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01/18/2007 06:01:39 PM · #126 |
it takes me under three hours to format and get the machine back up and running. not really a big deal. my machine has run for 60+ days -w/o issue. explain to me why it would hinder system stability.
the drive is partitoned - all i have to do is format the windows drive -w/o affecting any other data. reinstall XP in about 25min, the drivers for the hardware, and the few apps i use.
there must be something in the fact the 90% of the market goes to windows no?
take a chill pill dude !
Originally posted by scarbrd:
Why people think this is an acceptable option for system stabilty astounds me.
You guys who say PCs are cheaper than Macs obvioulsy don't value your time as much as I value mine.
I reboot my Mac the other day when I realized it had been running without a reset for over 60 days. And I don't think it really needed it. |
Message edited by author 2007-01-18 18:04:21.
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01/18/2007 06:07:50 PM · #127 |
| A few comments that started as a bit of a joke seem to be getting quite serious |
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01/18/2007 06:30:00 PM · #128 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
plus I feel all sleek and fast.
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I'm trying so hard to think of something quippy to say here, and I just can't.
I'll leave it at that. |
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01/18/2007 09:01:48 PM · #129 |
Originally posted by scarbrd:
I reboot my Mac the other day when I realized it had been running without a reset for over 60 days. And I don't think it really needed it. |
Uptime stats! Yay! My home workstation (freebsd):
[10:28pm rg666@krypha /home/rg666]> uptime
7:59PM up 593 days, 23:13, 5 users, load averages: 0.11, 0.04, 0.01
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01/18/2007 09:11:43 PM · #130 |
I am chilled, if I came off otherwise, sorry. As for 90%, BMW has less market share in cars than Apple has in computers.
If your Windows experience works for you, that's awesome.
My question is, have you ever experienced any other computer system? If not, don't knock those of us who have and made a choice.
Peace, out! ;-)
Originally posted by soup:
it takes me under three hours to format and get the machine back up and running. not really a big deal. my machine has run for 60+ days -w/o issue. explain to me why it would hinder system stability.
the drive is partitoned - all i have to do is format the windows drive -w/o affecting any other data. reinstall XP in about 25min, the drivers for the hardware, and the few apps i use.
there must be something in the fact the 90% of the market goes to windows no?
take a chill pill dude !
Originally posted by scarbrd:
Why people think this is an acceptable option for system stabilty astounds me.
You guys who say PCs are cheaper than Macs obvioulsy don't value your time as much as I value mine.
I reboot my Mac the other day when I realized it had been running without a reset for over 60 days. And I don't think it really needed it. |
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01/18/2007 09:21:38 PM · #131 |
Originally posted by nemesise1977:
Originally posted by scarbrd:
Originally posted by nemesise1977:
Originally posted by scarbrd:
Originally posted by soup:
i typically format my windows partition twice a year - it eliminates lots of useless garbage - keeps windows from acting up and keeps the machine running clean. |
Why people think this is an acceptable option for system stabilty astounds me.
You guys who say PCs are cheaper than Macs obvioulsy don't value your time as much as I value mine.
I reboot my Mac the other day when I realized it had been running without a reset for over 60 days. And I don't think it really needed it. |
I have had my Win xp machine run for 6 mths without a reboot all OSes have issues though
THe windoes xp partition whipe every 1/2 year to a year mostly address files that go corrupt and the system regestry both of which can get out of hand. if you make an image of a clean install with all apps installed and system stable then whipeing and reimaging is very quick and painless. (read suggestion to Doc about Ghosting) I will say this pratice is a bit dated now on XP but still useful was more needed back in days of 95/98.but the idea of keeping the OS on a seprate partition to make recovery easy is always a good idea. |
I've been recommending the Ghost idea to Jason outside the forum. A much better solution IMO.
I use XP and Macs daily. My poorly worded point was that people sure put up with a lot of issues with Windows that they wouldn't put up with on any other product in thier lives. Windows has made us accept "good enough" as standard fare. I want better than "good enough".
As I said, I use both PCs and Macs. And I know both better than a lot of people know either one. I choose Mac. Windows does keep a lot of IT people gainfully employed. So that's good, I guess. ;-) |
Thats cool, you don't know my history with mac though, used to sorta like them but between uncrashable systems crashing and being totaly messed up and crazed fanatics saying mac is the end all be all of computing I just decided I dont really like them that much.Besides It is either Mac deciding what you can use or MS, either way the consumer is getting little input as to functionality.
Oh and say what you want MAC OS still has its stability issues. Last stable OS I ran was MS DOS 5.0. First OS I ever used was C64 :) I say we bring back the Amigas and Toasters. |
Somemes I miss the old DOS days. I say the most amazing program ever made was Windows 3.1 It did all that it did ON TOP of DOS!!!!!!!
I really don't have time for the evangelists from either side. The .NET guys are starting to remind me of the old Mac guys from 10 years ago.
While no OS is perfectly stable. I have far fewer issues with my Mac at home that I run much more processor and memory intensive apps than the XP box at work. And it really isn't XP per se, it's all the virus, file scanning, local firewall software that causes most of the pain. But then that goes back to MS for having an OS so full of security holes.
Oh well, Doc is back up and running, he got his camera back form the shop, that means ribbon winning shots are sure to follow!!
Message edited by author 2007-01-18 21:22:02.
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01/18/2007 09:24:17 PM · #132 |
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