Wizard CMC Software/Windows Vista

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Before i purchased my Wizard CMC a few months ago it was a known fact that WinXP would be discontinued by the middle of 2008... all new computers would have Windows Vista (absolutely NO choice!) When i received my Wizard CMC i just "assumed" the software would be in a computer with Windows Vista instead of WinXP. What a relief! I am so glad it DID come with WinXP instead of Windows Vista! The warranty on my computer will be over in about 8 months. If i DO have problems i will get it repaired, UNLESS i have no choice except to purchase another computer. Question: When will the software for the Wizard CMC be usable for use in BOTH WinXP and Windows Vista? I put "and" between WinXP and Windows Vista because in 5 or so years if i should still have WinXP i would want to be able to upgrade the software. I have a feeling WinXP WILL be around for at least the next 5 years or more. Mayor companies throughout the world deeply regret Microshaft's screwups!

(:fire: It is a shame that Microshaft has to be such a P*** In The A** :bdh: ...when they come out with something "NEW", they have to fix BUGS from the time you purchase it to the time they KILL it. What a shame! :fire: )
 
Use Window 2000 pro does 99% of vista and it does not rat you out.

XP is still a squeeky mouse.

I didn't say that I was not here.
 
That's a good article. My computer tech just took off Vista, and installed XP on my girlfriend's laptop.
She had nothing but problems with Vista, and I'm glad to see it go bye bye. Maybe by the time I have to buy a new laptop they will have worked the bugs out.


(QUOTE)What's wrong with Microsoft Windows Vista?
by John Sullivan — last modified 2007-04-16 18:53
Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system is a giant step backward for your freedoms.

Usually, new software enables you to do more with your computer. Vista, though, is designed to restrict what you can do.

Vista enforces new forms of “Digital Rights Management (DRM)”. DRM is more accurately called Digital Restrictions Management, because it is a technology that Big Media and computer companies try to impose on us all, in order to have control over how our computers are used.

Technology security expert Bruce Schneier explains it most concisely:

Windows Vista includes an array of “features” that you don't want. These features will make your computer less reliable and less secure. They'll make your computer less stable and run slower. They will cause technical support problems. They may even require you to upgrade some of your peripheral hardware and existing software. And these features won't do anything useful. In fact, they're working against you. They're digital rights management (DRM) features built into Vista at the behest of the entertainment industry—And you don't get to refuse them.(QUOTE)
 
HUH?

Could someone tell me what`s supposed to be so wrong with Vista?(yeah I read the links,so?)I have it here(OK new computer),and it is behaving,and looking exactly like XP so far.admittedly I jumped from 98 to Vista,so kinda skipped my own XP,I was using a friend`s computer...But still,I ask it to do something,and it performs fine,and quickly too.I like the graphics here as well,nifty file layouts,although this may be a bonus as someone out there thought to stick a nice graphics card in this thing.Am I just lucky so far,will this bite me on the butt later?Can I say butt here? Time will tell.......I guess,just wondering. P.s. I ,being anal, dump all temp files etc.every evening,and keep a tiny e mail message store(I try to limit to 20,or so).Also I`m not running a CMC(dern it).Would this be the reason it works here? Just files of pics/scans,email,and net stuff... Thanks,L.:shrug:
 
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I have been using it on my laptop for over a year, and love the improvements. I put Vista SP1 on a month ago, which made it even better. There is nothing wrong with vista, imo. However, like previous versions - it has more overhead (it needs a modern machine, and I dont suggest installing it on an existing/old pc) It's best for new pc's only, where the components have vista drivers available and were designed with it in mind.

I'm collecting parts to build a new home pc, later this month, which will have Vista Ultimate. So far I have an Antec P182 case, power supply, 4gb dual channel ram, Vista Ultimate 64, GEForce 9800 GTX 512 video card, and 1 TB 7200.11 hard drive. Just need a motherboard and Intel Core 2 Quad, and it'll be ready to assemble! Retiring this old P4 3.0ghz with xp.

In the shop, we still have XP on all 4 machines. I have no immediate plans to change that, because XP is proven and reliable. Our CMC and visualization systems require it.

XP will only be available for one more month, but I bet that gets extended a bit!

Mike
 
For the record I'm still using Windows 2000 at work for my POS and shop stuff. The Wizard computer is the only one on XP. I have all three OS and prefer 2000 over XP and Vista.

XP even when do longer supported will have a long life. After the sales are stopped bug fixes will continue as will security fixes for years.

I keep an old DOS machine around as a hobby. Last Saturday I turned it on for the 1st time in 2 years and selected to upgrade Win98 1st edition. MS had many new fixes still for it that weren't around a couple of years ago. Security fixes are still being done.

framer
 
I think Vista is going to be a very short lived program. I was talking to my buddy, Bill (Gates). He indicated that Windows 7 will be out in 2009, hopefully. It will address some of the short comings of Vista. Plus they plan on supporting XP Home until that time.

I was looking at an advertisment for Acer in the current edition of PC World. They were offering desktop units with either Vista or XP Pro. I'm going to keep my XP going as long as I can. I have Vista on my laptop and hate every minute of using it. It sucks up resources and nags as much as .....
 
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