Vista - Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions for downgrading back to the warm familiarity of Windows XP

04-28-2008

On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:12:55 -0400, C.B. wrote:

Quote:

> "Tony" <TonyB77@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:ubXJHyUqIHA.2188@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> Thank You!
>>
>>
>> "Clear Windows" wrote...

Quote:

>>> Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions for downgrading
>>> back
>>> to the warm familiarity of Windows XP
>>>
>>> http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2287685,00.asp
>>>
>>> My comment: UPGRADE to XP, and get several IQ points back. XP= The
>>> last best
>>> OS made by Microsoft.
>>>
>>> article (multipage)
>>>
>>> If "buyer's remorse" describes regret and self-doubt after a costly
>>> purchase, then "upgrader's remorse" seems to sum up the feelings some
>>> people
>>> have after switching to Windows Vista.
>>>
>>> And why shouldn't they feel that way? Windows XP is noticeably faster
>>> than
>>> Vista on the same hardware, and it gets by with much less RAM and hard
>>> drive
>>> space. Microsoft's Service Pack 3 makes XP even faster, but the same
>>> cannot
>>> be said of Vista's Service Pack 1. And Windows Explorer crashes far
>>> more often in Vista (preceded, of course, by the notorious Green
>>> Ribbon of Death). Why, XP's staggeringly superior hardware support
>>> alone makes a convincing case for dumping Vista in favor of its
>>> predecessor.
>>>
>>> Problem is, downgrading a Vista PC to Windows XP can be a chore, and
>>> doubly
>>> so if you want to do it without reformatting your hard disk. The main
>>> roadblock is Windows Setup, which won't let you install an older
>>> version on
>>> top of a newer one; you are left with the tedious task of fooling
>>> Setup into
>>> thinking that there's no Windows at all on your PC.-Next: Regress
>>> Without Reformatting >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>

>>
>>

>
> Clear Windows doesn't have a clue about how to use Vista. His rants
> are
> an indication that he either lacks the necessary hardware and/or is
> incapable of understanding Vista.
> XP is an excellent OS. Vista is an excellent OS. To criticize those
> who
> have chosen to use Vista is childish behavior.
>
> C.B.

Bucking for MVP?

04-28-2008

If you have some specific examples, I can likely can pass them along.

Generally there's not enough time to do "change for the sake of change" -
change is actually pretty expensive and time-consuming. As such most every
change is pretty well-researched. It might not agree with everyone and need
further tuning over time, but that's part of the importance of the exchange
of ideas and general information flow. =)

--
Speaking for myself only.
See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
--
"Earle Horton" <earleh_nospam_@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:EDE91619-0AD5-4317-BE00-5D3A344D2B6B@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Lots of changes in Vista do not have any purpose. I object to having to
> retrain myself so some Docker-wearing twenty-something can justify their
> Harvard diploma in user interface design and demonstrate their supposed
> marketing expertise. Change for the sake of change is crap, but sure if
> change is necessary for real progress then I will change when I am ready
> to do so. I believe I make myself clear here, and I do not need you
> putting words in my mouth.
>
> Retraining people to adapt to new technology is big business, I understand
> that, but I do not believe that "Windows Desktop Experience Mentor" is a
> valid professional designation. Of course new OS will be needed but it is
> a lot like haute couture. A pair of jeans and a hairy chest works just
> fine for me.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Earle
>
> "Nicholas Hall" <niknikNOSPAM1971@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:eG3XGXVqIHA.672@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> Or does it mean you do not like change.
>>
>> If XP is so good does it mean we should stick with it for ever and
>> Microsoft should stop wasting their time developing another OS as XP is
>> soooo good no one would need anything else now but XP???
>>
>> NIK
>>
>> "Earle Horton" <earleh_nospam_@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:0FADDBE0-38CC-4434-B146-9BA62F9629DD@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> That doesn't mean it's any less valid. Microsoft lost me with all the
>>> gratuitous user interface changes in Vista. The first week I couldn't
>>> even find commonly used functions. I used to work in Microsoft systems
>>> development, and I understand why they do this, but it doesn't change
>>> the fact that they are ***holes.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Earle
>>>
>>> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> news:uRbXN4UqIHA.5416@xxxxxx
>>>> Let's revisit what was going on shortly after Windows XP
>>>> was released:
>>>>
>>>> I need to uninstall Windows XP and go back to Windows 98
>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...315607ab30d795
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Carey Frisch
>>>> Microsoft MVP
>>>> Windows Desktop Experience -
>>>> Windows Vista Enthusiast
>>>>
>>>

>>

04-28-2008

"kurttrail" <dontemailme@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:y4uRj.3659$BI2.2510@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>

Quote:

>> And Win 2000 SP4 was faster than XP when installed on an computer
>> accredited with being XP capable. So why didn't we stay with Win 2000.

