Comments on: Seinfeld: The New Face of Windows Vista? http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:26:34 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: morissen http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-274944 morissen Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:16:58 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-274944 no, it's a hearsay. when i was at a electronic store getting a notebook. i overheard people saying my friend told me that vista was bad and get an xp. no wonder vista is in the gutter it's the bad rumor on vista that's going around. then again it was probably before sp1. still vista is a power hog even on a six cell battery i rarely get more than an hour and a half running on amd puma. hopefully windows 7 will be better supposedly it's running on windows 2008 server kernel that is supposedly energy efficient. no, it’s a hearsay. when i was at a electronic store getting a notebook. i overheard people saying my friend told me that vista was bad and get an xp. no wonder vista is in the gutter it’s the bad rumor on vista that’s going around. then again it was probably before sp1. still vista is a power hog even on a six cell battery i rarely get more than an hour and a half running on amd puma. hopefully windows 7 will be better supposedly it’s running on windows 2008 server kernel that is supposedly energy
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]]> By: Dtest54 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261774 Dtest54 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:28:10 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261774 I'm a mac fan for sure but I think Seinfeld is a good choice. I liked his HP commercial that coincided with his Bee movie that came out. As a dual booter with Vista I have really no complaints with it since the SP came out. For me it works as it should for the most part, still would never choose it over OSX but its not as bad as the hype. I’m a mac fan for sure but I think Seinfeld is a good choice. I liked his HP commercial that coincided with his Bee movie that came out. As a dual booter with Vista I have really no complaints with it since the SP came out. For me it works as it should for the most part, still would never choose it over OSX but its not as bad as the hype.

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]]> By: Marc Flores http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261746 Marc Flores Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:48:10 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261746 @JonnyBruha Actually, and this is an aside, the Mojave Experiment (for everyone here who majored in science) was a poorly conducted and executed experiment. The results resembled that of an armchair economist's rather than an actual scientist or social scientist. Back at hand, I use Mac OSX and Windows Vista... I bet you can guess which I like most. On Windows, I do the bulk of my work on CS3 and code in AS3 and heavily use Photoshop and Illustrator. Though I like them both, but prefer Mac, when I get snide about Vista it must be those times I fondly reflect back on instances where I felt like throwing my XPS across the room. :) @JonnyBruha Actually, and this is an aside, the Mojave Experiment (for everyone here who majored in science) was a poorly conducted and executed experiment. The results resembled that of an armchair economist’s rather than an actual scientist or social scientist.

Back at hand, I use Mac OSX and Windows Vista… I bet you can guess which I like most. On Windows, I do the bulk of my work on CS3 and code in AS3 and heavily use Photoshop and Illustrator. Though I like them both, but prefer Mac, when I get snide about Vista it must be those times I fondly reflect back on instances where I felt like throwing my XPS across the room. :)

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]]> By: JonnyBruha http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261740 JonnyBruha Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:41:15 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261740 @Marc, I'm curious as to how extensively you've used Vista to be able to formulate your own opinion. Everybody has added their own experiences with the OS, but all you keep saying is based on things other people have said. You remind me of the drones from http://mojaveexperiment.com/. I don't want to get into an OS war whatsoever, but really, the Vista bashing is extremely old. In its current state, compatibility is almost a non issue and I have still yet to see any of the bugs anybody keeps complaining about. Use it as your workhorse for 6 months before you knock it. As for some other random comments floating around, 65% memory usage of 2gb's isn't Vista; it's the users inability to use msconfig. UAC was also designed for PC-newbs altogether, which is why the option to turn it off exists in the first place. @Marc, I’m curious as to how extensively you’ve used Vista to be able to formulate your own opinion. Everybody has added their own experiences with the OS, but all you keep saying is based on things other people have said. You remind me of the drones from http://mojaveexperiment.com/.

I don’t want to get into an OS war whatsoever, but really, the Vista bashing is extremely old. In its current state, compatibility is almost a non issue and I have still yet to see any of the bugs anybody keeps complaining about. Use it as your workhorse for 6 months before you knock it.

As for some other random comments floating around, 65% memory usage of 2gb’s isn’t Vista; it’s the users inability to use msconfig. UAC was also designed for PC-newbs altogether, which is why the option to turn it off exists in the first place.

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]]> By: GWB http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261727 GWB Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:15:30 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261727 George W Bush speaking here. If you use Vista, you are a terrorist. I have intelligence which leads me to believe Vista is storing weapons of mass destruction. Vista users beware, we bomb first and ask questions later.... Way later... George W Bush speaking here. If you use Vista, you are a terrorist. I have intelligence which leads me to believe Vista is storing weapons of mass destruction. Vista users beware, we bomb first and ask questions later…. Way later…

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]]> By: S http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261697 S Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:26:03 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261697 Does this mean that Muslim terrorists will stop using Windows OS? Does this mean that Muslim terrorists will stop using Windows OS?

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]]> By: MichaelsOpinion http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261688 MichaelsOpinion Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:55:18 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261688 Its amazing what some people will do for the MONEY. Just goes to show you can NOT believe everything you read and see. In My eyes, this just proves "HEY" the money is what made me see the lite. Its amazing what some people will do for the MONEY. Just goes to show you can NOT believe everything you read and see.

In My eyes, this just proves “HEY” the money is what made me see the lite.

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]]> By: peestandingup http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261648 peestandingup Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:53:25 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261648 There's a problem with this. Seinfeld always used a Mac on the show. And Will Ferrell has done Mac ads in the past. There’s a problem with this. Seinfeld always used a Mac on the show. And Will Ferrell has done Mac ads in the past.

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]]> By: Marc Flores http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261644 Marc Flores Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:47:15 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261644 @bluehorseshoe Yeah, that's my basis. Sure, Apple spends tons promoting its products like the iPhone and "Mac vs. PC." But seriously, after close to two years on the market, people downgrading from Vista to XP, people opting to get XP instead of Vista on their new computers, this seems like a stretch (maybe a desperate one) for Microsoft. And like you said, hardware demands, driver issues, compatibility issues, and software slowed the rollout of Vista. How smart was that on Windows' part? Now they're playing catch up. It seems like they're saying, "Hey guys! Vista isn't really all that bad! Promise!" It's like the tale of the guy who promises a year of change, gets dumped by his girlfriend, finally comes around and tries to hook up with her six months later... and fails. A handful of commenters here who say, "I haven't had any problems with Vista so STFU" is hardly a representative sample for the "success" of Vista. @bluehorseshoe Yeah, that’s my basis. Sure, Apple spends tons promoting its products like the iPhone and “Mac vs. PC.” But seriously, after close to two years on the market, people downgrading from Vista to XP, people opting to get XP instead of Vista on their new computers, this seems like a stretch (maybe a desperate one) for Microsoft. And like you said, hardware demands, driver issues, compatibility issues, and software slowed the rollout of Vista. How smart was that on Windows’ part? Now they’re playing catch up. It seems like they’re saying, “Hey guys! Vista isn’t really all that bad! Promise!”

It’s like the tale of the guy who promises a year of change, gets dumped by his girlfriend, finally comes around and tries to hook up with her six months later… and fails.

A handful of commenters here who say, “I haven’t had any problems with Vista so STFU” is hardly a representative sample for the “success” of Vista.

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]]> By: Jeff http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261641 Jeff Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:37:39 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261641 It would make perfect sense, that a comedian would make the advertising campaign for the OS that we have all joked about for years. To be honest, I have little or no more issues with this version of windows that with any other. It would make perfect sense, that a comedian would make the advertising campaign for the OS that we have all joked about for years.

To be honest, I have little or no more issues with this version of windows that with any other.

