Windows Vista source code leaked [humour]

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The discussion revolves around the humorous aspects of a leaked Windows Vista source code, with participants sharing jokes, personal experiences, and critiques of Windows operating systems, particularly Vista and its perceived similarities to XP. The conversation includes elements of parody, technical commentary, and anecdotal evidence regarding user experiences.

Discussion Character

  • Humor, Debate/contested, Technical explanation, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find the leaked code to be a humorous parody of Windows, with one noting it as one of the funniest they've read.
  • Others express that Windows has a negative reputation due to its market dominance affecting service quality, with some agreeing that the parody accurately reflects this sentiment.
  • A participant references older Windows source code jokes, suggesting that the size of Vista's code compared to its features raises questions about its efficiency.
  • There are humorous exchanges about compilation errors, with one participant joking about their computer's unusual behavior after attempting to run the code.
  • Some participants express dissatisfaction with Vista, claiming it lacks significant new features compared to XP and suggesting it feels like a dressed-up version of XP.
  • One participant shares a story from a Microsoft presentation, highlighting that even Bill Gates was unaware of features that had existed in previous versions of Excel.
  • Contrasting opinions emerge regarding Vista's stability, with some finding it stable while others criticize it.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a humorous and critical view of Windows Vista, but there are differing opinions on its stability and features compared to XP. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall quality and user experience of Vista.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about the features and stability of Vista are anecdotal and subjective, reflecting individual user experiences rather than a consensus on the software's performance.

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this was one of the funniest [sort of the only] code-parodies I've ever read:

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Windows gets a lot of bad press, windows is a perfect demonstration of the damage having a virtual monopoly does to the quality of service amongst PC users.

That code is pretty much spot on though. :smile:
 
In fact, the joke is already much older, as a quick search reveals Windows 2000 source code and even the complete http://www.hopf.demon.co.uk/humour/win98.txt (when you see the latter, and take a look at how many features where in there, you'd start to wonder why Vista is so much bigger when the code is so much smaller.)
 
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CompuChip said:
... Windows 2000 source code ... http://www.hopf.demon.co.uk/humour/win98.txt ...

I'm disappointed that the Vista code doesn't include billrulz.h :)
 
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I tried to compile the code you posted and got the following error: "Insufficient Memory." Please advise.
 
That's odd, it should compile even on a Pentium 1, as they're also using that at Microsoft. Are you sure it is the compilation that gives you the problem, instead of the execution?
Also, you might want to disable all compiler warnings and compiler errors.
 
CompuChip said:
That's odd, it should compile even on a Pentium 1, as they're also using that at Microsoft. Are you sure it is the compilation that gives you the problem, instead of the execution?
Also, you might want to disable all compiler warnings and compiler errors.

Thanks for the helpful suggestions. Proceding with your advise, I have turned off all warnings. The program has executed, unfortunately, the green power light on my computer has turned red, the sound system announced that my computer became operational in Jan 12 1992 and proceded to sing "Daisy Bell". I remain open to suggestions.
 
Sing along.
 
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Nice :)
 
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RetardedBastard said:
I tried to compile the code you posted and got the following error: "Insufficient Memory." Please advise.

CompuChip said:
That's odd, it should compile even on a Pentium 1, as they're also using that at Microsoft. Are you sure it is the compilation that gives you the problem, instead of the execution?
Also, you might want to disable all compiler warnings and compiler errors.

RetardedBastard said:
Thanks for the helpful suggestions. Proceding with your advise, I have turned off all warnings. The program has executed, unfortunately, the green power light on my computer has turned red, the sound system announced that my computer became operational in Jan 12 1992 and proceded to sing "Daisy Bell". I remain open to suggestions.

Gokul43201 said:
Sing along.

:smile: :smile: :smile: You guys are killing me here! :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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RetardedBastard said:
Thanks for the helpful suggestions. Proceding with your advise, I have turned off all warnings. The program has executed, unfortunately, the green power light on my computer has turned red, the sound system announced that my computer became operational in Jan 12 1992 and proceded to sing "Daisy Bell". I remain open to suggestions.

Looks like you got it to work :smile:
 
  • #13
:smile: This whole thread is one of the best laughs I've had in a long while.
 
  • #14
Open source is soo much better.
 
  • #15
No joke, I have Vista and I can't name one added feature I use or actually have seen. Seems identical to XP. but even XP seems more stable.
 
  • #16
Greg Bernhardt said:
No joke, I have Vista and I can't name one added feature I use or actually have seen. Seems identical to XP. but even XP seems more stable.

I think it's just windows XP, but with Mac curtains to dress it up. :biggrin:
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
No joke, I have Vista and I can't name one added feature I use or actually have seen. Seems identical to XP. but even XP seems more stable.
I went to a Microsoft dog and pony show meant to introduce Vista. They said that Vista didn't have that much new in it, but that the interface made it easier to get at the existing features.One of the flacks told this story, Bill was using the Vista version of excel and found a feature that he liked. He sent a note to the excel team to congratulate them for coming up with the new idea. They had to tell him that the feature had been in excel for several versions but that he just wasn't aware of it.
 
  • #18
Greg Bernhardt said:
No joke, I have Vista and I can't name one added feature I use or actually have seen. Seems identical to XP. but even XP seems more stable.

Really? Vista seems extremely stable to me... Then again I never really had a problem with XP either. I live Vista except for the fact that when I reinstalled it, it wouldn't let me type in the product key because it said it was already used... So now I need to call them and tell them that I am just reinstalling and according to some sites they'll comply and yeah...
 
  • #19
lol vista does suck
 
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jimmysnyder said:
I went to a Microsoft dog and pony show meant to introduce Vista. They said that Vista didn't have that much new in it, but that the interface made it easier to get at the existing features.One of the flacks told this story, Bill was using the Vista version of excel and found a feature that he liked. He sent a note to the excel team to congratulate them for coming up with the new idea. They had to tell him that the feature had been in excel for several versions but that he just wasn't aware of it.

lol that's HIY-larious
 

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