Title: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 07:58:55 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 07:58:55 PM
First hassle today: They have removed my control for Windows 7 update settings, all on their own. I have only run one user account on my system, and it has always been an Administrator account. I have never had an issue taking full control of settings, until today, when it decided to lock me out of the ability to manually install updates (which I have ALWAYS done until today).
I'm not sure what the workaround is for this, but I know this 'issue' just didn't 'randomly' decide to appear today. Something had obviously given the O/S the instruction to do this... Not impressed. Now I get to fuck around on Google for hours trying to find the fix... Thanks, Microsoft.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Anonymous on August 15, 2018, 08:14:56 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 15, 2018, 08:14:56 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 08:16:23 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 08:16:23 PM
I think you or someone else posted about this before.Quote from: "Fashionista"
Wouldn't have been me, since this just happened now.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 08:19:05 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 08:19:05 PM
It decided to over-ride my settings, and one of these updates no doubt also locked me out of update control...
I'll remove a couple of these updates, and see if I can gain control again.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Bricktop on August 15, 2018, 08:26:51 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 15, 2018, 08:26:51 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 08:47:31 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 08:47:31 PM
I don't know if I get get these issues worked out, but this O/S had NO FUCKING BUSINESS downloading and installing ANY fucking update without my permission, nor should it have had the ability to lock me out of these settings.
If I wanted no control over my system, I'd be using a Google or Android device.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 09:09:10 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 09:09:10 PM
Somebody at Microsoft fucked up big time with today's (automatically forced) updates, and it does appear that short of doing a clean install, the only thing I can hope for now is that the fucking idiots in Redmond release another update soon that fixes this colossal fucking disaster they just forced upon me.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 09:17:25 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 09:17:25 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Bricktop on August 15, 2018, 09:20:55 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 15, 2018, 09:20:55 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 09:44:17 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 09:44:17 PM
Here's an interesting fact... Almost 50% of people running Windows are still running Windows 7, so I cannot be the only one that noticed this little 'boo-boo' that they forced upon us today. Hopefully a fix will be released soon, since I don't really feel like spending days doing a clean install.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Zetsu on August 15, 2018, 10:41:36 PM
Post by: Zetsu on August 15, 2018, 10:41:36 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 10:44:09 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 10:44:09 PM
I still demand my PC be able to game on high quality with good frame rates though!
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Zetsu on August 15, 2018, 11:01:47 PM
Post by: Zetsu on August 15, 2018, 11:01:47 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 11:09:33 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 15, 2018, 11:09:33 PM
Plus, I often don't have the time to completely immerse myself into a game for hours at a time. Usually an hour or two is an average session, and that's here and there.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Blazor on August 16, 2018, 01:34:15 PM
Post by: Blazor on August 16, 2018, 01:34:15 PM
As far as Mac, they are worse when it comes to "if you dont have the latest". Shit wont even work on your browser if your other hardware/software aint up to date.
I think they are trying to force us to accept the new, because it gives the alphabet groups more backdoor access. And we know they love taking it in the backdoor! Now they want us to do the same.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 16, 2018, 05:52:02 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 16, 2018, 05:52:02 PM
I went into Registry Editor, found the subfolder and deleted the 'AU subkey', as directed in image below, and now I have full control back! It's the only thing that worked!
Not that many here are running 7 as far as I know, but if anyone ever does happen to run into this problem, this is the solution, at least for my O/S...
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 16, 2018, 05:57:03 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 16, 2018, 05:57:03 PM
I think they are trying to force us to accept the new, because it gives the alphabet groups more backdoor access. And we know they love taking it in the backdoor! Now they want us to do the same.Quote from: "Blazor"
That's exactly what it is! They just want to know every single god damned thing we do, what we look at, what we eat, when we leave, where we go, etc.
It's getting a little too excessive!
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Blazor on August 16, 2018, 07:56:51 PM
Post by: Blazor on August 16, 2018, 07:56:51 PM
I think they are trying to force us to accept the new, because it gives the alphabet groups more backdoor access. And we know they love taking it in the backdoor! Now they want us to do the same.Quote from: "Blazor"
That's exactly what it is! They just want to know every single god damned thing we do, what we look at, what we eat, when we leave, where we go, etc.
It's getting a little too excessive!
And intrusive!
