It's Official: Microsoft Vista Sucks. Just ask Microsoft Execs.

[ByLoSellHi]

I heard Ubuntu with Wine running kicks ass as it has an extremely light footprint.

I'm very glad that Linux is becoming more mainstream with many more compatible drivers and apps now, too.

Getting away from the closed-source Microsoft establishment for PC apps is the best thing to happen to computing in a long, long time.

By the way, Firefox (backed heavily by Google) now has 19% of the browser market and that percentage is growing at a more rapid clip than ever before.

Up next: Cloud computing. Another area that Microsoft will lose out to Google on...

 

[CFerret]

Quote from moo:

So you are running TWS in Ubuntu and QuoteTracker through Wine?
How can QT possibly communicate with TWS as they are under a different OS?

Sounds a bit too good to be true. I tried Ubuntu 6/7 some time ago, it didn't work properly and looked rather ugly too.

What's good about TWS is it is open standard based and literally OS independent (built on Java and uses TCP/IP to communicate with other s/w), so it does it so seamlessly that you will never feel the difference with running the same combo under Windows.

I wish every broker would adhere to the same policy in building their trading platforms. This is IMO very right and a sign of respect to clients - allows them to choose the OS they like.

P. S. A few years ago Linux and modern distributions are very big difference. What I wrote about my Ubuntu experience is all "as is" - when describing it I tried to refrain from any subjective estimations.

 

[LEAPup]

I'm NOT a fan of Vista! The last set up I bought I had to EXPLICITLY tell them I wanted XP Pro, and paid extra for it...

 

[raker]

Hi there,

I am about to replace my dell computer which I bought in 2005 which had windows xp but am nervous about getting a new pc with vista on it , I run heavy software formula calculations in realtime and am worried that vista will take away alot of the power . Can you buy a computer and ask for a xp operating system from someone like dell that lets you customize your computer ?

 

[makloda]

Quote from ByLoSellHi:I'm very glad that Linux is becoming more mainstream with many more compatible drivers and apps now, too.

Is it? Here are desktop OS stats survey by querying Web browser platforms, from the beginning of 2008:

I am hearing 'Linux is taking over' since around 10 years now (probably since the Redhat IPO). Nothing has changed. Linux has never been a desktop platform, and most likely will never be.

 

[MaxNewYork]

Quote from Syprik:

Just completed the build below...STRONGLY recommended for those "Do it Yourself" types seeking rock solid stability and power. High performance/cost ratio: ~$950 plus cost of LCD's. I'm rather anal, vetted components for a great deal of time, been building my own systems since the late 90's. Extensively stress tested and is nothing but bliss. Use caution when looking at current Asus motherboards. For years I have been an Asus die-hard given their inherent stability, but the last year has shown a significant decline in quality. Abit/Gigabyte have come out with winners for P35 chipsets. X38 chipset still too immature for my taste.


03/2008 Trading System Build

Processor: Intel Quad Core Q6600 G0 SLACR @ 3.2GHz OverClock ($199)
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Motherboard: ABIT IP35 PRO ($135)
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Memory: 2 x 1GB G.SKILL DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual ($45)
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CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120 ($40)
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Video Cards: 2 x eVGA 8600 GT PCI-e x16 (2 x $60)
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Hard Drive: WD Raptor 150GB WD1500ADFD 10,000rpm 16mb SATA ($159)
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20x DVD Samsung SATA Burner ($30)
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Antec P182/P180 Case ($100)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025

Power Supply: Corsair HX620 ($115)
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-620w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270718.html
Made by Seasonic. Very high quality, server-grade components.

XP Pro SP2 ($0)
System powers (3) 24" Samsung LCD's. System is virtually dead silent.

And to be relevant with OP topic:
Vista can suck my...

W.O.W. 3 monitors. Your system must kick ass. Please post some pics.

 

[Hydroblunt]

Quote from makloda:


I am hearing 'Linux is taking over' since around 10 years now (probably since the Redhat IPO). Nothing has changed. Linux has never been a desktop platform, and most likely will never be.

Most people are too dumb to learn how to use it. Otherwise, Linux is levels above anything Microsoft puts out.

 

[gnome]

Quote from raker:

Hi there,

I am about to replace my dell computer which I bought in 2005 which had windows xp but am nervous about getting a new pc with vista on it , I run heavy software formula calculations in realtime and am worried that vista will take away alot of the power . Can you buy a computer and ask for a xp operating system from someone like dell that lets you customize your computer ?

Dell still offers XP on its Business Models.

 

[CFerret]

Windows is so popular due to policy of pre-installing Windows on new computers... But as more people get familiar and more educated about computers they use, more will also look at alternatives...

At least I hear more and more people trying Linux... It wasn't so just a year ago yet, but it is now...

 

[raker]

Thanks Gnome,

Just spoke to dell I will be upgrading using there business models and they are aware of the vista issues they charge you a $99.00 fee to downgrade to xp pro ...