I've found it extremely easy to uninstall McAfee, as long as you remove the Virus Scan/Firewall/Spam Control before uninstalling the Security Center. I rarely ever get problems removing it, unless it's corrupted. Now Norton on the other hand almost always requires a removal tool (RNav and SYMNRT) to get rid of it all the way. Even if you uninstall Norton Anti-Virus, Live Update, WMI Update, and a few other installed components, it'll still sometimes be there and pose problems when you try to install other virus protection software.
I can uninstall that software just fine in normal mode. I've done it about six times this week (uninstalled Dell McAfee) to reinstall McAfee by Comcast or AOL. No problem at all to me. You just have to make sure to uninstall the virus scan/firewall/spam control before uninstalling the security center.
But you have to understand, we can't just slap a sticker on it. There is a big lawsuit issue... Microsoft has to certify the particular system to agree it meets requirements.
Yeah, we had thought about building "Vista Ready" machines here in our store, but after the owner checked on how difficult it would be... we decided against it. We would basically have to mail off (and pay a fee) every specs of every system to Microsoft inorder for them to assure that the system would be able to run Windows Vista. There were no package deals either where we could build multiple systems of the exact same specs... so it was going to cost a ton just for a little sticker on the front.
But anyhow, our systems are Vista Capable in our minds and word-of-mouth is easy to use.
Windows Aero is a very nice interface... but it's a pain in a way that the computer is going to have to be semi-top end to run it decently.
Glad you agree, but I would never refer to ME as a 2000 home edition. Just because Windows 2000 is based on NT and is a lot more stable. But yeah, ME was a beefed up unstable Windows 98 with more driver support.
On the contrary, Windows 98 SE was a lot better than Windows ME. Mainly in the sake of program response, programmability, and overall computer usage. Also, it was less buggy in a sense of vulnerabilities. With ME being a newer operating system, it's sad that Windows 98 SE had a few hundred less vulnerabilities than it.
Seriously, and for those that have a system older than that, upgrade your damn system and OS! Stop living in the dark ages... It's 2006; Windows 98 is eight years old. Think about it.
As a huge AMD fan working for an Intel-based company, I'm really happy to see this. I admitted that the Duo had a big advantage over the AM2 socket, but with this coming out, I'm excited to see what's going to happen. But it'll all boil down to the price spent per chip...
Well, when an update for Adobe Reader comes out, I'm sure it'll install a plugin for Office 2007 and Internet Explorer 7, just because those are going to be widely used software in the near future. And for Microsoft to already have support for reading it without Adobe's permission is a bad idea I guess, but Adobe is only getting recognition by allowing the user to download Adobe Reader and install the plugin... the same as if Microsoft already had it prebundled. The software is free anyhow.
I would have to say that I recommend AVG Anti-Virus. I admit, at times, the free version has difficulty removing certain virus components, but at least it always detects. I've always had a problem with Avast anti-virus and it's annoying user interface. And Antivir did not look that great to me either.
We use AVG Anti-Virus here in the computer repair center I work for and everyone seems to love it just fine. But if your computer has a good bit of memory and you have the money and/or you're a Comcast/AOL user, I would probably recommend installing McAfee Anti-Virus over it just because of the better detection/removal of viruses and such. Just note that both Comcast and AOL users get access to McAfee for free.
Well, considering that you do have to overclock it to get the 4.1 GHz it announces, I would say that is not very reliable. As far as the 2.6 GHz from the get go, it seems to be a pretty good deal. Even if you don't have to properly cool it down to overclock it as it said, I still would not recommend this processor to just anyone wanting a computer. But $150 for a 2 GHz+ processor is a good deal nonetheless.
I believe it. I notice at work in the mornings when a coworker wants me to replace the motherboard in a system because he hates doing it... I usually tend to make him do it for learning purposes. But after a nice cup of coffee or two, I usually just do it without even answering.
Well, I doubt they can actually encrypt the system where it can only boot off of certain CDs. By trying to stop dual booting, they are, of course, blocking non-Microsoft partitions on the system (and probably some of Microsoft's) since they probably don't want someone running any other OS in the background. As far as running Knoppix, SuSE Live, and such, those should still all be possible as long as you're not actually installing and setting the operating system up. But for non-bootable distributions like Fedora Core and Slackware installs, that is what they're aiming at to stop.
Good luck Microsoft. There will always be ways around everything.
