Published by Malagor January 31st, 2007
in News.
We have tons of story from Windows user who switches to Mac but the reverse side is rarely seen. Especially from the one who uses Mac for long long time and ever work for Apple. It’s interesting to see what’s inspiration persuade that switch.
This story is for anyone considering or interested in switching from Mac to Microsoft’s very beautiful new operating system, Windows Vista.
I made the switch several weeks ago, from my trusty 12” PowerBook to (at first) a 17” HP widescreen notebook.
Was my switch from Mac to Windows Vista easy? Was I able to “Think Different,” the other way around? And a month later, have I decided to stick with Vista or go back to the Mac?
Read on to find out – and please, before you send hate mail, read the whole story.
It’s worth to read, continue at MSNBC.
Published by Malagor January 31st, 2007
in Windows Vista and .Tip.
Since Microsoft closed upgrade loophole preventing customer to perform clean install with Upgrade DVDs. Not like old of Windows XP that customer can use upgrade cd to do clean install instead of upgrade from previous version. Because Upgrade DVD is cheaper. DailyTech discover workaround to perform clean installation of Windows Vista using Upgrade DVDs. The method is simple by do clean install twice. The first installation you must not type product key. After first installation is complete, you have to perform second installation on Window Vista, this time you can type your product key and process with custom installation.
Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD and start the setup program.
When prompted to enter your product key, DO NOT enter it. Click “Next” and proceed with setup. This will install Windows Vista as a 30-day trial.
When prompted, select the edition of Vista which you have purchased and continue with setup.
Once setup has been completed and you have been brought to the desktop for the first time, run the install program from within Windows Vista.
This time, type in your product key when prompted.
When asked whether to perform an Upgrade or Custom (advanced) install, choose Custom (advanced) to perform a clean install of Vista. Yes, this means that you will have to install Vista for a second time.
Once setup has completed for the second time, you should be able to activate Windows Vista normally. You can also delete the Windows.old directory which contains information from the first Vista install.
Read the full workaround with shots at DailyTech.
Published by Malagor January 31st, 2007
in .Talk.
Just for humour, this comic I took from blaugh.com
Published by Malagor January 31st, 2007
in .Talk.
First of all, I don’t like the way that fruit (n.) luring people to get a Cat. I never look similar to or clumsy as Mac’s PC guy and never wish to be a, as I identify as, junky Mac guy. I do and I do feel that fruit be insulting on me as I am a PC user. It’s no reason why I would love a Cat.
Considering on the way it behave, what was it shown in conference - a non-civilized company?. Sorry, but childish!
(photo from Windows-Now)
To answer what was that fruit asking “Thinking about upgrading to Vista? Even more reasons to get a Mac”, here is my count.
Fruit: No upgrade nightmares. Before you can even think about Vista, you’ll likely need a new PC. Or upgrades for memory, hard disk, and graphics card. Why go through all that hassle, when you can just get a Mac?
Me: My machine is “Vista Premium Ready PCs” no need for upgrade. Another 4 year-old PC with additional of ram and graphic card replacement, which took me few cents comparing to buy whole new stuff of Cat, it work just fine.
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Published by Malagor January 31st, 2007
in .Software.
The tool that help you to migrat your file and setting from Windows XP and Windows 2000 to Windows Vista.
This software installs Windows Easy Transfer on a Windows XP or Windows 2000 based PC. This software is already built into Windows Vista, so it is not necessary to install it on a Windows Vista based PC. Windows Easy Transfer enables you to automatically copy your files, photos, music, email, settings, and more to your new Windows Vista based PC. This makes it much easier to setup your new computer with all your personal data and settings. This software provides support for transfering data with Easy Transfer Cables (Windows 2000 not supported) or across a network, external drive, or CD/DVD. As an alternative to downloading, Windows Easy Transfer can be installed from the CD that came with your Easy Transfer Cable, or by following the directions in the Windows Vista version of Windows Easy Transfer on how to copy the program to Windows XP or Windows 2000. Note: Settings will not be transferred if moving from Windows 2000.
Dwonload: Windows Easy Transfer for Windows XP and Windows 2000
Published by Malagor January 31st, 2007
in .Software.
According to WindowVist Blog, Microsoft releases Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0, IT Pro and developer tool.
For people new to ACT, it is a single toolset that can help detect, diagnose, and mitigate compatibility issues found in Windows Vista. I think the single coolest feature of this tool is that you can deploy it in your current environment, Windows 2000 or Windows XP and get an inventory of your applications and see how they’ll work with Windows Vista. Other highlights include the Standard User Analyzer (SUA) tool; there have been many changes made to improve overall security and reliability in Windows Vista, and this tool looks for possible issues resulting from those changes for users running as Standard Users, which is what every user in a business environment should be in this new paradigm we’ve delivered. There’s also the new Internet Explorer 7 Test Tool to test apps for use with the latest version of Internet Explorer, and the Setup Analysis Tool which detects any issues your setup packages might have with installing on Windows Vista. Finally, IT Pros can use the new and improved Compatibility Administrator to pull compatibility fixes from a database of existing fixes and apply them to apps one-by-one, or in predefined groups.
Download: Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0
Published by Malagor January 31st, 2007
in .Talk and Windows Vista.
I found a funny video uploaded by MonBangkok entitled “Why Office is not for Thai people“. The video took from Ready for a new Day event in Bangkok. I think the video presenting combination use of Speech Recognition and Outlook 2007 in Vista, not Office 2007 alone.
If you’re not good in speaking English the thing will happened just like this:
“I don’t catch that”
“Sorry, I don’t understand”
“I heard you say goodbye, please..”
It’s funny!
