Comments on: Why Vista gained .18% of all internet users http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/ yeah, just my thoughts ladies and gentlemen. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:34:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: andy http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/comment-page-1/#comment-163 andy Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:57:28 +0000 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/#comment-163 "the article fails to mention a rather important point. The reason that this is happening is because current XP users are upgrading to Vista." Um, I think the article says this rather explicitly. Did they change it? See the following quotes: "Vista's increases have come at the expense of Windows XP and Windows 2000, both of which have dropped in usage since January." "Windows overall total has remained flat, ranging between 90.01% and 90.46% through the first six months of the year." “the article fails to mention a rather important point. The reason that this is happening is because current XP users are upgrading to Vista.”

Um, I think the article says this rather explicitly. Did they change it?

See the following quotes:
“Vista’s increases have come at the expense of Windows XP and Windows 2000, both of which have dropped in usage since January.”
“Windows overall total has remained flat, ranging between 90.01% and 90.46% through the first six months of the year.”

]]> By: Johnny http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/comment-page-1/#comment-158 Johnny Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:26:27 +0000 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/#comment-158 -Well honestly i have nothing against MACs but i prefer windows. I made my own computer and it runs on XP SP2. I still think nothing is better than a computer that you built and programmed yourself. -I'll come back to ya when i can afford vista, but it looks good (too good) so it probly has its flaws. -Just a quick question is it a "ram hog" or is it better than XP SP2 when it comes to running excess background programs? -Well honestly i have nothing against MACs but i prefer windows. I made my own computer and it runs on XP SP2. I still think nothing is better than a computer that you built and programmed yourself.
-I’ll come back to ya when i can afford vista, but it looks good (too good) so it probly has its flaws.
-Just a quick question is it a “ram hog” or is it better than XP SP2 when it comes to running excess background programs?

]]> By: backSLIDER http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/comment-page-1/#comment-146 backSLIDER Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:05:51 +0000 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/#comment-146 I don't think vista is as stable as I need yet. Maybe in another 6 months to a year. I'm a pc user because it's much cheaper for me. I like Macs but I'll probably never buy one because it isn't cost effective for me. And everyone running xp will have to change over to vista eventulaly. M$ wouldn't have it any other way. I have to run dos6, win98se, win2k and winXP at my work... it sucks. Although I know 9x so well now that it never is a problem. I don’t think vista is as stable as I need yet. Maybe in another 6 months to a year. I’m a pc user because it’s much cheaper for me. I like Macs but I’ll probably never buy one because it isn’t cost effective for me. And everyone running xp will have to change over to vista eventulaly. M$ wouldn’t have it any other way. I have to run dos6, win98se, win2k and winXP at my work… it sucks. Although I know 9x so well now that it never is a problem.

]]> By: Niku1412 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/comment-page-1/#comment-145 Niku1412 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:13:59 +0000 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/#comment-145 Well I have tested Vista, OS X, xp, linux (kubuntu) and so on and so on long list. just to shorten this whole thing. Vista just is plainly not worth it. Even XP SP2 is better than vista there doesn't really come much new things except some shiny desktop and directx 10 which is vista only. OS X and linux are both great in their own field and very good operating systems. If linux or anything other OS had better support for gaming I would move completely to use it, but for now stuck in xp sp2 which I would never ever trade for vista. Well I have tested Vista, OS X, xp, linux (kubuntu) and so on and so on long list. just to shorten this whole thing.

Vista just is plainly not worth it. Even XP SP2 is better than vista there doesn’t really come much new things except some shiny desktop and directx 10 which is vista only.

OS X and linux are both great in their own field and very good operating systems. If linux or anything other OS had better support for gaming I would move completely to use it, but for now stuck in xp sp2 which I would never ever trade for vista.

]]> By: James http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/comment-page-1/#comment-144 James Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:36:01 +0000 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/#comment-144 So far concerning our new friend vista...I run XPsp2 Tiger, and on occasion Ubuntu. I'd heard a lot of horrible things about vista, especially concerning DRM, but it didn't prevent me from picking up a copy. Rather than bash something based on word of mouth or something you read off a forum, give it a damn try. I agree with Kenneth about it being a bit of a hog on the resources, but so far I've found it to be fairly stable. Had a few problems early on with some apps and games, but for the most part, managed to get around them. Honestly about the only reason I'll personally be using it, is the wide platform for software. Much as Linux is useful, and Mac has its merits, I still walk through a school or office and see "teh windowz compyz." Find what you're comfortable with, but don't avoid it because it has a few bugs. I honestly don't think it's going anywhere anytime soon. Although perhaps just a rumor, and hopefully someone can confirm it, Microsoft revamping it rather than releasing patch after patch? So far concerning our new friend vista…I run XPsp2 Tiger, and on occasion Ubuntu. I’d heard a lot of horrible things about vista, especially concerning DRM, but it didn’t prevent me from picking up a copy. Rather than bash something based on word of mouth or something you read off a forum, give it a damn try. I agree with Kenneth about it being a bit of a hog on the resources, but so far I’ve found it to be fairly stable. Had a few problems early on with some apps and games, but for the most part, managed to get around them. Honestly about the only reason I’ll personally be using it, is the wide platform for software. Much as Linux is useful, and Mac has its merits, I still walk through a school or office and see “teh windowz compyz.” Find what you’re comfortable with, but don’t avoid it because it has a few bugs. I honestly don’t think it’s going anywhere anytime soon. Although perhaps just a rumor, and hopefully someone can confirm it, Microsoft revamping it rather than releasing patch after patch?

