I thought XP wouldn't suck

**40sondacurb** · 08-13-2005, 12:46 AM

that's all, just thought it wouldn't suck as much as it does.

**manic** · 08-13-2005, 05:49 AM

I agree, the navigation is my biggest issue. Then all the crap that runs in
the backround, which can be tweaked. Then the activation issue. I wont
even get into the sp2 problems. One thing I will say though, games run
alot better then in win98. oh ya, it looks pretty,,lol all the whistles and bells.

elf · 08-13-2005, 09:55 AM

You can turn off all the whistles and bells pretty easily...I think XP is fantastic.

I did like 98 but it was so full of security flaws that XP is worth the upgrade.

**DumberDrummer** · 08-13-2005, 10:42 AM

I forget I'm on XP sometimes, since I've configured it to look like 98.

Some things I like, like not having to launch a program to burn a CD.

anything else, I just don't use.

I've used FF and AVG for a year now, with no (recent) windows patches and I have yet to get a virus or piece of spyware.

Tumbleweed36 · 08-13-2005, 10:52 AM

Hi 40,

You sound like the skeptic that I once was. Now, I would not trade XP for any other windows program. I too have configured it somewhat like 98, since I liked that look better. Kind of like the old lady that kissed the cow...each one to their own taste. Have a great day.

~~Leroy77~~ · 08-14-2005, 08:35 AM

For those who hate XP, take heart. For Longhorn shall soon arrive and with it comes pestilence and plague...... Oh yeah, and incompatibility and security holes and stuff. And on the sixth day gates made Longhorn and he looked upon his checkbook and said "It is good".

And many patches were made and the hackers had a new goal in life.

Amen.

Tumbleweed36 · 08-14-2005, 09:23 AM

Hi Leroy77,

I just had to tell you that I like your logic. You are a real hoot.

**uripyores** · 08-14-2005, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40sondacurb

that's all, just thought it wouldn't suck as much as it does.

Why would you think that? Everything Microsoft has done has sucked...........or so we are led to believe. Personally, I think it's ok.
Apart from the fact that they think everyones a pirate until they "activate" and "genuine advantage" and and.....yeah maybe you're right.

**40sondacurb** · 08-14-2005, 11:58 AM

I miss 98 though, it was so simple and didn't ask as many questions. It knew I didn't want WMP checking for licences over the internet damit!

O well, at least I can play WMP in FF now.

~~Leroy77~~ · 08-14-2005, 12:16 PM

I've just received a very disturbing email direct from Microsoft's offices:
________________________________________________
HELP!
My daddy hates me and wants to kill me!

Signed, Windows 2000

________________________________________________

PS Tumbleweed: My already considerable ego thanks you.

**Speedo** · 08-14-2005, 08:04 PM

XP is the best that MS has offered to date by far. The new OS coming out next year isn't going to be called Longhorn from what I've heard but Vista or something like that.

**Fox** · 08-14-2005, 08:49 PM

Yep.

And I was at first very disappointed with XP. But it's true, once you get all the stupid crap worked out, it's not so bad. Especially if you keep FAT32. I hate NTFS, and I don't know why.

~~Leroy77~~ · 08-14-2005, 10:03 PM

VISTA?!!! LOL

Whats the slogan gonna be "It's everywhere you wanna be?"

**uripyores** · 08-15-2005, 04:17 AM

Saw this recently:

Quote:

from techworld.com
Previously codenamed Longhorn, Microsoft announced that its upcoming operating system would be called Windows Vista - something that a company based in the same town as Microsoft's headquarters, Vista Inc. was not happy about.
John Wall, CEO of Vista Inc., said the company was "considering all of its options" for a potential case against Microsoft. Wall said the naming of Windows may violate a trademark his company has and potentially create confusion over the software and services Vista provides.

Does this seem a mere coincident that another computer software company in the same town has that name......or are M$ up to their usual hanky-panky?

Techworld article

yustr · 08-15-2005, 05:24 AM

Mr. Wall will gladly sell the name of his company to Bill for a couple of mil. After that, no more wining...

**Speedo** · 08-15-2005, 12:46 PM

That's chump change for Bill..................

Emporer_D · 08-15-2005, 01:03 PM

Indeed, I would just sell the name for a few billion.

yustr · 08-15-2005, 01:23 PM

No, if you ask too much, he'll just use it and then wait for the lawyers to sort it out. Meanwhile, he's making $$$$ off of it. Better to make your millions, buy the boat and say good riddance.

**40sondacurb** · 08-15-2005, 04:57 PM

He didn't get rich paying out, he got rich making people too scared to fight his company due t the legal cost hey would suffer.

It would take a very rich company or the federal govenment to fight MS on anything.

Mike Soft, the owner of mikesoft.com, was only offered ten bucks to get rid of his domain name.

I hope they loose if they get sued though. I hate the name vista, it's too latin.