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]]> By: bluehorseshoe http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261640 bluehorseshoe Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:36:15 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261640 Wow...that's your answer? They spend $300 million on advertising and that's the reason to knock it? What world do you come from? How much did they spend on Windows 95 advertising? How much did Apple spend on 'Mac vs. MS' advertising? And the iPhone? You've got to be kidding if that's your basis. MS has had a hard time pushing Vista on the corporate side because of the HW demands on the machines if they migrate to Vista. Not every machine goes through the same lifecycle, so it would be a long migragration process before it does, especially if they purchased prior to the release of Vista. Secondly, drivers, compatibility issues, and software applications developed based on the XP platform slowed the rollout of Vista. And finally, while Vista may be more stable than XP, there isn't a screaming need for corporations to push it out there. As for consumers, if you're going to buy a cheap laptop with 1GB of RAM for $600, then you'll eventually run into issues. You get what you pay for. I run a MacBook Pro with zero issues. I even run bootcamp on that laptop w/Vista Ultimate and have zero issues. I made sure I had 4GB on that machine to handle the everyday demand if I decide to run it virtual with VMware. I also have a ThinkPad T61 with 2GB of RAM and all the lovely upgrades. Vista Business on it. Zero problems. Yeah, a basic computer for $600 or so with 1GB of RAM, got it from CrapBuy and I'm trying to run Photoshop on it...I'm going to have issues eventually. And I can't tell you how many times I've crashed a Mac desktop when running Quark, Photoshop and Lotus Notes. Stable the OS may be, but not when you try to do everyday work and tax the machine with certain programs. Wow…that’s your answer? They spend $300 million on advertising and that’s the reason to knock it? What world do you come from? How much did they spend on Windows 95 advertising? How much did Apple spend on ‘Mac vs. MS’ advertising? And the iPhone? You’ve got to be kidding if that’s your basis.

MS has had a hard time pushing Vista on the corporate side because of the HW demands on the machines if they migrate to Vista. Not every machine goes through the same lifecycle, so it would be a long migragration process before it does, especially if they purchased prior to the release of Vista. Secondly, drivers, compatibility issues, and software applications developed based on the XP platform slowed the rollout of Vista. And finally, while Vista may be more stable than XP, there isn’t a screaming need for corporations to push it out there. As for consumers, if you’re going to buy a cheap laptop with 1GB of RAM for $600, then you’ll eventually run into issues. You get what you pay for.

I run a MacBook Pro with zero issues. I even run bootcamp on that laptop w/Vista Ultimate and have zero issues. I made sure I had 4GB on that machine to handle the everyday demand if I decide to run it virtual with VMware. I also have a ThinkPad T61 with 2GB of RAM and all the lovely upgrades. Vista Business on it. Zero problems.

Yeah, a basic computer for $600 or so with 1GB of RAM, got it from CrapBuy and I’m trying to run Photoshop on it…I’m going to have issues eventually. And I can’t tell you how many times I’ve crashed a Mac desktop when running Quark, Photoshop and Lotus Notes. Stable the OS may be, but not when you try to do everyday work and tax the machine with certain programs.

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]]> By: David Gerard http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261616 David Gerard Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:54:45 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261616 There are <a href="http://notnews.today.com/2008/08/21/30/" rel="nofollow">much more with-it stars</a> they could have picked. There are much more with-it stars they could have picked.

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]]> By: WonkotheSane http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-2/#comment-261586 WonkotheSane Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:51:01 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261586 The star of a grossly overrated comedy about nothing; he's the perfect spokesman for Vista. The star of a grossly overrated comedy about nothing; he’s the perfect spokesman for Vista.

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]]> By: Marc Flores http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261578 Marc Flores Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:36:19 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261578 Great to hear from you all; the handful who are having no problems whatsoever with Windows Vista. I guess that's why Microsoft has decided to allocate $300 million dollars to promote Vista, right? Reinforcement. Great to hear from you all; the handful who are having no problems whatsoever with Windows Vista. I guess that’s why Microsoft has decided to allocate $300 million dollars to promote Vista, right? Reinforcement.

