Comments on: The Vista Challenge http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge Tech News, Reviews and Guides Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:01:13 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: dean http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-158860 dean Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:31:38 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-158860 The only reason I'm on Vista is because Windows is more popular here (in the Philippines). When I graduate from high school, my 'rents will hopefully buy me a new lappy (MacBook Pro, hopefully; my Acer TravelMate 6291's okay, but Apple's just better), and I'm switching to Leopard.ü The only reason I’m on Vista is because Windows is more popular here (in the Philippines). When I graduate from high school, my ‘rents will hopefully buy me a new lappy (MacBook Pro, hopefully; my Acer TravelMate 6291’s okay, but Apple’s just better), and I’m switching to Leopard.ü

]]> By: Mark http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-114232 Mark Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:19:52 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-114232 Could I get a joost invite? ;-) Could I get a joost invite? ;-)

]]> By: Don Burnett http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-108556 Don Burnett Fri, 09 Feb 2007 01:11:28 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-108556 A Day with vista comments: 2:34: just subscribe to the feed in IE and they show up automatically in the sidebar gadget. Simple FIX.. 7:21: There are many IDEs out there for free some with intellisense.. 7:24: You must not have installed home premium or vista ultimate because those versions COME with a DVD decoder. Business like XP Pro doesn't. Nor does home basic. 9:23 Works for me, you said you are running vista using Parallels maybe that's the problem Try SmartFTP for your FTP client (www.smartftp.com) Also try SharpDevelop for an IDE (http://www.icsharpcode.net/OpenSource/SD/) A Day with vista comments:

2:34: just subscribe to the feed in IE and they show up automatically in the sidebar gadget. Simple FIX..

7:21: There are many IDEs out there for free some with intellisense..

7:24: You must not have installed home premium or vista ultimate because those versions COME with a DVD decoder. Business like XP Pro doesn’t. Nor does home basic.

9:23 Works for me, you said you are running vista using Parallels maybe that’s the problem

Try SmartFTP for your FTP client (www.smartftp.com)

Also try SharpDevelop for an IDE (http://www.icsharpcode.net/OpenSource/SD/)

]]> By: Binary Look » Windows Vista Business http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-106763 Binary Look » Windows Vista Business Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:39:47 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-106763 [...] А вот к примеру http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/ - весьма кстати показательная. У меня тоже принтер не [...] [...] А вот к примеру http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/ – весьма кстати показательная. У меня тоже принтер не [...]

]]> By: Paul Stamatiou http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-103437 Paul Stamatiou Sun, 04 Feb 2007 20:01:50 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-103437 Jim, thanks for the find. This looks very promising! Jim, thanks for the find. This looks very promising!

]]> By: Jim Karagiannis http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-103395 Jim Karagiannis Sun, 04 Feb 2007 18:21:39 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-103395 Hey Paul, I found a Windows Textmate wannabe clone called <a href="http://intype.info" rel="nofollow">Intype</a>. It's still in alpha and missing a lot but check it out. (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/markomihelcic/377702913/" rel="nofollow">via Marko</a>) Hey Paul, I found a Windows Textmate wannabe clone called Intype. It’s still in alpha and missing a lot but check it out.

(via Marko)

]]> By: milos radovic » Blog Archive » Paul Stamatiou’s Microsoft Vista Challenge http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-101149 milos radovic » Blog Archive » Paul Stamatiou’s Microsoft Vista Challenge Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:47:25 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-101149 [...] seinem Blog hat Paul Stamatious einen längeren Artikel über seine ersten Erfahrungen mit Windows Vista geschrieben. Ist sehr lesenswert und gut lesbar mit netten [...] [...] seinem Blog hat Paul Stamatious einen längeren Artikel über seine ersten Erfahrungen mit Windows Vista geschrieben. Ist sehr lesenswert und gut lesbar mit netten [...]

]]> By: Vista is out in stores, why do we care? | myMacBUZZ http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-98046 Vista is out in stores, why do we care? | myMacBUZZ Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:11:56 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-98046 [...] of the Mac and Paul Stamatiou had blogged about their experience installing Vista on their Macs. Apparently the new Intel based [...] [...] of the Mac and Paul Stamatiou had blogged about their experience installing Vista on their Macs. Apparently the new Intel based [...]

