Yes... because $45 is worth it for a volume control knob. (Yes, I know they can do other stuff, but so can the scroll wheel on a mouse). If you're spending upwards of $50, you may as well get the other 102+ keys to go with your knob.
I was thinking of getting an MX1000 to replace my MX600 (came in a duo package with a keyboard).. anyone know if its worth the upgrade? And for that matter, any idea if my keyboard will work with the 1000's RF reciever?
Actually.. its the opposite. BT's speed increases with more users.
Yes, at first it'd be slower, but if they stick with it for a bit, it'll speed up exponentially.
I got my 88 Beretta to around 60 miles with a dead alternator.. I don't think the battery was at a full charge either. Got me within towing distance of my house so I could replace the thing.
Less than a year later, I wrecked the car -_-
That would be the one thing that would make me bump office up to a newer version (I'm using 2000)...
And before some OO.org zealot tells me that OO has it (I don't know if it does...), I've used OO, and I didn't like it.
True. But look at GTA:SA... I've seen alot of instances where textures couldn't keep up with the cars, and the speed factor seems even higher in SSX3.
Granted, the GC is likely going to stream faster too, but its still a consideration. Especially when dealing with a multi-platform game, why make a change like this (which will cost money) when you can do all three the same way?
For the record, only the uninformed masses use floppies, the rest of us use USB thumbdrives. ISA has been gone for quite a while, except on older machines (which hardly count if you're comparing to an OSX machine), and serial is seldom used. (I personally haven't used Serial for years).
Print sharing is a single click, during setup, really. File sharing is a bit more of a pain, unless you mean administrative shares (c$, d$, etc), in which case they're there by default.
So:p
True. I was just trying to provide the parent with some useful tidbits. Linux doesn't appear to be an option for him.
As far as seting up different machines, if you don't count the setup time for the slipstreamed disc, which, IMO, is negligible after you've done a few machines, the XP setup is about that much time, perhaps a bit longer. Removing unecessary components from the installer speeds things up alot.
If you're doing homogenous machines, something like Norton Ghost will be faster than even what you did.
The point is, we can't all use Linux at work. I never said a Windows install was faster, I was just shocked at how long it took him to install.
Actually.. no. I know guys that are hitting 20 that enjoy the Pokemon games.. hell, my uncle, who's in his 30s likes them. The games aren't that bad. Nothing groundbreaking, but not bad.
Windows install 1 - 1.5 hours
--Depending in hardware, I guess. 1.5 seems a touch long though... Driver updates and install 1 - 2 hours
--There are programs (I use nLite), that let you add drivers to the windows install CD Driver updates and install 1 - 2 hours
--Ever heard of Slipstreaming? You can make an install CD with the updates already on it. Office Install 30 minutes
--I call bollocks. 30 minutes on a slow machine off a CD, maybe. If you're smart though, you'll be running off a network share or a thumbdrive. Office updates (who does that?) 2 hours
--Ever thought of keeping the office updates on the network somewhere? But then again, who actually does Office updates?
Securing and configuring all that crap 1 hour
--Guess it depends on how much you're doing. Some settings can be made systemwide through gpedit.msc. Some can be stopped by removing services (like Windows Security center). Anti-virus 20 minutes to 2 hours depending.
--NAV installs in 15-20 minutes, max where I work. And that's on the older hardware.
As far as using images, if you're using relatively homogenous machines, they'll work fine. Otherwise though, I agree a fresh install tends to work better.
nLite
This is the program I mentioned. Allows you to slipstream Service packs and hotfixes, add drivers, remove components and services, and make unattended installs. Its a huge timesaver, if you're willing to make a new CD every month or two.
And suicide, and jump, and a host of other things. There's definately something satisfying about saying "everyone, suicide" and having all the bots keel over at one time.
San Andreas is really bad for that.. the PS2 can't keep up with the faster vehicles... and nitro on them... forget it. I ran into "invisible" walls a number of times.
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I think that's actually what I have, I just mistyped.
Yes... because $45 is worth it for a volume control knob. (Yes, I know they can do other stuff, but so can the scroll wheel on a mouse). If you're spending upwards of $50, you may as well get the other 102+ keys to go with your knob.
filling up space...
I was thinking of getting an MX1000 to replace my MX600 (came in a duo package with a keyboard).. anyone know if its worth the upgrade? And for that matter, any idea if my keyboard will work with the 1000's RF reciever?
Leon is the best movie ever, IMO.
