reply. They said I could load any OS I wanted and it would have no effect on the hardware warranty (some parts are 5 yr). I did not pay a Microsoft tax when I bought it and I will not be punished later.

    eComStation user group - http://www.os2voice.org/
    eComStation - http://www.ecomstation.com/

    eComStation preloaded
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm
    Even preloaded with a OpenOffice.org. Uses high quality ECC memory

  8. Re:It is MY computer and MY data by Mister+Whirly · · Score: 1 · on Vista Slow To Copy, Delete Files

    "eComStation preloaded
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm "

    $1500 for a single core Athalon 3800+, 1GB memory, and 120GB SATA drive and no monitor??
    I'll pay the "Microsoft Tax" thank you.

  9. It is MY computer and MY data by user_ecs · · Score: 1 · on Vista Slow To Copy, Delete Files

    I had enough years ago. It is my computer and my data. I will not pay a tax and give control of MY computer to a third party or ask permission or pay royalties (forced upgrades) to get access to MY data. No forced registration. No spying.

    I bought a system preloaded with eComStation. I paid no Microsoft tax. All you have to do is support THE vendors of good quality products.
    You can avoid the Microsoft tax and DRM OS and viruses too.

    eComStation user group - http://www.os2voice.org/
    eComStation - http://www.ecomstation.com/

    eComStation preloaded
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm
    Even preloaded with a OpenOffice.org. Uses high quality ECC memory

  10. Re:eComStation still has superior technology by user_ecs · · Score: 1 · on Bill Gates Talk From 1989 Surfaces


    I bought a system preloaded with eComStation. I paid no Microsoft tax. All you have to do is support THE vendors of good quality products. Like buying high quality Snapper lawn movers instead the disposable Wal-Mart ones. Even quality suppliers can decide that a retailer is dragging them down.
    (The Man Who Said No to Wal-Mart http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/102/open_snapp er.html)

    You can avoid the Microsoft tax too.

    eComStation user group - http://www.os2voice.org/
    eComStation - http://www.ecomstation.com/

    eComStation preloaded
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

  11. No Microsoft tax on eComStation or Linux preload by user_ecs · · Score: 1 · on Why You Can't Buy a Naked PC


    For Christmas I bought a system preloaded with eComStation. I paid no Microsoft tax. All you have to do is support THE vendors of good quality products. Like buying high quality Snapper lawn movers instead the disposable Wal-Mart ones.
    (The Man Who Said No to Wal-Mart http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/102/open_snapp er.html)

    You can avoid the Microsoft tax too.

    eComStation user group - http://www.os2voice.org/
    eComStation - http://www.ecomstation.com/

    eComStation preloaded
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

    Also Linux preloads
    SUSE preloaded
    http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7778908329.html

    Fedora preloaded
    http://www.emperorlinux.com/

  12. Re: would be better off with eComStation by user_ecs · · Score: 2 · on Build an Environmentally-Friendly PC

    Get the job done with an OS that doesn't waste cpu cycles. Also how much is sucked out by viruses/spyware/... and then all the anti-virus/spyware/.. utilities to fight them.
    Save energy and be more secure.

    user group
    http://www.os2voice.org/

    eComStation
    http://www.ecomstation.com/

    eComStation preloaded
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

  13. Re:but is does't have to be that way by user_ecs · · Score: 1 · on Is Vista a Trap?


    Computer users have to use their purchasing power.
    Improve security - buy alternatives

    Stop feeding the monopoly. A competitive environment is good for all users. A mono culture is bad for security. The major PC OEMs will drag their feet becuase they are looking to save pennies even if it costs computer users hundreds of extra dollars in the long run

    SUSE preloaded
    http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7778908329.html

    eComStation preloaded
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

  14. Of course it is! Users need to diversify by user_ecs · · Score: 1 · on Is Vista a Trap?

    Improve security - buy alternatives

    Stop feeding the monopoly. A competitive environment is good for all users. A mono culture is bad for security. The major PC OEMs will drag their feet becuase they are looking to save pennys even if it costs computer users hundreds of extra dollars in the long run

    SUSE preloaded
    http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7778908329.html

    eComStation preloaded
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

  15. Improve security - buy alternatives by user_ecs · · Score: 1 · on Microsoft Vista, IE7 Banned By U.S. DOT


    Stop feeding the monopoly. A competive environment is good for all users. A monoculture is bad for security

    SUSE preloaded
    http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7778908329.html

    eComStation preloaded
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

  16. Re:Real English! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Dell Laptop Burns House Down

    All attempts to contact Dell have failed. 'I have tried to call Dell to at least notify them of my problems, but each time I have called I get transferred into an endless loop of "Joe" or "Alan" all speaking a delectable version of English I presume emanates from Bangalore. I have been outright hung up on each time I get someone who speaks a reasonable version of English, or sounds like they might be in charge of something. Promises of call backs have gone, of course, unreturned.'" That is another good point. I want to be able to understand the tech support people. I am willing to pay for tech support I can understand.