>
> I did until I bought hardware that was only supported in XP.
>

Quote:

>> More than a few did, corporations and private users alike. Some still do
>> run Win 2000. It may well be compromised more easily but who cares, eh.
>> We need speed, yes?

>
> It may well be compromised if it is run by admins that don't know what
> the f@#k they are doing, but as long as the hardware & the software
> necessary can run on W2K there is no real reason not to continue to use
> it, at this late date.
>

Quote:

>> Same tune, different lyrics..

>
> Except this tune (moving to Vista) is more like going from early 9x to
> ME, than W2K to XP.
>
> --
> Peace!
> Kurt
> Former Self-anointed Moderator
> microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
> "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"
>

My communications with hardware manufacturers left me with the feeling that
they were just being bloody minded regarding the release of appropriate
drivers. It was so obviously going to be a problem for some.

Some of the MS marketing decisions were off base too. I can only assume that
some personnel were demoted. Others who were part of the development team
have left the company apparently.

I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype. It is, after
all is said and done, only an operating system.

Maybe we all expect too much, always expect some miracle advancement which
has universal appeal.

--
Mike Hall - MVP
How to construct a good post..
http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..
http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc
Mike's Window - My Blog..
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

04-28-2008

Mike Hall - MVP wrote:

Quote:

> My communications with hardware manufacturers left me with the feeling
> that they were just being bloody minded regarding the release of
> appropriate drivers. It was so obviously going to be a problem for some.
>
> Some of the MS marketing decisions were off base too. I can only assume
> that some personnel were demoted. Others who were part of the
> development team have left the company apparently.
>
> I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype. It is,
> after all is said and done, only an operating system.
>
> Maybe we all expect too much, always expect some miracle advancement
> which has universal appeal.

Ah yeah, the mythical quest for the Holy Grail of an OS!

"I fart in your general direction!"

--
Peace!
Kurt
Former Self-anointed Moderator
microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"

04-28-2008

"Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message
news:OffwrnZqIHA.2208@xxxxxx

Quote:

> "kurttrail" <dontemailme@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:y4uRj.3659$BI2.2510@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>>

Quote:

>>> And Win 2000 SP4 was faster than XP when installed on an computer
>>> accredited with being XP capable. So why didn't we stay with Win 2000.

>>
>> I did until I bought hardware that was only supported in XP.
>>

Quote:

>>> More than a few did, corporations and private users alike. Some still do
>>> run Win 2000. It may well be compromised more easily but who cares, eh.
>>> We need speed, yes?

Compromised? You have a virus scanner,firewall, spyware? How compromised?
You mean that some hacker will get into your PC and steal all your top
secret CIA files, pictures of your gf in her bikini and your valuable
writings? haha

Quote:

>>
>> It may well be compromised if it is run by admins that don't know what
>> the f@#k they are doing, but as long as the hardware & the software
>> necessary can run on W2K there is no real reason not to continue to use
>> it, at this late date.
>>

Quote:

>>> Same tune, different lyrics..

>>
>> Except this tune (moving to Vista) is more like going from early 9x to
>> ME, than W2K to XP.
>>
>> --
>> Peace!
>> Kurt
>> Former Self-anointed Moderator
>> microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
>> "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"
>>

>
>
> My communications with hardware manufacturers left me with the feeling
> that they were just being bloody minded regarding the release of
> appropriate drivers. It was so obviously going to be a problem for some.
>
> Some of the MS marketing decisions were off base too. I can only assume
> that some personnel were demoted. Others who were part of the development
> team have left the company apparently.
>
> I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype. It is,
> after all is said and done, only an operating system.
>
> Maybe we all expect too much, always expect some miracle advancement which
> has universal appeal.
>
> --
> Mike Hall - MVP
> How to construct a good post..
> http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
> How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc
> Mike's Window - My Blog..
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
>
>
>
>

04-28-2008

"kurttrail" <dontemailme@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%kvRj.3668$BI2.2046@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>

Quote:

>> My communications with hardware manufacturers left me with the feeling
>> that they were just being bloody minded regarding the release of
>> appropriate drivers. It was so obviously going to be a problem for some.
>>
>> Some of the MS marketing decisions were off base too. I can only assume
>> that some personnel were demoted. Others who were part of the
>> development team have left the company apparently.
>>
>> I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype.

Anything good does not have to be advertised . People will find it.

It is,

Quote:

>> after all is said and done, only an operating system.
>>
>> Maybe we all expect too much, always expect some miracle advancement
>> which has universal appeal.

