"That's right; WMP contains a search-and-destroy component that disables unapproved AV apps"
And your source on this info is...? Because you conveniently left that info out.
Here, I've edited your quote to be more realistic.
Try this: 'That's right; according to the voices in my head, WMP contains a search-and-destroy component that disables unapproved AV apps. But I wear a tinfoil hat now, so the bad evil M$ is not out to get me anymore.'
Instead of just fans and foes, can we have an option to flag 'annoying schmucks who have nothing of value to contribute'? I have a list of about 30 from this article alone, and I didn't want to clutter up my foe list.
The security center alerts you if your software firewall, antivirus or automatic updates are enabled/disabled or out of date.
Why is that a bug fix? What bug in the firewall, av software or automatic updates is being fixed? This is a central notification system with a new standard interface.
New: "having existed or having been made but a short time "
Feature: "a prominent part or characteristic ", "a special attraction", " something offered to the public or advertised as particularly attractive"
(Source: Websters)
So, for example, a pop-up blocker in IE and the security center not having been included before SP2 and hyped by nearly every review of SP2, as well as Microsoft press releases, etc, would easily satisfy the definition of 'new features'.
Yes, I would consider a dialog box that pops up and then sits in my tray to be prominent. I absolutely consider something that modifies the content of websites by blocking pop-up windows to be prominent and a special attraction as well.
Sorry, I must be reading a different language. I thought the definition of new was "having existed or having been made but a short time" (Source:Webster)
I'll go turn on the security center service on my sp1 system now. Wait, it doesn't exist in SP1, because it's NEW TO SP2.
Just because your version of reality may or may not perceive something as 'new' doesn't change the fact that it's new.
This is a statement of fact, new code, new service, new feature, new.
Well, except the security center, the updated browser with the popup blocker, the no execute feature, the IE Add-on Manager, the revamped firewall, and Windows Update 5.
Well, since this was taken from WinHEC, I'm going to go out on a limb and say hardware and software compatibility with the kernel changes that have been made.
I would be very suprised if the shell was a high priority in beta 1, especially when they are changing the graphics subsystem and parts of the file system.
You can't go and toss up a new shell using new technology that hasn't been designed yet. Wait till RC1 to review.
Ok, this one isn't abandoned, but it's the Empire Builder at the St. Paul station. Rare, considering the train is only there once a day and only for a couple of minutes.
Dragging a 'file' from the CD/DVD to the computer is an installation.
When the act of dragging an icon involves moving more than just one file, configuring settings for the user, even if it is at the first run, your software is being installed and configured.
DEP by default only protects the OS, device drivers and critical system processes.
You have to specifically tell it to protect other programs.
"By default, DEP is only turned on for essential Windows operating system programs and services. To help protect more programs with DEP, select Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select."
Source: Microsoft Help and Support - DEP
Leave it on unless you are using something that wants to hook into the OS and acts strange as a result.
Slashdot Mirror
It's actually a skit by the Dead Alewives, which was featured on Dr. Demento YEARS before the 'Summoner movie' came around.
The skit is better, the whole thing is supposed to be a warning about D&D, 'Satan's Game'.
I remember hearing it for the first time while driving from Oklahoma City to Wichita to catch the train to Chicago...
(Hmm...reading that back...Too geeky, even for me AND this article...must make sure to click post anonymously.)
When was the last time you heard of a large corporation that didn't have at least 10 ways to dodge taxes?
"That's right; WMP contains a search-and-destroy component that disables unapproved AV apps"
And your source on this info is...? Because you conveniently left that info out.
Here, I've edited your quote to be more realistic.
Try this: 'That's right; according to the voices in my head, WMP contains a search-and-destroy component that disables unapproved AV apps. But I wear a tinfoil hat now, so the bad evil M$ is not out to get me anymore.'
I have, and yes, it sucks to be a poweruser and not run as admin.
And also, there are a lot of applications that just won't run, and none of them are required in a corporate environment.
Almost all recent business software tends to work fine when not running as admin now. It was a problem, but it hasn't been one for years.
Yeah, because it would be better if it didn't remind you and you left your system unpatched.
The alternative is when your system is destroyed 2 days later because you didn't reboot, you get to blame Microsoft for not reminding you enough.
Here's an idea:
Macrovision owns Installshield. Stop using Installshield for Windows apps and cut off a good amount of Macrovision's funding.
I would like to request a feature for slashcode.
Instead of just fans and foes, can we have an option to flag 'annoying schmucks who have nothing of value to contribute'? I have a list of about 30 from this article alone, and I didn't want to clutter up my foe list.