08-13-2005, 12:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
40sondacurb #64 & #36 BACKBONE Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,804 OS: xp	I thought XP wouldn't suck that's all, just thought it wouldn't suck as much as it does. __________________ Donate to keep the forum running "I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully" -George W. Bush

08-13-2005, 09:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
elf Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 6,191 OS: WinXP Pro SP2 and Slackware 10.1 My System	You can turn off all the whistles and bells pretty easily...I think XP is fantastic. I did like 98 but it was so full of security flaws that XP is worth the upgrade. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

08-13-2005, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,377 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	I forget I'm on XP sometimes, since I've configured it to look like 98. Some things I like, like not having to launch a program to burn a CD. anything else, I just don't use. I've used FF and AVG for a year now, with no (recent) windows patches and I have yet to get a virus or piece of spyware. __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace

08-13-2005, 10:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,907 OS: XP Professional	Hi 40, You sound like the skeptic that I once was. Now, I would not trade XP for any other windows program. I too have configured it somewhat like 98, since I liked that look better. Kind of like the old lady that kissed the cow...each one to their own taste. Have a great day. __________________ ----------

08-14-2005, 09:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 14,907 OS: XP Professional	Hi Leroy77, I just had to tell you that I like your logic. You are a real hoot. __________________ ----------

08-13-2005, 05:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,498 OS: xp	I agree, the navigation is my biggest issue. Then all the crap that runs in the backround, which can be tweaked. Then the activation issue. I wont even get into the sp2 problems. One thing I will say though, games run alot better then in win98. oh ya, it looks pretty,,lol all the whistles and bells.

08-14-2005, 08:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
~~Leroy77~~ Permanently Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 236 OS: Windows XP Pro/2000 Pro	For those who hate XP, take heart. For Longhorn shall soon arrive and with it comes pestilence and plague...... Oh yeah, and incompatibility and security holes and stuff. And on the sixth day gates made Longhorn and he looked upon his checkbook and said "It is good". And many patches were made and the hackers had a new goal in life. Amen.

08-14-2005, 11:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
40sondacurb #64 & #36 BACKBONE Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,804 OS: xp	I miss 98 though, it was so simple and didn't ask as many questions. It knew I didn't want WMP checking for licences over the internet damit! O well, at least I can play WMP in FF now. __________________ Donate to keep the forum running "I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully" -George W. Bush

08-14-2005, 12:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
~~Leroy77~~ Permanently Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 236 OS: Windows XP Pro/2000 Pro	I've just received a very disturbing email direct from Microsoft's offices: ________________________________________________ HELP! My daddy hates me and wants to kill me! Signed, Windows 2000 ________________________________________________ PS Tumbleweed: My already considerable ego thanks you.

08-14-2005, 08:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Speedo DisIsIt Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 299 OS: XP, W2K, ME, Mandriva My System	XP is the best that MS has offered to date by far. The new OS coming out next year isn't going to be called Longhorn from what I've heard but Vista or something like that.

08-14-2005, 08:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Yep. And I was at first very disappointed with XP. But it's true, once you get all the stupid crap worked out, it's not so bad. Especially if you keep FAT32. I hate NTFS, and I don't know why. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

08-14-2005, 10:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
~~Leroy77~~ Permanently Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 236 OS: Windows XP Pro/2000 Pro	VISTA?!!! LOL Whats the slogan gonna be "It's everywhere you wanna be?"

08-15-2005, 05:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 4,994 OS: XP Pro My System	Mr. Wall will gladly sell the name of his company to Bill for a couple of mil. After that, no more wining... __________________ I didn't mean to say it. But I meant what I said. J. McMurtry In Vino Veritas

08-15-2005, 12:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
Speedo DisIsIt Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 299 OS: XP, W2K, ME, Mandriva My System	That's chump change for Bill..................

08-15-2005, 01:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
Emporer_D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 237 OS: XP Home SP2, Ubuntu 8.04 My System	Indeed, I would just sell the name for a few billion. __________________ Your mind is like a sword, it's easier to kill people when it's sharp.

08-15-2005, 01:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 4,994 OS: XP Pro My System	No, if you ask too much, he'll just use it and then wait for the lawyers to sort it out. Meanwhile, he's making $$$$ off of it. Better to make your millions, buy the boat and say good riddance. __________________ I didn't mean to say it. But I meant what I said. J. McMurtry In Vino Veritas

08-15-2005, 04:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
40sondacurb #64 & #36 BACKBONE Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,804 OS: xp	He didn't get rich paying out, he got rich making people too scared to fight his company due t the legal cost hey would suffer. It would take a very rich company or the federal govenment to fight MS on anything. Mike Soft, the owner of mikesoft.com, was only offered ten bucks to get rid of his domain name. I hope they loose if they get sued though. I hate the name vista, it's too latin. __________________ Donate to keep the forum running "I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully" -George W. Bush