Topic: Windows Vista Beta 2 Available for Public Download (Read 581 times)

DocNougat · « **Reply #15 on:** June 08, 2006, 12:25:00 PM »

thanks EGOvoruhk

The Zep Man · « **Reply #16 on:** June 08, 2006, 12:26:00 PM »

QUOTE(Aislin @ Jun 8 2006, 06:45 PM)

It's a great OS with a lot of potential. Still 6 or 7 months until it's out.

Add five years, a few service packs and a lot of hotfixes and then we'll talk about whether it is a great OS or not.

LightningStruckMyXbox · « **Reply #17 on:** June 08, 2006, 01:05:00 PM »

OMG this OS sucks. The only good thing about it was the fact that it only took 5 minutes to download (thank you verison FiOS).

Like every9one has said it is too crowded. It was definetly not made for the poweruser. I will stick with my linux thank you. It runs faster, it's more secure, looks better, and I can still run windows software. Thats right I can run all of you windows users' software. I just played CS:S and WoW. I can run anything ou can, without the hassle of all of the crap you get with windows. I have not recieved one lick of spyware or viruses. My computer never gets fragmented (because of my ext3 filesystem). And best of all I paid $0 for it. Not one cent.

Check it out peoples:

The OS:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/

The Beautiful GUI (if desired):
http://www.novell.co...nux/xglrelease/

The Windows Compatibility:
http://www.winehq.com/

The Windows App Compatibality Database:
http://appdb.winehq.org/appbrowse.php

To play your movies:
http://www.mplayerhq...sign7/news.html

If you actually want to try Linux just drop me a PM and I'll help you with anything. Been aroudn Linux/Unix for my entire life. My first comp was based on Unix Kernels.

LightningStruckMyXbox · « **Reply #18 on:** June 08, 2006, 01:15:00 PM »

Josep · « **Reply #19 on:** June 08, 2006, 01:27:00 PM »

LightningStruckMyXbox makes windows look like evil capitalism and linux like free socialism, o wait, that makes sense lol

Frentic Amnesic · « **Reply #20 on:** June 08, 2006, 01:29:00 PM »

If I install it, will it allow me to go back to Windows XP?

Also, does it clear any stuff off of my HDD?

Because I need some important documents for Driver's ed, and I want my stuff in My Documents,

So, anyone know?

EGOvoruhk · « **Reply #21 on:** June 08, 2006, 01:31:00 PM »

QUOTE(Frentic Amnesic @ Jun 8 2006, 07:36 PM)

If I install it, will it allow me to go back to Windows XP?

Also, does it clear any stuff off of my HDD?

Because I need some important documents for Driver's ed, and I want my stuff in My Documents,
So, anyone know?

Install it on another hard drive, or a different partition

downlowfunk · « **Reply #22 on:** June 08, 2006, 01:39:00 PM »

QUOTE(DoctorWho1945 @ Jun 8 2006, 05:22 PM)

lol cant down load this is what it says Thank you for your interest in Windows Vista Beta 2.

We are currently experiencing a high level of demand and cannot process your request at this time.

Please check back later for availability. We apologize for any inconvenience.

hmm... after all this time , and MS still hasnt gotten that torrent idea working yet??? this would be the perfect way to roll out the MS torrent model.

Frentic Amnesic · « **Reply #23 on:** June 08, 2006, 02:00:00 PM »

QUOTE(Frentic Amnesic @ Jun 8 2006, 08:36 PM)

If I install it, will it allow me to go back to Windows XP?

Also, does it clear any stuff off of my HDD?

Because I need some important documents for Driver's ed, and I want my stuff in My Documents,
So, anyone know?

Shoot.

I only have one hard drive, and I don't know what partions are...

EGOvoruhk · « **Reply #24 on:** June 08, 2006, 02:03:00 PM »

http://en.wikipedia....ion_(computing)

I wouldn't suggest you try it, unless you don't care about your files, or are a quick learner

xboxbox451 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 08, 2006, 02:22:00 PM »

QUOTE(LightningStruckMyXbox @ Jun 8 2006, 03:12 PM)

OMG this OS sucks.

The reason Windows is NUMBER ONE is because its user friendly, something LINUX is FAR from. Anyone that just wants to get up and running with unrivaled hardware and software compatibility will use Windows. Anyone that has an unlimited source of free time on their hands to tweak an OS just to do the simplest of tasks will use Linux.

QUOTE(LightningStruckMyXbox @ Jun 8 2006, 03:12 PM)

it's more secure

You really think thats true? Heres a list of Linux viruses -->LINK, and I guarantee removing a virus in Linux aint gonna be as easy as Windows. The list may not be as long as Windows viruses, though Linux only has about 15% of the OS Market Share. If Linux ever became as popular as Windows the Virus threat would be just as great if not more.

QUOTE(LightningStruckMyXbox @ Jun 8 2006, 03:12 PM)

It runs faster

I've used many Linux distros, and I still cant find what the hell you linnys claim to be as faster. In fact I feel Linux is slow as hell. Even if Linux was faster, whats the point. You could never use the latest hardware on that OS since its never supported.

QUOTE(LightningStruckMyXbox @ Jun 8 2006, 03:12 PM)

and I can still run windows software. Thats right I can run all of you windows users' software.

Your limited to whatever WINE can port, which is moslty bugged so its pointless.

QUOTE(LightningStruckMyXbox @ Jun 8 2006, 03:12 PM)

And best of all I paid $0 for it. Not one cent.

Whoa, your a friggin Genius by saving $50.00.

Why must you Linux fanboys always try to covert a Windows users? Is there some sort of new Linux missionary we should know about? Hey, I tried Linux, and if it was better than Windows I would unbiasedly be in favor of spreading the word. Though I personally feel Linux sucks in my book.

lilbplaya3406 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 08, 2006, 02:43:00 PM »

Windows Vista requires 512mb of memory. My computer only has 256mb of memory...Will this mean it will run slow?

xboxbox451 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 08, 2006, 02:52:00 PM »

QUOTE(Josep @ Jun 8 2006, 03:34 PM)

LightningStruckMyXbox makes windows look like evil capitalism and linux like free socialism, o wait, that makes sense lol

Please explain how MS are evil capitalists.

Bill Gates has donated hundreds of millions worldwide to feed, shelter, educate, and provide medical care to millions of indigent people worldwide. When he dies his amassed fortune will be mostly donated.

What has the Linux community done to help people? The only thing Linux has done is leech off of what a free market was capable of creating.

LightningStruckMyXbox · « **Reply #28 on:** June 08, 2006, 03:01:00 PM »