Comments on: Microsoft: We’re Sorry, but We’ll Make it Up to You http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/10/28/microsoft-we%e2%80%99re-sorry-but-we%e2%80%99ll-make-it-up-to-you/ Bring your PC back to life Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:05:08 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Timothy W. Crane http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/10/28/microsoft-we%e2%80%99re-sorry-but-we%e2%80%99ll-make-it-up-to-you/#comment-5924 Timothy W. Crane Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:53:09 +0000 http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/?p=3089#comment-5924 One little comment. New customer today. Hates Vista and wants XP on laptop.The good news is that I have windows all ready to go. Bad news. Had to hack a driver to get this brand new computer to work,. Why, not because of a lack of a Vista driver, but one that works with XP. I will not name the component company, but they have no plans on releasing XP drivers from now on. So I am dual booting it for the client with Debian, just so they can get used to the UI of their future OS before their XP dies. One little comment. New customer today. Hates Vista and wants XP on laptop.The good news is that I have windows all ready to go. Bad news. Had to hack a driver to get this brand new computer to work,. Why, not because of a lack of a Vista driver, but one that works with XP. I will not name the component company, but they have no plans on releasing XP drivers from now on. So I am dual booting it for the client with Debian, just so they can get used to the UI of their future OS before their XP dies.

]]> By: Dwayne http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/10/28/microsoft-we%e2%80%99re-sorry-but-we%e2%80%99ll-make-it-up-to-you/#comment-5563 Dwayne Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:33:51 +0000 http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/?p=3089#comment-5563 I see all of the negative remarks here but I will disagree. I have ran Vista for over a year w/o having to re-install. W/ in 98, i was re-installing every 2 - 3 months; XP: every 6 - 8 months. And Vista is as fast now as it was the day i installed; maybe faster once I turned off the UAC. Nay Sayers might say I shouldn't have to do anything to Vista make it better but coming from manufacturing I know Microsoft is only trying to idiot-proof their product.(Cause there are many more computer idiots than power users in this world.) If your computer is slowing down, then the operator isn't doing preventive maintenance on the machine. IT IS OPERATOR ERROR(ignorance) that is destroying the PC's performance. I see all of the negative remarks here but I will disagree. I have ran Vista for over a year w/o having to re-install. W/ in 98, i was re-installing every 2 – 3 months; XP: every 6 – 8 months. And Vista is as fast now as it was the day i installed; maybe faster once I turned off the UAC.

Nay Sayers might say I shouldn't have to do anything to Vista make it better but coming from manufacturing I know Microsoft is only trying to idiot-proof their product.(Cause there are many more computer idiots than power users in this world.)

If your computer is slowing down, then the operator isn't doing preventive maintenance on the machine. IT IS OPERATOR ERROR(ignorance) that is destroying the PC's performance.

]]> By: Shane http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/10/28/microsoft-we%e2%80%99re-sorry-but-we%e2%80%99ll-make-it-up-to-you/#comment-5245 Shane Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:04:01 +0000 http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/?p=3089#comment-5245 I can't believe all the moaners. I had early teething problems when I first bought my Vista machine but haven't had any for the past 6 months. I use my Vista machine for business apps,games and for my Dj and music play. I think it's time for smooth sailin now and any improvements will be appreciated. Although I do agree with some, I would like a free copy of Windows 7 for my troubles. I can't believe all the moaners. I had early teething problems when I first bought my Vista machine but haven't had any for the past 6 months. I use my Vista machine for business apps,games and for my Dj and music play. I think it's time for smooth sailin now and any improvements will be appreciated. Although I do agree with some, I would like a free copy of Windows 7 for my troubles.

]]> By: Cliff Haynes http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/10/28/microsoft-we%e2%80%99re-sorry-but-we%e2%80%99ll-make-it-up-to-you/#comment-5166 Cliff Haynes Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:06:29 +0000 http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/?p=3089#comment-5166 I started out with DOS 6.0. Then went to Windows 3.0 & have been upgrading ever since. Funny how DOS 6.0 was free along with Windows 3.x being given away with many input devices (mice, keyboards & etc). After watching all of the comments here & other places, Vista has stopped me in my tracks. I have an old laptop that even XP won't run on, but I got it running & on the web using Puppy OS. And it is FREE! Check out the flavors of Linux/Unix for your next OS. Why? IT IS FREE! And there is paid support available. I started out with DOS 6.0. Then went to Windows 3.0 & have been upgrading ever since. Funny how DOS 6.0 was free along with Windows 3.x being given away with many input devices (mice, keyboards & etc). After watching all of the comments here & other places, Vista has stopped me in my tracks.
I have an old laptop that even XP won't run on, but I got it running & on the web using Puppy OS. And it is FREE!
Check out the flavors of Linux/Unix for your next OS.
Why?

IT IS FREE!

And there is paid support available.

]]> By: Joe Campbell http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/10/28/microsoft-we%e2%80%99re-sorry-but-we%e2%80%99ll-make-it-up-to-you/#comment-5127 Joe Campbell Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:46:50 +0000 http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/?p=3089#comment-5127 My current Compaq with Windows XP is giving me trouble and slow as hell - although only having dial-up connection where I live doesn't help. I'm considering a new HP or Compaq and both, unfortunately, use Vista. In checking on-line sites, I see a Belkin transfer cable available. Would this help get my files transfered to my new PC? I'm scared to death of the transition...I was use to Windows. My current Compaq with Windows XP is giving me trouble and slow as hell – although only having dial-up connection where I live doesn't help.

I'm considering a new HP or Compaq and both, unfortunately, use Vista. In checking on-line sites, I see a Belkin transfer cable available. Would this help get my files transfered to my new PC? I'm scared to death of the transition…I was use to Windows.

