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[mugaliens]

My current favorite, albeit in a much larger format.

 

[JaredJames]

That is good to hear! We do have 7 on our entertainment computer and it seems to be pretty stable, but that is light use. The real question for me is, how does it do with, for example, Rockwell or Siemens software - all of their supporting software, various networking platforms [about six or seven to worry about just for those two brands], and specialized device configuration platforms. The problem is not just the stability of Windows 7, the problem is the compatibility of the software from everyone else. I seem to recall that Rockwell was patching things for XP for several years. This is all money out of my pocket when things don't work. It can literally destroy a business.

I'm sure you're aware of it, but you can set Windows 7 to run programs in compatibility mode.

Windows Live Messenger for example, when run 'for' 7 is permanently in the taskbar and doesn't have a notification icon, so you can't just let it run in the background 'out of sight, out of mind' style. If you right click the program (in the directory) and set it to run in compatibility with XP it then has the notification icon and doesn't stick to the taskbar any more.

So I don't see how compatibility should pose too much of a problem. If anything, I've foundt the upgrade to 7 rather smooth, given its ability to run software for previous windows versions.

 

[Borek]

Compatibility mode is nothing new - it was already present since at least XP. And since XP it happens to not work in some cases.

 

[JaredJames]

Compatibility mode is nothing new - it was already present since at least XP. And since XP it happens to not work in some cases.

Yeah, but it seems to be working fairly well in 7. Not sure about with everything though.

 

[JesseC]

Not surprised to see a load of space based desktops from the physics forum! Here's mine for the lulz

[PLAIN]http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/8783/desktopdtx.jpg

 

[The legend]

wow! that's lotta programs you have on...JesseC...i usually have just 5 on..no more.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

So I don't see how compatibility should pose too much of a problem. If anything, I've foundt the upgrade to 7 rather smooth, given its ability to run software for previous windows versions.

Unfortunately, the compatibility mode has never been very helpful for what I do. I think it might have worked once in the last fifteen years.

By far the worst of times was when Windows first changed from an environment to an operating system. I'm hoping the transition from XP will be relatively painless.

 

[waht]

Here's a bit of my desktop. I usually keep things clean, but sometimes the desktop can get crowded. I still prefer linux over windows, but I'm currently forced to run programs on windows. But I must say after using win 7 for a while, I'm impressed with its quality, performance, and stability.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8929/desktopshot.png

 

[OmCheeto]

Here's a bit of my desktop. I usually keep things clean, but sometimes the desktop can get crowded. I still prefer linux over windows, but I'm currently forced to run programs on windows. But I must say after using win 7 for a while, I'm impressed with its quality, performance, and stability.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8929/desktopshot.png

Tis a sad state of the state of our hardware when our CPU's are only using 10% of 10% of their owners capacity...


[URL]http://home.europa.com/~garry/pfsuyd201012051305.jpg[/URL]

Actually, what is worse is that I don't know how to see that on my Mac. The only way I know it's thinking is when the fan comes on.

 

[Monique]

Actually, what is worse is that I don't know how to see that on my Mac. The only way I know it's thinking is when the fan comes on.

I use MenuMeters to monitor my CPU and Network activity, a very handy utility.

 

[waht]

Tis a sad state of the state of our hardware when our CPU's are only using 10% of 10% of their owners capacity...

Depends what your doing. Sometimes when I'm running a simulation, or playing games all the bars go up. Then I say, 'ahh, I need a faster computer'

Actually, what is worse is that I don't know how to see that on my Mac. The only way I know it's thinking is when the fan comes on.

You can get istat on your mac. It's free.

 

[Topher925]

I run World Community Grid on my machines just so I always know the CPU is pegged at 100% and I'm getting my $/flop's worth.

 

[HeLiXe]

Not surprised to see a load of space based desktops from the physics forum! Here's mine for the lulz

 

[Danger]

The only way I know it's thinking is when the fan comes on.

Doesn't it talk to you, like Elvira does with me? There are settings to correct that oversight.

 

[GodPlaysDice]

these are 3 of my top 15, but i change it nearly every time i use my comp. :)

 

[QuarkCharmer]

Taking calc II atm, I usually just put up whatever comes in handy with what I am working on.

 

[mishrashubham]

Here You Go.

 

[GregJ]

Here is mine. Massive cleanup before taking this shot ;)

Getting tired of Windows 7. Might switch to Linux permanently soon.

 

[ArcanaNoir]

No icons for me! Must have clean desktop. Currently sporting a pic took by Andre of some butterflies.

 

[Char. Limit]

PREPARE TO BE ASTONISHED, at the BEST desktop you've ever seen!

 

[GregJ]

PREPARE TO BE ASTONISHED, at the BEST desktop you've ever seen!

NOOKStudy any good?

 

[Char. Limit]

Yeah. It's a good place to get Textbooks from.

 

[Andre]

No icons for me! Must have clean desktop. Currently sporting a pic took by Andre of some butterflies.

 

[StevieTNZ]

Since people are always giving me a bad time about my desktop, I thought it might be interesting to see how I compare. I'm guessing that mine is typical for a nerd?

I deleted the name of my business under one folder. If you post, but sure to check for any potential privacy issues first. [If I missed anything, please let me know!]

I got an email earlier asking if I could still find anything on mine. Yes, actually, it works very well for me!

Good bloody grief! THE AMOUNT OF ICONS!