>
> Ah yeah, the mythical quest for the Holy Grail of an OS!
>
> "I fart in your general direction!"

>
> --
> Peace!
> Kurt
> Former Self-anointed Moderator
> microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
> "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"
>

04-28-2008

On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:42:11 +0300, "Clear Windows"
<carlferedeck@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

> XP= The last best OS made by Microsoft.

Surely you mean XP x64, right ? ;>)

JD

04-29-2008

On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:33:57 GMT, "Little Billy" <billy@xxxxxx>
wrote:

Quote:

>>> I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype.

>
>Anything good does not have to be advertised . People will find it.

That's what I thought but I still had a hard time finding my wife !

JD

04-29-2008

"John" <use_net@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:93ad14hjnh22gl5glsgmrr7i5588al22gh@xxxxxx

Quote:

> On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:33:57 GMT, "Little Billy" <billy@xxxxxx>
> wrote:
>

Quote:

>>>> I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype.

>>
>>Anything good does not have to be advertised . People will find it.

>
> That's what I thought but I still had a hard time finding my wife !

I think the problem is you. Females have a special radar for finding the
good men$ If Bill Gates lived on the top of a mountain in a cave I can
assure you that some female would find him lol

Quote:

>
> JD

04-29-2008

On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:05:55 -0400, SG wrote:

Quote:

>>>>There's no point in buying anything until it's on the market for
>>>>awhile<<<

>
> Uh, if no one buys it as you suggest then can you please
> elaborate on how in the world MS or anyone else could find the
> bugs/quirks to fix them? The test labs are limited to how many
> machines the OS is tested on then it's released to Beta Testers
> then out to the public.

So we should be asking: "How come these issues weren't found and
fixed in beta testing?"

--
Chris Game

If debugging is the process of removing bugs, then programming
must be the process of putting them in. -Dykstra