Hah. I don't get the fact they are trying to "Catch them early on." I mean, isn't Windows running in most early school systems anyway? I find that this is a better way to catch them early on than getting them while they are in their 20s in college. I would much rather remember to use it because of how easy it was in school than college just because things were so much easier to figure out there.
It seems that the thing is that there will be a two core AMD processor working as hard as it can and displaying to the system as one single processor. I don't know if that will be able to work harder over time or not. And about a cooling method, the way it sounds, it shouldn't be overheating that much. So in reality, I don't really know what AMD is aiming for other than putting Intel's HyperThreading technology down on the market.
Well, I seriously doubt that it's a standard company policy to install illegal software (since they have been around quite some time), so I'm sure this has to deal with management of a few specific stores. And to me, that deals more with those specific people than with the company itself. I don't see anything else happening than a few firings.
Yeah, and for Digital Cameras too. I think this would make an interesting gift for my girlfriend's Sony camera... if only it were available on a card. Hah.
Either two things will happen. Base Dell computers will become more expensive, or all Alienware systems will lower in price. I guess we'll just have to see.
Wha...? Are they selling just a CD with Firefox on it (with only Firefox, it's a waste of a perfectly good CD-R) or are they charging labor to install it and giving them the CD afterwards? It's not that big of a file to download, even with a slow dialup connection and there is no point having it without internet access. It's becoming more common nowdays and I've even seen it free in certain magazines. But nonetheless, if Firefox was not free, I'd probably still pay for it.
For the majority of the time, I pretty much go against Microsoft for my own personal opinions... but I think this is pretty preverse. Microsoft owns the rights to both MS Office and Outlook and should be able to bundle these two programs together if they choose. Look at MoZilla Mail being bundled with MoZilla web browser in the past... and Star Office. And yes, you can purchase any of the office suite seperately, including Outlook, or you could download a free version of Outlook -- Outlook Express. In this case, I believe Microsoft has a right... but Windows Media Player I still advise against.
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I've found it extremely easy to uninstall McAfee, as long as you remove the Virus Scan/Firewall/Spam Control before uninstalling the Security Center. I rarely ever get problems removing it, unless it's corrupted. Now Norton on the other hand almost always requires a removal tool (RNav and SYMNRT) to get rid of it all the way. Even if you uninstall Norton Anti-Virus, Live Update, WMI Update, and a few other installed components, it'll still sometimes be there and pose problems when you try to install other virus protection software.
I can uninstall that software just fine in normal mode. I've done it about six times this week (uninstalled Dell McAfee) to reinstall McAfee by Comcast or AOL. No problem at all to me. You just have to make sure to uninstall the virus scan/firewall/spam control before uninstalling the security center.
So it's good that Linux is finally taking advantage of dual core processors and hyper-threading.
But you have to understand, we can't just slap a sticker on it. There is a big lawsuit issue... Microsoft has to certify the particular system to agree it meets requirements.
Yeah, we had thought about building "Vista Ready" machines here in our store, but after the owner checked on how difficult it would be... we decided against it. We would basically have to mail off (and pay a fee) every specs of every system to Microsoft inorder for them to assure that the system would be able to run Windows Vista. There were no package deals either where we could build multiple systems of the exact same specs... so it was going to cost a ton just for a little sticker on the front. But anyhow, our systems are Vista Capable in our minds and word-of-mouth is easy to use. Windows Aero is a very nice interface... but it's a pain in a way that the computer is going to have to be semi-top end to run it decently.
Glad you agree, but I would never refer to ME as a 2000 home edition. Just because Windows 2000 is based on NT and is a lot more stable. But yeah, ME was a beefed up unstable Windows 98 with more driver support.
On the contrary, Windows 98 SE was a lot better than Windows ME. Mainly in the sake of program response, programmability, and overall computer usage. Also, it was less buggy in a sense of vulnerabilities. With ME being a newer operating system, it's sad that Windows 98 SE had a few hundred less vulnerabilities than it.
Seriously, and for those that have a system older than that, upgrade your damn system and OS! Stop living in the dark ages... It's 2006; Windows 98 is eight years old. Think about it.
Okay, so it stays up longer? It's dependable... but I bet less data was stolen from the Linux server.
As a huge AMD fan working for an Intel-based company, I'm really happy to see this. I admitted that the Duo had a big advantage over the AM2 socket, but with this coming out, I'm excited to see what's going to happen. But it'll all boil down to the price spent per chip...
