[DeTomaso] NPC- New Computer and Problems

Paul - Home thedrol at pobox.com
Wed Jan 21 17:14:58 EST 2009


The first hit is free right...

Paul
#9270

boyd casey wrote:
> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Michael L. Shortt
>> Savannah, Georgia
>> www.michaelshortt.com
>> michael at michaelshortt.com
>> 912-232-9390
>>
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