Just because these versions are randomly available in a pre-release version of an OS doesn't mean they'll still be there by the time it's actually released.
Oh come on!
Those Starter Editions were;
Reviled as pointless by anyone who had a clue,
imposed ridiculous restrictions on legitimate users,
did nothing to impede software piracy.
Of COURSE they'll be there. They're classic Microsoft/DRM products!
Windows Starter edition comes without the Pipes screensaver?
The XP Starter edition was a crippled version of XP intended to reduce piracy in countries where people couldn't afford full-priced versions.
It was limited to 800 x 600 resolution, classic mode only - no theming, only three applications running, and a network restricted to an internet connection, not home networking.
The press at the time called it "cut-rate," "cheap," "crippled," and "futile. Users in emerging nations ignored it and continued pirating XP.
Expect the Windows 7 Starter Edition to have similar restrictions.
Vista provides process isolation and continually monitors what kernel-mode software is loaded. If an unverified component is detected, then Vista will stop playing DRM content, rather than risk having the content copied.
Their benchmarks hardly show a conclusive improvement for Windows 7.
They don't show an improvement at all.
In most of the tests, even Vista is faster, and in the few where Windows 7 wins, it's by so little it could be within the margin of error of the tests. As the article says, the differences are most likely driver related rather than intrinsic to the OS.
And the reason they're so close is that Windows 7 IS Vista with a few tweaks and a hell of a lot better marketing.
KDE has a released product that many people hate (KDE 4.x)
KDE4.0 and 4.1 were not great, but KDE 4.2 is an attractive and very usable desktop.
That's the great thing about choice though - all you need to do is switch to enlightenment/KDE or any other desktop and keep using the same apps you're happy with.
They know to keep Windows up to date and run a scan at least once a week for any suspicious. They've also learned to not click on every fool link there is just because they can.
Why bother?
Linux is free, and it's easier to learn Linux than how to keep Windows clean.
MS has been into the subscription software idea for years. Part of their press on this mentions the possibility of Live based flight sim options.
Yep, Microsoft is suiciding.
The backlash against any attempt to turn Flight Sim into rentware will just push people over to Flightgear.
With this sort of arrogance, the Vista/Win 7 debacle and sluggish Office 2007 adoption, Microsoft is digging a very deep trench for itself. It'll be interesting if they can find a way out.
Looks like the "Vista Capable" scam is about to set them back a few months too...
Microsoft Corp. would have to come up with as much as $8.5 billion to settle accounts with the customers affected by its 2006 "Vista Capable" marketing program, according to documents unsealed by a federal court.
The first thing I thought of when I read this, is that Microsoft updated the project so it was compatible with IE (not making the project more standards compliant, but that it made IE appear to be standards compliant).
Close.
The sample app is a.NET application that's tied into the Windows Communication Foundation. It's the "Embrace" phase of the plan.
Windows 7 is just Vista SP2 + 3 years newer hardware + drivers.
Exactly.
The only reason we're seeing so many "Windows 7 does [Nice Thing]" comments is Microsoft marketing. What they've learned from Vista has nothing to do with improving the product. It's that they have to prime the hype machine before it'll start pumping their way.
Mainstream tech journalism sold its soul decades ago, now all MS has to do is insert enough "I'm a Linux/Mac user, but I've found Windows 7 is so much better than Vista that I just have to switch" into the discussion sites, and the buzz will generate itself.
Well, I'm vaguely interested, though it's unlikely I'll ever use it myself, I can be pretty sure I'll have to troubleshoot it for friends and relatives.
What's more interesting to me, is that here we are on Slashdot, discussing what's essentially a point release to a failed Microsoft operating system, while in the mean time, other supposedly less-geeky sites like Reddit are discussing the release of Linux kernel 2.6.28.
I guess that shows just how much Slashdot has been taken over by Microsoft evangelists. Might be a good time to establish a News for Nerds who like Choices site...
I think Windows 7 will clear up the PR problems, fix a lot of the things that have bugged people the most, and overall just provide a better experience.
That may be so, but I'd take the review here with a grain of salt.
Preston Gralla is pretty much the epitome of a breathless Windows fanboi. Try reading some of his articles about Vista...
To anyone who has been sitting on the fence over whether to upgrade to Microsoft's new operating system, I'll say it loud and clear: It's time to make the jump. There are plenty of reasons to leave Windows XP and install Vista.
The conventional wisdom, that Mac's OS X is superior to Windows Vista, is flat-out wrong. In fact, despite much belief to the contrary, Vista is a superior operating system.
It would certainly make smashing a hard drive to smithereens more interesting.
I wouldn't recommend it though. The paranoia you'd need to decide smashing a hard drive was the best way of preserving your identity would likely make it a pretty harsh trip.
Try crystal meth instead. The aggression and hyperactivity'd make be damn sure that HDD was properly smashed.
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Oh come on!
Those Starter Editions were;
Of COURSE they'll be there. They're classic Microsoft/DRM products!
The XP Starter edition was a crippled version of XP intended to reduce piracy in countries where people couldn't afford full-priced versions.
It was limited to 800 x 600 resolution, classic mode only - no theming, only three applications running, and a network restricted to an internet connection, not home networking.
