Posted 11/16/2009 at 12:43:51pm

There are some updates that require "validation".

Also, I think that this whole update thing is really dumb. When Microsoft patches something or sends an update, it's usually to fix something that wasn't done right. They usually don't add too many features (usually those go in service packs). So, it makes sense that Microsoft should let people update their Windows, activated or not, simply because thier software is DEFECTIVE. They should deal with piracy seperately, or when adding new features, as when validation is usually required.

Posted 10/20/2009 at 09:12:45pm

I don't know what you have wrong with it. I have 2 programs (neither are old, they just don't like Win7) that I use a lot. Both use multilingual features, which while Win7 is great with, they were not yet adapted for Win7's new kernel, and will not even install. XP mode runs them flawlessly, and since they are not very intensive apps, they run fine in a virtual environment.

I also have a film scanner. The MFR discontinued it since most people have gone digital. It cost a few hundred dollars, and works perfectly. The never bothered to create 64 bit drivers (they did barely make Vista32 drivers), so I use it in XP mode.

I don't know about you, but I don't like scrapping good high-quality hardware and software that has limited alternatives simply because the MRFs don't want to update them. If this will get those to work without screwing up or hindering Win7 with legacy 'problems', GREAT!!!

Now all my PC's can run Win7.

Posted 10/19/2009 at 06:20:15pm

I have tried to use Windows 7 64bit, but have had too many programs that would not work properly. For the record, most won't work in Vista 64bit either. Some are as simple as the RAW codecs for camera raw viewing. Some are more complex like Adobe Acrobat, PDF printing and properly adding shortcuts to the right-click menus.

I am using the 32 bit on my laptop and it works great! As soon as the MFRs come out with their hardware-controlling programs (touchpad, hotkeys, OSD and power controller programs) and complete drivers, I everything will be perfect (the Vista versions worked more-or-less).

XP mode will help because 32bit programs should run fine in a 32bit virtual PC, and can be run natively within Windows 7 (with pro or better). There are a lot of high-quality (and expensive) hardware / programs that their vendors simply are not interested in making newer drivers/versions for.  :(   XP mode fixes that to a large extent.

Posted 08/23/2009 at 10:47:09pm

Only the "Home Premium" is available in 3-user home pack. I prefer Professional because I want XP mode (I have the beta and it works great!!!) and to sometimes connect to a domain. Home Premium can do neither. Micro$oft will not come out with a "home users" pack for Professional edition to prevent businesses from not paying "professional" prices.

Posted 08/05/2009 at 10:30:01pm

sorry, duplicate.

Posted 08/05/2009 at 10:29:01pm

I like the idea of Rockbox, and hope that it has few the features that my MP3 player lacks.

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What if I want to revert b ack to the MFR firmware. Will it work properly with the MFR program? Do I need to use Rockbox?

Posted 06/21/2009 at 11:30:30pm

I fail to see your equation mattman.

1) can the govt just open your mail or search your house without a warrant? Why should email or telephone monitoring be any different. Legally it IS EXACTLY THE SAME, or at least it was. Ever heard of the US Constitution; the part about "search and seizure". How do you define "search"? Google it if your not sure.

2) Why is spying on me in my house any different? Either way, the law is that what I do in my house is not for the govt to see for my protection. It is irrelevant what I am doing. The law protects criminals against the govt until they are proven guilty. Which leads to ...

3) If an agency deems someone a threat, get a warrant and snoop legally. There are ways that the govt can find out about things legally without breaking the law, and then use the law to extract justice. Remember "guilty until proven innocent"?

4)  The govt was not founded on treason. The US broke off of Brittian and the Founding Fathers gave 'unalienable rights" to everyone. They also hung traitors, but not before they were allowed to stand trial, and proof had to be brought infront of the judges to prove guilt. 

The govt was not given omnipotent power. They have to learn to use what they have to do their jobs, not change the rules to fit their conveniences.

Posted 05/04/2009 at 01:59:07pm

I have FIOS 20/5. Other than the 20up I don't have, I don't think I would ever need more down-speed. Most servers anyways don't let you get the true ~2.5MB/s (20Mb/s) that it's capable of.

Posted 03/25/2009 at 07:47:59pm

Just wondering what the price would be.

BTW - you would see a really awesome jump in photo/video editing with all that ram. I only hope that the rest of the pc could keep up with it.

(And why offer a 32bit OS?!?!)

Posted 01/08/2009 at 07:54:44pm

google nlite addon and several choices will pop up. With these programs you can create an add-on that nlite will treat just like a windows update and it will install at the end of the Windows installation. If you don't use command line to set up a silent setup, the installation's install will be shown near the end of the windows install and you would install the program as you would on an already installed windows.