I'm going to try Win7 RC1 on my new gaming desktop...I've seen the earlier betas running, they look pretty decent.
I'm still sticking with Linux for all my non-gaming need though, even though THE DRIVERS FOR THIS SERVER'S berkeleying BROADCOM NIC JUST WON'T WORK AAARGH!!!! >:(
andrave wrote:Jay wrote: That's an improvement over Vista, where the full version that you have to pay for shuts down every one hour. JThats about how often my vista home premium shuts down on my POS gateway. I hate that piece of crap. And I've installed every service pack and all that crap, I've tried everything. It will randomly shut off, when I turn it on, it gives you the option to check your drives or continue (not recommended). Well if I check my drives, it freezes checking my drives and I have to drop the battery to get it to reboot, and it tells me it encountered a serious error and I should back up all my data. Its done this for 2 years now.
The first service pack I installed for Vista reduced the audio volume by about 20%. I haven't installed one since.
And the stupid thing still won't play GTR or RACE07, even with all the graphics turned down. Frame rate? Fine. Processor speed? Great. RAM space? Plenty. Lag time for all controls? Present.
My vista 64 bit has problems with Firefox and refuses to run Half Life 2 although episodes 1 and 2 run fine?!? Also it likes to do strange things to certain apps i download. It does not crash but it idles at 1.4 gigs of RAM 
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That's a mite excessive considering i own computers with less ram. Luckily that computer has 8 gigs.
I MacGyvered my own OS using Windows 3.1, an old copy of Photo Elements and some free code I got in a box of cereal. 
Xceler8x wrote: Mac worshipers can start there own thread.
...on another forum.
JohnGalt wrote: Luckily that computer has 8 gigs.
The gaming PC I'm building has ~TWELVE~ gigabytes running in triple channel mode polishes monocle
I just gotta wait for the mobo to get back from the factory...you know how this bleeding edge stuff is. Of course right after I order the parts for a PC a better mobo comes out 
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/asus_officially_launches_p6t7_ws_supercomputer_motherboard
GameboyRMH wrote:JohnGalt wrote: Luckily that computer has 8 gigs.The gaming PC I'm building has ~TWELVE~ gigabytes running in triple channel mode *polishes monocle* I just gotta wait for the mobo to get back from the factory...you know how this bleeding edge stuff is. Of course right after I order the parts for a PC a better mobo comes out
Why? Half-life runs fine on a 400Mhz PII...
YaNi wrote:GameboyRMH wrote:Why? Half-life runs fine on a 400Mhz PII...JohnGalt wrote: Luckily that computer has 8 gigs.The gaming PC I'm building has ~TWELVE~ gigabytes running in triple channel mode *polishes monocle* I just gotta wait for the mobo to get back from the factory...you know how this bleeding edge stuff is. Of course right after I order the parts for a PC a better mobo comes out
I try to maximize the time between overhauls, so I plan far ahead
Bobzilla wrote:Tommy Suddard wrote: Words can't explain the disgust I feel towards you now.Bobzilla said: Why do people buy BMW's? Some people just love stuff that breaks.
ok tommy, go to the office. when nobody is looking, go in and cancel his subscription.
I think someone already haz... It appears my latest magaine is MIA.
DrBoost wrote: Good lord, I'm still using a 6 year old OS on my mac, no problems and never needed an upgrade. Why do people still by PC's? Must be something in the Kool-Aid??
sounds like something an arrogant mac user would say...have you had your Starbucks yet today whilst driving in your uber cool VW, with your shaved head because you are half balding and square black glasses? 
JK (just kidding, don't take in offense, don't want anyones panties getting in a wad).
Square black glasses are SOOOOOO 2003.
Mine are copper-colored.
mine are gunmetal
sunglasses are important colored. just like my underpants.
DrBoost wrote: If I knew more about computers or had more time I'd like to try to build a Linux or Ubantu (sp?) machine. I just don't have the time, I need something that works when I need it to. But I'm very curious....
Most new-ish hardware is well supported by Linux. As mentioned, you can always try an Ubuntu live CD (or live USB stick) - the computer boots off the CD/USB - it's slow, but it will let you play around without committing to a full-blown installation.
I initially used a live USB stick with my Dell Mini9, as I knew I would need to make some configuration changes to make it all work. That was in early January. Now that we're in May, the Mini9 is mostly fully supported.
confuZion3 wrote:Xceler8x wrote: Mac worshipers can start there own thread....on another forum.
Why? Is it because it's tough to take the fact that there is indeed a superior machine out there and we've discovered it? Or is it that you seem determined to stick to that consistantly underperforming, unreliable system that seems to be able to suck lemmings into the "oh, the last 5 versions of the product didn't work, maybe this one will" mindset? If Ford sold me 5 trucks where the engines had to be rebuilt/replaced every few months, the front diff had a different axle ratio than the rear and the seats were installed backward and was not compatable with the gasoline it's supposed to run on I'd never buy a Ford again. That's why I have a mac. I have had windows machined that tend to be useless before 2 years is up. In that two year span they need updating, downdating, upgrading and repairs. My mac just needs electricity.
DirtyBird222 wrote:DrBoost wrote: Good lord, I'm still using a 6 year old OS on my mac, no problems and never needed an upgrade. Why do people still by PC's? Must be something in the Kool-Aid??sounds like something an arrogant mac user would say...have you had your Starbucks yet today whilst driving in your uber cool VW, with your shaved head because you are half balding and square black glasses?
My head was shaved because I'm balding, I can't afford Starbucks (I live in Michigan, only 3 of us are working) and I wouldn't mind having my Jetta black but I tell you this, MY PANTIES ARE NOT IN A WAD (I duct-tape them to my thighs).
None taken dude.
DrBoost wrote: Why? Is it because it's tough to take the fact that there is indeed a superior machine out there and we've discovered it? Or is it that you seem determined to stick to that consistantly underperforming, unreliable system that seems to be able to suck lemmings into the "oh, the last 5 versions of the product didn't work, maybe this one will" mindset?
odd.. my pentium 3 machine has been running 24/7 since 2001.. with only a day off when the powersupply finally went last year. This is with an upgrade from 98 to Xp about 4 years ago.. so the same basic build all this time,
My Pentium 4 machine has been doing the same for 2 years now.. not even a hiccup
the real question is, which will make surfing porn better?
For better porn surfing, you want Safari or the latest Firefox beta, with "private browsing" mode.
Or so I hear.
No really.... I think I'm missing my recent copy of the mag.....last one I have is the Subie suspension test.
Tim Baxter wrote: For better porn surfing, you want Safari or the latest Firefox beta, with "private browsing" mode. Or so I hear.
Chrome is the way to go 
DrBoost wrote: Why? Is it because it's tough to take that Jesus is lord and died for your sins. That Chevy is truly better than Ford. That peas and carrots shouldn't mix. That being a little bit country is better than being rock and roll?
Yup. Let the evangelism begin. We got about 25 posts in before someone had to get holier than thou. It has be a new record.
I'll start a thread for you so you can get it out of your system.
You'll be ok X.
I don't know crap about computers, but I know this: Vista sssssuuuuuuuuccccccccckkkkkkkkkksssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!
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