]]> By: Paul’s One-Day Vista Challenge | BIT REVOLVER http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-98041 Paul’s One-Day Vista Challenge | BIT REVOLVER Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:06:19 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-98041 [...] Paul’s One-Day Vista Challenge January 29th, 2007 Paul Stamatiou wrote up a half-serious Vista Challenge, in which he, a diehard Mac user, attempts to use Microsoft Windows Vista for one day. The first [...] [...] Paul’s One-Day Vista Challenge January 29th, 2007 Paul Stamatiou wrote up a half-serious Vista Challenge, in which he, a diehard Mac user, attempts to use Microsoft Windows Vista for one day. The first [...]

]]> By: titanium_geek http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-97577 titanium_geek Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:14:00 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-97577 why... I can only imagine the answer is: "because the public wants to know..." :) or some such. and that cartoon is very funny. :) why… I can only imagine the answer is: “because the public wants to know…” :) or some such.

and that cartoon is very funny. :)

]]> By: Bharath Kumar http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-97449 Bharath Kumar Mon, 29 Jan 2007 02:08:01 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-97449 The live thumbnails is working perfect for youtube and flash videos too. Donno why its not working for you. The live thumbnails is working perfect for youtube and flash videos too. Donno why its not working for you.

]]> By: Rob Saunders http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-97401 Rob Saunders Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:03:01 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-97401 But, my question is... WHY?! But, my question is… WHY?!

]]> By: franky http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-97342 franky Sun, 28 Jan 2007 20:17:52 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-97342 If only Os X would run as stable and recognize just as many hardware when running in virtual mode. ;-) If only Os X would run as stable and recognize just as many hardware when running in virtual mode. ;-)

]]> By: Mark Zakariya http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-97208 Mark Zakariya Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:35:29 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-97208 Nice article, awesome read! :) Nice article, awesome read! :)

]]> By: Montoya http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-97180 Montoya Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:50:44 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-97180 We Windows guys use Notepad++, Textpad, jEdit, and Eclipse. I'm sure there's some guys who use Visual Studio, but that's too heavy for me. We Windows guys use Notepad++, Textpad, jEdit, and Eclipse. I’m sure there’s some guys who use Visual Studio, but that’s too heavy for me.

]]> By: Which version of Windows Vista to choose at Digital scratch pad http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-97122 Which version of Windows Vista to choose at Digital scratch pad Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:16:15 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-97122 [...] this on the website of Paul. I think it is hilarious. To me Microsofts Vista is just a new skin of windows XP. Makes me even [...] [...] this on the website of Paul. I think it is hilarious. To me Microsofts Vista is just a new skin of windows XP. Makes me even [...]

]]> By: KCorax http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-97118 KCorax Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:08:10 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-97118 @Don, They can do it for the same reason they can bundle export to pdf as a printer while ms faced monopoly accusations when they tried to do that in office. @Don, They can do it for the same reason they can bundle export to pdf as a printer while ms faced monopoly accusations when they tried to do that in office.

]]> By: Mads http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-97039 Mads Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:14:57 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-97039 A thing that annoys me in Vista is it's overprotectiveness, e.g. if you want to delete a file! If you like The Illusionist, I can recommend The Prestige! A thing that annoys me in Vista is it’s overprotectiveness, e.g. if you want to delete a file!

If you like The Illusionist, I can recommend The Prestige!

]]> By: publicenergy .:. Windows Vista http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-97016 publicenergy .:. Windows Vista Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:39:13 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-97016 [...] also: Paul Stamatiou’s Vista Challenge which was one of things things that prompted me to write this post [Caution: May contain [...] [...] also: Paul Stamatiou’s Vista Challenge which was one of things things that prompted me to write this post [Caution: May contain [...]

