[DeTomaso] NPC- New Computer and Problems

Wed Jan 21 18:01:35 EST 2009

yup, and so is each additional hit...
You just have to pick which flavor...

Burn your own ISO to DVD or CD:
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu
http://www.debian.org/distrib/
http://www.knoppix.org/
http://software.opensuse.org/
http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/download.html
http://www.whiteboxlinux.org/download.html

Would you like even more options?  All Free!

Asa jJy

Quoting Paul - Home <thedrol at pobox.com>:

> 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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