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- #270017
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- Video Games - a general discussion thread
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/270017/action/topic#270017
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- #269885
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- Video Games - a general discussion thread
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269885/action/topic#269885
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Originally posted by: sean wookie
I've been playing Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Multi player over the internet and it is fun as hell.
I've been playing Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Multi player over the internet and it is fun as hell.
Vice City rules. I love that game.
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- #269884
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- Mandatory Tipping Poll
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269884/action/topic#269884
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It's like this societal moor that a person MUST get 15% because of the job they're working. They get 15% if the service is outstanding, anything less is proportionate. I view tipping as a separate tax.
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- #269875
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- Video Games - a general discussion thread
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269875/action/topic#269875
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- #269872
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- Mandatory Tipping Poll
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269872/action/topic#269872
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Originally posted by: ricarleite
Exactly my thoughts. Although I belive most didn't get the reference.
I usually tip on restaurants and hotels, and that's it.
Originally posted by: BrikHaus81
Who are you, Mr. Pink?
Who are you, Mr. Pink?
Exactly my thoughts. Although I belive most didn't get the reference.
I usually tip on restaurants and hotels, and that's it.
You are correct I don't get the reference...
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- #269842
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- Mandatory Tipping Poll
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269842/action/topic#269842
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I'm in favor of tipping if and ONLY if the service warrants it, and even then I'm inclined to give less than 15%.
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- #269659
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- Marvel's Civil War
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269659/action/topic#269659
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Originally posted by: sean wookie
Anyone reading this? Do you like it? What was your favorite event? Favorite mini-series?
Anyone reading this? Do you like it? What was your favorite event? Favorite mini-series?
I haven't been a Marvel reader for long, but it's been absolutely top-notch. I enjoyed Front Line, and also Casualties of War. I have an idea where they're going with it, but we'll see. I look forward to this more than I do 52 every week.
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- #269482
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- The Super Bowl
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269482/action/topic#269482
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Originally posted by: skyjedi2005
nope I will not be watching it. I might catch highlights later on the news.
I am a new england patriots fan (I live in MA).
The greatest thing for me was that the patriots and the red sox both won in 2004-2005. The superbowl and the world series.
Being a fan of new england and MA pro sports it really sucks to be right now. The celtics suck, the patriots chocked for the second time in 2 years, the bruins are abysmal and might if there lucky get the wild card to the stanley cup but I doubt it. Then theres the red sox or as i call them the red suxx. Hopefully they will do better this year became the last 2 seasons were extremely pitiful for the second highest salary team in baseball. i mean the yankees sucked donkey balls in the playoffs and still made it farther.
Now for those over the top ads, they have every year people will be talking about.
I know I'm a sore loser, yet I think it's time for payton manning to win his first ring.
But at the same time I want the bears to crush the indianapolis colts just for shits and giggles. So payton can be the next dan marino. one of those he'll get into the hall of fame but he's got no rings. HA! HA!
nope I will not be watching it. I might catch highlights later on the news.
I am a new england patriots fan (I live in MA).
The greatest thing for me was that the patriots and the red sox both won in 2004-2005. The superbowl and the world series.
Being a fan of new england and MA pro sports it really sucks to be right now. The celtics suck, the patriots chocked for the second time in 2 years, the bruins are abysmal and might if there lucky get the wild card to the stanley cup but I doubt it. Then theres the red sox or as i call them the red suxx. Hopefully they will do better this year became the last 2 seasons were extremely pitiful for the second highest salary team in baseball. i mean the yankees sucked donkey balls in the playoffs and still made it farther.
Now for those over the top ads, they have every year people will be talking about.
I know I'm a sore loser, yet I think it's time for payton manning to win his first ring.
But at the same time I want the bears to crush the indianapolis colts just for shits and giggles. So payton can be the next dan marino. one of those he'll get into the hall of fame but he's got no rings. HA! HA!