]]> By: publicenergy http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-96996 publicenergy Sun, 28 Jan 2007 09:29:15 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-96996 Firefox have a number of open issues with their 2.x releases with Vista which should hopefully be addressed in the next release. Regardless of the issues they have listed, I haven't managed to break it yet! For a text editor I use <a href="http://www.newsgator.com/NGOLProduct.aspx?ProdId=TopStyle&ProdView=overview" rel="nofollow">TopStyle</a>. The Lite version could well be enough for most people. You could do worse that browse <a href="http://www.nonags.com" rel="nofollow">NoNags</a> for free editors as well. As far as making sure hardware works with Vista or not, if you already run a version of Windows, you can run the <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx" rel="nofollow">Upgrade Advisor</a> - I did that prior to upgrade which told me the difference between versions, which software I had that might need updating and which hardware drivers I would have to collect from the manufacturer (only one, for my scanner). The Media Centre is available in Home Premium as well. Some good things I've noticed since upgrading from XP:- * The resume time from a power save shutdown is near instant - I'm very impressed with that. * Games seem to run better - probably due to DirectX 10 * The ability to type on the start menu speeds things up so much - hitting ctrl-escape or pressing the windows key and start typing the name of the program you're looking for and the list filters and just press enter - it also list matching files. I'm a keyboard junkie though - if I'm typing and I can do things without resorting to the mouse I will do. I'd say overall, if you run XP, use the tool to test your upgrade suitability and if you get the green light do it. Firefox have a number of open issues with their 2.x releases with Vista which should hopefully be addressed in the next release. Regardless of the issues they have listed, I haven’t managed to break it yet!

For a text editor I use TopStyle. The Lite version could well be enough for most people. You could do worse that browse NoNags for free editors as well.

As far as making sure hardware works with Vista or not, if you already run a version of Windows, you can run the Upgrade Advisor – I did that prior to upgrade which told me the difference between versions, which software I had that might need updating and which hardware drivers I would have to collect from the manufacturer (only one, for my scanner).

The Media Centre is available in Home Premium as well.

Some good things I’ve noticed since upgrading from XP:-

* The resume time from a power save shutdown is near instant – I’m very impressed with that.
* Games seem to run better – probably due to DirectX 10
* The ability to type on the start menu speeds things up so much – hitting ctrl-escape or pressing the windows key and start typing the name of the program you’re looking for and the list filters and just press enter – it also list matching files. I’m a keyboard junkie though – if I’m typing and I can do things without resorting to the mouse I will do.

I’d say overall, if you run XP, use the tool to test your upgrade suitability and if you get the green light do it.

]]> By: Kory Twaites http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-96912 Kory Twaites Sun, 28 Jan 2007 05:49:46 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-96912 The only thing that I wish the iTunes controller had was a little screen telling what song you're on or something i'd use it a lot more if it had that. Ugh, I wonder if Vista will work with my OLD school printer... Something I might have to look into before making the switch. The only thing that I wish the iTunes controller had was a little screen telling what song you’re on or something i’d use it a lot more if it had that. Ugh, I wonder if Vista will work with my OLD school printer… Something I might have to look into before making the switch.

]]> By: Paul Stamatiou http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-96909 Paul Stamatiou Sun, 28 Jan 2007 05:38:38 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-96909 @KCorax - I launched Meeting Space. It seems like a cool, business-minded application but I don't know another Vista owner to test it out with.. at the moment at least. @KCorax – I launched Meeting Space. It seems like a cool, business-minded application but I don’t know another Vista owner to test it out with.. at the moment at least.

]]> By: Don Wilson http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-96886 Don Wilson Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:57:27 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-96886 Then why is Mac OS X able to do it? Then why is Mac OS X able to do it?

]]> By: KCorax http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-96883 KCorax Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:52:24 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-96883 @Don, It would be penable under fair competition law for MS to bundle such software with the OS. @Don, It would be penable under fair competition law for MS to bundle such software with the OS.

]]> By: Don Wilson http://paulstamatiou.com/the-vista-challenge#comment-96879 Don Wilson Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:38:27 +0000 http://paulstamatiou.com/2007/01/27/the-vista-challenge/#comment-96879 Windows is my main system and I'm surprised it doesn't as well. Windows is my main system and I’m surprised it doesn’t as well.

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