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Bricktop on August 16, 2018, 08:40:04 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 16, 2018, 08:40:04 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: realgrimm on August 17, 2018, 10:48:51 AM
Post by: realgrimm on August 17, 2018, 10:48:51 AM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Anonymous on August 17, 2018, 11:26:42 AM
Post by: Anonymous on August 17, 2018, 11:26:42 AM
I'm still using Win 7 I have disabled update but left notifications you just have to change the property in the reg edit that'll be permanent reg edit is the fix all for these tweeks and setting clocks behind for beating program trialsQuote from: "realgrimm"
You are alive.
Title: Ya gotta git LINUX.....eh S'Mel?!?
Post by: JOE on August 17, 2018, 12:11:33 PM
Post by: JOE on August 17, 2018, 12:11:33 PM
A dinosaur!
I was at a computer trade show yesterday & a lot of the software is now being made for LINUX.
Mainstream apps too.
Even this sales Rep from Lenovo told me their computers increasingly are using LINUX now.
He told me the best ones are Red Hat &Ubuntu.
Linux is fast brcomin" the 'new Windows' eh?
You should ditch Windows by 2020 if ya can.
Title: Re: Ya gotta git LINUX.....eh S'Mel?!?
Post by: Anonymous on August 17, 2018, 12:59:22 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 17, 2018, 12:59:22 PM
That Windows yer usin' is fast becoming an obsolete piece of garbage.Quote from: "JOE"
A dinosaur!
I was at a computer trade show yesterday & a lot of the software is now being made for LINUX.
Mainstream apps too.
Even this sales Rep from Lenovo told me their computers increasingly are using LINUX now.
He told me the best ones are Red Hat &Ubuntu.
Linux is fast brcomin" the 'new Windows' eh?
You should ditch Windows by 2020 if ya can.
S'Mel? Are you gay Joe?
Title: Re: Ya gotta git LINUX.....eh S'Mel?!?
Post by: cc on August 17, 2018, 02:02:31 PM
Post by: cc on August 17, 2018, 02:02:31 PM
the one he replied to!!!
Attention whore Jo has a thing for starting posts every time a little thought comes to his head
Title: Re: Ya gotta git LINUX.....eh S'Mel?!?
Post by: Anonymous on August 17, 2018, 02:41:45 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 17, 2018, 02:41:45 PM
Fash" Please combine this the thread it should have been posted in Mel's windows threadQuote from: "cc"
the one he replied to!!!
Attention whore Jo has a thing for starting posts every time a little thought comes to his head
I've noticed that.
Title: Re: Ya gotta git LINUX.....eh S'Mel?!?
Post by: kiebers on August 17, 2018, 03:00:49 PM
Post by: kiebers on August 17, 2018, 03:00:49 PM
Fash" Please combine this the thread it should have been posted in Mel's windows threadQuote from: "cc"
the one he replied to!!!
Attention whore Jo has a thing for starting posts every time a little thought comes to his head
They are becoming two peas in a pod...hmmm...makes you wonder, eh?
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: cc on August 17, 2018, 03:56:11 PM
Post by: cc on August 17, 2018, 03:56:11 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Anonymous on August 17, 2018, 06:14:24 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 17, 2018, 06:14:24 PM
True. Jo is not alone on "starting posts every time a little thought comes to his head"Quote from: "cc"
You don't mean Chuckie do you.
Title: Re: Ya gotta git LINUX.....eh S'Mel?!?
Post by: Bricktop on August 17, 2018, 06:39:58 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 17, 2018, 06:39:58 PM
Fash" Please combine this the thread it should have been posted in Mel's windows threadQuote from: "cc"
the one he replied to!!!
Attention whore Jo has a thing for starting posts every time a little thought comes to his head
They are becoming two peas in a pod...hmmm...makes you wonder, eh?
What makes ME wonder is that if the only thing you can ever contribute is slurs on other members, why do you bother being here at all?
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Anonymous on August 18, 2018, 06:54:12 AM
Post by: Anonymous on August 18, 2018, 06:54:12 AM
True. Jo is not alone on "starting posts every time a little thought comes to his head"Quote from: "cc"
You don't mean Chuckie do you.:laugh3:
Chuckie.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: realgrimm on August 18, 2018, 09:37:14 AM
Post by: realgrimm on August 18, 2018, 09:37:14 AM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: JOE on August 18, 2018, 10:23:21 AM
Post by: JOE on August 18, 2018, 10:23:21 AM
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Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: JOE on August 18, 2018, 10:50:36 AM
Post by: JOE on August 18, 2018, 10:50:36 AM
Never used it cuz the Windows xp i had has done duch a good job I never needed it.
