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KLCC
07-30-2005, 11:11 PM
Since the beta version for the windows vista is out, have anybdy installed and tried? any review or feedback??
heard it is quite similar to OSX, is it true?

here is a screen shot
http://www.betadot.com/windows-vista-screenshots/2005-118/

while we are on the topic of window, figure this might be of an interest (the origins of ctrl-alt-del)
http://www.compfused.com/filedl1/31hbmxsl/ctlaltdelmcsm.wmv
DannyO
07-30-2005, 11:45 PM
Links don't work, as for Vista, haven't used it but I know it will be shit.
BokCh0y
07-30-2005, 11:51 PM
haven't tried it yet either but it looks pretty cool. any ideas where to attain a copy?
Xaroxantu Zero
07-31-2005, 12:12 AM
Review and screenshots here:

http://www.winsupersite.com/vista/

I'm currently downloading a copy just to look at its eye-candy. Its virtual folders feature is supposed to be useful as well but we'll see about that.
Gurpy
07-31-2005, 04:21 PM
Putting it on my gentoo box later tonight...will let you guys know how it goes.
kaput
07-31-2005, 10:25 PM
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BokCh0y
07-31-2005, 10:29 PM
yes it is the beta version of the next windows....but WHERE can i get it????????
d-UNiT
07-31-2005, 11:03 PM
gurpy whats a gentoo box?
Xaroxantu Zero
08-01-2005, 12:50 AM
Originally posted by kaput
So this is like a beta version of the next windows? Is it 64 bit?

Actually they released a 32-bit and 64-bit of Beta 1. I'm not quite sure why since Microsoft stated that it will only be in 64-bit. Perhaps they had a change of plans? o_O


Originally posted by BokCh0y
yes it is the beta version of the next windows....but WHERE can i get it????????

I know winbeta.org is leaking it through their IRC channel. I'm sure there's a BT link as well.
Gurpy
08-01-2005, 02:13 AM
d-unit its a linux distrobution...I just meant that thats the OS I have installed on it currently (thats how I keep track of my computers a lot of the time) I'll install windows on it in a few mins
Gurpy
08-01-2005, 02:47 PM
It actually isn't bad...nothing horrific i've noticed so far, virtual folders kick ass. I think i'm going to install it on this pc (main pc) overwriting windows xp.
kaput
08-01-2005, 03:13 PM
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Xaroxantu Zero
08-01-2005, 04:02 PM
Virtual Folders (http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_virtualfolders.asp)

I couldn't get the transparent windows working, even though I installed the Geforce FX 5900 like people recommended (I'm using a Geforce 6600 GT). But then again I'm using the 64-bit version of Vista and NVidia released a driver for the 32-bit version so I'm gonna get 32-bit Vista and see if it works.

But hey, at least I could still somewhat enjoy the mockup theme using WindowBlinds:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v106/zerom3/longhorn.jpg

Download the skin for WindowBlinds here (http://www.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?SkinID=5212&LibID=1).
ricosuave
08-01-2005, 05:16 PM
where can i find a download or mail-away for the beta of vista?
Xaroxantu Zero
08-01-2005, 05:22 PM
Mail-away? If you're talking about legit copies you have to be a subscribed MSDN member (http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/).
SupraFly
08-01-2005, 05:26 PM
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ricosuave
08-01-2005, 06:34 PM
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Xaroxantu Zero
08-01-2005, 07:19 PM
Are we even allowed to talk about this? ¬_¬;
BokCh0y
08-01-2005, 09:16 PM
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08-01-2005, 09:47 PM
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Xaroxantu Zero
08-02-2005, 02:09 PM
Just installed the 32-bit version of Vista. Updated NVidia drivers lets Geforce 6 series users make the transparent window borders work, as well as the kinky window transitions when minimizing/restoring. xD
BokCh0y
08-04-2005, 08:14 AM
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heavyD
08-04-2005, 08:43 AM
Ha Ha You guys and your windows. I've got the real thing at home OSX Tiger.
BerserkerCatSplat
08-04-2005, 11:03 AM
Originally posted by heavyD
Ha Ha You guys and your windows. I've got the real thing at home OSX Tiger.

Good for you. Now go toss Steve Jobs' salad some more, since you seem to worship his creation so much.

I mean, for fuck's sake, Vista has nothing to do with Tiger. Get a grip.
heavyD
08-04-2005, 11:17 AM
Originally posted by BerserkerCatSpl
Good for you. Now go toss Steve Jobs' salad some more, since you seem to worship his creation so much.

I mean, for fuck's sake, Vista has nothing to do with Tiger. Get a grip.

Next time you address me could you please take Bill Gate's scrotum out of your mouth. Thanks.:thumbsup:
BerserkerCatSplat
08-04-2005, 11:42 AM
Now that we've got the requisite rich-men's gentials discussion out of the way...

Why in the hell do you think OSX is so much better? I've put some light usage into it, and while it's quite a flashy OS, I really don't see the huge advantages over Windows that you do.

And besides, with Apple switching to the Intel platform, have fun with your Trusted Computing system! Where only the approved hardware works with the appreved software with the approved files! Thought you had compatibility problems before? Hah! You ain't seen nothing yet!
kenny
08-04-2005, 11:47 AM
Been playing with Beta1 64bit on a test machine. The eye candy is pretty nice, very mac like :rofl: