Why do I hate Microsoft?

The important thing is that Bill Gates is happy.

 

I've never had a problem with microsoft really.

but my opinion is worthless

 

You've obviously never used Apple Integral? I highly recommend, especially for those who don't like computer trouble.
http://apple.com/getamac

 

Apple's not for scientists, it's for web designers or my mum :tongue:

Linux is the way forward, and has been for the past 7 years

 

Do a web search on "slipstream XP SP2", to find out how to create a bootable cd-rom with XP / SP2 on it. Microsoft includes some of this info in their knowledge base, so it's an Microsoft approved method. The updating of install files in a directory is accomplished via a built-in command line option, so Microsoft intended for IT groups and smart end-users to do this.

If you do try this out, note that the Roxio versions 7 and later no longer support creating mulitple sector boot cd-roms (Roxio is mentioned on some web sites that explain slipstreaming). You'll need to use Nero Burning Rom or the bundled version of Nero to do this.

 

Don't think his wife is, though. There's a reason he named his company "Microsoft". :rofl:

Right, Integral, family board, gotcha!

 

Question: How many Microsoft employees does it take to change a lightbulb?

Answer: Zero - Bill Gates declares darkness to be the standard.

Regards,
George

 

We can all crab and moan about MS (and I do, myself), but we should keep in mind one important reason that MS's OSs have traditionally been large and complex - backward compatibility. Even when running Windows several versions removed from DOS, I often ran my old DOS versions of Wordstar and Ashton-Tate dBase, old DOS games, etc. You couldn't do that with a Mac. I remember when a previous employer upgraded Mac operating systems, and had to buy all new application software. That got pretty expensive.

 

I hope you didn't upgrade from XP SP1 to SP2. I unfortunately did and then discovered that everyone who did has problems. Best to do fresh install of XP SP2.

Also, a good site is www.winguides.com[/url] and their forums [url]http://www.winguides.com/forums/[/URL].

Good place to share the frustration and misery. :biggrin: :grumpy:

 

Yeah - I like to moan about them but lately I've been using my windows partition all the time to browse the web and listen to the radio - stuff just works so much better under woindows for these things

Of course, I do all my proper work under linux

 

You'd think so. Any good company with integrity would do that. AFAKIK, Win XP SP2 supports large HD's.

On the other hand, I set my large HD with my office PC, which use Win2K. We don't trust XP.

I have been using Winchester HD's and I use their software to format the drive, and then install with Windows Plug n Play. We also use Power Quest's Partition Magic and DriveImage. Unfortunately Symantec bought them. :grumpy:

 

I have XP on 2 machines, never had a problem with it.

 

I still have compatibility issues with SP2 and industrial proprietary software. As a result, I ended up having to dedicate a computer to SP1, and buy a new one for SP2. :grumpy:

 

I know how you feel

 

PF isn't a family activity for me Do families surf PF?

 

Forgetfulness is an oversimplification. That kind of feeling is very common for me and my friends when we have to hastle with computers. Frustrated at first, but in the end, unless you're a lazy whimp like my roommate, you get a feeling of accomplishment. I'm sure there's some existential philosophy explaining that, but I can't remember it.