04-28-2008	#21 (permalink)
Canuck57 n/a posts	Re: Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions fordowngrading back to the warm familiarity of Windows XP On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:12:55 -0400, C.B. wrote: Quote: > "Tony" <TonyB77@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:ubXJHyUqIHA.2188@xxxxxx Quote: >> Thank You! >> >> >> "Clear Windows" wrote... Quote: >>> Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions for downgrading >>> back >>> to the warm familiarity of Windows XP >>> >>> http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2287685,00.asp >>> >>> My comment: UPGRADE to XP, and get several IQ points back. XP= The >>> last best >>> OS made by Microsoft. >>> >>> article (multipage) >>> >>> If "buyer's remorse" describes regret and self-doubt after a costly >>> purchase, then "upgrader's remorse" seems to sum up the feelings some >>> people >>> have after switching to Windows Vista. >>> >>> And why shouldn't they feel that way? Windows XP is noticeably faster >>> than >>> Vista on the same hardware, and it gets by with much less RAM and hard >>> drive >>> space. Microsoft's Service Pack 3 makes XP even faster, but the same >>> cannot >>> be said of Vista's Service Pack 1. And Windows Explorer crashes far >>> more often in Vista (preceded, of course, by the notorious Green >>> Ribbon of Death). Why, XP's staggeringly superior hardware support >>> alone makes a convincing case for dumping Vista in favor of its >>> predecessor. >>> >>> Problem is, downgrading a Vista PC to Windows XP can be a chore, and >>> doubly >>> so if you want to do it without reformatting your hard disk. The main >>> roadblock is Windows Setup, which won't let you install an older >>> version on >>> top of a newer one; you are left with the tedious task of fooling >>> Setup into >>> thinking that there's no Windows at all on your PC.-Next: Regress >>> Without Reformatting > >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > Clear Windows doesn't have a clue about how to use Vista. His rants > are > an indication that he either lacks the necessary hardware and/or is > incapable of understanding Vista. > XP is an excellent OS. Vista is an excellent OS. To criticize those > who > have chosen to use Vista is childish behavior. > > C.B. Bucking for MVP?
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04-28-2008	#22 (permalink)
zachd [MSFT] n/a posts	Re: Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions for downgrading back to the warm familiarity of Windows XP If you have some specific examples, I can likely can pass them along. Generally there's not enough time to do "change for the sake of change" - change is actually pretty expensive and time-consuming. As such most every change is pretty well-researched. It might not agree with everyone and need further tuning over time, but that's part of the importance of the exchange of ideas and general information flow. =) -- Speaking for myself only. See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. -- "Earle Horton" <earleh_nospam_@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:EDE91619-0AD5-4317-BE00-5D3A344D2B6B@xxxxxx Quote: > Lots of changes in Vista do not have any purpose. I object to having to > retrain myself so some Docker-wearing twenty-something can justify their > Harvard diploma in user interface design and demonstrate their supposed > marketing expertise. Change for the sake of change is crap, but sure if > change is necessary for real progress then I will change when I am ready > to do so. I believe I make myself clear here, and I do not need you > putting words in my mouth. > > Retraining people to adapt to new technology is big business, I understand > that, but I do not believe that "Windows Desktop Experience Mentor" is a > valid professional designation. Of course new OS will be needed but it is > a lot like haute couture. A pair of jeans and a hairy chest works just > fine for me. > > Cheers, > > Earle > > "Nicholas Hall" <niknikNOSPAM1971@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:eG3XGXVqIHA.672@xxxxxx Quote: >> Or does it mean you do not like change. >> >> If XP is so good does it mean we should stick with it for ever and >> Microsoft should stop wasting their time developing another OS as XP is >> soooo good no one would need anything else now but XP??? >> >> NIK >> >> "Earle Horton" <earleh_nospam_@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:0FADDBE0-38CC-4434-B146-9BA62F9629DD@xxxxxx Quote: >>> That doesn't mean it's any less valid. Microsoft lost me with all the >>> gratuitous user interface changes in Vista. The first week I couldn't >>> even find commonly used functions. I used to work in Microsoft systems >>> development, and I understand why they do this, but it doesn't change >>> the fact that they are ***holes. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Earle >>> >>> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:uRbXN4UqIHA.5416@xxxxxx >>>> Let's revisit what was going on shortly after Windows XP >>>> was released: >>>> >>>> I need to uninstall Windows XP and go back to Windows 98 >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...315607ab30d795 >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Carey Frisch >>>> Microsoft MVP >>>> Windows Desktop Experience - >>>> Windows Vista Enthusiast >>>> >>> >>
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04-28-2008	#23 (permalink)
Mike Hall - MVP n/a posts	Re: Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions for downgrading back to the warm familiarity of Windows XP "kurttrail" <dontemailme@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:y4uRj.3659$BI2.2510@xxxxxx Quote: > Mike Hall - MVP wrote: > Quote: >> And Win 2000 SP4 was faster than XP when installed on an computer >> accredited with being XP capable. So why didn't we stay with Win 2000. > > I did until I bought hardware that was only supported in XP. > Quote: >> More than a few did, corporations and private users alike. Some still do >> run Win 2000. It may well be compromised more easily but who cares, eh. >> We need speed, yes? > > It may well be compromised if it is run by admins that don't know what > the f@#k they are doing, but as long as the hardware & the software > necessary can run on W2K there is no real reason not to continue to use > it, at this late date. > Quote: >> Same tune, different lyrics.. > > Except this tune (moving to Vista) is more like going from early 9x to > ME, than W2K to XP. > > -- > Peace! > Kurt > Former Self-anointed Moderator > microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea > "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" > My communications with hardware manufacturers left me with the feeling that they were just being bloody minded regarding the release of appropriate drivers. It was so obviously going to be a problem for some. Some of the MS marketing decisions were off base too. I can only assume that some personnel were demoted. Others who were part of the development team have left the company apparently. I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype. It is, after all is said and done, only an operating system. Maybe we all expect too much, always expect some miracle advancement which has universal appeal. -- Mike Hall - MVP How to construct a good post.. http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc Mike's Window - My Blog.. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
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04-28-2008	#24 (permalink)
