MS Throws A Cat Amongst The XP Pigeons
I can see feathers flying everywhere.
Sunday, April 6, 2008 by starkers | Discussion: Personal Computing
Well, XP might just be on its last legs after all... according to this PC User article. http://blogs.pcworld.com/techlog/archives/006751.html
It seems sales of XP will cease as of June 08, except for very low end laptops, etc.... and while it may not be too popular with many, it would seem MS resources are to be focussed on the future/new technology, rather than old OSes it deems to have passed their use by date.
It seems sales of XP will cease as of June 08, except for very low end laptops, etc.... and while it may not be too popular with many, it would seem MS resources are to be focussed on the future/new technology, rather than old OSes it deems to have passed their use by date.
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Daiwa
Reply #42 Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:17 AM
Reply #42 Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:17 AM
I believe you're missing the point, Zellio. 'Love' has nothing to do with it.
Philly0381
Reply #43 Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:42 PM
Reply #43 Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:42 PM
Zellio, I would have never thought that what I choose to run as an OS would really mean so much to everyone. WOW! 
psychx
Reply #44 Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:52 PM
Reply #44 Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:52 PM
I dunno if anyone has mentioned this but Vista is going to be replaced in 09. Forget XP, Vista only has 1 more year of shelf life. Happy shopping! 
Gideon MacLeish
Reply #45 Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:59 PM
Trust me...as a support technician for two years, there are more people than you know who REFUSE to upgrade.
Which is why I'm glad I'm moving up to tech manager this summer...let the n00bs get the ME and 98 calls!
As for Windows 2000, I still use it on some machines. It was a decent O/S.
Reply #45 Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:59 PM
Oh come on, that's an outright lie. No one is or was happy with Windows 98. And if you are (or where) then you have.... issues....
Trust me...as a support technician for two years, there are more people than you know who REFUSE to upgrade.
Which is why I'm glad I'm moving up to tech manager this summer...let the n00bs get the ME and 98 calls!
As for Windows 2000, I still use it on some machines. It was a decent O/S.
starkers
Reply #46 Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:43 PM
That's right...go and throw a whole box of cats amongst the pigeons.
In fact, given the consensus around here that MS couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery, there's probably that many cats amongst the pigeons there that the engineers, writers and coders are coughing up fur balls/choking on feathers.
Oh well, benevolent Bill could always open a refuge for stray cats, thus making it safer for the coding pigeons.
Which brings me to a point! I'm not so sure this relationship between MS and Stardock is such a good thing. Well we've all seen it... the "Egads, one of our coding pigeons, etc, etc...." message, and me thinks our page load issues can be put down to Brad and/or other Stardock employees visiting MS, feeling sorry for the cute kitty, and going: "Here puss, puss." and taking 'em back to HQ to wreak havoc on our forum pigeons.
Yup, I'm with Po` on cats... particularly when I could say: "I've been to Bali, too", in between page loads.
Reply #46 Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:43 PM
I dunno if anyone has mentioned this but Vista is going to be replaced in 09. Forget XP, Vista only has 1 more year of shelf life.
That's right...go and throw a whole box of cats amongst the pigeons.
In fact, given the consensus around here that MS couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery, there's probably that many cats amongst the pigeons there that the engineers, writers and coders are coughing up fur balls/choking on feathers.
Oh well, benevolent Bill could always open a refuge for stray cats, thus making it safer for the coding pigeons.
Which brings me to a point! I'm not so sure this relationship between MS and Stardock is such a good thing. Well we've all seen it... the "Egads, one of our coding pigeons, etc, etc...." message, and me thinks our page load issues can be put down to Brad and/or other Stardock employees visiting MS, feeling sorry for the cute kitty, and going: "Here puss, puss." and taking 'em back to HQ to wreak havoc on our forum pigeons.
Yup, I'm with Po` on cats... particularly when I could say: "I've been to Bali, too", in between page loads.
Astyanax
Reply #47 Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:51 PM
No it isn't, Windows 7 goes into the alpha/beta process in 09, Bill Gates made a mistake when he announced that it would be out next year. Windows 7 is not due out for a few years.. at the least. They say sometime in 2010, but knowing Microsoft's previous habit to delay nearly everything it will more than likely be around 2011.
