Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-24 Thread Man-wai CHANG
> Can't recall exactly, but there was a URL someone submitted recently > (either here or on VFUG) that noted the dismal sales of Vista in China, > and how much $$ M$ spent there (and basically didn't get the returnyet). To augment, I bought them because I could afford it, not... well...Why d

RE: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread mrgmhale
2:23 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after > all > > > I will try my best to keep my clients on XP for as > long as possible. > > [excessive quoting removed by server] __

Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread Alan Bourke
Jeff Johnson wrote: > While the hardware and interface issues are no problem for people like us, > the offer bigger challenges to the people we are developing applications > for. > I suppose after a couple of hours I can find most things in Vista, it seems to largely be a different interface i

RE: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread Michael Madigan
I will try my best to keep my clients on XP for as long as possible. ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Sea

RE: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread mrgmhale
---Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jeff Johnson > Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 10:03 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after > all > > > > -Original Messag

RE: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread Jeff Johnson
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Alan Bourke > Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 8:32 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all > > Jeff Johnson wrote:

Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread Alan Bourke
Jeff Johnson wrote: > Alan: I originally had 512mb and I added 1g. A driver for my onboard > network card was not available and had to purchase one. > Hmm - the driver situation does seem to be a bit of a disaster at the minute. I think the bulk of businesses and savvy users will wait six

RE: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread Jeff Johnson
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Alan Bourke > Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 7:01 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all > > Jeff Johnson wrote:

Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread MB Software Solutions
Man-wai CHANG wrote: >> You're in China, aren't you? Seems you must have been one of the 244 >> who did spend the money on a legitimate license. >> > > Sold only 244 copies only in China? Yes, if Hong Kong S.A.R./colony is > included in the definition of China in this context. > > Wait...

Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread Man-wai CHANG
> You're in China, aren't you? Seems you must have been one of the 244 > who did spend the money on a legitimate license. Sold only 244 copies only in China? Yes, if Hong Kong S.A.R./colony is included in the definition of China in this context. Wait... you talking about a full version or an

Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread Alan Bourke
Jeff Johnson wrote: > XP itself was *really* an upgrade to NT > and W95. And Windows 2000/NT Workstation ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://le

Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread Alan Bourke
Jeff Johnson wrote: > I had to upgrade my network, memory and video card to run > Vista and my performance index is a 2.0! You don't *have* to run Vista with all the eye candy turned on, it has to run on servers and through remote desktop sessions remember, so it can look like Windows 2000 ju

RE: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread Jeff Johnson
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Alan Bourke > Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 6:17 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all > > He probably just dug

Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread Alan Bourke
He probably just dug up the rant he had when XP came out, and did a search and replace with "Vista". ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.

RE: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread mrgmhale
wai CHANG > Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 8:30 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after > all > > > > Definitely a promising sign. > > http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=39087 > > Hope is never lo

Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread MB Software Solutions
Man-wai CHANG wrote: >> Definitely a promising sign. >> http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=39087 >> > > Hope is never lost. Why didn't you believe so? :) > On the other hand, seems that I wasted money buying 2 copies of Vi$ta > Ultimate upgrade ... :) > > You're in China, aren

Re: [NF] Maybe there is hope for the computer industry after all

2007-04-23 Thread Man-wai CHANG
> Definitely a promising sign. > http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=39087 Hope is never lost. Why didn't you believe so? :) On the other hand, seems that I wasted money buying 2 copies of Vi$ta Ultimate upgrade ... :) -- .~.http://changmw.homeip.net / v \ May the Force and