Windows xp is and still remains the best version Microsoft ever made.
They shoulda made an 'XP Forever' version just forgot the rest eh
Everthing they made thereafter has been a waste of time and money
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: JOE on August 18, 2018, 11:05:48 AM
Post by: JOE on August 18, 2018, 11:05:48 AM
Its just basically a 'file opener' which essentially serves the same real life function as a can opener.
Otherwise i don't think it's a very good operating system.
Microsoft has a store in Pacific centre in dt Vancouver.
Hardly anyone goes in there
They must be losing money
Maybe bill gates billions is keeping it afloat
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: cc on August 18, 2018, 01:01:18 PM
Post by: cc on August 18, 2018, 01:01:18 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: JOE on August 18, 2018, 01:08:41 PM
Post by: JOE on August 18, 2018, 01:08:41 PM
Will autodesk one day jump pn the linix developers bandwagon?
I went to siggraph the other day and there was a lot of software beong developed and released for it.
There was one really impressive software featured called ESRI from Switzerland.
Seemed it could do a lot what revit could do and it was released for mac windows and linux.
Title: Re: Ya gotta git LINUX.....eh S'Mel?!?
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 18, 2018, 01:13:53 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 18, 2018, 01:13:53 PM
That Windows yer usin' is fast becoming an obsolete piece of garbage.Quote from: "JOE"
You should ditch Windows by 2020 if ya can.
Windows 7 is arguably still the best Windows O/S to date! Something like 50% of Windows users are still running 7!
But you're right... extended support for 7 does end in 2020, and then I'll have to make a decision.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 18, 2018, 01:52:21 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 18, 2018, 01:52:21 PM
I'm still using Win 7 I have disabled update but left notifications you just have to change the property in the reg edit that'll be permanent reg edit is the fix all for these tweeks and setting clocks behind for beating program trialsQuote from: "realgrimm"
Yup! Eventually found this to be the only solution, with the registry file to delete outlined a few posts back!
Title: Re: Ya gotta git LINUX.....eh S'Mel?!?
Post by: Anonymous on August 18, 2018, 02:40:24 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 18, 2018, 02:40:24 PM
That Windows yer usin' is fast becoming an obsolete piece of garbage.Quote from: "JOE"
You should ditch Windows by 2020 if ya can.
Windows 7 is arguably still the best Windows O/S to date! Something like 50% of Windows users are still running 7!
But you're right... extended support for 7 does end in 2020, and then I'll have to make a decision.
Forget about Windows 7 and start thinking about your ass.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Bricktop on August 18, 2018, 07:00:40 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 18, 2018, 07:00:40 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Anonymous on August 18, 2018, 07:51:50 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 18, 2018, 07:51:50 PM
(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Sf4sPT42qCA%2FUM4IxB3MzFI%2FAAAAAAAABlg%2F8GIO3ApcVQY%2Fs1600%2Fapple%2Blogo%2Bpng.png&f=1%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%20...%20ng.png&f=1%22%3Ehttps://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Sf4sPT42qCA%2FUM4IxB3MzFI%2FAAAAAAAABlg%2F8GIO3ApcVQY%2Fs1600%2Fapple%2Blogo%2Bpng.png&f=1%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Do you own shares in the company Bricktop?
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Bricktop on August 18, 2018, 08:39:38 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 18, 2018, 08:39:38 PM
Nothing breaks. All works perfectly. Everything works hand in hand with everything else. No freezes. No crashes.
No Microsoft.
Title: Re: Ya gotta git LINUX.....eh S'Mel?!?
Post by: kiebers on August 18, 2018, 11:12:29 PM
Post by: kiebers on August 18, 2018, 11:12:29 PM
Fash" Please combine this the thread it should have been posted in Mel's windows threadQuote from: "cc"
the one he replied to!!!
Attention whore Jo has a thing for starting posts every time a little thought comes to his head
They are becoming two peas in a pod...hmmm...makes you wonder, eh?
What makes ME wonder is that if the only thing you can ever contribute is slurs on other members, why do you bother being here at all?
