Windows Vista RC1 Complete

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Posted by ryuzaki0 on Friday September 1, 2006 @09:47AM from the inching-ever-closer dept.

alienfluid writes to mention that RC1 of Windows Vista is now complete. This 'nearly complete' version of the operating system is already available to beta testers, and will be available to everyone else soon. From the article: "You'll notice a lot of improvements since Beta 2. We've made some UI adjustments, added more device drivers, and enhanced performance. We're not done yet, however -- quality will continue to improve. We'll keep plugging away on application compatibility, as well as fit and finish, until RTM. If you are an ISV, RC1 is the build you should use for certifying your application."

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I just don't care anymore... by corychristison · 2006-09-01 09:52 · Score: 0, Troll

I don't care how many more enhancements they make to Vista, I still won't use it.

I moved to Linux a few years ago and via Vmware I had XP installed so I could still use Photoshop/Illustrator. But since then I have found Inkscape and Xara to be great replacements.

Good luck with that Vista monstrosity, though.
1. Re:I just don't care anymore... by jt2377 · 2006-09-01 10:03 · Score: 0, Troll
  
  why do you comment? why do Opensource fanboy alway have this need to post useless comment? is it the "my OS is better than your OS" retard syndrome and this useless comment is marked insightful? LOL.
2. Re:I just don't care anymore... by Overly+Critical+Guy · 2006-09-02 06:33 · Score: 0, Troll
  
  And I bet you're ROLLING in the ladies because of it!
  
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Re:Oops by SilentChris · 2006-09-01 13:04 · Score: 1, Troll

So far, I haven't had a single signed device driver crash my 2000/XP/2003 boxes. On the other hand, I've had many MANY unsigned drivers blue screen each OS to hell. If a developer needs to spend $500, which also means MS runs it through their hardware quality labs and ensure the stupid thing actually works, I'm all for it.

Besides, how many "freeware/open source" driver developers are out there for Windows?
Re:Where Vista Touched Me. by jb.hl.com · 2006-09-01 21:54 · Score: 1, Troll

OK, so when Linux gets a feature that's been in Windows for years, everybody has to fawn over it and say how Linux is ready for the desktop etc. However, if Windows gets a feature (or hundred) thats been in OSX for years, everyone calls them out on copying features.

What exactly is wrong with trying to stay competitive in the market?

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