Hey Sky, I feel your pain. I'm an Oakland Raiders fan, and I also am a fan of what ESPN has called the worst franchise in sports - The Chicago Blackhawks. Can't help it, I just love that team and will never abandon them no matter how bad they are.
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- #269436
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- The Super Bowl
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269436/action/topic#269436
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- #269413
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- Video Games - a general discussion thread
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269413/action/topic#269413
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They're STILL not in stores.
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- #269219
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- Windows Vista
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269219/action/topic#269219
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- #268968
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- Windows Vista
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268968/action/topic#268968
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Originally posted by: ricarleite
Bill Gates is usually wrong about future tendencies and market decisions - anyone remember how he ridiculously thought the Internet would fade away and people would use the infamous Microsoft Network? The only reason Bill Gates is where he is, is thanks to IBM's picking Microsoft up at the right moment - out of luck - and stupid media frenzy about the man.
Bill Gates is usually wrong about future tendencies and market decisions - anyone remember how he ridiculously thought the Internet would fade away and people would use the infamous Microsoft Network? The only reason Bill Gates is where he is, is thanks to IBM's picking Microsoft up at the right moment - out of luck - and stupid media frenzy about the man.
I wouldn't go there unless we're willing to talk about Xerox/PARC putting Apple where it is...
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- #268935
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- Windows Vista
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268935/action/topic#268935
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Originally posted by: Jay
So you don't use a Mac regularly. That's what I thought.
Originally posted by: JediSage
I do not own a Mac, however I have multiple friends/co-workers who own them, I was a member of my state's Apple user group for a little while (before I lost interest) and I have worked on them in the past at the Mac labs at the local college and schools. I will say that the way the mac hardware is laid out is quite nice (everything's within reach, don't have to move a lot of stuff around). As far as the OS goes, it's 6-1 1/2-dozen the other.
I do not own a Mac, however I have multiple friends/co-workers who own them, I was a member of my state's Apple user group for a little while (before I lost interest) and I have worked on them in the past at the Mac labs at the local college and schools. I will say that the way the mac hardware is laid out is quite nice (everything's within reach, don't have to move a lot of stuff around). As far as the OS goes, it's 6-1 1/2-dozen the other.
So you don't use a Mac regularly. That's what I thought.
Semi-regular use in the past isn't enough to render an opinion? I don't own a Lincoln but I know it's a nice car because I've been in them before.
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- #268928
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- Windows Vista
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268928/action/topic#268928
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Originally posted by: Jay
Most companies have a long history of hardware problems if you care to look. And I'm sure if any batteries had exploded during QA, Apple would've investigated it further. The whole exploding battery thing got blown way out of proportion--even in Dell's case.
When was the last time you used OS X? What is your experience level?
Originally posted by: JediSage
Apple has a looong history of hardware quality problems, it's not just recently (weren't they getting sued in Europe because of iPod defects?). And it's up to the final OEM to catch things like that. It's not like Apple shipped the batteries after the fact.
Again, I'm not saying MS's Op Sys isn't a resource pig or even a rip off, I'm just saying that there really isn't a MUCH better alternative out there. Mac OS is nice, but still has it's issues, and Linux is a mid-range derivative.
Apple has a looong history of hardware quality problems, it's not just recently (weren't they getting sued in Europe because of iPod defects?). And it's up to the final OEM to catch things like that. It's not like Apple shipped the batteries after the fact.
Again, I'm not saying MS's Op Sys isn't a resource pig or even a rip off, I'm just saying that there really isn't a MUCH better alternative out there. Mac OS is nice, but still has it's issues, and Linux is a mid-range derivative.
Most companies have a long history of hardware problems if you care to look. And I'm sure if any batteries had exploded during QA, Apple would've investigated it further. The whole exploding battery thing got blown way out of proportion--even in Dell's case.
When was the last time you used OS X? What is your experience level?
