People fear change and work which is why they stay away from OSS.
Yes, people fear change and work, but that is not what I would call the leading thing keeping people from switching. Businesses, yes, that could be the leading cause, but not to home users. Many more home users would be using Linux if it was the same Install and Use type OS as windows is. When I have a windows problem, I can type it in google and I find a ton of others who have had the same problem, now I know that is an unfair thing to bring up, but its true, its easier for me to solve windows problems because many others have them and they are documented in some sort of forum or something.
I have repeatedly tried switching my day-to-day computing to Linux and I always come back to windows. Not only do lots of programs not work, but neither do games. My parents could EASILY run linux as all they do is check email, play free cell and mahjonng, but you know why they dont? Because if something goes wrong, I can't instruct them over the phone how to fix things easily.
Just imagine telling your grandma to type sudo apt get on dial-up...it doesnt work sadly:( However, hopefully one day the documentation for linux will be widespread enough, and I will have enough time to really put some effort into switching (I know Ubuntu has some good docs and help, I was able to do pretty much everything I needed with it but I had to switch back to MS b/c the VNC service would randomly stop working if I didn't shut the box down properly and I didn't have time to figure out what was causing it or how to restart it to work before login, and I needed the server to JUST WORK, which is why it has XP on it with RealVNC).
While I agree with many of your points, and laughed my ass off at the comment about a Caravan with fins, doesn't part of the 12 GB include the media center addition? Of course thats no excuse, but remember this is BETA, so it could change (note I'm not saying it will, knowing M$ no one can guess).
My point earlier was that many people would want to install Vista for fun, to check it out. You are arguing with me about how bad it is, I never said it was awe$ome, I just explained to you why people other than developers would want to try it out - because, even though it's M$, its still neat to see a new piece of software, regardless of who makes it.
To pose the same question to you then, who would want to install Linux and try it out? It's far from easy to use, I've found that out with several distro's, liking Ubuntu the most, but its still far from being able to be used by the average Joe. So why would you want average people, and not just developer to install linux?
The error installing Thunderbird MIGHT be avoided by unchecking the "install feedback thingy" button and the other one at that screen (can't remember what the other one is). I know in x64 at least, and I think I read it for Vista too, the feedback tool or developer tool or whatever the other is can cause the install to error.
You're right, I wouldn't want to test drive a brand new Corvette if it didn't have the AC or Power windows installed in it yet either. Gosh, what was I thinking!
Now how can you go an say that, its very possible he was only borrowing it, he was probably going to repay them for the bandwidth when he had the money.
I did not say the CPU would render VIDEO, what I was saying is it would do the physics calculations. My point was why add ANOTHER CARD when you could instead the CPU or a 2nd core or additional core on the GPU can do the calculations. I never mentioned the CPU rendering video, I know how bad that would be, just doing the calculations is all I meant. Sorry for the confusion.
You speak of the danger of legislation while stating that most people have their computer configured to automatically update.
In reality, configuring your computer to automatically download and install windows update is like riding around with a very vibration-sensitive bomb on your back....on a dirt road...
At least with x64 I know there have been patches from microsoft that have completely borked systems to the point where you have to restore the register manually from the recovery console or just reinstall.
I really hope they do get dropped honestly. Everything a PPU can do a 2nd GPU can do, and hell a CPU can probably due it (program games to utilize both cores instead of a PPU). It's a giant get-rich-quick scheme probably, funded by who knows what in the beginning, but b/c it has UT2007 support, it will last at least until then. However, ATI has announced prior to this that its x1800 and x1900 cards (and the x1600?) will be able to be stuck in crossfire and the 2nd card can do the same physics calculations that a normal physics card can, so if I ever have to stick another heat generating card in my system it will be a 2nd video card and not a physics card.
It's called performance for your money. Performance for dollar, the 7600GT spanks the socks of the 7900GTX. Unless of course, money is no object to you.
I had a guy drive 45 minutes each way for a several-year-old digital camera that couldn't have been worth more than $10.
Oh, gosh, I'm still laughing after minutes since reading this. Mostly b/c I have an old shitty digital camera not worth more than $10, wonder how far I can get someone to drive to pick it up for free!
I think you meant competent, you should really use a dictionary when posting on slashdot if you are unsure of your word usage, it would certainly save you some dignity.
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Just like they are too smart to operate the elevator at the NYC Store?