/me watches karma burn
Actually.. its the opposite. BT's speed increases with more users.
Yes, at first it'd be slower, but if they stick with it for a bit, it'll speed up exponentially.
I got my 88 Beretta to around 60 miles with a dead alternator.. I don't think the battery was at a full charge either. Got me within towing distance of my house so I could replace the thing.
Less than a year later, I wrecked the car -_-
Ctrl+tab between tabs, alt+tab between windows. Easy enough for you?
That would be the one thing that would make me bump office up to a newer version (I'm using 2000)...
And before some OO.org zealot tells me that OO has it (I don't know if it does...), I've used OO, and I didn't like it.
True. But look at GTA:SA... I've seen alot of instances where textures couldn't keep up with the cars, and the speed factor seems even higher in SSX3.
Granted, the GC is likely going to stream faster too, but its still a consideration. Especially when dealing with a multi-platform game, why make a change like this (which will cost money) when you can do all three the same way?
For the record, only the uninformed masses use floppies, the rest of us use USB thumbdrives. ISA has been gone for quite a while, except on older machines (which hardly count if you're comparing to an OSX machine), and serial is seldom used. (I personally haven't used Serial for years). :p
Print sharing is a single click, during setup, really. File sharing is a bit more of a pain, unless you mean administrative shares (c$, d$, etc), in which case they're there by default.
So
They weren't THAT bad, but they were there. Of course, keep in mind the massive size of the courses in that game.
Not 100% sure on this, but I think alot of HP mice are rebranded Logitech mice...
PS/2.. sure was a step up from that horrid AT. The graphics just couldn't compare. :p
That's what he said... I think he was referring to non-XBox games.
As far as seting up different machines, if you don't count the setup time for the slipstreamed disc, which, IMO, is negligible after you've done a few machines, the XP setup is about that much time, perhaps a bit longer. Removing unecessary components from the installer speeds things up alot.
If you're doing homogenous machines, something like Norton Ghost will be faster than even what you did.
The point is, we can't all use Linux at work. I never said a Windows install was faster, I was just shocked at how long it took him to install.
So... Cisco's IOS is a type of UNIX? Wow... :P
Actually.. no. I know guys that are hitting 20 that enjoy the Pokemon games.. hell, my uncle, who's in his 30s likes them. The games aren't that bad. Nothing groundbreaking, but not bad.
--Depending in hardware, I guess. 1.5 seems a touch long though...
Driver updates and install 1 - 2 hours
--There are programs (I use nLite), that let you add drivers to the windows install CD
Driver updates and install 1 - 2 hours
--Ever heard of Slipstreaming? You can make an install CD with the updates already on it.
Office Install 30 minutes
--I call bollocks. 30 minutes on a slow machine off a CD, maybe. If you're smart though, you'll be running off a network share or a thumbdrive.
Office updates (who does that?) 2 hours
--Ever thought of keeping the office updates on the network somewhere? But then again, who actually does Office updates?
Securing and configuring all that crap 1 hour
--Guess it depends on how much you're doing. Some settings can be made systemwide through gpedit.msc. Some can be stopped by removing services (like Windows Security center).
Anti-virus 20 minutes to 2 hours depending.
--NAV installs in 15-20 minutes, max where I work. And that's on the older hardware.
As far as using images, if you're using relatively homogenous machines, they'll work fine. Otherwise though, I agree a fresh install tends to work better.
nLite
This is the program I mentioned. Allows you to slipstream Service packs and hotfixes, add drivers, remove components and services, and make unattended installs. Its a huge timesaver, if you're willing to make a new CD every month or two.
I believe it has.
Mario Bros
Super Mario Bros
SMB2
SMB3
Super Mario World
Mario 64
Mario Sunshine
That's 7. I think there was a total of 5 Rocky movies.
And I KNOW I forgot alot, and didn't count the partial sequels like the Yoshi line, or the Wario line.
And suicide, and jump, and a host of other things. There's definately something satisfying about saying "everyone, suicide" and having all the bots keel over at one time.
San Andreas is really bad for that.. the PS2 can't keep up with the faster vehicles... and nitro on them... forget it. I ran into "invisible" walls a number of times.
No, that's the CSoD (Chrome Screen of Death).. your box has to be travelling 88mph, relative to the Earth's surface though.
Just becuase I feel like being picky, Inu-Yasha had dog ears.
Another G4? I mean, seriously, how can a TV station from IGN be any different...