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well, if they did virtualise, running XP/98/dos compatibility mode would work a whooooole lot better...
 
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They should virtualise anything that doesn't run natively in Vista. Even LESS code would have to be devoted for legacy stuff, and XP, 2000, 98, maybe even DOS 6.22 programs, would all run in a VM. It should have the proper versions (Like Vista's Home Premium or Ultimate) running only on 64 bit, to maximise coolness. Then there should be a stripped down version (like Home Basic) that runs on slower, 32 bit machines.
 
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theres no reasion for virtulizing windows 2k/xp/2k3/x64pro apps under any NT based os, since they are all based off eachother, and if they are gonna virtulize old apps like that they need todo same to vista since minwin is NOT just vista's next version.

really, as i understand it, minwin is based off the NT core but redesigned to be modular, if true this would mean that apps for NT should beable to run native as they currently do, but removing the 9x and nt3/4/os2 code support would remove alot of useless code thats only used by VERY rare users with crappy old apps, and that could be virtulized easy endough.

9x/dos support should be done with virtulization or a new ver of virtual pc that can access hardware.
 
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okay this is from my perspective on a laptop.

running vista x64 sp????

bunch of shit that i can't get rid of and i can't find a program to get rid of it.
a lot of options but then you get lost.
its XP compatible also for some things like drivers and whatnotnow
 
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If theres a bunch of shit you cant get rid of, youve probably installed it yourself.
Options are easy to find if you use google, MS has lots of pages up.
 
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k0rn_h0li0 said:
okay this is from my perspective on a laptop.

running vista x64 sp????

bunch of shit that i can't get rid of and i can't find a program to get rid of it.
a lot of options but then you get lost.
its XP compatible also for some things like drivers and whatnotnow
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that makes about as much sense as mixing pepsi and coke together. Seriously... have you used vista? its MADE for people who 'get lost' with all these links and popups aimed to help you find what you want... and why does vista need to be XP compatible? that makes no sense.

cant get rid of vista? learn to use a PC...
 
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bad day at work :roll: ??
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i almost fell over into a big giant crunching machine so they sent me home and told me to not come back til monday for safety reasons. apparently, they dont want employee curtains.
 
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ex_reven said:
I was referring to you being turned into a curtain, but yeah weekends are cool too...i guess :laugh:
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curtains cant watch anime. no eyes.
 
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Mussels said:
curtains cant watch anime. no eyes.
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But they damn sure help keep the sun out. lol.

EDIT: And I just realized how terrible of an influence Reven is. Every time he comes in here, there's a derail of Amtrak proportions. lol.
 
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Wile E said:
But they damn sure help keep the sun out. lol.

EDIT: And I just realized how terrible of an influence Reven is. Every time he comes in here, there's a derail of Amtrak proportions. lol.
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I tend to feed off others lol.
So I blame ALL of YOU :p
 
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You would try it, Busey. Tell it to DR Phil. :roll:
 
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You would try it, Busey. Tell it to DR Phil. :roll:
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My IT teacher sent me to the school councillor last year in my last year of high school lol.
She suspected I had feelings for her that traversed that of a regular teacher-student relationship.

Id just like to say thats shes a moron AND a retard lol.
 
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i have used vista personally its aight just more options.

i'm still having issues with all these programs on my laptop and i can't seem to uninstall stuff completely and have it still sit there. maybe registry tweaks will help out.

so far i think people use vista just to play crisis and thats it. maybe work or home related stuff but vista still buggy and needs work
 
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the only thing that I am a bit concerned about, is the fact that after installing SP1, the imon software fails to load at startup! :banghead:
 
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k0rn_h0li0 said:
i have used vista personally its aight just more options.

i'm still having issues with all these programs on my laptop and i can't seem to uninstall stuff completely and have it still sit there. maybe registry tweaks will help out.

so far i think people use vista just to play crisis and thats it. maybe work or home related stuff but vista still buggy and needs work
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Go onto Google, type in CCleaner, and go to their website and download the latsest version.
Run some of the cleaning devices in it, such as the Uninstaller, Startup controller (for faster logons), and Registry Cleaner. With the registry cleaner, be sure to back up your old setting to a USB and/or hard drive. CCleaner should prompt as to whether you want to do that, btw.

I use Vista for "home and office" work; homework, internet browsing, and MSN. I don't game on the Family PC. Not because it can't run good games, but because I'm not really into them much. Once I get a job, I will buy some.
Overall, I enjoy using Vista for what I do, and comparing it to XP, I find it easier to use and better in general.:)
It came preinstalled, which was a bonus: no driver incompatibilities.:cool:
Vista even runs on my laptop: A relic from the year 2000, when the Pentium 3 was new and all-powerful. (It runs fast because I managed to stuff in 512 MB of RAM into it as well. :D)

I'd choose Vista over XP any day, because I prefer the user experiance. Also, it just looks so damn good.:toast:
 
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k0rn_h0li0 said:
i have used vista personally its aight just more options.

i'm still having issues with all these programs on my laptop and i can't seem to uninstall stuff completely and have it still sit there. maybe registry tweaks will help out.

so far i think people use vista just to play crisis and thats it. maybe work or home related stuff but vista still buggy and needs work
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Try to format the laptop and install a fresh vista on it, cause im using vista since the official release date and never had issues to make think on XP cause the issues i had on vista anyone could face the same on XP or maybe it all depends on ur system specs and the way u use or computer and the OS i mean the way u manage ur DATA and programs... IMO...
 
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Guarana said:
You think you had a bad day? Today I got T-Boned by a HMMWV (Humvee) in my HMMWV, sure nobody got hurt and the damage done was nothing more than a bent up mirror and paint scratching, but still.. it happened.

Iraq is too stressful.
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i have said it b4 and i will say it again, never let a "jar head" or anybody whos been in the millitary drive a car/truck/scooter/pocket bike :p
 
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What was worse is that it was MP's that hit me! Freaking MP's and it was their fault!

I hate MP's
 
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