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Windows Vista SP1 offer new glitches on the side

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Windows Vista SP1 offer new glitches on the sideUsers testing out the new service pack 1 for Vista are reporting issues when using Windows Update for the latest sound drivers, experiencing problems with no audio after the update. This issue mainly seems to affect users with Sigmatel or now known as IDT high def sounds, which are used quite a bit on Dell’s PCs (mine included).

Microsoft contests grounds of class-action status in “Vista-capable” lawsuit

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Microsoft contests grounds of class-action status in “Vista-capable” lawsuitJust when everyone thought that Microsoft’s goose was near to fully cooked in all its greasy goodness, it seems as though the goose is getting some breathing room; though mounds of incriminating evidence against Microsoft in the “Vista-capable” lawsuit has been piling up in rapid fashion, the well-paid lawyers at Microsoft have found a loophole and earned a bit of time to either rally a defense or order a tombstone epitaph. 

Surprise, surprise - Windows XP SP3 runs faster than Vista SP1

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Surprise, surprise - Windows XP SP3 runs faster than Vista SP1I’m still not sure whether I should even classify this as news, per se, but take it as you will: if you’re sitting in front of an operating system-less PC, holding a copy of Vista SP1 in your right hand and a copy of XP SP3 in your left, and you can’t decide which OS to go with, your now barren PC will run better with XP SP3.

Haxxed laptop with Vista attack code removed from Ebay

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Haxxed laptop with Vista attack code removed from EbayOk, ok, we can all laugh and joke about some of the rather humorous ends eBay has gone to in the interest of protecting its customers, but there’s a real chance that the latest caper moves from lighthearted humor to rather arguable controversy.  Ebay has removed a laptop that contains an attack code used to crack Vista in the interesting of its buyers’ “safety.” 

Building a DIY "low-end" Vista system doesn’t save money

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Building a DIY "low-end" Vista system doesn't save money It is possible to build a relatively “cheap” Vista system but doing so doesn’t really save money.  After everything is added up the system itself will cost just under $500 but you’ll still need to add in a monitor, keyboard and any other accessories you might want/need.

Vista is not yet good as XP replacement, says Dutch Consumers’ Union

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

Vista is not yet good as XP replacement, says Dutch’s Consumers

In a study conducted by Dutch Consumers’ Union on the problems experienced by Vista users, it concluded that “Vista is not yet a sufficient replacement for Windows XP” and recommended to consumers to consider alternative operating system.

Everex StepNote XT5000T desktop replacement laptop runs Vista for $800

Sunday, July 8th, 2007

Everex StepNote XT5000T desktop replacement laptop runs Vista for $800 The Everex XT5000T is the first laptop you should consider if you are on a budget and are looking for a desktop replacement laptop but don’t want to break the bank. You don’t get the most powerful hardware, or long battery life but what you do get more than makes up for the shortcomings.

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