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]]> By: Lotus3q http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261562 Lotus3q Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:09:16 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261562 @Galvatron: Ok...what language are you speaking? I don't understand a word of what you're saying. HINT: Try using correct spelling and punctuation! @Galvatron: Ok…what language are you speaking? I don’t understand a word of what you’re saying. HINT: Try using correct spelling and punctuation!

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]]> By: Galvatron http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261493 Galvatron Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:57:25 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261493 you van get a full version of ultimate OEMfor $232 you just don't buy it at worst buy ar target with all that markup 500 just for sn upgrade only coppy? Yeah right. i wnat the I wnat the version for comps without windows you van get a full version of ultimate OEMfor $232 you just don’t buy it at worst buy ar target with all that markup 500 just for sn upgrade only coppy? Yeah right. i wnat the I wnat the version for comps without windows

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]]> By: MarkM http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261489 MarkM Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:53:49 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261489 So this means that the target demographic for MS Vista fence-sitters is over 50? So this means that the target demographic for MS Vista fence-sitters is over 50?

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]]> By: Bryan http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261458 Bryan Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:51:49 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261458 Apple software is so much cheaper. I don't understand why everyone doesn't just use it. Wait, because I have to buy the hardware and that will be cheap! Oh, maybe not. Damn. Apple software is so much cheaper. I don’t understand why everyone doesn’t just use it. Wait, because I have to buy the hardware and that will be cheap! Oh, maybe not. Damn.

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]]> By: RJJ http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261440 RJJ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:11:08 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261440 Yeah, she could go get a copy of OSX 10.4, and I will even understand that 10.5 will not work on her laptop that is 2 1/2 years old, but seriously how can her iPod not work with OSX 10.3??? I could understand Apple not supporting Windows, but it's their own damn product. Why should she have to go searching for another REVISION of an OS just to be able to use iTunes and her new iPod??? Also, we use Vista Business here at work with zero problems. Minor NTLM issue with archaic network hardware (SnapServer) but that's it. And Vista Ultimate does not cost $300. It can be had for $65 (upgrade). Yeah, she could go get a copy of OSX 10.4, and I will even understand that 10.5 will not work on her laptop that is 2 1/2 years old, but seriously how can her iPod not work with OSX 10.3??? I could understand Apple not supporting Windows, but it’s their own damn product.

Why should she have to go searching for another REVISION of an OS just to be able to use iTunes and her new iPod???

Also, we use Vista Business here at work with zero problems. Minor NTLM issue with archaic network hardware (SnapServer) but that’s it.

And Vista Ultimate does not cost $300. It can be had for $65 (upgrade).

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]]> By: leetgnnr http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261410 leetgnnr Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:04:03 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261410 Vista is fine for the majority of folks. The biggest problem with Vista's initial rollout was that products that were listed as Vista ready, were clearly not. That is no longer the case, and Vista is quite stable and works just fine. Vista is fine for the majority of folks. The biggest problem with Vista’s initial rollout was that products that were listed as Vista ready, were clearly not. That is no longer the case, and Vista is quite stable and works just fine.

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]]> By: FyreStarrter http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261383 FyreStarrter Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:17:19 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261383 lol This is funny. There are plenty of LEGITIMATE copies of 10.4 Tiger running around that she could easily buy to fix this simple issue & unlike Vista which can EASILY cost you a whopping 300.00USD she can have the upgrade for $40.00 or LESS. Problem solved with a WHOLE lot less issues & drama & CASH!!! lol This is funny. There are plenty of LEGITIMATE copies of 10.4 Tiger running around that she could easily buy to fix this simple issue & unlike Vista which can EASILY cost you a whopping 300.00USD she can have the upgrade for $40.00 or LESS. Problem solved with a WHOLE lot less issues & drama & CASH!!!

