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Windows Longhorn Beta 1: It's not too bad in Windows Vista JoeUser Forums

Windows Longhorn, the next-gen version of Windows, has had a bit of a rocky road leading up to today. Features have been pitched and scrapped. More features have been scrapped. Some conventions were held that used a lot of buzzwords. In any case, the Longhorn of today is a far cry from the OS Holy Grail promised a few years ago. Microsoft just keeps drumming the fact

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Reply to ObjectBar Release Candidates in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

Well, I'm kind of disappointed that the skin editor is going to require .NET. I loathe .NET with a passion, and sorry, will not install even for a nice skin editor. Just curious, but why did Stardock decide to base this on .NET, seeing as how you guys certainly haven't used .NET in the past?

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Reply to Windows: The Rebuttal in Windows XP JoeUser Forums

WOWfactor: Link . At the bottom of the page, there is a download called Alternative Runtimes. This is what you want. I hate .NET as much as you. Regarding Gmail....you do know they offer POP service right? Straight to Thunderbird. No ads. devTek: Yeah, but you just know they cut other stuff out and aren't telling us. Granted, MS has had a lot on their hands with SP2 and Windows Server 20

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Reply to Windows: The Rebuttal in Windows XP JoeUser Forums

Thanks for the clarification, guys. In the future I will make more clear which audience I am writing for I too am anxious for Longhorn and was very disapointed when MS said they'd cut out so much.

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Reply to Windows: The Rebuttal in Windows XP JoeUser Forums

WOWfactor: You can get a .NET hack for nLite on its website, allowing you to run it without really having to install the full framework. This is what I do kona: Gmail, my friend! If you need an invite, just ask Double Zero: Myself I do not use those extra components, so removing extraneous software does speed up my system by making the registry and system folders lighter. As stated, I use Mozilla software and do not need IE and OE. W

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Reply to Anger filled rant If easily offended DO NOT READ.Many cusses in Blogging JoeUser Forums

OK....one can practically feel the anger leaking off this post. So, let's take an objective look: "i AM WAY TIRED OF PUNK ASS LIBERALS SHITTING ALL OVER President Bush, and by extention America." - As mentioned by myself and Draginol, America != Bush. He just happens to be the poster boy for 8 years. "You people are the same people I used to bitch slap in high school and take your lunch money, " - Real mature. Vi

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Windows: The Rebuttal in Windows XP JoeUser Forums

And so, the triumphant sequel to OS Wars. I recently (eh. two weeks ago) wrote an article, extolling the virtues of Linux. As an avid reader of Slashdot, NewsForge, OSnews and others, I am consistently bombarded by newsposts of the latest and greatest Linux achievements, as well as a steady stream of anti-Windows blogs. I'd like to take the opportunity to offer a resp

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Reply to Anger filled rant If easily offended DO NOT READ.Many cusses in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Yeah. thanks. And what? For retribution for the theft of our lunch money, now we ruin the country with our lies. Sarcasm = disdain, btw Did you happen to know that the colonists were founded by radicals? Today, liberals are branded as radicals because we support change and are not reactionaries like conservatives. Let me make this clear: I support the values that America stands for, ie freedom and democracy. My irritation stems from t

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Reply to Ok, So You're a Satanist? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

You scored as atheism . You are... an atheist, though you probably already knew this. Also, you probably have several people praying daily for your soul. Instead of simply being "nonreligious," atheists strongly believe in the lack of existence of a higher being, or God. atheism 92% Satanism 83% Paganism 75% Isn't it funny how close they rank Satanism to atheism? Sounds biased

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Reply to Linux: Why you should care - Part 1 in OS Wars JoeUser Forums

kona - Glad to hear it! I think an FC4 beta is out now, you may want to check up on that. Correct me if I am wrong, but to use APT on non-Debian systems requires apt4rpm, right? coffee - I too have had problems with SuSE. Their hardware detection layer tends to be either very good, or very bad. That is why, if you are still willing to try Linux, taking a look at [K]ubuntu. It's very userfriendly and while the installation is text-based, that a

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Linux: Why you should care - Part 1 in OS Wars JoeUser Forums

Most computer users today know Windows as the ubiquitous software that resides on every machine they touch. They are simply content to pay Microsoft every couple years and comply with restrictive activation crap and other MS bloat. There is an alternative, however, that has in my opinion recently reached "Windows-replacement" quality. That would be Linux. Ple

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DX3 - The Overhaul: An Independent Perspective in DesktopX JoeUser Forums

the n00b sentence: DesktopX is software made by Stardock that creates a content layer on the desktop, allowing one to display cool graphics/animations and all sorts of interactive stuff. It's neat. I heartily recommend it. All right! DesktopX 3 is out and now WE have a nice shiny press release to stick in Konfabulator's face. So, what's new, why should you

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RightClick: The Beta in Skinning JoeUser Forums

Long ago, during the Windows 98 era (seems like a long time ago), I tried ObjectBar. What I found was a program of great potential but an interface that confused me to no end so I promptly uninstalled it and sulked in the corner. Now Stardock has taken one important feature out of ObjectBar and created a new app, RightClick. Apparently ObjectBar could modify the menu

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Reply to WinCustomize 2K5 Roll-out: Phase 2 in WinCustomize News WinCustomize Forums

I guess the word "mellow" comes to mind regarding the new color scheme. I liked the Theme Manager on the old site...is there a way we could get Mormegil or Treetog to throw together some new stuff for the new site? I'd appreciate even some sort of color manager... On the other hand, the speed difference is rather noticeable on dialup! And just a thought....the light purple in the logo doesnt look terribly good.

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Reply to Norton Internet Security sucks in Windows Software WinCustomize Forums

It seems to me that every new version of NAV, more and more processes are added! In the trial of NAV 2005, there are...SIX SYMANTEC PROCESSES! I agree with robbie..stick with 2003. However, this year, I think I shall spring for the new PC-cillin because A) no activation, of course and B) CNET likes it better.

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