Because it aggravates the hell out of you. That, in and of itself, is more than enough reason.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Bricktop on August 18, 2018, 11:52:44 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 18, 2018, 11:52:44 PM
Aggravation? Nope.
Curious? Yep.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Anonymous on August 19, 2018, 07:05:43 AM
Post by: Anonymous on August 19, 2018, 07:05:43 AM
Almost. Apple Mac. Apple Macbook Air. iPad. iPhone. Apple watch.Quote from: "Bricktop"
Nothing breaks. All works perfectly. Everything works hand in hand with everything else. No freezes. No crashes.
No Microsoft.
I know you've posted about the Apple watch before, but you could give us your opinion of it again please?
Title: Re: Ya gotta git LINUX.....eh S'Mel?!?
Post by: JOE on August 19, 2018, 06:53:06 PM
Post by: JOE on August 19, 2018, 06:53:06 PM
That Windows yer usin' is fast becoming an obsolete piece of garbage.Quote from: "JOE"
A dinosaur!
I was at a computer trade show yesterday & a lot of the software is now being made for LINUX.
Mainstream apps too.
Even this sales Rep from Lenovo told me their computers increasingly are using LINUX now.
He told me the best ones are Red Hat &Ubuntu.
Linux is fast brcomin" the 'new Windows' eh?
You should ditch Windows by 2020 if ya can.
S'Mel? Are you gay Joe?
Actually 'S'Mel' is short for 'Smell the Glove'.
Thats a nic which Mel himself made up on one of the other forums. Wasnt my invention.
For better er worse the name has stuck.
I thonk Blurt also refers to Mel as 'S'Mel'.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 19, 2018, 07:02:26 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 19, 2018, 07:02:26 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: cc on August 19, 2018, 07:30:52 PM
Post by: cc on August 19, 2018, 07:30:52 PM
So many REAL programs don't build for it because it's such a minor player
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 19, 2018, 07:33:18 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 19, 2018, 07:33:18 PM
And I am getting my ass fixed. Hopefully they call me in for slicey dicey very soon!
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: cc on August 19, 2018, 07:47:44 PM
Post by: cc on August 19, 2018, 07:47:44 PM
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Bricktop on August 19, 2018, 07:56:05 PM
Post by: Bricktop on August 19, 2018, 07:56:05 PM
Almost. Apple Mac. Apple Macbook Air. iPad. iPhone. Apple watch.Quote from: "Bricktop"
Nothing breaks. All works perfectly. Everything works hand in hand with everything else. No freezes. No crashes.
No Microsoft.
I know you've posted about the Apple watch before, but you could give us your opinion of it again please?
A very clever and potent little piece of technology, but with limited benefit to most people who would use them.
They are very good to provide alerts that your phone is ringing in noisy places (or for women who put theirs in their handbag), are useful as health monitoring devices, and for controlling things like music and video without the need to access your phone. In truth, I do not wear mine often. I bought it more as a watch collector than for any real benefit. I know that business people will find them much more useful for managing appointments, taking notes and checking calendars when on the go. Other than that...what else CAN they do, really?
You sure cant write emails on them (but you can dictate them....which is quite handy, really). Ditto messages.
I would suggest its horses for courses. They can be useful if you wish to make them so.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Anonymous on August 19, 2018, 09:49:03 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 19, 2018, 09:49:03 PM
Almost. Apple Mac. Apple Macbook Air. iPad. iPhone. Apple watch.Quote from: "Bricktop"
Nothing breaks. All works perfectly. Everything works hand in hand with everything else. No freezes. No crashes.
No Microsoft.
I know you've posted about the Apple watch before, but you could give us your opinion of it again please?
A very clever and potent little piece of technology, but with limited benefit to most people who would use them.
They are very good to provide alerts that your phone is ringing in noisy places (or for women who put theirs in their handbag), are useful as health monitoring devices, and for controlling things like music and video without the need to access your phone. In truth, I do not wear mine often. I bought it more as a watch collector than for any real benefit. I know that business people will find them much more useful for managing appointments, taking notes and checking calendars when on the go. Other than that...what else CAN they do, really?
You sure cant write emails on them (but you can dictate them....which is quite handy, really). Ditto messages.
I would suggest its horses for courses. They can be useful if you wish to make them so.