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]]> By: FyreStarrter http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261374 FyreStarrter Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:01:22 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261374 I think it rather interesting that all the people who say they are running Vista with no issues are running Vista ULTIMATE. The majority of the consumer complaints are about Vista Home & even Vista Business. I know several people who have Vista Home & every time you turn around they are having issues with this software not being compatible or in the case of my gramps who DVD burner can no longer read or write DVD's (& NO it's NOT a driver issue) because of a conflict in WMP 11!!!! (TRUST he's NOT the only one do the research!!!) Vista is slow, bloated, & incompatible & there are millions of people out there reporting these issues & yet somehow you seem to think the media made that schitt up? How are you YOU doing YOUR research before making statements like that!!! I think it rather interesting that all the people who say they are running Vista with no issues are running Vista ULTIMATE. The majority of the consumer complaints are about Vista Home & even Vista Business. I know several people who have Vista Home & every time you turn around they are having issues with this software not being compatible or in the case of my gramps who DVD burner can no longer read or write DVD’s (& NO it’s NOT a driver issue) because of a conflict in WMP 11!!!! (TRUST he’s NOT the only one do the research!!!) Vista is slow, bloated, & incompatible & there are millions of people out there reporting these issues & yet somehow you seem to think the media made that schitt up? How are you YOU doing YOUR research before making statements like that!!!

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]]> By: Iphone 3G No Bars http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261371 Iphone 3G No Bars Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:54:50 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261371 Poor Bastard must need the money money to help his racist friend Kramer out. Poor Bastard must need the money money to help his racist friend Kramer out.

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]]> By: Galvatron http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261370 Galvatron Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:53:40 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261370 i got vista ualtimate cause the xp on it got coruppt sytem files on it all thime and fcrashed vista dosn't crash or give me any BSOD's you turn off the visual effects youd swear it looks like XP. it seems to me XP fans wnat the features of vista but fon't want to pay for the upgrades. one comenter compaled how it'sa rescource hog an then wanted aero on XP. Thats an oxxymoron cause then it waoul just hog as many rescources as vista? you can't have it both ways. this is one reasons why amercia is dead last an bradband speeds and mobile phone tech most are slow and resistant to change wanthings to stay the same and can't or don't want to pay for it. i got vista ualtimate cause the xp on it got coruppt sytem files on it all thime and fcrashed

vista dosn’t crash or give me any BSOD’s you turn off the visual effects youd swear it looks like XP. it seems to me XP fans wnat the features of vista but fon’t want to pay for the upgrades.

one comenter compaled how it’sa rescource hog an then wanted aero on XP. Thats an oxxymoron cause then it waoul just hog as many rescources as vista? you can’t have it both ways.

this is one reasons why amercia is dead last an bradband speeds and mobile phone tech most are slow and resistant to change wanthings to stay the same and can’t or don’t want to pay for it.

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]]> By: bluehorseshoe http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261356 bluehorseshoe Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:33:45 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261356 Typical article from this site. Bash Vista without knowing what the hell you're talking about (short comings?...please, elaborate my technical genius friend). I run Vista with zero issues, and I use a MAC (Vista for work), but live in the real world of being open minded and not posting articles based on what my suppliers would like to see (Apple, AT&T). BTW...the Seinfeld news your posting is old. Typical article from this site. Bash Vista without knowing what the hell you’re talking about (short comings?…please, elaborate my technical genius friend). I run Vista with zero issues, and I use a MAC (Vista for work), but live in the real world of being open minded and not posting articles based on what my suppliers would like to see (Apple, AT&T).

BTW…the Seinfeld news your posting is old.

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]]> By: Perspective http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261348 Perspective Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:12:26 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261348 RJJ: what exactly is your point? That old hardware won't run the current OS? The horror! Actually, if the iBook was purchased in 2005, it can run 10.5, but not well (unlike Vista, OS X doesn't ship in pussified, dumbed down versions with cute little nicknames). But hey, I'm sure all those people that bought "Vista-ready" and "Vista-capable" PCs are doing just fine, and that there hasn't been a class action lawsuit complete with embarassing MS E-mails or anything. RJJ: what exactly is your point? That old hardware won’t run the current OS? The horror! Actually, if the iBook was purchased in 2005, it can run 10.5, but not well (unlike Vista, OS X doesn’t ship in pussified, dumbed down versions with cute little nicknames). But hey, I’m sure all those people that bought “Vista-ready” and “Vista-capable” PCs are doing just fine, and that there hasn’t been a class action lawsuit complete with embarassing MS E-mails or anything.