Well, when an update for Adobe Reader comes out, I'm sure it'll install a plugin for Office 2007 and Internet Explorer 7, just because those are going to be widely used software in the near future. And for Microsoft to already have support for reading it without Adobe's permission is a bad idea I guess, but Adobe is only getting recognition by allowing the user to download Adobe Reader and install the plugin... the same as if Microsoft already had it prebundled. The software is free anyhow.
Hopefully this update will fix some of the stability issues the software has as of late...
I would have to say that I recommend AVG Anti-Virus. I admit, at times, the free version has difficulty removing certain virus components, but at least it always detects. I've always had a problem with Avast anti-virus and it's annoying user interface. And Antivir did not look that great to me either. We use AVG Anti-Virus here in the computer repair center I work for and everyone seems to love it just fine. But if your computer has a good bit of memory and you have the money and/or you're a Comcast/AOL user, I would probably recommend installing McAfee Anti-Virus over it just because of the better detection/removal of viruses and such. Just note that both Comcast and AOL users get access to McAfee for free.
Well, considering that you do have to overclock it to get the 4.1 GHz it announces, I would say that is not very reliable. As far as the 2.6 GHz from the get go, it seems to be a pretty good deal. Even if you don't have to properly cool it down to overclock it as it said, I still would not recommend this processor to just anyone wanting a computer. But $150 for a 2 GHz+ processor is a good deal nonetheless.
I believe it. I notice at work in the mornings when a coworker wants me to replace the motherboard in a system because he hates doing it... I usually tend to make him do it for learning purposes. But after a nice cup of coffee or two, I usually just do it without even answering.
Well, I doubt they can actually encrypt the system where it can only boot off of certain CDs. By trying to stop dual booting, they are, of course, blocking non-Microsoft partitions on the system (and probably some of Microsoft's) since they probably don't want someone running any other OS in the background. As far as running Knoppix, SuSE Live, and such, those should still all be possible as long as you're not actually installing and setting the operating system up. But for non-bootable distributions like Fedora Core and Slackware installs, that is what they're aiming at to stop. Good luck Microsoft. There will always be ways around everything.
Hah. I don't get the fact they are trying to "Catch them early on." I mean, isn't Windows running in most early school systems anyway? I find that this is a better way to catch them early on than getting them while they are in their 20s in college. I would much rather remember to use it because of how easy it was in school than college just because things were so much easier to figure out there.
It seems that the thing is that there will be a two core AMD processor working as hard as it can and displaying to the system as one single processor. I don't know if that will be able to work harder over time or not. And about a cooling method, the way it sounds, it shouldn't be overheating that much. So in reality, I don't really know what AMD is aiming for other than putting Intel's HyperThreading technology down on the market.
Well, I seriously doubt that it's a standard company policy to install illegal software (since they have been around quite some time), so I'm sure this has to deal with management of a few specific stores. And to me, that deals more with those specific people than with the company itself. I don't see anything else happening than a few firings.
And thus, the vulnerabilities start to arise on OS X.
Yeah, and for Digital Cameras too. I think this would make an interesting gift for my girlfriend's Sony camera... if only it were available on a card. Hah.
Either two things will happen. Base Dell computers will become more expensive, or all Alienware systems will lower in price. I guess we'll just have to see.
Wha...? Are they selling just a CD with Firefox on it (with only Firefox, it's a waste of a perfectly good CD-R) or are they charging labor to install it and giving them the CD afterwards? It's not that big of a file to download, even with a slow dialup connection and there is no point having it without internet access. It's becoming more common nowdays and I've even seen it free in certain magazines. But nonetheless, if Firefox was not free, I'd probably still pay for it.
For the majority of the time, I pretty much go against Microsoft for my own personal opinions... but I think this is pretty preverse. Microsoft owns the rights to both MS Office and Outlook and should be able to bundle these two programs together if they choose. Look at MoZilla Mail being bundled with MoZilla web browser in the past... and Star Office. And yes, you can purchase any of the office suite seperately, including Outlook, or you could download a free version of Outlook -- Outlook Express. In this case, I believe Microsoft has a right... but Windows Media Player I still advise against.
Yeah, once again, he is wrong. Dvorak just doesn't know when to shut his mouth, does he? I mean enough is enough for real...