The press at the time called it "cut-rate," "cheap," "crippled," and "futile. Users in emerging nations ignored it and continued pirating XP.
Expect the Windows 7 Starter Edition to have similar restrictions.
Yeah Mr Bagina, that's a real problem...
Interesting theory.
It doesn't seem to be borne out by benchmarks though, at least for Linux.
No, don't.
Google "Protected Media Path" instead.
Vista provides process isolation and continually monitors what kernel-mode software is loaded. If an unverified component is detected, then Vista will stop playing DRM content, rather than risk having the content copied.
They don't show an improvement at all.
In most of the tests, even Vista is faster, and in the few where Windows 7 wins, it's by so little it could be within the margin of error of the tests. As the article says, the differences are most likely driver related rather than intrinsic to the OS.
And the reason they're so close is that Windows 7 IS Vista with a few tweaks and a hell of a lot better marketing.
KDE4.0 and 4.1 were not great, but KDE 4.2 is an attractive and very usable desktop.
That's the great thing about choice though - all you need to do is switch to enlightenment/KDE or any other desktop and keep using the same apps you're happy with.
I wouldn't expect that situation to improve any time soon.
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/245859/qa-microsoft-defends-return-to-drm.html
Use Alien.
@echo off
/pub/firefox/releases/3.0.5/$OS/en-US
Echo Getting your Firefox Web Browser now. Are you sure you wouldn't prefer Internet Explorer?
Echo anonymous> ftpcmd.txt
echo your@email.com>> ftpcmd.txt
echo binary>> ftpcmd.txt
echo prompt n>> ftpcmd.txt
echo cd
bin>> ftpcmd.txt
echo get Firefox Setup 3.0.5.(exe/tar.gz)
echo bye>> ftpcmd.txt
ftp -s:ftpcmd.txt ftp.mozilla.org
del ftpcmd.txt
Echo Finished
Exit
It means a successful astroturf has been posted and the Mechanical Turk operator gets their 65c.
Why bother?
Linux is free, and it's easier to learn Linux than how to keep Windows clean.
Yep, Microsoft is suiciding.
The backlash against any attempt to turn Flight Sim into rentware will just push people over to Flightgear.
With this sort of arrogance, the Vista/Win 7 debacle and sluggish Office 2007 adoption, Microsoft is digging a very deep trench for itself. It'll be interesting if they can find a way out.
That's revenue, not profit.
Looks like the "Vista Capable" scam is about to set them back a few months too...
Microsoft Corp. would have to come up with as much as $8.5 billion to settle accounts with the customers affected by its 2006 "Vista Capable" marketing program, according to documents unsealed by a federal court.
Hype and marketing.
Real world benchmarks are gradually creeping out and guess what?
"any illusions about Windows 7 somehow being leaner or more efficient than Vista can now be thrown out the window."
Via Engadget
Try working in software support then.
I've heard it called much worse.
Close.
The sample app is a .NET application that's tied into the Windows Communication Foundation. It's the "Embrace" phase of the plan.
Exactly.
The only reason we're seeing so many "Windows 7 does [Nice Thing]" comments is Microsoft marketing. What they've learned from Vista has nothing to do with improving the product. It's that they have to prime the hype machine before it'll start pumping their way.
Mainstream tech journalism sold its soul decades ago, now all MS has to do is insert enough "I'm a Linux/Mac user, but I've found Windows 7 is so much better than Vista that I just have to switch" into the discussion sites, and the buzz will generate itself.
http://www.knowledgetree.com/">Knowledge Tree and Alfresco are open source, standards based and highly regarded.
Well, I'm vaguely interested, though it's unlikely I'll ever use it myself, I can be pretty sure I'll have to troubleshoot it for friends and relatives.
What's more interesting to me, is that here we are on Slashdot, discussing what's essentially a point release to a failed Microsoft operating system, while in the mean time, other supposedly less-geeky sites like Reddit are discussing the release of Linux kernel 2.6.28.
I guess that shows just how much Slashdot has been taken over by Microsoft evangelists. Might be a good time to establish a News for Nerds who like Choices site...
Not quite...
I suspect they'd be from inside heads.
That may be so, but I'd take the review here with a grain of salt.
Preston Gralla is pretty much the epitome of a breathless Windows fanboi. Try reading some of his articles about Vista...
To anyone who has been sitting on the fence over whether to upgrade to Microsoft's new operating system, I'll say it loud and clear: It's time to make the jump. There are plenty of reasons to leave Windows XP and install Vista.
Windows Vista: 15 Reasons to Switch
The conventional wisdom, that Mac's OS X is superior to Windows Vista, is flat-out wrong. In fact, despite much belief to the contrary, Vista is a superior operating system.
Five reasons why Vista beats Mac OS X
It would certainly make smashing a hard drive to smithereens more interesting.
I wouldn't recommend it though. The paranoia you'd need to decide smashing a hard drive was the best way of preserving your identity would likely make it a pretty harsh trip.
Try crystal meth instead. The aggression and hyperactivity'd make be damn sure that HDD was properly smashed.
I've been trying something similar with a nest of ants in my back yard.
They're not doing very well so far.