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]]> By: RJJ http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261321 RJJ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261321 JFC!... People need to seriously quit the Vista bashing. I have been using Vista Ultimate on a laptop now for 1 1/2 years, a home PC for 7 months and recently started switching over all our PC's here at work. Stable from day one. I have had minimal issues with Vista. Yes, it can be resource intense, but turn off Aero. It's not needed. Also, I love how people love to bash Vista yet turn a blind eye to Apple and their latest and greatest OS. My brother's girlfriend has a Macbook (not sure the model or it's specs 100% so I won't comment on them) but it's from early 2005 running OSX 10.3. She was told her Macbook that was 2 1/2 years old would not support OSX 10.5 and she'd need a new one that 10.4 is the highest she could go. Then, my brother buys her an iPod for Christmas (2nd gen Nano) and it's not compatible with OSX 10.3. Period. End of story. The 'geniuses' at the Apple store told her to buy a new Macbook as they couldn't help her get to the minimum required 10.4 OS or to go find a copy on eBay. WTF?! Who designs a product that isn't compatible with an OS that is only 2 revisions (not full versions) behind the current?! Okay, the point of my story is this... Vista may have it's quirks but the media blew it out of proportion and people continue to make mountains out of mole hills. /rant JFC!… People need to seriously quit the Vista bashing. I have been using Vista Ultimate on a laptop now for 1 1/2 years, a home PC for 7 months and recently started switching over all our PC’s here at work. Stable from day one.

I have had minimal issues with Vista. Yes, it can be resource intense, but turn off Aero. It’s not needed.

Also, I love how people love to bash Vista yet turn a blind eye to Apple and their latest and greatest OS. My brother’s girlfriend has a Macbook (not sure the model or it’s specs 100% so I won’t comment on them) but it’s from early 2005 running OSX 10.3. She was told her Macbook that was 2 1/2 years old would not support OSX 10.5 and she’d need a new one that 10.4 is the highest she could go.

Then, my brother buys her an iPod for Christmas (2nd gen Nano) and it’s not compatible with OSX 10.3. Period. End of story. The ‘geniuses’ at the Apple store told her to buy a new Macbook as they couldn’t help her get to the minimum required 10.4 OS or to go find a copy on eBay.

WTF?! Who designs a product that isn’t compatible with an OS that is only 2 revisions (not full versions) behind the current?!

Okay, the point of my story is this… Vista may have it’s quirks but the media blew it out of proportion and people continue to make mountains out of mole hills.

/rant

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]]> By: jamie http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261307 jamie Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:04:53 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261307 Another vote for Vista's rock solid reliability. Another vote for Vista’s rock solid reliability.

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]]> By: Matt http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261297 Matt Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:50:41 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261297 Vista has worked fine for me, however it uses wayyyy too much RAM for an OS (Come on! 64% of 2GB at boot!!). I still prefer XP over vista though - now if only MSFT would bring Aero over to XP, then I'd be much happier! Vista has worked fine for me, however it uses wayyyy too much RAM for an OS (Come on! 64% of 2GB at boot!!).

I still prefer XP over vista though – now if only MSFT would bring Aero over to XP, then I’d be much happier!

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]]> By: JJLO http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/08/22/seinfeld-the-new-face-of-windows-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-261295 JJLO Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:43:22 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=4702#comment-261295 It has not been that bad and I am certainly no MS fan. It has yet to crash on me at all. I can't say that for XP. It has not been that bad and I am certainly no MS fan. It has yet to crash on me at all. I can’t say that for XP.

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