Oh, Microsoft!

SHOUTrvb · Post by **SHOUTrvb** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:01 pm

Wouldn't it be nice if people just ignored spam/flames and allowed the staff the handle it? One can only dream.

Anyway, do as I say, get back on topic, and don't worry about other users but yourself. We've got it.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:53 am

shadowkhas wrote:I'm not saying it was a finished product, I'm saying it was RC1 for that precise reason, that it isn't finished. However, I'm quite sure that that feature hasn't changed.

IE and WMP should blend in to the OS. They're made by Microsoft, and they should have a level of consistency with themselves. It's kinda like the preview of OS X Leopard; it's all messed up. Time Machine has a black UI, the iPrograms are gray gradientized, and the Finder is metal. Nobody has any clue what anything is anywhere. XD

1) As sure as you may be, I know it has changed, seeing as I am running a Vista RTM final.

2) As I stated, in the final Vista, WMP11 and IE7 do blend perfectly into the GUI. Why bother making them blend into XP when it's soon going to be obsolete to a certain extent.

People can argue they hate Microsoft all they want, fact is, these people will continue to buy their products, and Microsoft are one, if not the wealthiest and most successful companies in the world.

Steve Ballmer wrote:I LOVE THIS COMPANY, YEAH

shadowkhas · Post by **shadowkhas** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:43 am

iGeo wrote:1) As sure as you may be, I know it has changed, seeing as I am running a Vista RTM final.

2) As I stated, in the final Vista, WMP11 and IE7 do blend perfectly into the GUI. Why bother making them blend into XP when it's soon going to be obsolete to a certain extent.

1)

That's good, then. Also, lolb&.
2) Yeah, I know they do, but it looks butt ugly on XP. ;_;

Supernova9000 · Post by **Supernova9000** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:34 am

I own both a mac and windows....I would say that macs are safer but i would like to see someone getting through my 8 firewalls on my windows

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:44 am

I accept your challenge!

Supernova9000 · Post by **Supernova9000** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:48 am

Okay once I supply you with my ip address and if you can't hack me I will supply you with my address a set of keys and a sledgehammer.

Alchemist666 · Post by **Alchemist666** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:36 pm

Supernova9000 wrote:Okay once I supply you with my ip address and if you can't hack me I will supply you with my address a set of keys and a sledgehammer.

I lol'd

But this is one of the many resons I ahte microsoft BAD CUSTOMER SUPPORT http://files.halomods.com/viewtopic.php?t=63145

UPS · Post by **UPS** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:56 pm

LOL! steve!!
http://homestarrunner.com/sbemail72.html

aannyways i never have problems with my computer. if i do i just go to geek squad..

Explosive American · Post by **Explosive American** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:38 am

DWells55 wrote:My issues with Microsoft:
-poor product support
-poor reliability
-insecure operating systems
-failure to innovate
-greedy at times

I pick all of the above.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:45 am

I have never needed someone else to fix my computer. MS FTW.

shadowkhas · Post by **shadowkhas** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:18 pm

Neither have I, that's because I do it myself.

fishface617 · Post by **fishface617** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:36 pm

Me too, i built my computer, and I have'nt had to fix it at all. If soemthing does happen i just do it myself.

theycallmechad · Post by **theycallmechad** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:26 pm

I think I'll have to go with Chevrolet on this one...

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:05 pm

I must say, macs are easy to use, and look sexy out of the box. Sadly, Windows kills it in every other way. Only reason Apple is still around is solely on the iPod. If it weren't for it, Apple would've been long gone. they brag about how "They don't get viruses", But they do, and when it does, you are surely screwed. Not to mention, it is very limited in other applications outside of their bragging point of "Artsy and leisurely things Such as Movies, Music and Art." But it can't stand next to the Microsoft's power and dominance of the real business world. Not to mention, when the next Generation of Computers come out, you need an entirely new box. Unlike PC's, you swap out a few Cards, and at most, New Motherboard and/or Processor.

A good example of the Mac's So-Called "Durability" is at my school's library. they got a new shipment of Mac G5's and Some Gateway PC That is running the Latest version of XP. So far, several of the G5's have been replaced due to an issue with hardware and the Operating System, whereas the New Gateways haven't ran into a problem, and only one had to be replaced, due to the fact that one of the special Ed kids jammed a Pencil into the CD Drive, which was replaced and put back out for use over one class period.

Kirk · Post by **Kirk** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:50 pm

Generally speaking, most problems on a mac are user error, and not actual problems with the machine. I've had my G5 for over 3 years and I have, and I really mean this, have NEVER had a problem with it. Never. Completely serious and honest here.

I'm not trying to spark any more Mac vs PC debates here, but Cuda, I'm confused when you say Macs do get viruses. Since I first got my Mac, I purposefully disable every single possible way of protecting it I can find (well, I do have a key on my wireless router, but that's not really related to my computer, it's just so random people can't access my internet) and I've had like, negative problems. This next thing is coming from a mac user that I can honestly say is better than me at macs twenty fold... Pretty much whenever people say they have a virus on a mac, it's generally them making a stupid mistake...