    CSS is totally U.S. based. No offshore tech support.
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm
  17. Why do so few buy quality hardware? by user_ecs · · Score: -1, Offtopic · on Dell Laptop Burns House Down

    Quality hardware and software is not that expensive. It only costs a little more. For example ECC memory. Why are so many paying for glitz while scrimping on the important stuff.

    I encourage others to switch to eComStation on good hardware. Join other eComStation users

    http://www.os2voice.org/
    http://www.os2world.com/

    eComStation, much more stable and secure than windows yet much easier than Linux.

    I finally found good hardware at a place that would pre-load my preferred OS, eComStation.

    The vendor's web site is real basic because he puts his time and money in have the best product.

    For Christmas I bought a system from CSS.
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

    It came preloaded with a OpenOffice.org. Has quality hardware (instead of the Dell's lowest bidder components). Even had ECC memory

    Even with out anti-virus software it is immune to all the windows virus/trojan/worms/.. crap. I also don't have to worry about the vendor shutting down my OS or apps remotely in the future.

  18. Dumped Dell too by user_ecs · · Score: 0, Troll · on Windows Expert Jumps Ship

    For Christmas I bought a new computer preloaded with eComStation and OpneOffice.org. I have had too many problems with Dells and Gateways so I bought the system from CSS because I wanted good quality hardware (ie ECC memory, etc).

    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

    eComStation, much more stable and secure than windows yet much friendlier than Linux

  19. Jumped to eComStation and OpenOffice.org by user_ecs · · Score: -1, Troll · on Windows Expert Jumps Ship

    For Christmas I bought a new computer preloaded with eComStation and OpneOffice.org. I have had too many problems with Dells and Gateways so I bought the system from CSS because I wanted good quality hardware (ie ECC memory, etc).

    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

    eComStation, much more stable and secure than windows yet much friendlier than Linux

  20. Re:It is your PC by user_ecs · · Score: 1 · on MS Office Zero-Day Under Attack

    businesses need to be able to share documents with their business partners and clients, thusly, they must support the same file formats as their business partners and clients.
    Shouldn't the businesses be more worried about THEIR intellectuual property rather than microsoft's. The words typed and spreadsheets, presentations the employees create is owned by the business. Seems like the tool, microsoft office gets more protection than the work results created.

    All documents should be in open file formats.
    http://openoffice.org/

    It is your PC

    Your thoughts expressed in documents, spreadsheets, drawing, etc should be primary. The proprietary document computer file formats should not be used to lock you out of YOUR intellectuual property. Microsoft proprietary document Word/Office (.doc) and Excel (.xls) force you to pay an upgrade ransom to keep using or sharing YOUR intellectual property.

    http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0510&L=ccc&P =10169

    Subject: Introduction to OpenDocument
    Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005
    From: Ken Sallot

    Get virus resistant computer preloaded with OpenOffice
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm
  21. Re: eComStation and OpenOffice.org by user_ecs · · Score: 1, Interesting · on MS Office Zero-Day Under Attack

    eComStation and OpenOffice.org is the cure I use.

    eComStation is more stable than windows but a lot easier than Linux

    For Christmas I bought a system from CSS.
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

    It came preloaded with a OpenOffice.org. Has quality hardware (instead of the Dell's lowest bidder components). Even had ECC memory.

    Even with out anti-virus software it is immune to all this crap. I also don't have to worry about the vendor shutting down my OS or apps remotely in the future.

  22. Re: eComStation by user_ecs · · Score: 1 · on Linux Kernel 2.6.20 Released

    Could you please post to the mailling list how the OS/2 install goes.
    http://kvm.qumranet.com/kvmwiki/Lists%2C_IRC

    Can you also try eComStation.
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm
    Thanks

  23. upgrade to something better by user_ecs · · Score: 1 · on MS Office Zero-Day Under Attack

    Again it isn't just Microsoft windows that is the problem.

    For Christmas I bought a system from CSS.
    http://www.curtissystemssoftware.com/preloads.htm

    It came preloaded with a OpenOffice.org. Has quality hardware (unlike a Dell which has the lowest bidder components). Even had ECC memory

    Even with out anti-virus software it is immune to all this crap. I also don't have to worry about the vendor shutting down my OS or apps remotely in the future.