Reply #47 Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:51 PM
I dunno if anyone has mentioned this but Vista is going to be replaced in 09. Forget XP, Vista only has 1 more year of shelf life. Happy shopping!
No it isn't, Windows 7 goes into the alpha/beta process in 09, Bill Gates made a mistake when he announced that it would be out next year. Windows 7 is not due out for a few years.. at the least. They say sometime in 2010, but knowing Microsoft's previous habit to delay nearly everything it will more than likely be around 2011.
kona0197
Reply #48 Monday, April 14, 2008 12:01 AM
You are aware Vista calls home right?
Reply #48 Monday, April 14, 2008 12:01 AM
All you xp lovers can enjoy your spyware.
You are aware Vista calls home right?
Astyanax
Reply #49 Monday, April 14, 2008 1:10 AM
good old tin foil hats eh?
Reply #49 Monday, April 14, 2008 1:10 AM
You are aware Vista calls home right?
good old tin foil hats eh?
my wall
Reply #51 Monday, April 14, 2008 1:57 AM
Reply #51 Monday, April 14, 2008 1:57 AM
I find it odd how people put their blind faith in a mythical deity who theoretically watches over everyone all the time from his/her ivory tower in the sky, yet laugh at the mere mention of a software company spying on it's patrons.
Not making any accusations about anyone here, just a general observation...
Not making any accusations about anyone here, just a general observation...
Zellio
Reply #52 Monday, April 14, 2008 2:17 AM
You must be talking about the Microsoft feedback panel I'm on!
If not, then your sadly mistaken.
WWW Link
Feel free to check your network. Yes, those are microsoft products, but they were not always (there's earlier versions around), and there's other products like it.
I always check my network connections for hackers, hijackers.
Now if you wanna say it checks for losers (ie, pirates), then please tell us why you'd be afraid of it sending info about you.
Because if you wanna know the truth, most internet places you go to 'phones home'. I don't consider it spyware, which intercepts everything you do. Esp. if all it does is collect personal data you've entered on THEIR product.
Most spyware I've seen collects everything you do, no matter what.
Only people who fear this are pirates.
Guess what kids? What happens when you do income tax? Your data on that gets collected. What happens when you go to a store, and buy with a CC? Your data gets collected. Why are you so afraid of people finding you out?
Places have a right to collect data on THEIR product if you sign a contract or agree to one/eula. Anything else is spyware.
Reply #52 Monday, April 14, 2008 2:17 AM
All you xp lovers can enjoy your spyware.You are aware Vista calls home right?
You must be talking about the Microsoft feedback panel I'm on!
If not, then your sadly mistaken.
WWW Link
Feel free to check your network. Yes, those are microsoft products, but they were not always (there's earlier versions around), and there's other products like it.
I always check my network connections for hackers, hijackers.
Now if you wanna say it checks for losers (ie, pirates), then please tell us why you'd be afraid of it sending info about you.
Because if you wanna know the truth, most internet places you go to 'phones home'. I don't consider it spyware, which intercepts everything you do. Esp. if all it does is collect personal data you've entered on THEIR product.
Most spyware I've seen collects everything you do, no matter what.
Only people who fear this are pirates.
Guess what kids? What happens when you do income tax? Your data on that gets collected. What happens when you go to a store, and buy with a CC? Your data gets collected. Why are you so afraid of people finding you out?
Places have a right to collect data on THEIR product if you sign a contract or agree to one/eula. Anything else is spyware.
Edaddy4444
Reply #53 Monday, April 14, 2008 2:39 AM
Reply #53 Monday, April 14, 2008 2:39 AM
Somewhere out there, some has been is playing pong on his top end DOS system. People who crap on Vista are just doing the "I'm smart" cliche' thing. Take a look at any open source OS and wonder why they try so hard to look and do what Windows does. Shave those pork chops. Disco is over. Not even a MS fan.
Jafo
Reply #54 Monday, April 14, 2008 3:04 AM
Reply #54 Monday, April 14, 2008 3:04 AM
Only people who fear this are pirates.
Poorly phrased.
However, People other than pirates do fear data mining.
I do not use Gmail. End of story....
killajosh
Reply #55 Monday, April 14, 2008 3:22 AM
Reply #55 Monday, April 14, 2008 3:22 AM
I'm with you Jafo.