I do not own a Mac, however I have multiple friends/co-workers who own them, I was a member of my state's Apple user group for a little while (before I lost interest) and I have worked on them in the past at the Mac labs at the local college and schools. I will say that the way the mac hardware is laid out is quite nice (everything's within reach, don't have to move a lot of stuff around). As far as the OS goes, it's 6-1 1/2-dozen the other.
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- #268922
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- Windows Vista
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268922/action/topic#268922
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Originally posted by: Jay
Sony manufactured those exploding batteries. You know, the same batteries that Dell--a PC manufacturer--recalled. If you have issues with OS X, that's fine, but don't take potshots at Apple because hardware they outsourced from another manufacturer took a dump. That can happen to anybody. Apple's hardware is easily the best I've seen from any computer manufacturer. Their tower cases are not only gorgeous, but amazing feats of engineering, especially in terms of cooling (which they really had to pay attention to back in the PPC days).
The sad fact is that Vista is lipstick on a pig. MS ripped 3D effects from OS X that were actually functional (Expose), modified them, and made them less functional (Window Flip 3D). What's funny is that Leopard will likely leapfrog Windows yet again in a couple months with new features that not only look good, but actually function well.
Originally posted by: JediSage
The Mac OS is not THAT much better than the WinTel platform. I'm not saying Windows isn't bloatware, God knows, but let's not drink the Kool-Aid here. They've each got their niche, and Mac OS has has it's share of bugs, not even getting involved in Apple hardware *cough exploding batteries cough*.
The Mac OS is not THAT much better than the WinTel platform. I'm not saying Windows isn't bloatware, God knows, but let's not drink the Kool-Aid here. They've each got their niche, and Mac OS has has it's share of bugs, not even getting involved in Apple hardware *cough exploding batteries cough*.
Sony manufactured those exploding batteries. You know, the same batteries that Dell--a PC manufacturer--recalled. If you have issues with OS X, that's fine, but don't take potshots at Apple because hardware they outsourced from another manufacturer took a dump. That can happen to anybody. Apple's hardware is easily the best I've seen from any computer manufacturer. Their tower cases are not only gorgeous, but amazing feats of engineering, especially in terms of cooling (which they really had to pay attention to back in the PPC days).
The sad fact is that Vista is lipstick on a pig. MS ripped 3D effects from OS X that were actually functional (Expose), modified them, and made them less functional (Window Flip 3D). What's funny is that Leopard will likely leapfrog Windows yet again in a couple months with new features that not only look good, but actually function well.
Apple has a looong history of hardware quality problems, it's not just recently (weren't they getting sued in Europe because of iPod defects?). And it's up to the final OEM to catch things like that. It's not like Apple shipped the batteries after the fact.
Again, I'm not saying MS's Op Sys isn't a resource pig or even a rip off, I'm just saying that there really isn't a MUCH better alternative out there. Mac OS is nice, but still has it's issues, and Linux is a mid-range derivative.
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- #268905
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- NHL
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268905/action/topic#268905
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This one went away for a while. Time to bring it back.
I see my Blackhawks are sucking out as always...
Anyone watching this kid Crosby with the Pens? Unbelievable.
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- #268904
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- Announcing: OT.Com Online Chess Tournament
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268904/action/topic#268904
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Originally posted by: oojason
If we can get 8 people or more that should make for a decent tournament
Everyone happy if we use the www.schemingmind.com site to stage it? (same website as we used for the previos tourny)
'Tis pretty simple to use (& free!) and easy on the eye - or are there better sites out there?
If we can get 8 people or more that should make for a decent tournament
Everyone happy if we use the www.schemingmind.com site to stage it? (same website as we used for the previos tourny)
'Tis pretty simple to use (& free!) and easy on the eye - or are there better sites out there?
I prefer schemingmind myself. Some people wanted to play "live", but I for one cannot guarantee time to be at a machine. I think SM's model is best.
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- #268894
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- Announcing: OT.Com Online Chess Tournament
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268894/action/topic#268894
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I would like a week or so to get warmed up. Haven't played much since.
