[DeTomaso] NPC- New Computer and Problems

[boyd casey]

You are not locked into Vista if you want to use a 64 bit operating system.
Linux makes a 64 bit version and with their new ( relatively speaking)
graphical interface it is much easier and more familiar to use for those
used to windows then the old command line versions.. It is also vastly
supierior in many uses such as a server. i don't remember the exact numbers
but a modest system running Linix can handle many more clients in it's
server confoguration the an a comparably equipped windows computer. Best of
all Linux is free and with its open source code you can make changes ( if
you have the capability) and Like Mac operating systems you are not
subjected to the constatnt crashes. You can run a dual boot system if you
want to try out Linux while keeping Vista on your computer , you can even
run and boot from a cd if you want to try it out with out installing it on
your hard drive. I may have a 64 bit copy of one of the many versions of
Linux available and if you would like it I will send it to you or direct you
to a source to get a free copy if i can't find my copy.
Boyd

On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 3:26 PM, Larry - Ohio Time Corp <
larry at ohiotimecorp.com> wrote:

> <<( Now how many Hot Rod, Gun toting, Computer geeks do you know? )>>
>
> Ummm well me.
>
> I would run Windows Server 64 bit over Vista. I solve your problems by
> having many single use computers on networks. Servers do the backups,
> simple
> to move the data around. I have a music (ProTools8) box, Video box, web
> page
> box, etc.
>
> Larry - Cleveland
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]
> On
> Behalf Of michael at michaelshortt.com
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:27 PM
> To: pantera list
> Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC- New Computer and Problems
>
>  Hello,
>
> Thought I would share my hatred and then utter dislike of all things to do
> with computers TODAY and then tell you what made it go away.
>
> I have bought and then rebuilt a new computer for work use, it's a MONSTER
> (
> like the Pantera of course ) 8 GB RAM, 64 bit, 4 TB Hard Drive, Dual Core,
> overclocked, water cooled, and it uses to my dismay VIsta of course because
> if you want blazing speed you have to go to 64 bit and Vista is it!  I have
> Vista on my laptop and hated it until now.
>
> Meanwhile I have been trying to migrate files from the old XP computer to
> the new Vista Computer, I bought the silly ass Easy Transfer cable, WHAT A
> POS that was.  Then I decided to burn a few DVD and move files, then I
> tried
> using a couple of Seagate mini external drives of 500GB each, EVERYTHING
> sucks, pop ups, malware, ad ware, conflicts, its enough that if it didn't
> cost so damn much that I seriously considered a 12 gauge #00 solution. (
> Now
> how many Hot Rod, Gun toting, Computer geeks do you know? )
>
> Meanwhile it finally occurred to me that I subscribe to Carbonite, the
> online back up service ( 49.95 a year ) and that i might be able to simply
> call them up and inquire if I could register the new computer and then
> replace my account with the new one and delete the old one and download all
> of the backed up files through them.....duh.
>
> Three freaking clicks man, not one additionally penny spent.
>
> I was already sold on Carbonite because I have had to use it once since I
> subscribed and it saved my butt ( I accidentally deleted the one shot from
> a
> photo session that the client wanted to use for a magazine cover, luckily I
> had Carbonite set to automatically back up my files as they were added ( as
> opposed to a scheduled time ) and the next day when the client said that
> they wanted image XXX and I looked and IT was the ONE that I deleted, I
> about crapped myself, not cool to call them back and say, duh I'm an idiot,
> I went online and sure enough, there was the photo that I needed safe and
> sound).
>
> Anyway, Carbonite is a breeze, cheap to get, can be a life saver and the
> easiest way in the world to get files from an old XP machine to a new Vista
> machine with no BS involved.
>
> If you want a FREE test, send me a private  email and I'll send you a link
> that will get you an additional month FREE on your subscription ( gives me
> one too ) if you decide to buy it.
>
> Just thought I would share, because I was at my wits end before I figured
> out that I had what I needed the whole time.
>
> Michael in Savannah
>
> Pantera driv'n, 12 gauge aim'n, and now Vista enhanced at work.
>
>
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> Michael L. Shortt
> Savannah, Georgia
> www.michaelshortt.com
> michael at michaelshortt.com
> 912-232-9390
>
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