]]> By: Mr861 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/comment-page-1/#comment-133 Mr861 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:53:44 +0000 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/#comment-133 Speaking as an avid XP user: I loathe the very idea of Vista. Mac's are brilliant from what I've heard, but I'm well adjusted to my pc, so I'm sticking to it. That's all I have to say on that matter. On a side note: Once you've typed a post... READ IT OVER FOR GOODNESS' SAKE!!! I've got a typo overdose... Speaking as an avid XP user: I loathe the very idea of Vista.

Mac’s are brilliant from what I’ve heard, but I’m well adjusted to my pc, so I’m sticking to it.

That’s all I have to say on that matter.

On a side note:

Once you’ve typed a post… READ IT OVER FOR GOODNESS’ SAKE!!!
I’ve got a typo overdose…

]]> By: Kenneth http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Kenneth Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:17:37 +0000 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/#comment-127 I'm going to start out by flat out saying that I'm a die-hard PC user. I currently run WinXP SP2 because well, Vista sucks. I like Macs, but I'm not a fan of Macs. On my laptop, I run kUbuntu, mainly for my research purposes. On my next laptop, I may either dualboot Ubuntu and WinXP or get a MacBook. But until there is some kind of change, I will always be running some kind of Windows. Here's why: Windows provides a standardized platform that is more accessible than Linux or MacOS. The benefit for this is that there is more software. The drawback is that the overall quality of all software is drastically reduced and Windows as a whole is just more open to attack because more people understand it. In all honesty, I cannot fault Windows with these failings, but at the same time, when using I've rarely felt dissatisfied by the tools offered by the software suite available and what's more, am usually impressed by the quality of the software. But in the end, I like my games and Mac just has a bad selection of games in comparison to Windows because of the aforementioned reasons. Next, Macs do tend to be associated with expensive and often outdated hardware. The move to Intel x86's was brilliant... I'm sorry, PowerPC's just aren't as good. I would never buy a Mac with a PowerPC. Now, what I really like about Macs is the interface. It's pretty. Haha, but seriously, the Mac OS does a beautiful job of caching, something Windows doesn't perform nearly as well. In fact, yes, Vista is trying to look prettier because Macs look pretty, but I would venture that the most important feature Microsoft tried to copy off the Mac OS is the aforementioned caching system. Unfortunately, they botched it because instead of using a tried and true method, Microsoft tried to improve it by making it predictive which turned the entire operating system into a huge resource whore. In summary, for the highly predictable individual or content designers, Macs are an excellent choice. PCs are great too, and in fact, I will go as far as to say they might actually benefit from Vista's predictive caching system, but in the end, I believe Macs are the slightly better choice. For gamers, individuals who want a wide range of options or for individuals that are just less predictable, I would recommend Windows. In any case, I've tried to be as objective as possible, and in conclusion, I'd like to say that I'm hoping Apple continues to do well in hopes that it will encourage Microsoft to release better products ( and I know that's a really optimistic statement ) which will in turn encourage Apple to release better products and so on. I’m going to start out by flat out saying that I’m a die-hard PC user. I currently run WinXP SP2 because well, Vista sucks. I like Macs, but I’m not a fan of Macs. On my laptop, I run kUbuntu, mainly for my research purposes. On my next laptop, I may either dualboot Ubuntu and WinXP or get a MacBook. But until there is some kind of change, I will always be running some kind of Windows. Here’s why:

Windows provides a standardized platform that is more accessible than Linux or MacOS. The benefit for this is that there is more software. The drawback is that the overall quality of all software is drastically reduced and Windows as a whole is just more open to attack because more people understand it. In all honesty, I cannot fault Windows with these failings, but at the same time, when using I’ve rarely felt dissatisfied by the tools offered by the software suite available and what’s more, am usually impressed by the quality of the software. But in the end, I like my games and Mac just has a bad selection of games in comparison to Windows because of the aforementioned reasons.

Next, Macs do tend to be associated with expensive and often outdated hardware. The move to Intel x86′s was brilliant… I’m sorry, PowerPC’s just aren’t as good. I would never buy a Mac with a PowerPC.

