.: VISTA! is it WOW or whatever
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When it comes to using Vista on a daily basis, how does it all work out?
Installation was quite smooth, but some early problems followed. Adding and configuring applications and security was frustrating, and adapting to certain interface changes took time. I've become more comfortable using the OS, but I'm still plagued by some (mostly minor) bugs and glitches, and haunted by some missing features.
The best part of the installation process-if you install Vista from scratch-is that it's fast and easy, requiring only about 30 minutes, thanks to Vista's image-based setup, which replaces the old method of copying files one by one. Vista images are also language-independent-English is a language pack like any other; it will even be possible for users to configure different interface languages for different users on a single PC.
Vista didn't always find drivers for all my devices during the installation process, but right after booting it connected to Windows Update to download additional drivers. Microsoft emphasizes that software and hardware compatibility work is still ongoing, though by the date of Vista's general availability, January 30, the story should be better.
Vista's User Account Control security feature-which requires even administrators to confirm attempts to "escalate" privileges to perform administrative tasks-can be intrusive at first. But in the long term, running Vista without administrator rights most of the time should reduce security risks.
One concern worth noting relates to license and activation features. The licenses for the Home -Basic and Home Premium editions don't let you run Vista inside a virtual machine, and stricter product activation features will actually disable Vista installations that Microsoft deems not genuine.
Of course, the real test for Vista will come as users adopt it in the coming months and years. -Regardless of whether you upgrade to Vista today, this is the OS that most of the world will find itself using sooner or later. As a result, our coverage of Vista isn't finished; it's only beginning. And stay tuned for the latest on Longhorn Server and, eventually, Vista Service Pack 1.
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.: Ubuntu 7.04 Review
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Ubuntu WOW im still waiting for vista
Yesterday I downloaded a copy of Ubuntu's latest release, version 7.04 Feisty Fawn. The download took some hours because of busy servers but I think that it was well worth it.
Go Ubuntu!If you're not a Linux or Ubuntu user, I've compiled a gallery here of images I collected while running Ubuntu from the Live CD, the installation process and the running of the OS after installation. Check it out!
I don't want to overhype anything but I can say with all honesty that Ubuntu 7.04 is by far the best and easiest version of Linux that I've used. The Live CD worked flawlessly for me and allowed me to road-test features without the hassle of installation. The installation was also a snap and the step-by-step wizard is really easy to follow - as easy, if not easier, than a Windows installation.
I can't say that the Ubuntu installation process is a fast one, it isn't, and felt a lot slower than installing Windows Vista, but the end result was an OS that worked, was snappy and has loads of apps pre-installed. Nice. Very nice!
Ubuntu is nice, it's solid, it's fast and it's robust (so far anyway), but it's also way too geeky in spots. Don't get me wrong, overall Ubuntu is nice, friendly and convivial. But there are dark corners that absolutely reek of Linux geekdom cliquiness that average users aren't going to feel at home in (I don't feel at home there). Ubuntu updates are one such area where you need a high level of know-how to understand what's going on.
What the Ubuntu dev team need to do is find, I don't know, 100 people who aren't Linux geeks and stick them in front of the OS. Use these people to get feedback on different aspects of the OS. As soon as users start to look confused, scared or go bug-eyed then something needs tweaking. If your average home user is going to look at Ubuntu as an alternative to Windows or Mac, all these geeky corners have to be smoothed out.
That said, Ubuntu represents a huge step in the right direction for Linux and offers PC owners a simple (and safe) way to experiment with Linux.
Go Ubuntu!
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.: HELLGATE: LONDON
Set twenty-five years in the future, "HELLGATE: LONDON" introduces a world devastated by a demon invasion and a desolate city scorched by hellfire where mankind has gone underground to survive. Among them are the Templar, an archaic and secret society that foresaw this demonic apocalypse centuries ago. Followers of arcane rites, the Templar combine futuristic technology with ancient artifacts to forge powerful weapons and armor. The mystic sanctuary of the Underground system provides players safe conduct throughout the sprawling metropolis of London as they seek to preserve the bloodline of man and gain a foothold against the minions of darkness. "HELLGATE: LONDON" combines the depth of role-playing games and action of first-person titles, while offering infinite playability with randomly created levels, items, and events. The player creates a heroic character, completes quests, and battles through innumerable hordes of demons to advance through experience levels and branching skill paths. A robust, flexible skill and spell system, highly customizable appearances, and a massive variety of randomly generated equipment allow players to create their own unique hero.
- A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON RPGS Combining the depth and customizability of Role-Playing Games with the immersive experience of a first-person perspective, gameplay is fast-paced without requiring lightning-fast FPS reflexes, making it accessible to a broad audience of RPG fans.
- UNIQUE AND APPEALING WORLD EXPERIENCE the ominous setting of post-apocalyptic London. From ancient ruins buried beneath city streets to shattered cathedrals to the last remnants of humanity bunkered in the Underground, the boundary between fact and myth are blurred as a few glorious heroes fight for their very souls.
- CUSTOMIZABLE CHARACTER CLASSES Fight against the demons of the underworld as one of several unique character classes. Like the Templar, each class has a unique visual and game play style based on their particular history and heritage. Randomly generated and modifiable items ensure that heroes are distinct and individualized.
- HELL ON EARTH Battle against a wide variety of demonic enemies, each with their own unique attributes, abilities, and vulnerabilities.
- INFINITE REPLAYABILITY With dynamically- generated levels, massive quantities of randomly created items, chance events and story- driven quests, no two gaming experiences are ever the same.
- SINGLE-PLAYER AND ONLINE MULTIPLAYER SUPPORT While Hellgate: London stands on its own as a single-player game, it also provides a compelling cooperative multiplayer experience through a dedicated online gaming destination. By creating unique and individualized game play "instances" within a vast online community, gamers get all the best parts of traditional massive multiplayer games without the common downsides.
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