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- #268893
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- Windows Vista
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268893/action/topic#268893
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Originally posted by: ferris209
I plan on putting a new motherboard, processor, video card, and ram in my build just after SP1 hits the shelves. That will effectively upgrade me to a dual core processor, PCI-E, faster ram, and a new sleek OS. Although it may be bloatware right now, within a year or two all of the computers will effectively handle it. Unfortunately, no matter how bloated the OS may be, it is the will of Microsoft and unless you go to Mac, you're pretty well screwed in the long term.
I plan on putting a new motherboard, processor, video card, and ram in my build just after SP1 hits the shelves. That will effectively upgrade me to a dual core processor, PCI-E, faster ram, and a new sleek OS. Although it may be bloatware right now, within a year or two all of the computers will effectively handle it. Unfortunately, no matter how bloated the OS may be, it is the will of Microsoft and unless you go to Mac, you're pretty well screwed in the long term.
The Mac OS is not THAT much better than the WinTel platform. I'm not saying Windows isn't bloatware, God knows, but let's not drink the Kool-Aid here. They've each got their niche, and Mac OS has has it's share of bugs, not even getting involved in Apple hardware *cough exploding batteries cough*.
The days of Windows as we know it are numbered. The drive to thin-client devices using flash memory instead of hard disk platters will force MS more towards a Google model, with services being delivered over the net and pay-per-click.
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- #268805
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- SoundTrack to your life
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268805/action/topic#268805
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Originally posted by: bad_karma24
Sorry to be a dick, but it's actually called "Joy to the World" ;-)
And that having been said, here's mine.
Opening Credits: Time is On My Side - The Rolling Stones
Waking Up: Moonlight Serenade - Frank Sinatra
First Day At School: Pipeline - The Ventures
Falling In Love: On Her Majesty's Secret Service - John Barry
Fight Song: Bahama Island - Michael Legrand
Life: "Four More Amps" - James Horner
Mental Breakdown: Southside - Moby
Driving: Spiers' Speech - Michael Kamen
Flashback: Trumpet Concerto in C (IV. Allegro) - Tomaso Albinoni
Getting back together: Help! - The Beatles
Wedding: Eternal Alexander - Vangelis
Death of a loved one: I'm So Tired - The Beatles
Final Battle: Ciuri Ciuri - Orchestra A Plettro Di Taormina
Death Scene: Requiem (Introitus) - Mozart
Funeral Song: Judy Is A Punk - The Ramones
End Credits: Main Theme from Once Upon A Time in the West - Ennio Morricone, as performed by Yo-Yo Ma
Originally posted by: sean wookie
Opening Credits:Jeremiah was a Bullfrog-Three Dog Night
Opening Credits:Jeremiah was a Bullfrog-Three Dog Night
Sorry to be a dick, but it's actually called "Joy to the World" ;-)
And that having been said, here's mine.
Opening Credits: Time is On My Side - The Rolling Stones
Waking Up: Moonlight Serenade - Frank Sinatra
First Day At School: Pipeline - The Ventures
Falling In Love: On Her Majesty's Secret Service - John Barry
Fight Song: Bahama Island - Michael Legrand
Life: "Four More Amps" - James Horner
Mental Breakdown: Southside - Moby
Driving: Spiers' Speech - Michael Kamen
Flashback: Trumpet Concerto in C (IV. Allegro) - Tomaso Albinoni
Getting back together: Help! - The Beatles
Wedding: Eternal Alexander - Vangelis
Death of a loved one: I'm So Tired - The Beatles
Final Battle: Ciuri Ciuri - Orchestra A Plettro Di Taormina
Death Scene: Requiem (Introitus) - Mozart
Funeral Song: Judy Is A Punk - The Ramones
End Credits: Main Theme from Once Upon A Time in the West - Ennio Morricone, as performed by Yo-Yo Ma
Opening Credits: Renegade - Styx
Waking Up: I'd Cry Like a Baby - Dean Martin
First Day At School: Sweet Hitchhiker - CCR
Falling In Love: We're Not Gonna Take It - Twisted Sister
Fight Song: Let it Rock - Bon Jovi
Life: Layers L. - The Secret Ink
Mental Breakdown: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Mariah Carey
Driving: Men of Honor - Gettysburg Soundtrack, Randy Edleman
Flashback: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Christina Aguilera
Getting back together: Reunion and Finale, Gettysburg Soundtrack, Randy Edleman (wow is that appropo)
Wedding: Loveshack - B52's
Death of a loved one: Who'll Stop the Rain - CCR (man this is scary)
Final Battle: Sway - Dean Martin
Death Scene: Ashokan Farewell - Ken Burns The Civil War
Funeral Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
End Credits: Miles Away - Winger
I'd like to propose another entry - Song you'd like to hear play when you enter a room - for me it would be the Imperial/Darth Vader march
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- #268745
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- Windows Vista
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268745/action/topic#268745
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Originally posted by: Cable-X1
Not TOUCHING this monstrosity until at least Service Pack 1 is released and then MAYBE, I will get it.
