As for the movie studios, where else are they going to turn if MS doesn't include DRM? Really if MS had said no where else would the studios turn... This is pure misdirection and nothing else. If Joe Customer buys a Hi-Def movie and windows can't play it, he's going to point straight at Microsoft with the finger of blame - even though the fault lies with the manufacturer of the disc. By including DRM to allow these movies to be played, Windows can trivially become a home entertainment center. You can even use it to play your non-DRM'd media! How about that!
Really though, that's not still a good reason to break it just because there are other options, it seems to be highlighting one of the major flaws of Vista breaking things for no good reason even though there are ways around it it still is a stupid flaw. How old is DOS now? If Vista was 100% compatible with all DOS applications all the way back 20 years ago, you would be banging on it for holding on to an insecure, legacy architecture!
Let's say you're copying some files. The actual copying isn't that bad, but waiting for the copy window to appear might take a full minute. Starting an application is my cue to sit back and maybe make myself a drink. If what you say is true, then there is something seriously wrong with your hardware.
My dual-core laptop (2.0ghz, 2x100Gb SATA, 7600GT GO, 2GB RAM) doesn't have any of those problems. I installed Vista from the official Microsoft disc and pretty much left everything to the defaults, and I have no problems whatsoever.
You're either grandstanding, your hardware is broken or you haven't been quite as careful as you think when installing drivers...
the DRM bullcrap Never noticed it. Doesn't affect me one iota. And hey, if I do want to watch a DRM'd movie, guess what? I can!
You ire should be directed at the movie studios that wanted MS to add the DRM in the first place.
the nagware Not sure what you're talking about here either. My Vista never nags me about anything. Perhaps you should scan your system for spyware/viruses.
the "oops someone used javascript on this website do you want to continue" click dialog under IE7 EVERY FUCKING GODDAMN PAGE Never noticed this either, and I really don't remember ever fiddling with the internet preferences. Is there a little checkbox on the message that says "Never ask me this again"? Try checking it and see if it helps.
the stupid crap like DOS programs (yeah I still like to load up a few old games) not being allowed to go fullscreen. Hmm, never had much issue with this either and I do play quite a few old games. You could always try installing DOS into a virtual machine. I believe that VMWare is free now, although I personally use Microsoft Virtual PC and find that it works wonderfully. Also, IIRC you can even download DR-DOS for free to install into your free VM!
In short, Vista SP1: If you put whipped cream on a turd, it's still a fucking goddamn turd. In short, STFU and get a clue.
And yes, I've bought numerous CD's and Amazon MP3's after hearing tracks from these sites. The last one I bought was MenschDefekt by Massiv In Mensch - it's great for the treadmill;)
I also bought Troops by Dunkelwerk after hearing "Bastard". It was the only track from the album I'd heard, and I only heard it once, but I thought it was so awesome, I went straight out and ordered the album online.
>> then Windows should offer to update itself, just like Ubuntu does. Heh
The original poster said that it didn't have drivers for the network card. How would it manage to update itself without a connection to the outside world?
I just bought an album from there, and I have to say that the ease of purchase, price and convenience is extremely good. It was also a particularly obscure album that I couldn't find anywhere else for less than $15 - and I picked it up for $8.99.
However, I've just noticed that the Comment ID3 tags contain what looks like a serial number. Not that this matters to me of course, since I won't be sharing it. It could be worse I suppose - it could have been my credit card number....:/
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Nobody plays industrial on the "radio", but I listen to a combination of these commercial-free internet stations all day every day at work, for free.
And yes, I've bought numerous CD's and Amazon MP3's after hearing tracks from these sites. The last one I bought was MenschDefekt by Massiv In Mensch - it's great for the treadmill ;)
I also bought Troops by Dunkelwerk after hearing "Bastard". It was the only track from the album I'd heard, and I only heard it once, but I thought it was so awesome, I went straight out and ordered the album online.
>> then Windows should offer to update itself, just like Ubuntu does. Heh
The original poster said that it didn't have drivers for the network card. How would it manage to update itself without a connection to the outside world?
I just bought an album from there, and I have to say that the ease of purchase, price and convenience is extremely good. It was also a particularly obscure album that I couldn't find anywhere else for less than $15 - and I picked it up for $8.99. However, I've just noticed that the Comment ID3 tags contain what looks like a serial number. Not that this matters to me of course, since I won't be sharing it. It could be worse I suppose - it could have been my credit card number .... :/