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Gato Moteado Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 05:51 PM
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HELP! i just bought a laptop with vista.....am i screwn?
i just bought a laptop with windows vista and now people have told me that i won't be able to run not so kosher versions of stuff like ms office and if i'm playing mp3s vista could create problems.

please, somebody, give me the scoop. am i screwed?
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Kajsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:04 PM
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1. Hi Gato,
I wish I could help you.

I've been a Macky for years so I don't know.

Here's a link to the Computer Group.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=242

they may be able to help.

:hi:
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Little Wing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:08 PM
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2. no problems with MP3s here
my company bought my copy, so far my apps are all running faster, network connectivity is faster, and i'm REALLY liking how you can control sound volumes per application

meaning, you can have the windows sounds at one level, your music players sounds at another (aside the volume control), your game sounds at another, and whatever else you want.

it's really sweet
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Gato Moteado Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:10 PM
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4. do you have the home version or is there a professional version?
nt
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:12 PM
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7. Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate?
I miss the days when two were enough...
:evilgrin:
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Gato Moteado Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:15 PM
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9. i got the home premium
what the hell is ultimate?
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:25 PM
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12. Windows Vista Ultimate
The most complete edition of Windows Vista—with the power, security, and mobility features
that you need for work, and all of the entertainment features that you want for fun

When you want to have it all, including the ability to shift smoothly between the worlds of play
and productivity, there's Windows Vista Ultimate. You'll never have to worry about having the most
advanced capabilities—they're all here.
This edition of Windows Vista offers an advanced, business-focused infrastructure, mobile productivity,
and a premium home digital entertainment experience, all in a single offering.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/ultimate/default.mspx
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Little Wing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:24 PM
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11. ultimate
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:09 PM
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3. Go to
Microsoft updates

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

Get the latest updates available for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware.
We will scan your computer and provide you with a selection ...
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Gato Moteado Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:11 PM
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5. scary
i don't want ms scanning my computer. ever.
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:12 PM
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6. It's fine! lmao
You really should so it! Especially with a new computer!

It will also update your MS Office SW, if needed to work with Vista.

Not to worry.
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Gato Moteado Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:15 PM
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8. are you joking or serious?
i can't tell.
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:20 PM
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10. You can't hear me chuckle....
so that's why I typed lmao. ;)

I'm serious as a heart attack!!!

Your OS probably needs updates, if it came installed on your new laptop.

I'm almost sure there are Office updates too! (If you have Vista)
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Gato Moteado Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:51 PM
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14. ah...ok...it's just the regular microsoft windows update
it wasn't able to verify my office 2003 online....it kept saying there was no internet connection. so, i'm running the updates now....let's see if that works.
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Gato Moteado Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:04 PM
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15. ok....things are looking better
the updates fixed the problem where i couldn't verify office. word, excel, etc are working. yahoo messenger isn't causing problems anymore either.

thanks for the moral support.

:)
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 08:24 PM
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31. Glad it's updated!
That was easy! ;)
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Shakespeare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 06:38 PM
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13. I just got one a week ago with Vista pre-installed. It's not bad.
Don't. Freak. Out. (I almost did, because it was thrust upon me unexpectedly)

It's like XP with spiffed-up graphics (although I am trying to figure out how to turn off those VERY annoying security prompts).
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Gato Moteado Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:05 PM
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17. things look better now
hopefully, vista won't cause the problems i've been hearing.
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:04 PM
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16. Are you coming over to my house tonight?
Bring the laptop and show it off.
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Gato Moteado Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:06 PM
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18. yeah, i have dinner plans first.....i'll call ya when i get back from that
then we can have a few drinks. i'm sure i'll need them after this week.
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:07 PM
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19. Barbara needs a few pops too.
I think we all need a drink.

I wish I had some :smoke: actually.
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:39 PM
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20. You wish you had some WHAT???!!!??!?!
:wow: :wow: :wow:



Why, I never!

O8)
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:40 PM
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21. Are you logged in as me?
Edited on Fri Feb-23-07 07:41 PM by GOPisEvil
:spank:

:rofl:
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:41 PM
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22. LMAO -
Ummm --- I guess you never logged out when you were done using my Toshiba.... :rofl:



:P


Signed,

Pseudo GOPisEvil
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:42 PM
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23. Don't get me banned, ok?
:P
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:43 PM
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24. ...
:evilgrin:
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:44 PM
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25. ...
:scared:



My first ever solo threadjacking!
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:47 PM
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27. I can't wait until tonight when I get home....
Where I don't have to worry about busting out laughing - or having the boss seeing me post something ... ummm... inappropriate online. :D


:woohoo:


:evilgrin:
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:49 PM
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28. Sigh...I'm going to be tombstoned.
:cry:
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:52 PM
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29. You still have a couple of hours left.
May as well enjoy them. :hi:


I have to go get food for Bodhi and the kitties after work. The kitties are totally out - and I don't want to be slaughtered in my sleep. :scared:
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:56 PM
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30. heh...
guest 1 has arrived.

talk to you soon.

:loveya:
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Meshuga Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 07:47 PM
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26. As far as MS Office goes
go to OpenOffice.Org and download the latest version of open office for Windows. This way you don't have to pay for an expensive version of Microsoft office since Open Office is free, it's compatible to MS Office, and has all the same features.

No need for a non-Kosher version of office. :-)
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Gato Moteado Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-24-07 02:20 AM
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33. i thought about that.....
...but i need outlook and exchange
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-23-07 08:28 PM
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32. You are coming to a sad realization, cancel or allow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO6PSIyq93s
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kedrys Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-24-07 10:01 AM
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35. *sigh* allow
I've had Macs since 1985, and this latest ad campaign by Apple is THE most brutal thing I've ever seen. And Hodgman is *perfect* as PC. :rofl:

Other Apple ads here: http://www.apple.com/getamac/
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-24-07 11:58 AM
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36. The only thing holding me back is the Mac price
For less than half the price of a Mac pro 17" I can get a killer Win book. That means a lot. If Apple decided to give it's customers more instead of the shareholders, they'd gain huge market share.


And the commercial campaign is awesome.
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kedrys Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-24-07 04:39 PM
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39. Are you doing anything with digital media (video or audio)?
Saw this posted on another thread, and it's worth the read.

http://www.cs.auckland.ac.nz/~pgut001/pubs/vista_cost.html

Content protection under Vista has some implications musicians and video artists need to know about before making their choice of platform.

And from my personal experience over lo these past 20+ years, every Mac I've bought (and I buy high-end or not at all) has been worth every penny. FWIW.
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sir_captain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-24-07 09:49 AM
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34. You will be totally fine
don't worry about it. All of what you have heard is bunk.
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Gato Moteado Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-24-07 02:31 PM
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37. so far, you're right
vista is certainly a resource hog. with all the overhead, some things take a while to get rolling. i need to streamline the system by getting rid of process that just aren't necessary.

but overall, i like it. the movie maker is nice. i bought a canon camcorder, so i will be making higher quality videos in the rainforest and posting them in DU.
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BluePatriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-24-07 03:37 PM
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38. PM me if you have any problems
I can ask hubby. Vista did not seem too annoying, just a resource hog. We are sticking with XP.
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krispos42 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-24-07 04:44 PM
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40. Couldn't wait for Service Pack 1, could ya?
You must juggle chainsaws as a hobby, you risk-taker you.
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