Mac vs. PC

Azariah Ben Yaakov · Post by **Azariah Ben Yaakov** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:03 am

Vista is ok, BUT it has problems

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Anything released by Microsoft, is an unfinished product

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Not to mention, as a new OS from MS, it will be targeted by an insane amount of viruses.

On the other hand since higher end businesses are leaning on macs recently they will be targeted as well. Macs are not invincible

. I have seen them hacked before. But they are more secure, do to the fact that they are a branch of the UNIX base, its inner workings, are not only faster, but crash less

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BUT Linux on the OTHER hand, is still prevailing for me. It is one of the least targeted computers, it is faster, the base of the operating system NEVER crashes (programs might, but never the root) Its entirely customizable, it looks WAY better than Macs and Windows, and not to mention, it is faster than both Macs and Windows.

I have over a good 100 programs on my linux box, and around 15 on my windows box, and the linux box performs with no lags, no problems, and no slowness. And yet my Windows box is slow as possible

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Me · Post by Me » Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:09 pm

Pseudonym wrote:Why doesn't anyone other than me enjoy Vista? It's awesome! $\:D/$

It thinks it's smarter than you are. The built in security is ridiculous, asking you for approval every five seconds. The implementation of the TCPIP stack is AWFUL. It's a system resource hog. The GUI is unnecessarily complex, and tries to hide things from you. It's loaded down with DRM and HDCP garbage that I refuse on principle to allow on my systems unless absolutely necessary. Did I mention that it's slow?

Pseudonym · Post by **Pseudonym** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:31 pm

Well, if you have a computer that will properly run it, it is not slow in the least. And I think the security thing isn't as bad as everyone thinks it is.

jasonjannajerryjohn · Post by **jasonjannajerryjohn** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:46 pm

It eritates me because Windows Vista is supposed to be able to play games with high graphic settings, but it dosen't!

I have to keep graphics on low. Is there anyone out there that knows what is the best system to play high graphic games?

FrayedAroundTheEdges · Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:48 pm

MACS OWN!! Theyere wicked awesome because of one thing...

PHOTOBOOTH!!! muwahaha

Azariah Ben Yaakov · Post by **Azariah Ben Yaakov** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:53 pm

jasonjannajerryjohn wrote:It eritates me because Windows Vista is supposed to be able to play games with high graphic settings, but it dosen't! I have to keep graphics on low. Is there anyone out there that knows what is the best system to play high graphic games?

Well, lets see, go turn off ALL of Vista's supposedly graphically superior features

. Revert back to the win95 style, make sure your on High performance mode, not power saver mode or something.

I remember I started to play quake 4 once, and it lagged like CRAZY! I did everything in my power, updated the graphics card, Turned off EVERY possible feature, then I finally realized, that it was in power saver mode >_>.

Me · Post by Me » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:55 pm

Pseudonym wrote:Well, if you have a computer that will properly run it, it is not slow in the least. And I think the security thing isn't as bad as everyone thinks it is.

That's exactly the problem. The system requirements are ridiculous. It's an operating system, not Crysis. It shouldn't need that much power to run decently.

And the security thing is a lot worse than you think if you ever do much admin level work. I went through over 15 security prompts just to set up a network share properly, change two settings, and add a printer.

jasonjannajerryjohn · Post by **jasonjannajerryjohn** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:00 pm

Ryan wrote:
jasonjannajerryjohn wrote:It eritates me because Windows Vista is supposed to be able to play games with high graphic settings, but it dosen't! I have to keep graphics on low. Is there anyone out there that knows what is the best system to play high graphic games?
Well, lets see, go turn off ALL of Vista's supposedly graphically superior features . Revert back to the win95 style, make sure your on High performance mode, not power saver mode or something.

I remember I started to play quake 4 once, and it lagged like CRAZY! I did everything in my power, updated the graphics card, Turned off EVERY possible feature, then I finally realized, that it was in power saver mode >_>.

How exactly do I do that?

Azariah Ben Yaakov · Post by **Azariah Ben Yaakov** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:06 pm

Theres a site called www.google.com that can help $\:D/$

Pseudonym · Post by **Pseudonym** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:07 pm

I'm not quite sure what's wrong with everyone. I run recent games on ultra high with no problem.

jasonjannajerryjohn · Post by **jasonjannajerryjohn** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:19 pm

Ryan wrote:Theres a site called www.google.com that can help $\:D/$

How do I turn stuff off? I don't understand what to do or search for.

Azariah Ben Yaakov · Post by **Azariah Ben Yaakov** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:28 pm

After a google search for "Turning windows vista features off" I came upon this in about 2 seconds.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutoria ... al134.html

And lastly, if you want to turn the graphic features off, right click your Computer, click properties, select advanced system settings, hit the advanced tab, under performance click settings, and choose adjust for best performance.

And hopefully, you know at least how to change your theme back the early windows theme

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jasonjannajerryjohn · Post by **jasonjannajerryjohn** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:52 pm

Ryan wrote:After a google search for "Turning windows vista features off" I came upon this in about 2 seconds.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutoria ... al134.html

And lastly, if you want to turn the graphic features off, right click your Computer, click properties, select advanced system settings, hit the advanced tab, under performance click settings, and choose adjust for best performance.

And hopefully, you know at least how to change your theme back the early windows theme .

Windows Vista security and administrator stuff keeps me from doing it!

Azariah Ben Yaakov · Post by **Azariah Ben Yaakov** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:02 pm

Your supposed to click continue when that pops up

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jasonjannajerryjohn · Post by **jasonjannajerryjohn** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:15 pm

I know, but I'm not the administrator.

Azariah Ben Yaakov · Post by **Azariah Ben Yaakov** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:19 pm

Well then that could quite possibly be why your not getting those high end games rippin up

. Be the administrator. Feel the Administrator.

Let the Administration be with you Padawan.

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:31 pm

The security feature got turned off as soon as I figured out how to. Very annoying.

Sherlock · Post by **Sherlock** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:44 pm

My laptop not only wakes me up in the morning, but it picks out colour-coordinated outfits for me, makes breakfast and calls a ride to school for me. I hear that the next version of OSX will be able to read my law books for me, but we'll see. After all, I have to leave SOME activities for myself.

I'm not so sure what all this "Vista" business is about.

darcie · Post by **darcie** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:52 pm

Arg! Does this topic need to keep coming back up?

Laurie · Post by **Laurie** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:57 pm

Darcie wrote:Arg! Does this topic need to keep coming back up?

Ask a moderator to lock it if it bothers you so much.

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