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AgentJean

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http://www.bbspot.com/News/200...1-will-install-xp.html
Microsoft Reveals Windows
Vista SP1 Will Install XP
By Brian Briggs





Redmond, WA ? In response to customer demands Microsoft announced that instead of patching bugs and improving features of Windows Vista in the next service pack release, they would just install XP.

"We're focused on giving the customer what they want, and want they want is to just go back to XP," said Microsoft Development Chief Greg Elston.

Elston said not only will the move improve customer satisfaction with Vista, but will allow the company to focus resources on the next operating system instead of the flailing Vista. "We can move people off of Vista development now, and move them to Windows 7 development," said Elston. "That should allow us to only delay Windows 7 by thirteen months past its scheduled date instead of the planned eighteen."

Customers have had many complaints about Vista, so it wasn't surprising the response to the move was mostly positive. "Ever since I install Vista I've wanted to go back to XP," said Trey Sportia. "I'm glad Microsoft has given me an easy downgrade path."


Some customers complained about paying for Vista when all they'll end up with is XP which they had already. Elston said that "if people read the license agreement they'll see this is perfectly within our rights. Anyway, we're calling it Vista XP, so it is new in a way."

Elston also added that if people complain too much they'll just revert to Windows ME.
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If this is true what does this mean for DX 10? Is MS canning DX10? Will there be a DX10 upgrade for XP Classic? After all didn't MS say that there is no way DX10 can run on XP? Are they really going to tell hardware manufactures their DX10 cards are not worthless?

This might be as suicidal as Apple coming out with a 3G iphone.
 
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Lol "Vista XP"

So does that mean you'll basically be using XP? Like all of the logo's and ui, everything, will be XP?

Edit: Oops, my sarcasm meter was broken. Carry on.
 
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You realize BBSpot is a joke site right?

Please stop editing your post to add more commentary, you're only making it worse.

Edit: For prosperity and the OP's eternal shame:
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http://www.bbspot.com/News/200...1-will-install-xp.html
Commentary by OP:
If this is true what does this mean for DX 10? Is MS canning DX10? Will there be a DX10 upgrade for XP Classic? After all didn't MS say that there is no way DX10 can run on XP? Are they really going to tell hardware manufactures their DX10 cards are not worthless?

This might be as suicidal as Apple coming out with a 3G iphone.
 
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As an aside, can't there be some time limit or something where I get the title Lifer. I mean, just because I don't reply to every single thread doesn't mean I'm not a Lifer. I think logging in consistently over the past six years should get me some kind of different title besides "Golden Member". Maybe "Lifer Lurker" or something...
 
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Ther' be nasty bilge rats clogging the bung hole from the grand grog of DX10! Arrr...we don't take kindly to them amongst our mateys!
 
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Even if you think its real at the end when they say well just give em ME. You know its a joke then.
 
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Originally posted by: bearxor
As an aside, can't there be some time limit or something where I get the title Lifer. I mean, just because I don't reply to every single thread doesn't mean I'm not a Lifer. I think logging in consistently over the past six years should get me some kind of different title besides "Golden Member". Maybe "Lifer Lurker" or something...
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If you went to school for 13 years but rarely turned in any homework, would you still expect a diploma? Just imagine if everyone lurked...
 
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Originally posted by: AgentJean
http://www.bbspot.com/News/200...1-will-install-xp.html
Microsoft Reveals Windows
Vista SP1 Will Install XP
By Brian Briggs





Redmond, WA ? In response to customer demands Microsoft announced that instead of patching bugs and improving features of Windows Vista in the next service pack release, they would just install XP.

"We're focused on giving the customer what they want, and want they want is to just go back to XP," said Microsoft Development Chief Greg Elston.

Elston said not only will the move improve customer satisfaction with Vista, but will allow the company to focus resources on the next operating system instead of the flailing Vista. "We can move people off of Vista development now, and move them to Windows 7 development," said Elston. "That should allow us to only delay Windows 7 by thirteen months past its scheduled date instead of the planned eighteen."

Customers have had many complaints about Vista, so it wasn't surprising the response to the move was mostly positive. "Ever since I install Vista I've wanted to go back to XP," said Trey Sportia. "I'm glad Microsoft has given me an easy downgrade path."


Some customers complained about paying for Vista when all they'll end up with is XP which they had already. Elston said that "if people read the license agreement they'll see this is perfectly within our rights. Anyway, we're calling it Vista XP, so it is new in a way."

Elston also added that if people complain too much they'll just revert to Windows ME.
Click to expand...


If this is true what does this mean for DX 10? Is MS canning DX10? Will there be a DX10 upgrade for XP Classic? After all didn't MS say that there is no way DX10 can run on XP? Are they really going to tell hardware manufactures their DX10 cards are not worthless?

This might be as suicidal as Apple coming out with a 3G iphone.
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Self-Owned FARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR the win!
 
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Originally posted by: AgentJean
http://www.bbspot.com/News/200...1-will-install-xp.html
Microsoft Reveals Windows
Vista SP1 Will Install XP
By Brian Briggs





Redmond, WA ? In response to customer demands Microsoft announced that instead of patching bugs and improving features of Windows Vista in the next service pack release, they would just install XP.

"We're focused on giving the customer what they want, and want they want is to just go back to XP," said Microsoft Development Chief Greg Elston.

Elston said not only will the move improve customer satisfaction with Vista, but will allow the company to focus resources on the next operating system instead of the flailing Vista. "We can move people off of Vista development now, and move them to Windows 7 development," said Elston. "That should allow us to only delay Windows 7 by thirteen months past its scheduled date instead of the planned eighteen."

Customers have had many complaints about Vista, so it wasn't surprising the response to the move was mostly positive. "Ever since I install Vista I've wanted to go back to XP," said Trey Sportia. "I'm glad Microsoft has given me an easy downgrade path."


Some customers complained about paying for Vista when all they'll end up with is XP which they had already. Elston said that "if people read the license agreement they'll see this is perfectly within our rights. Anyway, we're calling it Vista XP, so it is new in a way."

Elston also added that if people complain too much they'll just revert to Windows ME.
Click to expand...


If this is true what does this mean for DX 10? Is MS canning DX10? Will there be a DX10 upgrade for XP Classic? After all didn't MS say that there is no way DX10 can run on XP? Are they really going to tell hardware manufactures their DX10 cards are not worthless?

This might be as suicidal as Apple coming out with a 3G iphone.
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I can't tell if he is serious or not...
 
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Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser
Originally posted by: bearxor
As an aside, can't there be some time limit or something where I get the title Lifer. I mean, just because I don't reply to every single thread doesn't mean I'm not a Lifer. I think logging in consistently over the past six years should get me some kind of different title besides "Golden Member". Maybe "Lifer Lurker" or something...
Click to expand...

If you went to school for 13 years but rarely turned in any homework, would you still expect a diploma? Just imagine if everyone lurked...
Click to expand...

Yeah, posting a :D in 50 threads a day is hard work, and a real contribution to the forums. You keep up the good work there sparky.
 
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