mountainman 0 #1 November 16, 2001 Hey all....just wondering who has upgraded to the new Windows XP and who likes it. If you think that Microsoft sucks, than join the club. Have to say that they make a good product and everything is compatable with it (almost), however, their prices are INSANE. Here is a good representation of their stuff: Windows RG. Enjoy!! --------------JumpinDuo.com is here!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordAJ702 0 #2 November 16, 2001 I work for Gateway and all we sell right now is windows XP and it is a HUGE improvement over windows ME. If you have an older system (500 MHZ) or slower and less than 128 MB Ram i pry wouldent bother cuz windows xp uses alot of resources. But its a heck of a lot more stable. PS. Any skydivers need a compter give me an e-mail (lord702@aol.com) i'll see what discounts i can hook ya up with ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #3 November 16, 2001 I just recently upgraded to XP and must admit I like it allot. I have been using 2000 since it has been around and was pretty satisfied, in fact I was really hesitant to upgrade. However I did it and after about 2 days of serious customization I am definitely sold. Now I have a license through my company and know nothing about the crazy registration etc. XP is definitely stable and fast. It carries over most of the cool 2000 features especially when working on large networks. A definite must for any power user is the power toys for XP. There is a virtual desktop feature that rocks. I believe it resembles a common Linux / Xwindows feature.All and all I think it’s a great product. I must stress however that out of the box I would not be satisfied. I had to customize the look and feel toughly. However Xp makes this an easy task. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watcher 0 #4 November 16, 2001 I think XP was nice, i run it on my laptop its a 266 with 92 megs of ram. But then agian i got it free (other can get it cheap too ), i have every distro microsoft has put out and XP is bar far and away the most stable. Only reason i still run 98se on my main computer is that its more game compatible, and the XP vid and Sound drivers have not been perfected yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watcher 0 #5 November 16, 2001 That was supposed to say by instead of BarWatcherwatcher1@cc.gatech.eduC-31802 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #6 November 16, 2001 Gee...I was worried for a sec. I thought the bar far was something like the any key and I had never heard of it!GeminiCo Van My Tuong Huu Dong Nam A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 November 16, 2001 Dude... I'd watch posting that you've got that stuff for free.... Microsoft really is'nt into that stuff. Speaking from experience (Licenceing rep for my company to Microsoft) I can say if Microsoft even THINKS what you've got is illegeal their thinking is sue now and deal with the counterlaw suit later. And I think I know how you got the stuf and Microsoft does audit that source from time to time also.....A rainy day at the DZ is better then a Sunny day at work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #8 November 16, 2001 Lookit,.... I told you Jim would be sneakin out ... Lookie now he is just a postin to just anything, funny too!!LOL, that XP is terrible. Its a communist plot in its entireity.However you spell it. I cant do anything I want to. I HAVE TO Register it now and everytime I shut down I HAVE to, Do all the stuff over until I DO WHAT THEY SAY.... Then the wizard thing. .....Everything has a Mr Wizard. I supose it is good. I think my Mom could use it. Cyber likes it. But we had to take it off then put the 98 2nd Edition back on and partition the disk into little pies. I got a TON of BO's and some freakin bugger out there is hackin in about 9/10ths of the time. (Back Door programs available to anyone who knows how to use a computer)Cyberskydiver sits 5 feet away doesnt get a hit. I get all kinds of people looking for a port. I have 3 firewalls. And 2 virus deals, and one Trojan horse dealio. (did you get that) (guess which onesAnd lookin for more ammo.!!. I also have the little giz mos to give them back and then some - as soon as the cyber coppers find their little tracks left in the cyber web. That dude Tron is running up and down the little lazer beams looking for the RatFink right now. And I still have holes or Bad Clusters in the disk. I saw 6 or 7 in it today. If you WANT some viruses, trojans, back door programs.... They are SO available for your downloading pleasure and gift giving just in time for the holidays.This one page has them listed: Viruses - then they list the ones you can download and the directions for useage. Same thing with Back Doors, Trogans, and a list labeled Hackers.The Hackers list I couldnt understand too well, but you get the idea. Jim beam me up, how did I get on this rant?Oh- their is a list for me - Protection.!!THAT is what I NEED, info on how to kill the buggers from the buggers. Jim, I have no idea why....But people in here think I am High. ....Can you believe that??Huh, go figure. Skydive~Friends~HappinessAirAnnhttp://www.AirAnn.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #9 November 16, 2001 QuoteCyber likes it.Dan & I need to have a little talk.... "Wear the grudge like a crown. Desperate to control. Unable to forgive. And we're sinking deeper." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cameramonkey 0 #10 November 16, 2001 dude... either Jose; (curevo) has really hit me harder than normal, or you are making NOOOO sense... so dont bogart that doobie... pass it on Ann...;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trmnljnky 0 #11 November 17, 2001 anything could be better than ME Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #12 November 17, 2001 Lol.... thats two comments like that in the same day by two differnt people...hahaha Am I the only one who finds that funny or is it the Vodka talking?A rainy day at the DZ is better then a Sunny day at work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watcher 0 #13 November 17, 2001 MSDN subscription on a work computer. So i guess technically its not free, the company paid for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #14 November 18, 2001 I'll stick with Win 2000 Pro - It's the only MS product I've used so far that hasn't blue-screened !! Throw me to the sky becuase I know I'm coming back - Red Hot Chili Peppers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watcher 0 #15 November 19, 2001 Give it time, it will eventually if you push hard enough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 November 19, 2001 You haven't BSDed it yet? (blue screen of death). Then you haven't been pushing it hard enough. I killed mine a few times renduring video, well, another time was due to some overclocking I was doing, but oh-well.AggieDave '02-------------Blue Skies and Gig'em Ags!BTHO t.u. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #17 November 19, 2001 XP might be pretty, but 2000 outperforms it.Now where did I put my OS X disk....I ain't happy, I'm feeling gladI got sunshine, in a bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #18 November 19, 2001 Quote"XP might be pretty, but 2000 outperforms it."ROFL - Ever since we migrated from NT to 2000 my PC will shut down on it's own free-will & restart! Oh, and did I mention that it's annoying as hell!!! LOL"Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #19 November 19, 2001 Quotemy PC will shut down on it's own free-will & restart! Oh, and did I mention that it's annoying as hell!!! [sigh]User error... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
