Windows XP allowed to live again - Page 2

JClarke · 01-08-2009, 07:16 PM

Lets find out, shall we?

Chevy57 · 01-08-2009, 07:29 PM

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Windows 7 beta: First impressions | Business Tech - CNET News

I will find out tomorrow to get more info on Windows 7 beta.

Foxrac · 01-08-2009, 07:50 PM

I found out about alot of new notebooks will introduce on CES, just heard about new ASUS notebook with Radeon 4600 series.

I'm forward to buy new notebook in next month and I had lost interest in Mac, just prefer PC for all way.

New XPS Studio notebook is released on Dell in last few days ago and it looks awesome.

Both of notebook that mentioned above don't offers XP.

JClarke · 01-08-2009, 07:52 PM

Selling the MAC computer aren't you?

Nathan · 01-08-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

I had lost interest in Mac.

Why is that? Just curious...

Chevy57 · 01-08-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

I found out about alot of new notebooks will introduce on CES, just heard about new ASUS notebook with Radeon 4600 series.

I'm forward to buy new notebook in next month and I had lost interest in Mac, just prefer PC for all way and GPU in my current notebook is outdated (VRAM) and won't able to play GTA IV.

New XPS Studio notebook is released on Dell in last few days ago and it looks awesome.

yeah, I read info on new netbook and notebook on CES. I m interesting new XPS notebook but little expensive over $1,200. I need to look for new mini-notebook (not netbook) for business trip. I have own Sony Vaio laptop but too big and heavy.

Foxrac · 01-08-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan

Why is that? Just curious...

I don't feel like Mac is my useful OS due lacks of games and some applications, also I just got used with PC for many years and don't want deal with different boot into different OS like Mac to Vista on my notebook,

In last nearly 2 years ago, I was interested in Mac and would change my lifestyle then realized it's not my type of OS, however Mac is good at overall for people who aren't gamer or useful with Windows.

The GPU in my MacBook Pro is little outdated and won't able to run GTA IV due low VRAM (128 MB) and don't like aluminum design either due cosmetic issue.

Chevy57 · 01-08-2009, 08:06 PM

Foxrac, Mac powerbook? I had used few Mac computers since 1986. Switched to PC because mac softwares are too costly than PC. I really like Mac powerbook but too costly over $1,000.

Foxrac · 01-08-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

Foxrac, Mac powerbook? I had used few Mac computers since 1986. Switched to PC because mac softwares are too costly than PC. I really like Mac powerbook but too costly over $1,000.

It's MacBook Pro and it was replaced the PowerBook in 2006 due transition from PPC to Intel.

Yup, I had first Mac in 1993 with 68k and not much compatibility as PC with Windows 3.1 at this time and switched to PC in 1998 with Windows 98 due more software and games support for better price.

It took while for me to save up for Mac and found out it wasn't my type in after 1 years.

Deathpit · 01-10-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

See more report

Windows 7 beta: First impressions | Business Tech - CNET News

I will find out tomorrow to get more info on Windows 7 beta.

Hereâ€™s where we stand - Windows 7 Team Blog - The Windows Blog

2.5 million download limit were removed and will available until January 24th. However, Windows 7 beta will end later in August.
I read the article said that Windows 7's performance had improved over Vista and XP.
I wonder why dont MS make major improvement patches/fixes for Vista rather than writing/programing Windows 7?

Chevy57 · 01-23-2009, 07:30 PM

Windows 7 was 60 percent faster than Vista during the dual-core workflow tests -- but overall, 7's just slower on dual- and quad-core hardware than XP.
If Windows 7 is not snappier than XP, I'll keep with XP.

Windows 7 put up against Vista and XP in hardcore multicore benchmarks, XP wins - Engadget

Deathpit · 01-24-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

Windows 7 was 60 percent faster than Vista during the dual-core workflow tests -- but overall, 7's just slower on dual- and quad-core hardware than XP.
If Windows 7 is not snappier than XP, I'll keep with XP.

Windows 7 put up against Vista and XP in hardcore multicore benchmarks, XP wins - Engadget

Hey, Windows 7 beta is still in beta version. Engadget dont mention which version they used against XP (32 bit or 64 bit?).

***sablescort*** · 01-27-2009, 06:01 PM

<---Going to keep my XP (HP Pavilion with AMD64) laptop alongside my Vista (Gateway FX with Intel Core2Duo) laptop until I upgrade the Vista to Win 7. Hopefully the Gateway will have enough horsepower to handle the upgrade to Win 7 (It's currently a 64 bit version cuz of the 4 GB rams installed in it)

Secretblend · 01-27-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sablescort

<---Going to keep my XP (HP Pavilion with AMD64) laptop alongside my Vista (Gateway FX with Intel Core2Duo) laptop until I upgrade the Vista to Win 7. Hopefully the Gateway will have enough horsepower to handle the upgrade to Win 7 (It's currently a 64 bit version cuz of the 4 GB rams installed in it)

Please clarify that, I am under impression that 64 bits is designed into the chip. Not cause of how much memory are installed.

