I am also using the latest Vista builds (not the public beta 2) at work. It is still NOT ready to me because it drives me nuts. The biggest complaint I don't like about it is the User Acess Control (UAC). I know it can be disabled, but the design is just annoying (memorized alt-c hot key so I don't have to move and click with the mouse) and I don't think it will be changed much. For every thing I run as an administrator seems to pop up the permit/deny. I read this interesting article about why UAC works this way. It remindes me of the way Mac OS X (10.2.8 -- haven't used the newer versions) works.
What's worse on this test machine (ASUS K8V SE Deluxe, Athlon 64 3200+ 754 CPU, 512 MB of RAM, etc.), my screen tend to black out before and after the pop-ups occur. I don't see this problem on a co-workers' computers. Maybe it is because of the old ATI Radeon 9600 All-In-Wonder video card. I am using the Aero effects (very pretty). Or worse, the pop-up is in the taskbar minimized without focus. So I can be using a program that calls another EXE, then nothing happens because I haven't granted permission because it is minimized!
Other things that bugged me: 1. How do I access c:\ProgramData\Application Data\? I keep getting permission denied even though my account is already set with an administrator access. 2. How come tab, arrow keys, and F3 keys don't work in command.com/CLI? I miss being able to recall history and hit tab for autocomplete. 3. In command.com, I cannot seem to change long paths with cd command like: cd "Program Files". It says: Parameter not correct - "program.
I was a bit surprised when MS decided to declare RC1 a few builds ago (5472?). I really hope Microsoft decides to delay again and take their time! So what if it loses money! They're rich and can get more after Vista is released with few problems. Make it good and maybe I will use it at home (using XP, Linux, and Mac OS X).:)
"This is with all effects on/terrain distance at mid."... Is this because of your system setup (slow video card)? I like to crank ALL video and audio details up (anistropic, high resolution, EAX, 4.1 sound setup, etc.).
Interesting. The last time I tried it was like three years ago with Diablo 2. It was choppy and slow. Lack of 3D sound/EAX, etc. Are things a lot better now? Can I fully use my SB Audigy2's features?
Why not do clean installs? It is messy when doing OS upgrades. I know, they can save time to keep installed software and stuff. However, it can show problems not seen with clean installs.
At my workplace, I have met IT people who didn't even have degrees related to computers. There's a Sr. QA guy who majored in biochemistry. Some didn't even go to college!
OK, so I shouldn't bother to get Conroe and just get an Athlon 64 X2 dualcore that will have a price cut soon, and get a PCI Express NVIDIA card (no ATI for me due to Linux usage).
I have an Athlon 64 3200+ (754 CPU) with 2 GB of RAM and Windows XP Pro. SP2. I also have a GeForce 6800 (AGP; 128 MB) [being RMA due to problems so using my old ATI Radeon 9800 Pro AIW card]. Are you saying I am GPU limited and I should upgrade my video card? I was hoping to upgrade my motherboard, CPU (Conroe or Athlon 64 X2 dualcore), and RAM later this year or when Vista comes out to keep up with the latest games. My detailed system specifications are shown in here: http://alpha.zimage.com/~ant/antfarm/about/compute rs.txt (primary/gaming box).
Right now, Obilivion, Call of Duty 2, and other newer games etc. are not smooth on my system with all graphic details at maximum. I don't use FSAA, but do crank up anisotropic (16X). In FEAR, I got like 25 FPS average with its timedemo.
So should I just upgrade my video card again (AGP) or will my CPU be a bottleneck? I am still going to keep my old parts like my old IDE HDDs, SB Audigy2 ZS, PS/2 mouse, 17" CRT, Antec case, PSU, CD-RW burner, DVD-ROM drive, etc. to save money (don't make that much:P).
On Windows XP host machines, which virtual client software is better? Are there any reviews that compare both products in terms of performance, compatbility, features, etc.? Can VPC do OpenGL unlike VMware to play old 3D games?
It is good to see a war between these two products.:)
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According to the recent build(s) (5487? and 5472), the bottom right said: Windows Vista(TM) RC1...
I am also using the latest Vista builds (not the public beta 2) at work. It is still NOT ready to me because it drives me nuts. The biggest complaint I don't like about it is the User Acess Control (UAC). I know it can be disabled, but the design is just annoying (memorized alt-c hot key so I don't have to move and click with the mouse) and I don't think it will be changed much. For every thing I run as an administrator seems to pop up the permit/deny. I read this interesting article about why UAC works this way. It remindes me of the way Mac OS X (10.2.8 -- haven't used the newer versions) works.
