Yes - I use Vista and W2K8 on a daily basis. My main box runs Vista 24/7 and see 0 slowdowns.
Am I doing something incorrect?
What games are those that do not work?
* The new Kernel Transaction Manager enables atomic transaction operations across different types of objects, most significantly file system and registry operations.[18]
* The memory manager and processes scheduler have been improved. The new CPU cycle-based thread scheduling gives a greater fairness and more deterministic app behavior.[19] Many kernel data structures and algorithms have been rewritten. Lookup algorithms now run in constant time, instead of linear time as with previous versions.
* Windows Vista includes support for condition variables and reader-writer locks.
* Process creation overhead is reduced by significant improvements to DLL address-resolving schemes.
* Windows Vista introduces a Protected Process [20], which differs from usual processes in the sense that other processes cannot manipulate the state of such a process, nor can threads from other processes be introduced in it. A Protected Process has enhanced access to DRM-functions of Windows Vista. However, currently, only the applications using Protected Video Path can create Protected Processes.
* Thread Pools have been upgraded to support multiple pools per process, as well as to reduce performance overhead using thread recycling. It also includes Cleanup Groups that allow clean up of pending thread-pool requests on process shutdown.
* Data Redirection: Also known as data virtualization, this virtualizes the registry and certain parts of the file system for applications running in the protected user context if User Account Control is turned on, enabling legacy applications to run in non-administrator accounts. It automatically creates private copies of files that an application can use when it does not have permission to access the original files. This facilitates stronger file security and helps applications not written with the least user access principle in mind to run under stronger restrictions. Registry virtualization isolates write operations that have a global impact to a per-user location. Reads and writes in the HKLM\Software section of the Registry by user-mode applications while running as a standard user, as well as to folders such as "Program Files", are "redirected" to the user's profile. The process of reading and writing on the profile data and not on the application-intended location is completely transparent to the application.
* Windows Vista supports the PCI Express 1.1 specification, including extended configuration space and segmentation. PCI Express registers, including capability registers, are supported, along with save and restore of configuration data.
* Native support and generic driver for Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) specification for Serial ATA drives, SATA Native Command Queuing and Hot plugging.
* Full support for the ACPI 2.0 specification, and parts of ACPI 3.0.[21] Support for throttling power usage of individual devices has been improved.
* Kernel-mode Plug-And-Play enhancements include support for PCI multilevel rebalance, partial arbitration of resources to support PCI subtractive bridges, asynchronous device start and enumeration operations to speed system startup, support for setting and retrieving custom properties on a device, an enhanced ejection API to allow the caller to determine if and when a device has been successfully ejected, and diagnostic tracing to facilitate improved reliability. [22]
* The startup process for Windows Vista has changed completely in comparison to earlier versions of Windows. The NTLDR boot loa
Cartman laugh on.
"gullible, unquestioning public- they know most tech-savvy people will actually use that thing called Google to check their record, the truth of their statements, etc. instead of accepting the spoon-feeding mass media news networks."
Cartman laugh off.
Now that is funny.
Slashdot Mirror
.02 Library of Congresses worth.
I asked my boss - he says we need to sell the software to make money. He is on slashdot if you wish to talk to him. His UID is DAldredge (2353)
Why would I want to develop software for internal business use which may be used by less than 10 people for free?
So should I make my software bug ridden so I can sell support?
Why would I spend time and effort to develop a computer program if it could be freely copied?
2GB of RAM is less than 40.00 in 2 unit quantities.
Yes.
What is so bad about vista on modern hardware?
Funny - It boots in less than a minute on my dual core pentium 1.6GHZ with 2GB RAM.
Yes - I use Vista and W2K8 on a daily basis. My main box runs Vista 24/7 and see 0 slowdowns. Am I doing something incorrect? What games are those that do not work?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_features_new_to_Windows_Vista
Kernel and core OS changes
* The new Kernel Transaction Manager enables atomic transaction operations across different types of objects, most significantly file system and registry operations.[18]
* The memory manager and processes scheduler have been improved. The new CPU cycle-based thread scheduling gives a greater fairness and more deterministic app behavior.[19] Many kernel data structures and algorithms have been rewritten. Lookup algorithms now run in constant time, instead of linear time as with previous versions.
* Windows Vista includes support for condition variables and reader-writer locks.
* Process creation overhead is reduced by significant improvements to DLL address-resolving schemes.
* Windows Vista introduces a Protected Process [20], which differs from usual processes in the sense that other processes cannot manipulate the state of such a process, nor can threads from other processes be introduced in it. A Protected Process has enhanced access to DRM-functions of Windows Vista. However, currently, only the applications using Protected Video Path can create Protected Processes.
* Thread Pools have been upgraded to support multiple pools per process, as well as to reduce performance overhead using thread recycling. It also includes Cleanup Groups that allow clean up of pending thread-pool requests on process shutdown.
* Data Redirection: Also known as data virtualization, this virtualizes the registry and certain parts of the file system for applications running in the protected user context if User Account Control is turned on, enabling legacy applications to run in non-administrator accounts. It automatically creates private copies of files that an application can use when it does not have permission to access the original files. This facilitates stronger file security and helps applications not written with the least user access principle in mind to run under stronger restrictions. Registry virtualization isolates write operations that have a global impact to a per-user location. Reads and writes in the HKLM\Software section of the Registry by user-mode applications while running as a standard user, as well as to folders such as "Program Files", are "redirected" to the user's profile. The process of reading and writing on the profile data and not on the application-intended location is completely transparent to the application.
* Windows Vista supports the PCI Express 1.1 specification, including extended configuration space and segmentation. PCI Express registers, including capability registers, are supported, along with save and restore of configuration data.
* Native support and generic driver for Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) specification for Serial ATA drives, SATA Native Command Queuing and Hot plugging.
* Full support for the ACPI 2.0 specification, and parts of ACPI 3.0.[21] Support for throttling power usage of individual devices has been improved.
* Kernel-mode Plug-And-Play enhancements include support for PCI multilevel rebalance, partial arbitration of resources to support PCI subtractive bridges, asynchronous device start and enumeration operations to speed system startup, support for setting and retrieving custom properties on a device, an enhanced ejection API to allow the caller to determine if and when a device has been successfully ejected, and diagnostic tracing to facilitate improved reliability. [22]
* The startup process for Windows Vista has changed completely in comparison to earlier versions of Windows. The NTLDR boot loa
How is it obvious that Vista sucks?
You forgot to add in the price of the house to keep it in, the price of the car to pick it up and the cost of the education required to use it.
1100 US buys a hell of a PC these days.
Only if you ignore the NYC income tax and all the money the receive from Albany. You also have to ignore property, hotel, and all the other fees.
My main system is A e8400 / 6GB RAM / GTX 260 Video and it absolutely flies. How do I make it slow down and crash?
Funny - my doesn't take nearly that long. What am I doing wrong?
A dual core Pentium 1.6GHZ with 2GB RAM?
How is Rhapsody anti-consumer?
I want windows.
Try tying about:% into the more robust better tested chrome.
Ever notice that DVORAK users are just like those that have no tv in that they have to tell every single person they meet about it?
He cares about his own version of Freedom. True freedom he doesn't like.
Then why was I able to download technet,microsoft.com content last night with Firefox?
Cartman laugh on. "gullible, unquestioning public- they know most tech-savvy people will actually use that thing called Google to check their record, the truth of their statements, etc. instead of accepting the spoon-feeding mass media news networks." Cartman laugh off. Now that is funny.