Man, pc's rock.
i have a sata hd with xp, one with ubuntu 8.10, and one wih vista 64 and when i need the hd, i just open my case and pick a slot, and slide it in.
then i option boot and pick the hd to boot from.
don't have to set up dual booting, as it does it automatically, and can switch drives as needed.
apple sure does suck.
i hate having it so easy.
Anyway, back on topic. Go Microsoft!!! what a great concept...i hope it doesn't impact OEMs even though i imagine they'll find a way to squeeze even more money out.
Maybe they'll have another windows version
windows 7 basic
windows 7 business
windows 7 ultimate
windows 7 prepaid (you get the disc at bestbuy where they have the aol discs, and it is free until you use it, and then you are charged based on your hardware._
Awesome, that would work.
CKent
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When all other possibilities have been exhausted, whatever remaining, no matter how unlikely...
OS choices suck. You've got the college kiddies with Linux, OSX which I always picture the Big Lebowski's daughter being the chief designer of (My art has been commended as being strongly vaginal, which bothers some men :laugh: ), and Windows which is designed by geeks like me, except who have become a little apathetic due to lack of competition. Not that it's great, but between the 3, Windows is the clear choice, if only because of the perks of being #1 (more software / freeware available, more widely supported, more driver support, games).
you work for a software company? i did for 8 years and i wouldn't want to associate myself with those geeks that code...socially inept ring a bell.
more software = more games and thats about it these days.
you use what you know works, and if it works for you, more power to it
Originally posted by: theblackbox
you work for a software company? i did for 8 years and i wouldn't want to associate myself with those geeks that code...socially inept ring a bell.
more software = more games and thats about it these days.
you use what you know works, and if it works for you, more power to it
You really have no idea what you're talking about. Every topic you seem to discuss is filled with ridiculous stereotypes and complete ignorance on your part.
sigh.
Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: theblackbox
you work for a software company? i did for 8 years and i wouldn't want to associate myself with those geeks that code...socially inept ring a bell.
more software = more games and thats about it these days.
you use what you know works, and if it works for you, more power to it
You really have no idea what you're talking about. Every topic you seem to discuss is filled with ridiculous stereotypes and complete ignorance on your part.
sigh.
no, eight years with a software company dealing with THOSE types. no stereotypes, just truth. we only had 1 or 2 non introverted programmers. maybe software companies in other states are better, but this was in georgia. so that may be why. plus, you know, a lot of people are in denial and think something more of themselves, which i think must be your case.
but thanks for playing. sigh.
Originally posted by: theblackbox
Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: theblackbox
you work for a software company? i did for 8 years and i wouldn't want to associate myself with those geeks that code...socially inept ring a bell.
more software = more games and thats about it these days.
you use what you know works, and if it works for you, more power to it
You really have no idea what you're talking about. Every topic you seem to discuss is filled with ridiculous stereotypes and complete ignorance on your part.
sigh.
no, eight years with a software company dealing with THOSE types. no stereotypes, just truth. we only had 1 or 2 non introverted programmers. maybe software companies in other states are better, but this was in georgia. so that may be why.
but thanks for playing.
So, you worked for a software company, but likely had no actual ability of your own? Instead, over an 8 year period, all you came away with was a stereotype and a false generalization of the industry?
I think your ignorance is pretty plain for all to see. This thread is no different than the others.
Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: theblackbox
Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: theblackbox
you work for a software company? i did for 8 years and i wouldn't want to associate myself with those geeks that code...socially inept ring a bell.
more software = more games and thats about it these days.
you use what you know works, and if it works for you, more power to it
You really have no idea what you're talking about. Every topic you seem to discuss is filled with ridiculous stereotypes and complete ignorance on your part.
sigh.
no, eight years with a software company dealing with THOSE types. no stereotypes, just truth. we only had 1 or 2 non introverted programmers. maybe software companies in other states are better, but this was in georgia. so that may be why.
but thanks for playing.
So, you worked for a software company, but likely had no actual ability of your own? Instead, over an 8 year period, all you came away with was a stereotype and a false generalization of the industry?
I think your ignorance is pretty plain for all to see. This thread is no different than the others.
actually, no. I do ERP consulting now, so i guess i have some sort of ability. I saw what i saw, and this was no small company, either.
but, i really shouldn't waste my time explaining to you as i could really care less what you think of me.
I am here to waste my time while my wife is in cali. luckily, she'll be back tomorrow, so you'll be rid of me for another 2-4 years, and then i'll come back and waste more time posting meaningless shit so basement dwelling dudes like you can act all big and bad.
f/k
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ebaycj
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Did you consider that the drive died on it's own with no help from the software? this is most likely, as you said it was your first reboot after turning it on for the first time. Could be a bad motor, or circuit board. Powered up the first time OK, then promptly died. Happens all the time. Hard drive infant mortality.
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Trying to boot from a drive does not kill it.
Explain to me how software can cause HD death without writing any data to it. Copying fragmented data from a large drive is much more seek-intensive than trying to boot for several minutes, and drives do that all the time without failing. Ask Google.
Infant mortality, dude. Just because the drive was OK for a week doesn't mean that it was a solid drive.
Originally posted by: theblackbox
you work for a software company? i did for 8 years and i wouldn't want to associate myself with those geeks that code...socially inept ring a bell.
more software = more games and thats about it these days.
you use what you know works, and if it works for you, more power to it
REAL professional programs, not crap like Office that everyone uses or fairly common apps like Photoshop, are usually one-platform-only. And it's usually PC (although sometimes Linux).
Bill Brasky
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I don't understand what all the bitching is about. This business model will appeal to people that can't afford 1k or more for a computer. And as long as people are willing to pay that much, there is no reason for MS to stop offering the current solution.
Originally posted by: jagec
Trying to boot from a drive does not kill it.
Explain to me how software can cause HD death without writing any data to it. Copying fragmented data from a large drive is much more seek-intensive than trying to boot for several minutes, and drives do that all the time without failing. Ask Google.
Infant mortality, dude. Just because the drive was OK for a week doesn't mean that it was a solid drive.
Originally posted by: theblackbox
you work for a software company? i did for 8 years and i wouldn't want to associate myself with those geeks that code...socially inept ring a bell.
more software = more games and thats about it these days.
you use what you know works, and if it works for you, more power to it
REAL professional programs, not crap like Office that everyone uses or fairly common apps like Photoshop, are usually one-platform-only. And it's usually PC (although sometimes Linux).
there are real professional programs on all the platforms, not just windows. depends on what you do professionally.
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