Comments on: Are you thinking of Windows Vista ? http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/ UK, PHP, MySQL, MS SQL, Frontpage, eCommerce, Web, Linux, Windows, HTML, Website, Hosting, Plesk, Cpanel Hosting tutorials & UK Hosting News. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:21:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Andy http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-5032 Andy Tue, 09 Jan 2007 09:51:40 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-5032 Im still using Windows 2000 professional, and do not intend to upgrade .. my system does everything I need it to right now, and I'm not a 'casual' user. Actually, Im a graphic designer and web developer, so a good deal of my time is sppent in front of my computer! I have always supported and promoted free software and the open source community, which is why I started the Lessfuss Collection (www.lessfuss.co.uk) for this purpose. Most people (even on Windows!) do not need to buy any additional software. They just need to know what to get, and where to get it! Good luck with the blog, its very informative :) Im still using Windows 2000 professional, and do not intend to upgrade .. my system does everything I need it to right now, and I’m not a ‘casual’ user. Actually, Im a graphic designer and web developer, so a good deal of my time is sppent in front of my computer!

I have always supported and promoted free software and the open source community, which is why I started the Lessfuss Collection (www.lessfuss.co.uk) for this purpose. Most people (even on Windows!) do not need to buy any additional software. They just need to know what to get, and where to get it!

Good luck with the blog, its very informative :)

]]> By: Bob http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-3056 Bob Sat, 16 Dec 2006 06:02:34 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-3056 An overview why people hate microsoft; http://ask.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/12/13/019241 An overview why people hate microsoft;
http://ask.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/12/13/019241

]]> By: Dave White http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2726 Dave White Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:54:31 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2726 Well after Win XP was launched it is almost 5 years for the next release so called Vista and that's true you can't be sure of it's release in Jan 07. Well after Win XP was launched it is almost 5 years for the next release so called Vista and that’s true you can’t be sure of it’s release in Jan 07.

]]> By: Bob http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2720 Bob Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:03:08 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2720 You dont get my point, btw even after 2 years delay I heard its not till really ready”. You dont get my point, btw even after 2 years delay I heard its not till really ready”.

]]> By: PHP Hosting http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2628 PHP Hosting Sat, 09 Dec 2006 10:44:02 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2628 Hello Bob, Vista doesn't mean there's no need for antivirus software. Windows Vista will still need separate antivirus solutions to be installed. Only the difference I can see is that Vista don't need a patch (but soon one is going to come within 6 months after it's launching, I bet ) it is an extended version of XP+SP2=Vista. Hello Bob,
Vista doesn’t mean there’s no need for antivirus software. Windows Vista will still need separate antivirus solutions to be installed. Only the difference I can see is that Vista don’t need a patch (but soon one is going to come within 6 months after it’s launching, I bet ) it is an extended version of XP+SP2=Vista.

]]> By: Outsourcing Hosting Support http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2507 Outsourcing Hosting Support Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:52:06 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2507 Well, if they make the licensing process alike XP I would definitely go for it. Well, if they make the licensing process alike XP I would definitely go for it.

]]> By: Dave White http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2502 Dave White Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:08:34 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2502 People cannot think beyond Windows. Now it is their choice whether they want to prevent others from becoming millionares by burning a hole in their own pockets or start to explore new, better and free options which will save their money and give them freedom. People cannot think beyond Windows. Now it is their choice whether they want to prevent others from becoming millionares by burning a hole in their own pockets or start to explore new, better and free options which will save their money and give them freedom.

]]> By: Managed Dedicated Server http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2500 Managed Dedicated Server Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:44:58 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2500 Well Rich, the point here is not about Linux martketing or about existing OS like XP, Win98 and 95 by Microsoft, it's about upgrading to the new OS by MS i.e Vista. Dave has pointed out the minimum system requirements which are necessary if you are thinking about using Vista on your computer. "* A modern processor (at least 800MHz1). * 512 MB of system memory. * A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable." These requirements may seem to be too much for many existing users who are still using 128 or 256 MB RAM and not many use a graphics processor let alone a DirectX 9 cabaple. I am still not convinced that Windows is more secure than Linux. Having said that, as long as you don't run a vulnerable application, your system is as secure as ever. Well Rich, the point here is not about Linux martketing or about existing OS like XP, Win98 and 95 by Microsoft, it’s about upgrading to the new OS by MS i.e Vista. Dave has pointed out the minimum system requirements which are necessary if you are thinking about using Vista on your computer.

“* A modern processor (at least 800MHz1).
* 512 MB of system memory.
* A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.”

These requirements may seem to be too much for many existing users who are still using 128 or 256 MB RAM and not many use a graphics processor let alone a DirectX 9 cabaple.

I am still not convinced that Windows is more secure than Linux. Having said that, as long as you don’t run a vulnerable application, your system is as secure as ever.

]]> By: Windows hosting http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2499 Windows hosting Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:31:16 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2499 Microsoft's windows vista is certainly not affordable to common man. The configuration it requires is too high. So, let microsoft come with any advanced OS I prefer linux to use. Its easy and to use and handy for security purpose. Microsoft’s windows vista is certainly not affordable to common man. The configuration it requires is too high. So, let microsoft come with any advanced OS I prefer linux to use. Its easy and to use and handy for security purpose.

]]> By: Bob http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2497 Bob Tue, 05 Dec 2006 11:39:05 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2497 Security point of view, How I can forget it is still "Window" ? Security point of view, How I can forget it is still “Window” ?

]]> By: Rich http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2496 Rich Tue, 05 Dec 2006 11:37:09 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2496 Seems like its kind of Linux marketing going on over here but i must say that I've been very comfortable with Windows OS and just like Sanderson said that its user friendly, it is the most important aspect with users now-a-days. Going for Windows OS is a one time investment which many fail to understand unless you upgrade to the latest version. IMO MS Windows ROCKS!! Seems like its kind of Linux marketing going on over here but i must say that I’ve been very comfortable with Windows OS and just like Sanderson said that its user friendly, it is the most important aspect with users now-a-days. Going for Windows OS is a one time investment which many fail to understand unless you upgrade to the latest version. IMO MS Windows ROCKS!!

]]> By: Sanderson http://blog.eukhost.com/webhosting/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2468 Sanderson Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:27:23 +0000 http://blog.eukhost.com/2006/12/04/are-you-thinking-of-windows-vista/#comment-2468 What's the problem with MS Windows operating system is - it is too heavy to load and maintain. You will get the whole all-in-one package even if you are not going to use it. I mean even if you are going to use 40% of it you have install 100% of it, and then comes patches after patches. I don't think in longer run this OS will get that much share from a market. Only the good thing about it is - the user friendliness. What’s the problem with MS Windows operating system is - it is too heavy to load and maintain. You will get the whole all-in-one package even if you are not going to use it. I mean even if you are going to use 40% of it you have install 100% of it, and then comes patches after patches. I don’t think in longer run this OS will get that much share from a market. Only the good thing about it is - the user friendliness.

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