Chevy57 · 01-27-2009, 06:34 PM

I should have dual-booting my desktop with XP / W7, but now that the 64bit version is out I think I can get rid of my XP install. Everything seems to work perfect with Windows 7 for me..

***sablescort*** · 01-27-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Secretblend

Please clarify that, I am under impression that 64 bits is designed into the chip. Not cause of how much memory are installed.

I mean my Vista is a 64 bit edition because of the over 4GB of ram installed on the Gateway. If its over 3 GB, the 32 bit version of Vista wont work that well.

Secretblend · 01-27-2009, 07:03 PM

I got 8 GB of memory and Vista 32 bit installed. It works fine.

Nathan · 01-27-2009, 07:36 PM

One question...how do you tell if your laptop have 32 bits, 64 and 86? What does they mean? I am all ears.

Secretblend · 01-27-2009, 07:41 PM

86?? dont ya mean 128?

Chevy57 · 01-27-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan

One question...how do you tell if your laptop have 32 bits, 64 and 86? What does they mean? I am all ears.

I never listen about 86-bit??????????????

JClarke · 01-27-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan

One question...how do you tell if your laptop have 32 bits, 64 and 86? What does they mean? I am all ears.

You can tell that through control panel.

Nathan · 01-27-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JClarke

You can tell that through control panel.

Clicked that....not going anywhere.

And what does it actually mean?

Nathan · 01-27-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Secretblend

86?? dont ya mean 128?

it's actually 128? Not 86?

SnAzZyStyLe2002 · 01-27-2009, 08:53 PM

XP is still nearing its mainstream support's death - on April 14th of this year.

purplecatty · 01-27-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnAzZyStyLe2002

XP is still nearing its mainstream support's death - on April 14th of this year.

Ouchie!

I bet many XP'er begging M$ for another extension. But guess XP have to go soon cuz it lived a long life.. It probably a longest lived OS ever. My friend just bought desktop pc with WinXP installed. I told him that better have backup of all service pack downloads and updates that he had on XP. I probably will have to use Acronis Trueimage or Norton Ghost to copy entire XP image so that if it corrupts, I would have no worry about lose XP's updates.

Or I sure hope M$ churn out XP SP4 for final time!!!!!, no more support

Catty

Secretblend · 01-27-2009, 11:00 PM

That's a good idea.. Put out final service pack so that people will have all the updates MS put out and then save it as file for reloading if needed..

JClarke · 01-27-2009, 11:06 PM

Farewell XP

Nathan · 01-27-2009, 11:09 PM

XP is the best and fastest OS ever. RIP XP

JClarke · 01-27-2009, 11:11 PM

and it is the best OS in PC world, better than the doggone it Vista!

Nathan · 01-27-2009, 11:14 PM

My Laptop still have few months to live, after that I am switching to Ubuntu 4ever. Ubuntu Linux FTW.
I Ubuntu, Therefore, I Am

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Chevy57 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 5,422	Foxrac, Mac powerbook? I had used few Mac computers since 1986. Switched to PC because mac softwares are too costly than PC. I really like Mac powerbook but too costly over $1,000.

01-27-2009, 06:34 PM	#45 (permalink)
Chevy57 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 5,422	I should have dual-booting my desktop with XP / W7, but now that the 64bit version is out I think I can get rid of my XP install. Everything seems to work perfect with Windows 7 for me.. __________________

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Secretblend Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,650	I got 8 GB of memory and Vista 32 bit installed. It works fine.

01-27-2009, 07:36 PM	#48 (permalink)
Nathan Perfect Prosecutor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lost in Paradise Posts: 2,826 Blog Entries: 6	One question...how do you tell if your laptop have 32 bits, 64 and 86? What does they mean? I am all ears. __________________ Nathan's Blog "Good things come to those who wait"

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Secretblend Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,650	86?? dont ya mean 128?

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SnAzZyStyLe2002 IchBinSchwulUndGlücklich. Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 477	XP is still nearing its mainstream support's death - on April 14th of this year. __________________ ~Snazzy Style 2002

01-27-2009, 11:00 PM	#56 (permalink)
Secretblend Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,650	That's a good idea.. Put out final service pack so that people will have all the updates MS put out and then save it as file for reloading if needed..

01-27-2009, 11:06 PM	#57 (permalink)
JClarke Good times, good times. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Packing bags for U.S.A Posts: 20,219 Blog Entries: 5	Farewell XP __________________

01-27-2009, 11:09 PM	#58 (permalink)
Nathan Perfect Prosecutor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lost in Paradise Posts: 2,826 Blog Entries: 6	XP is the best and fastest OS ever. RIP XP __________________ Nathan's Blog "Good things come to those who wait"

01-27-2009, 11:11 PM	#59 (permalink)
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Nathan Perfect Prosecutor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lost in Paradise Posts: 2,826 Blog Entries: 6	My Laptop still have few months to live, after that I am switching to Ubuntu 4ever. Ubuntu Linux FTW. I Ubuntu, Therefore, I Am __________________ Nathan's Blog "Good things come to those who wait"

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