I don’t know if you guys have heard of it but The Windows Formerly Known As Longhorn is given a new name and it is now known as Windows Vista.
When the name “Windows XP” is given to the then-codenamed “Whistler” Windows operating system, I find it hard to accept that the year number is really gone.
I hope Windows Vista would live to what is claimed. In its web site, Windows Vista touted to give you confidence and introduces clears ways to organize and information.
I most look forward to being able to use Windows with confidence, not with preparation of program crash. Now I can press Ctrl+Alt+Del with my eyes closed on first try. Windows XP is certainly an improvement. But I still get upset when I feel my computer is getting slower and slower each time I install more things.
Sure, I understand that I have more things to load and the things I installed are loading secretly when the computer starts, but I really hope to not see a slow down that much.
I love to see what Microsoft is coming out with this time. They previously had a bunch of features in Longhorn and they slowly exit one by one. I hope this version of Windows will make me more confident of my computer.
Tags: beta, microsoft, software, technology
it’s a tightrope i think
on one hand it’d really suck if they killed compatibility with all or most existing windows programs , but then they can’t have it so that spyware still easily hacks up systems.
by pketh (Jul 25, 2005 at 1 AM)Since Apple is constantly updating Mac OS X, I’m not as excited for new OS’s anymore. Also, I’ve the idea that when Vista comes out it may take Microsoft a long time to isssue patches. If it turns out to be something outstanding and revolutionary, then I’ll pay closer attention to it.
I don’t like the name either.
by Jessica (Jul 30, 2005 at 7 AM)http://winsupersite.com/reviews/winvista_beta1_01.asp
was reading this today, it’s still early beta – but there’s definetely a lot of work todo. Espiecially on the still ugly interface
by pketh (Jul 31, 2005 at 10 AM)what really makes me pissed is the fact that MSIE7 only lets you install on English Windows
You can change the language code, but then if you do not click fast enough, the setup says the setup inf file got modified .I simply had to give up.
But then I saw MSIE 7 is compatible and crap anyway?
by Nafcom (Aug 1, 2005 at 1 AM)I have no idea wether it interests anybody, but I have found a workaround how to install MSIE 7 on a non-English Windows XP! 8-):
by Nafcom (Aug 1, 2005 at 7 PM)http://www.blogforum.us/forums/nfm-post-12.html#12
Oh and this is interesting, too:
http://www.extended64.com/blogs/rafael/archive/2005/07/27/1026.aspx
damed how easy you can bypass MS’ security checks
by Nafcom (Aug 1, 2005 at 7 PM)Worry not, Windows Vista will still be compatible with the existing programs made for Windows. As for the spyware, Microsoft acquired Giant Antispyware and I think it kinda fits into their strategy of providing a more secure computing environment for end-users. I am not sure if the implementation would be successful though. Windows Vista is still in the beta stage, I saw the screenshots and they are none too impressive. What I am more impressed with is the scalable icons and the Windows Explorer. Graphics-wise, it is still lagging behind Mac OS. They need to improve quite a bit, the interface is too cluttered and not “clean” enough.
I am not very excited about MSIE 7 now. The excitement kinda dies down after a while. But I’ll give the beta a try. And speaking of which, Nafcom, where did you get that beta from?
by Mr. Dew (Aug 7, 2005 at 2 PM)Mr Dew: Well, right now the beta is not compatible with ICQ 5.
Yes, I saw it, RSS reader, still no 100% compatibility of the standard, more security checks for websites, more CSS support, tabbed browsing, and that’s it.
As we all know it will include TCPA and that is why I won’t use it.
I will stick with Windows XP/Mandriva Linux.
Ask your question in one of your emails to me.
by Nafcom (Aug 7, 2005 at 4 PM)Nafcom: Oh yeah, I read about it, it is not compatible to AIM fully too. RSS reader is there, I saw that. It’s pretty well done. As for 100% standard compliance, I don’t expect Microsoft to realize this dream that soon. A number of bugs are fixed though. That’s a good start.
As for tabbed browsing, it is not the number 1 feature I wish to have, it’s kinda overhyped and I don’t get excited over that.
Internet Explorer 7 is a much needed upgrade though. I doubt that it would shake the browser industry much at this moment of time. But it would sure encourage more sites to offer news feeds!
by Mr. Dew (Aug 9, 2005 at 9 AM)Mr Dew: Thanks for the compatibility info. I have sent you an email which answers your previous question, also.
yes the 100% standard compliance will probably reached first by Firefox or Opera!
Tabbed browsing is a feature I do not want to miss anymore, same with M2.
No, you are right, MSIE7 is more a “bugfix release” with features that other browsers all have to keep up with them!
Yes, the encouragement to add newsfeeds to site is a very good fact! I hope it will work out!
by Nafcom (Aug 9, 2005 at 5 PM)Nafcom: Yup, I like the newsfeed idea. I think almost all websites should offer newsfeeds, hahaa… Especially news websites!
by Mr. Dew (Aug 14, 2005 at 1 AM)@Mr. Dew: And joke sites!
by Nafcom (Aug 14, 2005 at 11 PM)Nafcom: I don’t usually read up joke sites, do you have any good ones?
by Mr. Dew (Aug 24, 2005 at 9 AM)Mr Dew: Try this one:
http://www.wastedblog.com/
by Nafcom (Aug 24, 2005 at 11 PM)I’ll take note of that
by Mr. Dew (Aug 27, 2005 at 9 AM)Mr Dew: So you like it?
by Nafcom (Aug 27, 2005 at 6 PM)Nafcom: It has those strange news. But it doesn’t really have jokes, it’s still a good find though.
by Mr. Dew (Aug 28, 2005 at 8 AM)