:)
What's worse on this test machine (ASUS K8V SE Deluxe, Athlon 64 3200+ 754 CPU, 512 MB of RAM, etc.), my screen tend to black out before and after the pop-ups occur. I don't see this problem on a co-workers' computers. Maybe it is because of the old ATI Radeon 9600 All-In-Wonder video card. I am using the Aero effects (very pretty). Or worse, the pop-up is in the taskbar minimized without focus. So I can be using a program that calls another EXE, then nothing happens because I haven't granted permission because it is minimized!
Other things that bugged me:
1. How do I access c:\ProgramData\Application Data\? I keep getting permission denied even though my account is already set with an administrator access.
2. How come tab, arrow keys, and F3 keys don't work in command.com/CLI? I miss being able to recall history and hit tab for autocomplete.
3. In command.com, I cannot seem to change long paths with cd command like: cd "Program Files". It says: Parameter not correct - "program.
I was a bit surprised when MS decided to declare RC1 a few builds ago (5472?). I really hope Microsoft decides to delay again and take their time! So what if it loses money! They're rich and can get more after Vista is released with few problems. Make it good and maybe I will use it at home (using XP, Linux, and Mac OS X).
"This is with all effects on/terrain distance at mid." ... Is this because of your system setup (slow video card)? I like to crank ALL video and audio details up (anistropic, high resolution, EAX, 4.1 sound setup, etc.).
Interesting. The last time I tried it was like three years ago with Diablo 2. It was choppy and slow. Lack of 3D sound/EAX, etc. Are things a lot better now? Can I fully use my SB Audigy2's features?
How about newer games like Oblivion, World of Warcraft, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, etc.? I am talking about native Linux ports.
Why not do clean installs? It is messy when doing OS upgrades. I know, they can save time to keep installed software and stuff. However, it can show problems not seen with clean installs.
At my workplace, I have met IT people who didn't even have degrees related to computers. There's a Sr. QA guy who majored in biochemistry. Some didn't even go to college!
I thought this was about Jack Bauer and the FOX's 24 TV series. :(
I agree. It is going to get worse. I think everyone needs solar panels even if they are expensive. We get plenty of sun anyways!
Planes on a Snake that I saw in one of /.er's signature a while ago. Heh.
Oops, ignore my /. URL above. Miscopied and mispasted. :(
http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?threshold=0&mode=t hread&commentsort=3&sid=192008&op=Reply
Yahoo! had problems too on Saturday, 7/22/2006 according to this Digg story.
Thanks. I was only looking for video clips and screen shots. :)
Are there any videos clip of this android in action?
Too bad Narbacular Drop's Web site says: Bandwidth Limit Exceeded ... :( Coral Cache didn't work well on it either. :(
I didn't even know about this. I am pretty sure a lot of people wouldn't know this either.
OK, so I shouldn't bother to get Conroe and just get an Athlon 64 X2 dualcore that will have a price cut soon, and get a PCI Express NVIDIA card (no ATI for me due to Linux usage).
I have an Athlon 64 3200+ (754 CPU) with 2 GB of RAM and Windows XP Pro. SP2. I also have ae rs.txt (primary/gaming box).
:P).
GeForce 6800 (AGP; 128 MB) [being RMA due to problems so using my old ATI Radeon 9800 Pro AIW
card]. Are you saying I am GPU limited and I should upgrade my video card? I was hoping to
upgrade my motherboard, CPU (Conroe or Athlon 64 X2 dualcore), and RAM later this year or when
Vista comes out to keep up with the latest games. My detailed system specifications are shown in
here: http://alpha.zimage.com/~ant/antfarm/about/comput
Right now, Obilivion, Call of Duty 2, and other newer games etc. are not smooth on my system
with all graphic details at maximum. I don't use FSAA, but do crank up anisotropic (16X). In
FEAR, I got like 25 FPS average with its timedemo.
So should I just upgrade my video card again (AGP) or will my CPU be a bottleneck? I am still
going to keep my old parts like my old IDE HDDs, SB Audigy2 ZS, PS/2 mouse, 17" CRT, Antec case,
PSU, CD-RW burner, DVD-ROM drive, etc. to save money (don't make that much
Pac-Man became a junkie and wife-beater. Watch this 4 minutes and 26 seconds YouTube video.
:)
Seen on Shortsville.
Danga: Thanks. :) I thought it was funny that Coral Cache got hammered!
Just go to http://www.honeysucklecreek.net/Apollo_11/tapes/Se arch_for_SSTV_Tapes.pdf :) The story had Coral Cache URL. =)
Nice bullsh*t of death. [grin]
:P
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Is your sister hawt/cute and over 18? :)
Thanks Bishop and TimeCopy! :) I guess I will stick with good old VMware.
On Windows XP host machines, which virtual client software is better? Are there any reviews that compare both products in terms of performance, compatbility, features, etc.? Can VPC do OpenGL unlike VMware to play old 3D games?
:)
It is good to see a war between these two products.