Now, what I really like about Macs is the interface. It’s pretty. Haha, but seriously, the Mac OS does a beautiful job of caching, something Windows doesn’t perform nearly as well. In fact, yes, Vista is trying to look prettier because Macs look pretty, but I would venture that the most important feature Microsoft tried to copy off the Mac OS is the aforementioned caching system. Unfortunately, they botched it because instead of using a tried and true method, Microsoft tried to improve it by making it predictive which turned the entire operating system into a huge resource whore.

In summary, for the highly predictable individual or content designers, Macs are an excellent choice. PCs are great too, and in fact, I will go as far as to say they might actually benefit from Vista’s predictive caching system, but in the end, I believe Macs are the slightly better choice. For gamers, individuals who want a wide range of options or for individuals that are just less predictable, I would recommend Windows.

In any case, I’ve tried to be as objective as possible, and in conclusion, I’d like to say that I’m hoping Apple continues to do well in hopes that it will encourage Microsoft to release better products ( and I know that’s a really optimistic statement ) which will in turn encourage Apple to release better products and so on.

]]> By: marcia http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/comment-page-1/#comment-125 marcia Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:34:01 +0000 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/#comment-125 Would anyone -- who lives in or near DC -- be interested in volunteering for a wonderful school where children of predominantly low-income families develop all their capabilities by working in architecture and the other arts throughout the day? We have both Macs and PCs and hope to find someone who is experienced and open-minded. Also looking for a volunteer to work on our web site. Again, we hope to find someone who lives in DC because it's necessary to spend some time at our physical site, looking through photos...and possibly taking photos. If you're interested and willing, please write to info@studioschool.org. Thank you very much. Marcia Would anyone — who lives in or near DC — be interested in volunteering for a wonderful school where children of predominantly low-income families develop all their capabilities by working in architecture and the other arts throughout the day? We have both Macs and PCs and hope to find someone who is experienced and open-minded.

Also looking for a volunteer to work on our web site. Again, we hope to find someone who lives in DC because it’s necessary to spend some time at our physical site, looking through photos…and possibly taking photos.

If you’re interested and willing, please write to info@studioschool.org. Thank you very much.
Marcia

]]> By: so? http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/comment-page-1/#comment-124 so? Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:01:51 +0000 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/#comment-124 I personally don't get this whole Mac vs. PC war. I've been a pc man all my life. If Mac's better, OK, I really don't care. It's a lifestyle choice, like wearing red clothes or hating the Bush administration. Why are people trying to force the other one over, or even prove theirs is better? Even if there was a huge no-doubt-about-it announcement that Mac is better, I wouldn't switch. I personally don’t get this whole Mac vs. PC war. I’ve been a pc man all my life. If Mac’s better, OK, I really don’t care. It’s a lifestyle choice, like wearing red clothes or hating the Bush administration. Why are people trying to force the other one over, or even prove theirs is better? Even if there was a huge no-doubt-about-it announcement that Mac is better, I wouldn’t switch.

]]> By: TomGray http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/comment-page-1/#comment-122 TomGray Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:26:35 +0000 http://rag.nu/2007/07/24/why-vista-gained-18-of-all-internet-users/#comment-122 I just bought a new laptop and it came with vista pre-installed. So far I haven't had any real big complaints or compatibility issues. I am also a mac owner. I've been running OSX for quite some time and never had a problem with it either. I had to get this laptop due to the nature of my work. I also do tech support on the side so its good to have multiple OS experience. I have ran Linux in the past and wasn't really impressed with it or its compatibility with most things. Not trying to bash Linux now. I still like to load up a new copy of Linux every now and then. What I have noticed though when it comes to user friendliness and difficulty to learn, macs seem to have the best interface to work with. The problem is though, if you go take a class somewhere they are going to teach you on a windows based machine. This is the main problem I've had out of customers. Anyway, I digress. This discussion was suppose to be on how vista gained so many users browsing. The truth is, if you buy a new PC retail anymore it comes with vista on it not XP anymore. I just bought a new laptop and it came with vista pre-installed. So far I haven’t had any real big complaints or compatibility issues. I am also a mac owner. I’ve been running OSX for quite some time and never had a problem with it either. I had to get this laptop due to the nature of my work. I also do tech support on the side so its good to have multiple OS experience. I have ran Linux in the past and wasn’t really impressed with it or its compatibility with most things. Not trying to bash Linux now. I still like to load up a new copy of Linux every now and then. What I have noticed though when it comes to user friendliness and difficulty to learn, macs seem to have the best interface to work with. The problem is though, if you go take a class somewhere they are going to teach you on a windows based machine. This is the main problem I’ve had out of customers. Anyway, I digress. This discussion was suppose to be on how vista gained so many users browsing. The truth is, if you buy a new PC retail anymore it comes with vista on it not XP anymore.

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