As for Vista vs. XP...I have XP. I love it. My PC is setup to run Vista because I want the ability to upgrade. As much as I like XP, I'm getting (and installing) Vista at the beginning of next month......
As for Vista vs. XP...I have XP. I love it. My PC is setup to run Vista because I want the ability to upgrade. As much as I like XP, I'm getting (and installing) Vista at the beginning of next month......
starkers
Reply #56 Monday, April 14, 2008 7:03 AM
I be afeared of nuffin, I tell 'e... 'cepts fer p'raps ware a spy might sneak aboard me vessel n' scuttle 'er in tha black o' night....
So when ye says 'spy', I says ware???
Arrrr, a bit o' ard wurk never 'urt nobody! Now, be this 'ere data minin' as profitable as minin' fer gold n' silver???
Reply #56 Monday, April 14, 2008 7:03 AM
Only people who fear this are pirates.
I be afeared of nuffin, I tell 'e... 'cepts fer p'raps ware a spy might sneak aboard me vessel n' scuttle 'er in tha black o' night....
So when ye says 'spy', I says ware???
However, People other than pirates do fear data mining.
Arrrr, a bit o' ard wurk never 'urt nobody! Now, be this 'ere data minin' as profitable as minin' fer gold n' silver???
starkers
Reply #57 Monday, April 14, 2008 9:37 PM
Reply #57 Monday, April 14, 2008 9:37 PM
Well it's still happening: "Egads, one of our code writing pigeons has been snaffled by a cat we brought back from MS...."
Yup, it's happening all too often, and Stardock needs to reconsider its spending priorities. I mean, cosmetic enhancements for WC is all well and good, but me thinks, Stardockians, you need to do something about those damned cats. Putting collars with bells on (perhaps even a brick) would give those poor pigeons a chance... and feeding them properly might just stop 'em eying off the pigeon pie.
Oh, and get the buggers neutered...kittens are not cute!! They grow into coding pigeon eaters and leave the carcasses on your doorstep.
Yup, it's happening all too often, and Stardock needs to reconsider its spending priorities. I mean, cosmetic enhancements for WC is all well and good, but me thinks, Stardockians, you need to do something about those damned cats. Putting collars with bells on (perhaps even a brick) would give those poor pigeons a chance... and feeding them properly might just stop 'em eying off the pigeon pie.
Oh, and get the buggers neutered...kittens are not cute!! They grow into coding pigeon eaters and leave the carcasses on your doorstep.
kona0197
Reply #58 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:14 AM
There is nothing "mythical" about God. He exists.
Zellio I don't know what weird world you live in but it has been proven both XP and Vista call home to MS. MS does collect data about all of us.
Starkers you crack me up. Just admit you were a bit off. XP will be around for some time as will XP support.
Reply #58 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:14 AM
I find it odd how people put their blind faith in a mythical deity who theoretically watches over everyone all the time from his/her ivory tower in the sky, yet laugh at the mere mention of a software company spying on it's patrons.Not making any accusations about anyone here, just a general observation...
There is nothing "mythical" about God. He exists.
Zellio I don't know what weird world you live in but it has been proven both XP and Vista call home to MS. MS does collect data about all of us.
Starkers you crack me up. Just admit you were a bit off. XP will be around for some time as will XP support.
Bebi Bulma
Reply #59 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:18 AM
Keep your assumptions to yourself. There's no proof.
As someone else said...so do CreditCard companies, and the cable company about what shows you watch, etc. It's not a new concept.
Reply #59 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:18 AM
There is nothing "mythical" about God. He exists.
Keep your assumptions to yourself. There's no proof.
MS does collect data about all of us.
As someone else said...so do CreditCard companies, and the cable company about what shows you watch, etc. It's not a new concept.
kona0197
Reply #60 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:27 AM
It's called faith. The only reason I brought it up is because I found offense in someone saying God is mythical.
I was just pointing out to some non-believers that MS calls home.
Reply #60 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:27 AM
Keep your assumptions to yourself. There's no proof.
It's called faith. The only reason I brought it up is because I found offense in someone saying God is mythical.
As someone else said...so do CreditCard companies, and the cable company about what shows you watch, etc. It's not a new concept.
I was just pointing out to some non-believers that MS calls home.
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Reply #41 Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:58 AM
All you xp lovers can enjoy your spyware.
Showing fools facts is always the best way to counter bullshit.