The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 392

phenomshel · 10-03-2009, 11:21 PM

Ok, this is downright ridiculous. As previously ranted about, while running the RC version of Windows 7 (acquired legitimately from Microsoft, I might add), installing Adobe Digital Editions DEactivated it, and caused a big nuisance to get it REactivated. Chris's school being an affiliate of MSDN Academic Alliance, we just got a free copy of Windows 7 through that. However, now I'm afraid to even try installing Digital Editions til Monday, when in case of deactivation nightmare, there will be someone to call.
I really really really hate Adobe....

montsnmags · 10-04-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

you know, i think i might be able to live with spiders under those circumstances, provided we also add the criterion that they must be tiny, ideally microscopic in fact.

Given how such exoskeletal life extends into most every niche of this world, chances are you already do.

GeoffC · 10-04-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

The spiders aren't in the house. They're out in the garden where you won't be walking (I'm just there because I'm doing "home maintenance"-type stuff. It's only the geckos that are inside (chasing the flies, moths, butterflies, ants, hornets, wasps, etc.).

C'mon! It'll be fun, and you probably won't get stung, bitten, poisoned or eaten even once!

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

...aww, just the furry ones maybe sometimes, and when you think about it, they're just cute, widdle octo-teddybears.

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

Given how such exoskeletal life extends into most every niche of this world, chances are you already do.

What the hell , it's gotta be a hell of a lot warmer than it is here right now - I'm sure we could cope with a bug or two ....

After a hot winter, what's your summer going to be like ....

GeoffC · 10-04-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Ok, this is downright ridiculous. As previously ranted about, while running the RC version of Windows 7 (acquired legitimately from Microsoft, I might add), installing Adobe Digital Editions DEactivated it, and caused a big nuisance to get it REactivated. Chris's school being an affiliate of MSDN Academic Alliance, we just got a free copy of Windows 7 through that. However, now I'm afraid to even try installing Digital Editions til Monday, when in case of deactivation nightmare, there will be someone to call.
I really really really hate Adobe....

I've got an option to a 'free' 'upgrade' to windows 7, a recent laptop purchase - I understand MS insist on a clean install - I'm not looking forward to having to get all my subscriptions reactivated ....

(Does anyone recommend W7?)

montsnmags · 10-04-2009, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

What the hell , it's gotta be a hell of a lot warmer than it is here right now - I'm sure we could cope with a bug or two ....
After a hot winter, what's your summer going to be like ....

Hot, humid...the usual (though the rain hasn't started yet. Storms usually don't start until November though). They're saying it could be dryer than usual.

Nothing that precludes a daily swim in the surf, unless a TC passes by.

pilotbob · 10-04-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

(Does anyone recommend W7?)

Yes, highly recommended. It is very fast and stable and runs everything I have put on it so far. I have yet needed to use XP Mode.

Oh, and you can upgrade Vista to Windows 7 and keep all your stuff. But, many recommend doing a clean install. The jury is out on how simple or difficult this will be if you only have the Upgrade media. We all hope MS clarifies this on or before Oct 22nd.

BOb

phenomshel · 10-04-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

I've got an option to a 'free' 'upgrade' to windows 7, a recent laptop purchase - I understand MS insist on a clean install - I'm not looking forward to having to get all my subscriptions reactivated ....

(Does anyone recommend W7?)

Oh, I love W7 - it's Adobe I can't stand.

phenomshel · 10-04-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Yes, highly recommended. It is very fast and stable and runs everything I have put on it so far. I have yet needed to use XP Mode.

Oh, and you can upgrade Vista to Windows and keep all your stuff. But, many recommend doing a clean install. The jury is out on how simple or difficult this will be if you only have the Upgrade media. We all hope MS clarifies this on or before Oct 22nd.

BOb

Bob, have you tried Digital Editions on it, and if so, did you have any problems?

pilotbob · 10-04-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Bob, have you tried Digital Editions on it, and if so, did you have any problems?

Actually, that is one app I haven't put on it.

BOb

kennyc · 10-04-2009, 03:58 PM

Hmmm. I think I've heard that it has to run in compatibility mode, but would like to know.

I'm sticking with XP here as long as I can...

Patricia · 10-04-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

I'm sticking with XP here as long as I can...

Me too.

nohmi2 · 10-04-2009, 06:16 PM

Oh, and you can upgrade Vista to Windows and keep all your stuff. But, many recommend doing a clean install. The jury is out on how simple or difficult this will be if you only have the Upgrade media. We all hope MS clarifies this on or before Oct 22nd.

BOb

I am going to keep that in mind.

I have Vista, which I am not thrilled with.

Cheers.

EowynCarter · 10-05-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Hmmm. I think I've heard that it has to run in compatibility mode, but would like to know.

I'm sticking with XP here as long as I can...

Yup XP is good. No point in switching to seven for the shake of it.
Seven is pretty nice though

But will wait until i have reason to get a PC. (I'm on linux most of times anyway)

Verencat · 10-05-2009, 10:23 PM

Two words: company restructuring. (restructuration d'entreprise)

Announced this morning, effective tomorrow.
I used to do clientèle service, tomorrow, I'll be managing nurses

My immediate boss (the best boss I ever had) is being pushed aside to another branch.
Right now, working really hard to see this as a positive change in my life.

Meh, life is a spinning wheel.

Patricia · 10-05-2009, 11:12 PM

Good luck, Cat. I'm sure that a lot of your skills must be transferable. Maybe nurses will be a change for the better?

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10-03-2009, 11:21 PM	#5866
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Ok, this is downright ridiculous. As previously ranted about, while running the RC version of Windows 7 (acquired legitimately from Microsoft, I might add), installing Adobe Digital Editions DEactivated it, and caused a big nuisance to get it REactivated. Chris's school being an affiliate of MSDN Academic Alliance, we just got a free copy of Windows 7 through that. However, now I'm afraid to even try installing Digital Editions til Monday, when in case of deactivation nightmare, there will be someone to call. I really really really hate Adobe....

10-04-2009, 03:58 PM	#5875
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,922 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	Hmmm. I think I've heard that it has to run in compatibility mode, but would like to know. I'm sticking with XP here as long as I can...

10-04-2009, 06:16 PM	#5877
nohmi2 Pensively observing. Posts: 1,758 Karma: 12675456 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Varied.	Oh, and you can upgrade Vista to Windows and keep all your stuff. But, many recommend doing a clean install. The jury is out on how simple or difficult this will be if you only have the Upgrade media. We all hope MS clarifies this on or before Oct 22nd. BOb I am going to keep that in mind. I have Vista, which I am not thrilled with. Cheers.

10-05-2009, 10:23 PM	#5879
Verencat Wizard Posts: 2,615 Karma: 96491 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, Qc Device: xxx	Two words: company restructuring. (restructuration d'entreprise) Announced this morning, effective tomorrow. I used to do clientèle service, tomorrow, I'll be managing nurses My immediate boss (the best boss I ever had) is being pushed aside to another branch. Right now, working really hard to see this as a positive change in my life. Meh, life is a spinning wheel.

10-05-2009, 11:12 PM	#5880
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Good luck, Cat. I'm sure that a lot of your skills must be transferable. Maybe nurses will be a change for the better?