I don't have an iphone, but some of the features of that watch intrigue me.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: JOE on August 19, 2018, 10:25:17 PM
Post by: JOE on August 19, 2018, 10:25:17 PM
Almost. Apple Mac. Apple Macbook Air. iPad. iPhone. Apple watch.Quote from: "Bricktop"
Nothing breaks. All works perfectly. Everything works hand in hand with everything else. No freezes. No crashes.
No Microsoft.
I know you've posted about the Apple watch before, but you could give us your opinion of it again please?
A very clever and potent little piece of technology, but with limited benefit to most people who would use them.
They are very good to provide alerts that your phone is ringing in noisy places (or for women who put theirs in their handbag), are useful as health monitoring devices, and for controlling things like music and video without the need to access your phone. In truth, I do not wear mine often. I bought it more as a watch collector than for any real benefit. I know that business people will find them much more useful for managing appointments, taking notes and checking calendars when on the go. Other than that...what else CAN they do, really?
You sure cant write emails on them (but you can dictate them....which is quite handy, really). Ditto messages.
I would suggest its horses for courses. They can be useful if you wish to make them so.
I don't have an iphone, but some of the features of that watch intrigue me.
I do.
I also have a samsung.
For prettiness & presentation I use apple.
All the chix will think yer 'with it' ifya own an iphone.
But for practicality, getta Samsung. They're way better for functionality than apple and can usually had for much cheaper.
Jeez no wonder Apple sued Samsung. Because they made an equivalent product or better for less money.
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 20, 2018, 10:10:20 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 20, 2018, 10:10:20 PM
Whatever was in the last group of updates, has essentially allowed my O/S to now do whatever it wants, bypassing all commands that are set to NOT permit it to do this.
This is actually something that's probably against the law for them to do, to be quite honest.
What I'll do, is attempt to completely disable Windows Update on both my regular account and the Administrators account, and will see if this behaviour continues...
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: JOE on August 20, 2018, 10:29:49 PM
Post by: JOE on August 20, 2018, 10:29:49 PM
That will give you the control you desire and need eh
You can even dress up linux to look like windows or install it on your pc along with wondows.
I suspect windows will one day become passe.
The hard core like yourself are growing tired of it and are ready for a change or something else
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 22, 2018, 02:45:36 AM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on August 22, 2018, 02:45:36 AM
This is where Windows holds their Ace in the hole...
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: JOE on August 22, 2018, 04:08:50 AM
Post by: JOE on August 22, 2018, 04:08:50 AM
I would switch to an O/S that permits me full control, but I also very rarely do game, and I also want the ability to game any game, on Ultra settings, without problems...Quote from: "Chuck Bronson"
This is where Windows holds their Ace in the hole...
Yknow Mel I once bought this old silicon graphics workstation pn ebay from the 1990s.
Like amiga they went out of business
The sgi o2.
Thats a real nerd/tecchie's workstation.
But if ya wanna control every aspect of your pc this is the one for you.
They used it to mske jurrasic park on the 90s
One day im gonna fire it up agsin.
Apparently some guy resurrected its operating o/s, irix, to run on a linux format on intel chips.
The old chips were mips.
Like to get my hands on it if possible.
See if i can run the old sgi software on it.
Heres their developers page:
Title: Re: They don't want you to run Windows 7 anymore...
Post by: Bricktop on August 23, 2018, 01:54:25 AM
Post by: Bricktop on August 23, 2018, 01:54:25 AM
Almost. Apple Mac. Apple Macbook Air. iPad. iPhone. Apple watch.Quote from: "Bricktop"
Nothing breaks. All works perfectly. Everything works hand in hand with everything else. No freezes. No crashes.
No Microsoft.
I know you've posted about the Apple watch before, but you could give us your opinion of it again please?
A very clever and potent little piece of technology, but with limited benefit to most people who would use them.
They are very good to provide alerts that your phone is ringing in noisy places (or for women who put theirs in their handbag), are useful as health monitoring devices, and for controlling things like music and video without the need to access your phone. In truth, I do not wear mine often. I bought it more as a watch collector than for any real benefit. I know that business people will find them much more useful for managing appointments, taking notes and checking calendars when on the go. Other than that...what else CAN they do, really?
You sure cant write emails on them (but you can dictate them....which is quite handy, really). Ditto messages.
I would suggest its horses for courses. They can be useful if you wish to make them so.
I don't have an iphone, but some of the features of that watch intrigue me.
It makes a better business tool than a social device.