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John H.

On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:35:04 -0400, " JimH" ask wrote:

"John H." wrote in message
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On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:12:39 -0400, " JimH" ask wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
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D-unit wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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D-unit wrote:

Dear MS (Bill)

Can I get a refund on my copy Vista?

I hate it. Its slow, locks up and does things I don't like.
An OS shouldn't do that.

I just want to run applications as fast as possible. Thats all.
I wouldn't install this bloatware on my work machines unless I
wanted to loose my job and was looking for a way out.

I bought Vista, my stoopid, I know.

db

VISTA isn't slow if you are running the right processor and an
appropriate amount of memory for the applications you use.

Bet you're not.

Apparently not. I have 1 gig of mem, I think you suggested at least 2.

Holy crikey.

My Gateway should have never come with it pre-loaded.
(again my fault)

I figured since it was on there, it should like...be fun/exciting to
use.
Its like
trying to run a marathon with your shoe laces tied together.

db~gimme a C:\ "a keyboard.....how quaint"

Memory is cheap. Find out what you have in there and add another stick
or
two so you have 2 gigs. Were you aware that VISTA with the proper amount
of member does a better job handling several open apps simultaneously?

I can run Adobe Bridge CS3 and Photoshop CS3, working on photos, and at
the same time run my web browser actively, along with my email program,
and my word processor, and switch between the apps almost
instantaneously.
If I also try to burn a DVD at the same time all these apps are running,
the slowdown is noticeable but management, and none of the apps crash.

Try that with XP.

Plus, even though VISTA 64 is way ahead of its time right now, there are
some great new apps coming that will take advantage of it. As soon as
some
start appearing, my current desktop will become a server and I'll build
a
new 64-bit box.

Cheers.

My son's laptop has 2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm memory and the processor is
AMD
Turion 64 X2 TL-60 (2.0GHz/1MB).

I posed the question of the concerns posted here in a computer forum.
Here
is one of the responses I received from what I would judge to be one of
the
experts in the forum on computers

I had a new desktop built in February loaded with Vista. It's wonderful
and
I am delighted with it.
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Every time MS brings out new software the prophets of doom and gloom come
out of their comfort zone and start whining. The people who condemn Vista
today are the same people who tomorrow will enjoy Vista and will have
forgotten their reluctance to change. It's no different to the same
arguments made when changing from Windows 95 to 98 and then to XP all over
again.

The main protagonists seem to be conservative and frugal home and small
business users who cannot easily afford the hardware required and large
commercial organizations where such a major change would eat into their
mega
profits.

Take no notice and enjoy it.
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Do you see the same trend Harry? Precious! ;-)

Wouldn't it be better to send Harry an email?

In any case, I'm sure your son is thrilled with his laptop. That was a
most
generous thing to do.

Once again you seem to have a reading comprehension problem John H. He is
still in boot camp. So he is not thrilled with it as he has no idea he is
receiving it.

sigh

BTW, on what do you base a judgement of someone's computer knowledge in a
forum?

Based on their previous technical advice and the accuracy of that advice.
I also consider their willingness to step outside the box and experiment
with new technology. After all, that is the only way we move forward.

I have an understanding of the computer savvy folks in this NG.........you
and Reggie are not in that group.

Just for you John.............. ;-)

Oh, my mistake! I'll bet he *will* be most happy with his computer when you
give it to him! That will be a very generous thing you will have done.

From what you've written, I can see you have plenty of information on which
to judge the knowledge of another in a news group. I don't know about
Reggie, but I am certainly not computer savvy enough to meet your
expectations.

But, I still think he would be happier with an Intel processor, perhaps the
Intel Core 2 Duo Extreme Edition X7900, which is capable of overclocking to
3.4GHz. If he's like most servicemen, he'll enjoy playing games and
appreciate the speed of that processor. Plus, he won't have to explain why
he's using an AMD processor to everyone who asks.

Just something to think about.