The windows (OS) discussion

**SessDMC** · 02-07-2005

After reading another thread and sirens suggestion i thought id make it into reality, any how here is a place you can discuss all things windows. From comparisons of windows to your worst windows moments, and to discuss the next gen OS 'a.k.a longhorn' and also windows related humor, (like ceMEnt). Any how to start off id thought a little humor to break the ice.

http://www.wimp.com/crashes/

I wounder where siren was at the time. lol either ways it was something that the reporters expected maybe (becuase of all the cheering).

**james3579** · 02-08-2005

oo oo, i remember when windows was actually somewhat good, like win2k, then winXP came out, and it was so loaded with compatibility errors, driver errors, USB errors, dare i go on? i put everquest 2 on 2 PC's, both exactly the same. the one with winXP had so may errors EQ2 was unplayable. then i put it on win2K and it worked after downloading new fixes.

**knowitman** · 02-08-2005

I haven't had any major issues with WinXP. It is my favorite Windows OS especially after coming from Windows 98.

**SessDMC** · 02-08-2005

Ive actually reformated my programe parition because there was so much crud on it i couldnt botherd to remove it, now i have.... 63% resources free (with all my needed applications on inc. games) from 23% i think thats impressive, now i need spy ware and adware removers, and it should stay that way.

**siren** · 02-09-2005

Yea, prior to Windows 2k, life was a pain.

I personally have to disagree with the statement that Win2k is better. Having seen both in costant operation and under extreme stress scenarios that you couldn't even imagine, Win2k turns over dead easily 3x as often as XP.

Yes, when XP came out there were a ton of issues. Most of these were due to lack of drivers being provided by 3rd parties, or quickly written ones that caused massive issues.

Now there are a ton of drivers out there, most of them at least adaquate. Microsoft themselves have written a small horde of class drivers that handle most USB, 1394, and even PCI devices.

Some people complaign about the performance under Windows. The minimal difference I have seen is usually due to the System Restore Wizard running in the background or the "Luna" UI (the blue thing).

Both can easily be shut off in advanced settings. This should increase your perf a couple of percent.

If your HD is significantly more loaded. Shutting off System Restore will free up a lot of space. Also making sure that your system is not set for Hibernation support under power management will free up an equivelent amount of space as your system has RAM.

For Spyware/Adware removers, I would recommend the following (and so does Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...kcomputer.mspx)

Spybot - http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Ad-Aware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
Microsoft - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

All 3 have been very highly rated. Though based on experience testing each, I would actually recommend you install all 3 and run all 3 at least once a week following updating them to the latest definitions.

Also be sure to load up a Anti-Virus Program & XP Service Pack2. Even though the number of vulnerabilities in Windows is down sharply from it's peak in 2001, it is still way to high to not protect yourself.

For more information on protecting your PC, check the following web page.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.mspx

On the Flip token, if you are running an Apple system, check this web site

http://www.apple.com/support/security/

**RPGDreamer** · 09-19-2006

Recent pictures of the PlayStation 3 in action delighted many fans, and we at PS3Land.com are going to go a step further and present to you a video of the PlayStation 3.

The short video clip comes courtest of GameVideos.com and clearly shows a switched on PlayStation 3. Yum.

One of the top three contenders for next-gen console war winner, the PlayStation 3 is developed by Sony and will be launching this November.

Live: http://www.ps3land.com/article-714.php

**Rebon** · 09-19-2006

I've made this the feature article. People love media.

Justin -- can you make a better feature image?

**luxurys** · 09-19-2006

I would by I am not at home right now....I am at my girlfriends...let me see what I can do...

actually, no need...We are getting the Natural Motion interview today and all the images and videos and Header are on the server already for it.

**Rebon** · 09-20-2006

Originally Posted by NoUseMercenary

I would by I am not at home right now....I am at my girlfriends...let me see what I can do...

actually, no need...We are getting the Natural Motion interview today and all the images and videos and Header are on the server already for it.

We'll put that live on Thursday, so it's worth having a better feature image in the meantime.