kurttrail n/a posts	Re: Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions fordowngrading back to the warm familiarity of Windows XP Mike Hall - MVP wrote: Quote: > My communications with hardware manufacturers left me with the feeling > that they were just being bloody minded regarding the release of > appropriate drivers. It was so obviously going to be a problem for some. > > Some of the MS marketing decisions were off base too. I can only assume > that some personnel were demoted. Others who were part of the > development team have left the company apparently. > > I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype. It is, > after all is said and done, only an operating system. > > Maybe we all expect too much, always expect some miracle advancement > which has universal appeal. Ah yeah, the mythical quest for the Holy Grail of an OS! "I fart in your general direction!" -- Peace! Kurt Former Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"
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04-28-2008	#25 (permalink)
Little Billy n/a posts	Re: Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions for downgrading back to the warm familiarity of Windows XP "Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx_mvps.com> wrote in message news:OffwrnZqIHA.2208@xxxxxx Quote: > "kurttrail" <dontemailme@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:y4uRj.3659$BI2.2510@xxxxxx Quote: >> Mike Hall - MVP wrote: >> Quote: >>> And Win 2000 SP4 was faster than XP when installed on an computer >>> accredited with being XP capable. So why didn't we stay with Win 2000. >> >> I did until I bought hardware that was only supported in XP. >> Quote: >>> More than a few did, corporations and private users alike. Some still do >>> run Win 2000. It may well be compromised more easily but who cares, eh. >>> We need speed, yes? Compromised? You have a virus scanner,firewall, spyware? How compromised? You mean that some hacker will get into your PC and steal all your top secret CIA files, pictures of your gf in her bikini and your valuable writings? haha Quote: Quote: >> >> It may well be compromised if it is run by admins that don't know what >> the f@#k they are doing, but as long as the hardware & the software >> necessary can run on W2K there is no real reason not to continue to use >> it, at this late date. >> Quote: >>> Same tune, different lyrics.. >> >> Except this tune (moving to Vista) is more like going from early 9x to >> ME, than W2K to XP. >> >> -- >> Peace! >> Kurt >> Former Self-anointed Moderator >> microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea >> "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" >> > > > My communications with hardware manufacturers left me with the feeling > that they were just being bloody minded regarding the release of > appropriate drivers. It was so obviously going to be a problem for some. > > Some of the MS marketing decisions were off base too. I can only assume > that some personnel were demoted. Others who were part of the development > team have left the company apparently. > > I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype. It is, > after all is said and done, only an operating system. > > Maybe we all expect too much, always expect some miracle advancement which > has universal appeal. > > -- > Mike Hall - MVP > How to construct a good post.. > http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm > How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups.. > http://support.microsoft.com/default...help&style=toc > Mike's Window - My Blog.. > http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx > > > >
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04-28-2008	#26 (permalink)
Little Billy n/a posts	Re: Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions for downgrading back to the warm familiarity of Windows XP "kurttrail" <dontemailme@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:%kvRj.3668$BI2.2046@xxxxxx Quote: > Mike Hall - MVP wrote: > Quote: >> My communications with hardware manufacturers left me with the feeling >> that they were just being bloody minded regarding the release of >> appropriate drivers. It was so obviously going to be a problem for some. >> >> Some of the MS marketing decisions were off base too. I can only assume >> that some personnel were demoted. Others who were part of the >> development team have left the company apparently. >> >> I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype. Anything good does not have to be advertised . People will find it. It is, Quote: Quote: >> after all is said and done, only an operating system. >> >> Maybe we all expect too much, always expect some miracle advancement >> which has universal appeal. > > Ah yeah, the mythical quest for the Holy Grail of an OS! > > "I fart in your general direction!" > > -- > Peace! > Kurt > Former Self-anointed Moderator > microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea > "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" >
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04-28-2008	#27 (permalink)
John n/a posts	Re: Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions for downgrading back to the warm familiarity of Windows XP On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:42:11 +0300, "Clear Windows" <carlferedeck@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > XP= The last best OS made by Microsoft. Surely you mean XP x64, right ? ;>) JD
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04-29-2008	#28 (permalink)
John n/a posts	Re: Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions for downgrading back to the warm familiarity of Windows XP On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:33:57 GMT, "Little Billy" <billy@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: Quote: Quote: >>> I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype. > >Anything good does not have to be advertised . People will find it. That's what I thought but I still had a hard time finding my wife ! JD
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04-29-2008	#29 (permalink)
Little Billy n/a posts	Re: Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions for downgrading back to the warm familiarity of Windows XP "John" <use_net@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:93ad14hjnh22gl5glsgmrr7i5588al22gh@xxxxxx Quote: > On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:33:57 GMT, "Little Billy" <billy@xxxxxx> > wrote: > Quote: Quote: >>>> I will be honest in that I wondered why there was so much hype. >> >>Anything good does not have to be advertised . People will find it. > > That's what I thought but I still had a hard time finding my wife ! I think the problem is you. Females have a special radar for finding the good men$ If Bill Gates lived on the top of a mountain in a cave I can assure you that some female would find him lol Quote: > > JD
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04-29-2008	#30 (permalink)
Chris Game n/a posts	Re: Fed up with Vista? Here are step-by-step instructions for downgrading back to the warm familiarity of Windows XP On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:05:55 -0400, SG wrote: Quote: Quote: Quote: >>>>There's no point in buying anything until it's on the market for >>>>awhile<<< > > Uh, if no one buys it as you suggest then can you please > elaborate on how in the world MS or anyone else could find the > bugs/quirks to fix them? The test labs are limited to how many > machines the OS is tested on then it's released to Beta Testers > then out to the public. So we should be asking: "How come these issues weren't found and fixed in beta testing?" -- Chris Game If debugging is the process of removing bugs, then programming must be the process of putting them in. -Dykstra
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