Thanks.
When developing, do version checking only as a warning.
...'warning, might not work...click here to hide this message...'
if (win_version == nt5.1)
That way you CYA for future versions of the OS. Best of all, you don't get a support call in a few years about an obsolete version of your software.
If I could check the plastic myself, a new feature.
If I couldn't, a bugfix.
I could simply check my AV, Firewall or AU manually, this does it automatically, it's a feature.
The security center alerts you if your software firewall, antivirus or automatic updates are enabled/disabled or out of date.
Why is that a bug fix? What bug in the firewall, av software or automatic updates is being fixed? This is a central notification system with a new standard interface.
New: "having existed or having been made but a short time "
Feature: "a prominent part or characteristic ", "a special attraction", " something offered to the public or advertised as particularly attractive"
(Source: Websters)
So, for example, a pop-up blocker in IE and the security center not having been included before SP2 and hyped by nearly every review of SP2, as well as Microsoft press releases, etc, would easily satisfy the definition of 'new features'.
Yes, I would consider a dialog box that pops up and then sits in my tray to be prominent. I absolutely consider something that modifies the content of websites by blocking pop-up windows to be prominent and a special attraction as well.
Sorry, I must be reading a different language. I thought the definition of new was "having existed or having been made but a short time" (Source:Webster)
I'll go turn on the security center service on my sp1 system now. Wait, it doesn't exist in SP1, because it's NEW TO SP2.
Just because your version of reality may or may not perceive something as 'new' doesn't change the fact that it's new.
This is a statement of fact, new code, new service, new feature, new.
That's because SP2 doesn't include new features
Well, except the security center, the updated browser with the popup blocker, the no execute feature, the IE Add-on Manager, the revamped firewall, and Windows Update 5.
Well, since this was taken from WinHEC, I'm going to go out on a limb and say hardware and software compatibility with the kernel changes that have been made.
I would be very suprised if the shell was a high priority in beta 1, especially when they are changing the graphics subsystem and parts of the file system.
You can't go and toss up a new shell using new technology that hasn't been designed yet. Wait till RC1 to review.
Wow, a pre-beta release that isn't feature complete has 'the makings a train wreck'.
Give me a break, it's not even considered beta 1.
It's like complaining about interior design of an unbuilt house.
'OMG, I didn't want open walls and exposed wires! I wanted green wallpaper.'
I've walked most of the Corridor and biked the length of the Motor Parkway in Queens.
I used to walk the Woodhaven/Rockaway line years ago, it's really falling apart now.
I'm a huge fan of hidden and forgotten New York, and I found a great resource called Forgotten NY.
The great thing about the Google Satellite maps is how easy it is to find the old ROWs and follow them around.
Strange, I'm not the only one doing that...
Old Whitepot Junction, LIRR
ROW, LIRR Woodhaven line Turned into a school bus parking lot.
Ok, this one isn't abandoned, but it's the Empire Builder at the St. Paul station. Rare, considering the train is only there once a day and only for a couple of minutes.
The Empire Builder
Dragging a 'file' from the CD/DVD to the computer is an installation.
When the act of dragging an icon involves moving more than just one file, configuring settings for the user, even if it is at the first run, your software is being installed and configured.
Define: Install
I call bullshit.
Grow up.
The OSX 'drag and drop' install is mostly smoke and mirrors.
Yeah, there's an install, it's done in stages:
Stage one is when you drag the file and it copies any hidden info without showing you the details.
Stage two is when you launch the program for the first time and if it needs any configuration or personalization you set it then.
So yes, OS X has an install routine, it's just hidden from the end user.
Windows has a big button that called 'setup.exe' and shows you the details and usually asks you to configure during setup.
Either way, your software gets installed.
Intel has a stranglehold on the majority of the processor market.
They can easily change prices below cost if they think it will hurt their competition.
DEP by default only protects the OS, device drivers and critical system processes.
You have to specifically tell it to protect other programs.
"By default, DEP is only turned on for essential Windows operating system programs and services. To help protect more programs with DEP, select Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select."
Source: Microsoft Help and Support - DEP
Leave it on unless you are using something that wants to hook into the OS and acts strange as a result.
It's roughly the same percentage of people who blame Microsoft when their system crashes due to hardware drivers.
'I installed these untested and unsigned drivers, my system crashed, damn you M$.'
Wacky concept, have them learn about services.
It's the same concept behind how they learned to drive their car without mowing down school kids and little old ladies.
Start offering things like Anime or SciFi, they can use the expanded market. Once companies realise this is for real, more content will show up.