]]> By: Ubique http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/10/28/microsoft-we%e2%80%99re-sorry-but-we%e2%80%99ll-make-it-up-to-you/#comment-5079 Ubique Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:29:31 +0000 http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/?p=3089#comment-5079 I just want to know if MS is going to reimburse me the cost of vista LOL I just want to know if MS is going to reimburse me the cost of vista LOL

]]> By: Phil http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/10/28/microsoft-we%e2%80%99re-sorry-but-we%e2%80%99ll-make-it-up-to-you/#comment-5075 Phil Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:31:33 +0000 http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/?p=3089#comment-5075 There are some common themes in these posts: 1. Don't be quick to buy a new OS; let at least a year go by so you can get a feel for the benefits / problems and MS can work out at least some of the bugs. 2. You are likely to have fewer hassles if you buy a new OS already installed on a new PC, optimized to run that OS. These principles certainly worked for me; I bought a Win 95 HP computer at least two years into that OS cycle and it worked great until I finally replaced it with a Win XP HP computer two years into that OS cycle (which has also worked great)! Two computers purchased since 1997, and the current one is going strong........ The secret is not to upgrade your hardware / software unless you have to. Most people do not need to upgrade every time MS releases a new OS; their current hardware and OS can handle their WP, e-mail, personal finances and web surfing. These folks can save lots of $$ and a lot of aggravation by staying with the tried and true as long as possible. There are some common themes in these posts:

1. Don't be quick to buy a new OS; let at least a year go by so you can get a feel for the benefits / problems and MS can work out at least some of the bugs.

2. You are likely to have fewer hassles if you buy a new OS already installed on a new PC, optimized to run that OS.

These principles certainly worked for me; I bought a Win 95 HP computer at least two years into that OS cycle and it worked great until I finally replaced it with a Win XP HP computer two years into that OS cycle (which has also worked great)! Two computers purchased since 1997, and the current one is going strong……..

The secret is not to upgrade your hardware / software unless you have to. Most people do not need to upgrade every time MS releases a new OS; their current hardware and OS can handle their WP, e-mail, personal finances and web surfing. These folks can save lots of $$ and a lot of aggravation by staying with the tried and true as long as possible.

]]> By: Steven B http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/10/28/microsoft-we%e2%80%99re-sorry-but-we%e2%80%99ll-make-it-up-to-you/#comment-5029 Steven B Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:08:40 +0000 http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/?p=3089#comment-5029 I have several licenses of Vista Home Premium for: - Home theatre PC, Normal Desktop PC and a notebook. NONE OF THEM WORK VERY WELL AND CRASH CONSTANTLY!!!! SO WHAT MAKES THE NEXT VERSION ANY BETTER AND WHY SHOULD WE TRUST "MICROSOFT"? ANYMORE? Signed: NO FAITH LEFT TO GIVE! I have several licenses of Vista Home Premium for:
- Home theatre PC, Normal Desktop PC and a notebook.

NONE OF THEM WORK VERY WELL AND CRASH CONSTANTLY!!!!

SO WHAT MAKES THE NEXT VERSION ANY BETTER AND WHY SHOULD WE TRUST "MICROSOFT"? ANYMORE?

Signed:

NO FAITH LEFT TO GIVE!

]]> By: randy http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/10/28/microsoft-we%e2%80%99re-sorry-but-we%e2%80%99ll-make-it-up-to-you/#comment-5000 randy Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:29:21 +0000 http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/?p=3089#comment-5000 so easy to complain, yet i dont see any of you producing a product that works better. wah wah wah....never appreciating what you have....always wanting more....with out having to work for it...if you all can do better...than do it....name it whatever you wish..name it after your own name...but til you create it , market it, an do everything right so no one complains about your product.....shut the hell up so easy to complain, yet i dont see any of you producing a product that works better. wah wah wah….never appreciating what you have….always wanting more….with out having to work for it…if you all can do better…than do it….name it whatever you wish..name it after your own name…but til you create it , market it, an do everything right so no one complains about your product…..shut the hell up

]]> By: Luke http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2008/10/28/microsoft-we%e2%80%99re-sorry-but-we%e2%80%99ll-make-it-up-to-you/#comment-4986 Luke Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:37:25 +0000 http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/?p=3089#comment-4986 All of those who are tired of Microsoft, try Ubuntu Linux or openSuSe Linux. Note: To me, Ubuntu is easier to use than openSuSE. Although, I would probably dual-boot Linux and Windows for the following reasons: 1. Until you get used to Linux. 2. You may have some programs that run on Windows that you don't want to give up. If you're worried about not haveing MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, don't worry. Try openoffice (openoffice is compatible with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel-when you save your documents, powerpoints, spreadsheets, use the drop-down box to change the format to be XP Compatible. PS: Ubuntu, openSuSE, and openoffice are free. ubuntu.com - for support with ubuntu, try ubuntuforums.org opensuse.org openoffice.org All of those who are tired of Microsoft, try Ubuntu Linux or openSuSe Linux.

Note: To me, Ubuntu is easier to use than openSuSE.

Although, I would probably dual-boot Linux and Windows for the following reasons:

1. Until you get used to Linux.

2. You may have some programs that run on Windows that you don't want to give up.

If you're worried about not haveing MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel,
don't worry. Try openoffice (openoffice is compatible with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel-when you save your documents, powerpoints, spreadsheets, use the drop-down box to change the format to be XP Compatible.

PS: Ubuntu, openSuSE, and openoffice are free.

ubuntu.com – for support with ubuntu, try ubuntuforums.org

opensuse.org

openoffice.org

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