The one word I'm consistently hearing about it is....BLOATWARE.
And from what I've seen, it's absolutely true. Can't MS just put out a basic OS without all the freakin' junk added on....
Not TOUCHING this monstrosity until at least Service Pack 1 is released and then MAYBE, I will get it.
The one word I'm consistently hearing about it is....BLOATWARE.
And from what I've seen, it's absolutely true. Can't MS just put out a basic OS without all the freakin' junk added on....
It would have been nice to see a complete ground-up redesign, but MS has built OS on top of OS since day one. With their drive towards on-line software delivery and software as a service it's not likely to change. I think Vista MAY be it's last major desktop release prior to thin-client devices coming into the market more.
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- #268738
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- PETA Kills Website
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268738/action/topic#268738
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- #268735
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- PETA Kills Website
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268735/action/topic#268735
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Originally posted by: ricarleite
Now there's a VERY good point, that animals hunt and kill other animals. Do you know how a snake kills and eats a cow? Not pretty nor humane. But about vegetables having consciousness, I don't think so, these are living organisms but with no brain.
Now there's a VERY good point, that animals hunt and kill other animals. Do you know how a snake kills and eats a cow? Not pretty nor humane. But about vegetables having consciousness, I don't think so, these are living organisms but with no brain.
Yes, I always want to make a nut-case vegetarian watch a Great White jump out of the water at 30mph and tearing apart a seal and ask why the shark doesn't just eat kelp...
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- #268734
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- Windows Vista
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268734/action/topic#268734
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Originally posted by: ricarleite
I'll avoid Vista for at least an year, just as the Service Pack 3 or 4, with all the bundles and hot fixes is launched, to fix bugs and security flaws. Also, I'd trust only OEM versions - I would never, ever install this thing over XP, I'm absolutely sure it would do a mess on the drivers, software and register.
I'll avoid Vista for at least an year, just as the Service Pack 3 or 4, with all the bundles and hot fixes is launched, to fix bugs and security flaws. Also, I'd trust only OEM versions - I would never, ever install this thing over XP, I'm absolutely sure it would do a mess on the drivers, software and register.
I was not averse to upgrading 2K to XP, but due to how different Vista is I'd also do a clean install...
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- #268731
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- Windows Vista
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/268731/action/topic#268731
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Originally posted by: Arnie.d
What do you think about this? Are you interested? What edition do you prefer?
What's the deal with this DRM?
I think I want the Home Basic edition. As few crap as possible. But then again, I think the Aero UI will be cool.
What do you think about this? Are you interested? What edition do you prefer?
What's the deal with this DRM?
I think I want the Home Basic edition. As few crap as possible. But then again, I think the Aero UI will be cool.
I have no desire to adopt it in the near term when XP will do for now. Let the bugs shake out. Plus, it's waaaaay too much of a resource hog. I'll wait about 2 years.