Once again, I'm not trying to create a mac vs PC thing, but I feel it's necessary to correct some people when they're hopelessly wrong. It's like saying PC's are virus proof.

shadowkhas · Post by **shadowkhas** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:51 pm

Cuda wrote:I must say, macs are easy to use, and look sexy out of the box. Sadly, Windows kills it in every other way. Only reason Apple is still around is solely on the iPod. If it weren't for it, Apple would've been long gone. they brag about how "They don't get viruses", But they do, and when it does, you are surely screwed. Not to mention, it is very limited in other applications outside of their bragging point of "Artsy and leisurely things Such as Movies, Music and Art." But it can't stand next to the Microsoft's power and dominance of the real business world. Not to mention, when the next Generation of Computers come out, you need an entirely new box. Unlike PC's, you swap out a few Cards, and at most, New Motherboard and/or Processor.

A good example of the Mac's So-Called "Durability" is at my school's library. they got a new shipment of Mac G5's and Some Gateway PC That is running the Latest version of XP. So far, several of the G5's have been replaced due to an issue with hardware and the Operating System, whereas the New Gateways haven't ran into a problem, and only one had to be replaced, due to the fact that one of the special Ed kids jammed a Pencil into the CD Drive, which was replaced and put back out for use over one class period.

This is not a Mac vs. Windows thread. I really do want to argue your post, so expect a PM.

Explosive American · Post by **Explosive American** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:05 pm

Kirk wrote:Generally speaking, most problems on a mac are user error, and not actual problems with the machine. I've had my G5 for over 3 years and I have, and I really mean this, have NEVER had a problem with it. Never. Completely serious and honest here.

I'm not trying to spark any more Mac vs PC debates here, but Cuda, I'm confused when you say Macs do get viruses. Since I first got my Mac, I purposefully disable every single possible way of protecting it I can find (well, I do have a key on my wireless router, but that's not really related to my computer, it's just so random people can't access my internet) and I've had like, negative problems. This next thing is coming from a mac user that I can honestly say is better than me at macs twenty fold... Pretty much whenever people say they have a virus on a mac, it's generally them making a stupid mistake...

Once again, I'm not trying to create a mac vs PC thing, but I feel it's necessary to correct some people when they're hopelessly wrong. It's like saying PC's are virus proof.

I can agree one hundred percent with that. I've never had any problems other than a fan from a third party graphics card rattling in my G4, and that has been resolved. As long as I have owned a Mac, which is my entire life, since my Dad owned an SE, I have NEVER encountered a single problem that wasn't out of personal ignorance. I also disable all security on my computer, and have never encountered any viruses. Currently, the most dangerous Mac virus is spread through iChat, and requires the end user to accept a file transfer and manually open the file for it to take effect. Personally, I'd call that a lame attempt at a virus, but nowhere close to an actual one. Cuda, I really wish I had that clip of Lex Luthor right now. There are millions of Mac users around the country, and that number is rising, thanks to expanding options and quality. You almost could not be more wrong.

fishface617 · Post by **fishface617** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:27 pm

Its just a matter of time until macs start getting more and bigger viruses. People will find a way.

Back on topic >_>

ScottyGEE · Post by **ScottyGEE** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:28 pm

Could we lock this thread now?
Only because I wanted to see the reasoning behind people's dislike for microsoft...I should have thought more that on a halomods forum owned by a microsoft company and which uses the xbox, a microsoft product that the discussion would have been wrong.

There are only a few people that actually did say why they disliked microsoft and most other people just argued with them. However this took a turn for the worse as people just started talking about windows...Is windows the only reason people dislike Microsoft? I doubt a operating system is a reason for people to say they will not spend a dollar to help "the devil bill gates" but ahh well...

Lock?

Kirk · Post by **Kirk** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:38 pm

Explosive American wrote:
Kirk wrote:Generally speaking, most problems on a mac are user error, and not actual problems with the machine. I've had my G5 for over 3 years and I have, and I really mean this, have NEVER had a problem with it. Never. Completely serious and honest here.

I'm not trying to spark any more Mac vs PC debates here, but Cuda, I'm confused when you say Macs do get viruses. Since I first got my Mac, I purposefully disable every single possible way of protecting it I can find (well, I do have a key on my wireless router, but that's not really related to my computer, it's just so random people can't access my internet) and I've had like, negative problems. This next thing is coming from a mac user that I can honestly say is better than me at macs twenty fold... Pretty much whenever people say they have a virus on a mac, it's generally them making a stupid mistake...

Once again, I'm not trying to create a mac vs PC thing, but I feel it's necessary to correct some people when they're hopelessly wrong. It's like saying PC's are virus proof.
I can agree one hundred percent with that. I've never had any problems other than a fan from a third party graphics card rattling in my G4, and that has been resolved. As long as I have owned a Mac, which is my entire life, since my Dad owned an SE, I have NEVER encountered a single problem that wasn't out of personal ignorance. I also disable all security on my computer, and have never encountered any viruses. Currently, the most dangerous Mac virus is spread through iChat, and requires the end user to accept a file transfer and manually open the file for it to take effect. Personally, I'd call that a lame attempt at a virus, but nowhere close to an actual one. Cuda, I really wish I had that clip of Lex Luthor right now. There are millions of Mac users around the country, and that number is rising, thanks to expanding options and quality. You almost could not be more wrong.

I was thinking of that when I wrote that post. I think you actually had to type your admin username and password in in addition to that too, since I think it modifies your system stuff (I don't remember what it actually did). The thing is, if you get a window popping up asking for your password, you need to know what it's going to do. Nothing happens unless you allow it...

edit: Anyway, Scotty, you're good to go.