2008-01-06 Vista Is A Downgrade.
Talkback Don't *need* another newer version of Windows, such as Vista. But with Vista? Not only is it not the status quo when compared to XP but it actually is WORSE ! for some unexplicable reason so that if you need to go back there later you have to...
[January 6, 2008, 23:41]
I Will Blog, Despite Vista's Best Efforts
Blog I had several thoughts that I imagined might be interesting to share: about how, despite all the advances that have generated all the product upgrades from the 'Wintel' duopoly, I have this week discovered that an eight-year old Toshiba laptop...
[March 20, 2008, 20:56]
Laptop Review - Fujitsu Lifebook S6510
Blog Although the system came preloaded with Windows Vista Business, the recovery media included both Vista and XP Pro disks, and there was a page included titled "Downgrade Rights for Microsoft Windows Vista Business" which states that the owner has...
[December 27, 2007, 12:15]
Status Update, Vista To XP Retreat (Advance?)
Blog It has been two weeks since I switched from Windows Vista back to Windows XP Professional on my Fujitsu Lifebook S6510, and two months since I made the same switch on my Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook S2110.
[January 25, 2008, 12:00]
Microsoft 'must Support OpenDocument'
Talkback With my Windows XP and the upcoming Vista plus some more hundred bucks, I am now with the majority of happy users under Microsoft's wing. I've seen some of my misguided collegues wrestle their way to interpreting Power Point slides in that poor...
[October 9, 2005, 5:00]
Microsoft 'must Support OpenDocument'
Talkback With my Windows XP and the upcoming Vista plus some more hundred bucks, I am now with the majority of happy users under Microsoft's wing. I've seen some of my misguided collegues wrestle their way to interpreting Power Point slides in that poor...
[October 9, 2005, 13:11]
Apple Mac OS X On X86: A First Test
Talkback New Intel Apple macs (iBook, Powerbooks, iMacs, Mac minis etc.need* to support dual boot to Windows XP/Vista. Yeah, that would explain why Windows Vista Beta 1 picked up my Soundblaster 16 on the ISA slot (I have a ISA bridge because it's a new...
[November 11, 2005, 16:36]
Microsoft Security Chief Looks Beyond Vista
News For Fathi, the changing of the guard is a perfect time to start looking beyond Windows Vista, the yet-to-be-released successor to Windows XP. I'm going to continue the road that Mike and the team had started on and improve our security post-Vista...
[June 13, 2006, 16:00]
Vista Vs. XP: The Final Retreat
Blog I've said many times before, I like using Vista, and I really want it to be as good as, or better than, XP. My Fujitsu Lifebook S6510 is running Windows XP Professional again, and I have no intention of spending any more time or effort on Vista...
[April 24, 2008, 20:19]
A Few Minor Windows XP Glitches
Blog As I expect Vista SP1 to be available soon, and XP SP3 not long after that, I suppose I will be playing "disc jokey" with my laptop again before long. These problems are occurring now, with the laptop running XP Professional.
[March 14, 2008, 15:03]
2007-01-06. Vista Is A Downgrade. Part 3.
Talkback Then I'm told by a Vista popup that PowerDVD has compatibility issues and has an update and do I want to install it. I dwelt again in dark corners of the Vista settings and found the one for the Treble and BASS.
[January 6, 2008, 23:54]
We Are Being Force-fed Vista
Talkback Its been a year since manufacturers stopped shipping brand new computers with Windows XP pre-installed, am not sure whether this is forced onto them by Microsoft but had they made it optional for consumers to choose between Vista and XP upon...
[November 30, 2007, 20:29]
Rupert Goodwins' Diary
Blog Of course, I'd love to give Windows XP (and, one presumes, Vista) a fair crack of the whip, but that's illegal. Do I say "new hardware and XP", which even though you can get a decent box for £400 these days seems a lot for just webbery, emails and...
[June 2, 2006, 18:00]
Developer Tool Sheds Light On Vista Bugs
Talkback I give Microsoft credit for getting this tool out early enough so that people can deal with the whole problem of being able to run in a secure environment before Vista finally hits the streets. The two key areas I would like to see improvements in...
[December 20, 2005, 7:29]
Microsoft COO: Standing Firm On Vista
News He stated that Vista is faring better than its predecessor, Windows XP, in terms of security, clocking in at fewer malwares and vulnerabilities. In spite of all the bad press Windows Vista has had to endure, Microsoft chief operating officer Kevin...
[May 27, 2008, 11:26]
Why I've Moved From Vista To Ubuntu 7.10
Blog Comment So when I asked if I could just remove vista and install my copy of windows XP the answer was a nervous no. I turns out that vista needed 26 minutes to boot from scratch. I strongly recommend to anyone fed up with vista to see the light at the end...
[October 22, 2007, 3:25]
Why I've Moved From Vista To Ubuntu 7.10
Blog Comment I finally moved to Windows XP with high hopes of functionality, security and better Plug and Play - it took Microsoft several Service Packs, but now I was on board.then came Vista. I am recommending Linux, specifically Ubuntu 7.10 to family and...
[October 22, 2007, 23:32]
