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The world is gonna end tomorrow.
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Colonel Selene
Kesukka
#1 - 2014-04-08 00:00:23 UTC
Oh sorry, I meant to say that Windows XP updates end tomorrow. Lol

Grrr.
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#2 - 2014-04-08 00:11:56 UTC
Colonel Selene wrote:
Oh sorry, I meant to say that Windows XP updates end tomorrow. Lol




There are many who would call this the end of the world.

Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?
Niar Quinn
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2014-04-08 01:09:35 UTC
Unless you're the Dutch or British governments.

The UK government is reportedly paying the equivalent of 372.5 trillion ISK to keep support going.
Colonel Selene
Kesukka
#4 - 2014-04-08 02:26:36 UTC  |  Edited by: Colonel Selene
Niar Quinn wrote:
Unless you're the Dutch or British governments.

The UK government is reportedly paying the equivalent of 372.5 trillion ISK to keep support going.


I just wonder how many years Microsoft will keep taking cash to make security updates for XP.


And I'm sure its way cheaper and less of a headache for them to do that then to upgrade.

Grrr.
Webvan
All Kill No Skill
#5 - 2014-04-08 04:26:13 UTC  |  Edited by: Webvan
Ugh

http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/take-the-tour Smile saved teh world

I'm in it for the money

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F12
Commissar Kate
Kesukka
#6 - 2014-04-08 05:26:05 UTC  |  Edited by: Commissar Kate
Webvan wrote:
Ugh

http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/take-the-tour Smile saved teh world


Sigh... while I would like to use something like that compatibility issues and directx says no. I'm not too fond of Ubuntu's Unity desktop so I put LinuxMint on a different non gaming machine and it works very well.

And I'm used to Windows 8.1 now. The only gripes I really have is that the charms bar on the right comes up while in desktop mode when you swipe from the clock and up. The metro/touch based control panel and apps are horrible but its not like I even use them.

The built in virtual drive and native ISO support is great. Storage Spaces is awesome too. If I could disable every hint of touch based UI I would be very happy with Windows 8. The new start screen does not bother me. IMO the Windows 7 one was really a mess with few customization options compared to the new one.

-k8

My Fanclub
Webvan
All Kill No Skill
#7 - 2014-04-08 06:04:20 UTC  |  Edited by: Webvan
Commissar Kate wrote:
Webvan wrote:
Ugh

http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/take-the-tour Smile saved teh world


Sigh... while I would like to use something like that compatibility issues and directx says no. I'm not too fond of Ubuntu's Unity desktop so I put LinuxMint on a different non gaming machine and it works very well.

And I'm used to Windows 8.1 now. The only gripes I really have is that the charms bar on the right comes up while in desktop mode when you swipe from the clock and up. The metro/touch based control panel and apps are horrible but its not like I even use them.

The built in virtual drive and native ISO support is great. Storage Spaces is awesome too. If I could disable every hint of touch based UI I would be very happy with Windows 8. The new start screen does not bother me. IMO the Windows 7 one was really a mess with few customization options compared to the new one.


Yeah there is Mint for the Windows-like option, has gotten very popular. I find Ubuntu's Unity ok, but then I used to use widowmaker quite a bit which is seriously minimalistic, as well as Blackbox. Then there is always the option of installing Enlightenment from the Ubuntu software directory. That has the menu driven file system and all the bells and whistles for the environment. And can always just use Gnome, it's up there too. (edit note: installing apps and such is much like using google play store with an android)

Two points though, it won't have the security issues that XP will, and it'll run EVE... depending on the power of the system considering it's old enough to be running XP. I hear it's a little slower, but I haven't tried yet. So really a system like that, there isn't much you can do with it anyway as far as current games, so Linux should be fine... and secure. But if you can still run games, you can get the Steam app and install games like Portal2 or X3 among many others that have native releases for Linux. Even some android games showing up, well considering android is linux. Unleash the penguin inside.

I skipped Win8, waiting on 9. The whole metro thing was a deal breaker. I know they have cleaned it up some, but too late to start on it now. By the time 9 is out I may be ready for a new desktop anyway, but not yet.

I'm in it for the money

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F12
Sibyyl
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2014-04-08 11:22:54 UTC
Oh god. I thought this thread was about EVE.

Whew.

Joffy Aulx-Gao for CSM. Fix links and OGB. Ban stabs from plexes. Fulfill karmic justice.
Mizhir
Devara Biotech
#9 - 2014-04-08 11:40:38 UTC
I thought this post was about you running out of cake.

❤️️💛💚💙💜
mr ed thehouseofed
Pator Tech School
Minmatar Republic
#10 - 2014-04-08 12:32:50 UTC
Mizhir wrote:
I thought this post was about you running out of cake.


hmmmmmm cakeBig smile

i want a eve pinball machine...  confirming  CCP Cognac is best cognac
Tollen Gallen
Glory of Reprisal Enterprise
#11 - 2014-04-08 17:08:21 UTC
Mizhir wrote:
I thought this post was about you running out of cake.



I lol'd




I like UAE.

Zimmy Zeta - I f*cking love martinis. the original ones, with gin, not that vodka martini crap. Your old Friends can use me for 7 days, free!!!
Commissar Kate
Kesukka
#12 - 2014-04-08 17:10:19 UTC
Mizhir wrote:
I thought this post was about you running out of cake.



Selene is such a troll. Roll

-k8

My Fanclub
Webvan
All Kill No Skill
#13 - 2014-04-08 20:39:38 UTC
The cake is a LIE!!!


The moon was red and waned last night
impending doom for Windows XP
Today they pulled the plug all right
your computer must be set free

I'm in it for the money

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F12
Colonel Selene
Kesukka
#14 - 2014-04-08 20:48:46 UTC
Oh thank god we are all still here. Lol

Grrr.
Webvan
All Kill No Skill
#15 - 2014-04-08 21:06:21 UTC
Colonel Selene wrote:
Oh thank god we are all still here. Lol

Bit it's 0day for XP Ugh

I'm in it for the money

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F12
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#16 - 2014-04-08 22:27:14 UTC
Its like Microsoft is finally playing daddy and is teaching the kids to swim by throwing them in the deep end.


Swim *****!

Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?
Webvan
All Kill No Skill
#17 - 2014-04-08 22:58:19 UTC
Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:
Its like Microsoft is finally playing daddy and is teaching the kids to swim by throwing them in the deep end.


Swim *****!


And then they release the sharks
Swim faster *****!

I'm in it for the money

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F12
Freakdevil
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#18 - 2014-04-08 23:44:29 UTC
World ending soon? Stock up on toilet paper. Trust me on this one.
Cpt Swagg
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#19 - 2014-04-08 23:45:27 UTC
Windows x what??
Hells Merc
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#20 - 2014-04-09 20:14:33 UTC
Colonel Selene wrote:
Oh sorry, I meant to say that Windows XP updates end tomorrow. Lol



Fine by me keeps me in a job updating all ma damn atm's
AND FOR THE LAST TIME THERE IS NO SPARE CASH GET A JOB YA BUMS!
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