Yes, people fear change and work, but that is not what I would call the leading thing keeping people from switching. Businesses, yes, that could be the leading cause, but not to home users. Many more home users would be using Linux if it was the same Install and Use type OS as windows is. When I have a windows problem, I can type it in google and I find a ton of others who have had the same problem, now I know that is an unfair thing to bring up, but its true, its easier for me to solve windows problems because many others have them and they are documented in some sort of forum or something.
I have repeatedly tried switching my day-to-day computing to Linux and I always come back to windows. Not only do lots of programs not work, but neither do games. My parents could EASILY run linux as all they do is check email, play free cell and mahjonng, but you know why they dont? Because if something goes wrong, I can't instruct them over the phone how to fix things easily.
Just imagine telling your grandma to type sudo apt get on dial-up...it doesnt work sadly :( However, hopefully one day the documentation for linux will be widespread enough, and I will have enough time to really put some effort into switching (I know Ubuntu has some good docs and help, I was able to do pretty much everything I needed with it but I had to switch back to MS b/c the VNC service would randomly stop working if I didn't shut the box down properly and I didn't have time to figure out what was causing it or how to restart it to work before login, and I needed the server to JUST WORK, which is why it has XP on it with RealVNC).
My point earlier was that many people would want to install Vista for fun, to check it out. You are arguing with me about how bad it is, I never said it was awe$ome, I just explained to you why people other than developers would want to try it out - because, even though it's M$, its still neat to see a new piece of software, regardless of who makes it.
To pose the same question to you then, who would want to install Linux and try it out? It's far from easy to use, I've found that out with several distro's, liking Ubuntu the most, but its still far from being able to be used by the average Joe. So why would you want average people, and not just developer to install linux?
The error installing Thunderbird MIGHT be avoided by unchecking the "install feedback thingy" button and the other one at that screen (can't remember what the other one is). I know in x64 at least, and I think I read it for Vista too, the feedback tool or developer tool or whatever the other is can cause the install to error.
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Point taken, however I agree and disagree. The fact that it is affordable makes it, at least in my opinion, better.
This is true, you don't want just anyone using your network to download porn.
Yeah, its supposed to be a big bang too I hear.
I did not say the CPU would render VIDEO, what I was saying is it would do the physics calculations. My point was why add ANOTHER CARD when you could instead the CPU or a 2nd core or additional core on the GPU can do the calculations. I never mentioned the CPU rendering video, I know how bad that would be, just doing the calculations is all I meant. Sorry for the confusion.
In reality, configuring your computer to automatically download and install windows update is like riding around with a very vibration-sensitive bomb on your back....on a dirt road...
At least with x64 I know there have been patches from microsoft that have completely borked systems to the point where you have to restore the register manually from the recovery console or just reinstall.
I really hope they do get dropped honestly. Everything a PPU can do a 2nd GPU can do, and hell a CPU can probably due it (program games to utilize both cores instead of a PPU). It's a giant get-rich-quick scheme probably, funded by who knows what in the beginning, but b/c it has UT2007 support, it will last at least until then. However, ATI has announced prior to this that its x1800 and x1900 cards (and the x1600?) will be able to be stuck in crossfire and the 2nd card can do the same physics calculations that a normal physics card can, so if I ever have to stick another heat generating card in my system it will be a 2nd video card and not a physics card.
Slashdot would be drastically less busy.
Better than right field, everyone knows no one but lefties hit to right field. At least in left field they got some action.
(Metaphors can be retarded, but I couldnt resist)
I thought I was fairly clear it was sarcasm... :(
So its not a mac I see, until then, I just wasn't sure.
It's called performance for your money. Performance for dollar, the 7600GT spanks the socks of the 7900GTX. Unless of course, money is no object to you.
Oh, gosh, I'm still laughing after minutes since reading this. Mostly b/c I have an old shitty digital camera not worth more than $10, wonder how far I can get someone to drive to pick it up for free!
Your dad was George Lucas? That must have been AWESOME!
I think you meant competent, you should really use a dictionary when posting on slashdot if you are unsure of your word usage, it would certainly save you some dignity.
But I guess intel has never fudged benchmarks before, so what am I thinking.
You know, Slashdot costs companies enough money in lost work. Making it easier to use won't help anything there...
Sorry, I had to jab :P
Strange, the text size is the same for me but the spacing seems different (obviously). It's really hard to get used to surprisingly.