Comments on: I decided to give Vista a try and all I can say is “Wow!” http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/ Dispatches from an American in Romania (was Transylvania) Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:44:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Orethrius http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-52232 Orethrius Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:27:02 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/#comment-52232 Bryan: Meet my good friend. His name is Parody, and I don't believe you've ever met. Bryan: Meet my good friend. His name is Parody, and I don’t believe you’ve ever met.

]]> By: Bryan http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-41473 Bryan Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:34:05 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/#comment-41473 Ok for all who think that its so hard too upgrade and I can't take pain once in a while we just buy a new PC from a Sam's Club or somthing and get one with Windows Vista installed on it. Now if you don't know how to use a Windows computer in the first place read the manuael if you dont feel like doing that well then you will get crappy results. If you have used windows before alot of the stuff that miss priss complained about can be fixed with two clicks. Windows Vista can be soo much better if you use it right and not think that its a child and think its retarded and needs help or i can't change the most simple setting cause its not a apple. Get Vista and use it right or dont get it at all for all mac users that have seen Vista in a screenshot and have never used it for more than one day DONT COMMENT. For all mac users stick a cork in it. Ok for all who think that its so hard too upgrade and I can’t take pain once in a while we just buy a new PC from a Sam’s Club or somthing and get one with Windows Vista installed on it. Now if you don’t know how to use a Windows computer in the first place read the manuael if you dont feel like doing that well then you will get crappy results. If you have used windows before alot of the stuff that miss priss complained about can be fixed with two clicks. Windows Vista can be soo much better if you use it right and not think that its a child and think its retarded and needs help or i can’t change the most simple setting cause its not a apple. Get Vista and use it right or dont get it at all for all mac users that have seen Vista in a screenshot and have never used it for more than one day DONT COMMENT. For all mac users stick a cork in it.

]]> By: Romer!can - Dispatches from an American in Transylvania http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-19515 Romer!can - Dispatches from an American in Transylvania Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:11:58 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/#comment-19515 [...] But these are temporary times of new opportunity for Apple to gain marketshare while Microsoft’s horrid Vista product reveals itself to be the flop that it is. A moment in time where people, in larger numbers than previously, say to themselves, “you know, I should dump this Windows junk, but what is my alternative?” [...] [...] But these are temporary times of new opportunity for Apple to gain marketshare while Microsoft’s horrid Vista product reveals itself to be the flop that it is. A moment in time where people, in larger numbers than previously, say to themselves, “you know, I should dump this Windows junk, but what is my alternative?” [...]

]]> By: Romer!can http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-19190 Romer!can Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:50:33 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/#comment-19190 While it could be said that the majority of Windows users buy and use the OS without any critical thinking, like so many cows chewing their cud because they see the other sheeple doing the same, there are -in raw numbers- a larger population of Windows freaks waxing endlessly about various benefits to be found in Microsoft products (of which, I definitely have agreed with some). They're just as high-pitched and haughty. Easily found in any flock of geek poseurs and occasionally found intermixed with ubergeeks. The most common points to flaunt revolve around game variety, Exchange, and familiarity. I spent years playing devil's advocate with a close friend of mine who is a Mac purist of the evangelical sort. Mostly, it was to piss him off with mindboggling logic. I enjoyed this nerdly behavior immensely. But the fact is that I don't care if Mac users are smug. That doesn't affect me in the least. BMW drivers might be smug. Airplane pilots might be smug. Master divers might be smug. Leonardo Da Vinci was probably a smug prig. Is the product better? I say that trying a Mac, exclusively, for 30-90 days will give your answer. It's just most people are afraid to try anything new. While it could be said that the majority of Windows users buy and use the OS without any critical thinking, like so many cows chewing their cud because they see the other sheeple doing the same, there are -in raw numbers- a larger population of Windows freaks waxing endlessly about various benefits to be found in Microsoft products (of which, I definitely have agreed with some).

They’re just as high-pitched and haughty. Easily found in any flock of geek poseurs and occasionally found intermixed with ubergeeks. The most common points to flaunt revolve around game variety, Exchange, and familiarity.

I spent years playing devil’s advocate with a close friend of mine who is a Mac purist of the evangelical sort. Mostly, it was to piss him off with mindboggling logic. I enjoyed this nerdly behavior immensely.

But the fact is that I don’t care if Mac users are smug. That doesn’t affect me in the least. BMW drivers might be smug. Airplane pilots might be smug. Master divers might be smug. Leonardo Da Vinci was probably a smug prig.

Is the product better? I say that trying a Mac, exclusively, for 30-90 days will give your answer. It’s just most people are afraid to try anything new.

]]> By: Csiki Andy http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-19187 Csiki Andy Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:08:42 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/#comment-19187 <i>There’s a greater number of Windows apologists who strain their vocal chords and froth at the mouth in defense of the operating system.</i> You see that's absolutely not my experience at all. The evangelicals I have encountered are all Mac users. Windows users tend to apologise rather than go on about it. (In my experience obviously) There’s a greater number of Windows apologists who strain their vocal chords and froth at the mouth in defense of the operating system.

You see that’s absolutely not my experience at all. The evangelicals I have encountered are all Mac users. Windows users tend to apologise rather than go on about it. (In my experience obviously)

]]> By: Romer!can http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-19140 Romer!can Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:31:50 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/#comment-19140 I find it silly to attack Mac users, per se. There's a greater number of Windows apologists who strain their vocal chords and froth at the mouth in defense of the operating system. It might be somewhatishly correct to say many Mac users are smug. I happen to think it's for a reason. I use Mac, Windows, and Linux. Windows is the weakest of the three. But only in the last few years and only for the next many years. After that, much of this may very well be a non-issue. *cue the sound of penguins* I find it silly to attack Mac users, per se. There’s a greater number of Windows apologists who strain their vocal chords and froth at the mouth in defense of the operating system.

It might be somewhatishly correct to say many Mac users are smug. I happen to think it’s for a reason. I use Mac, Windows, and Linux. Windows is the weakest of the three. But only in the last few years and only for the next many years.

After that, much of this may very well be a non-issue. *cue the sound of penguins*

]]> By: Andy http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-19139 Andy Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:08:49 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/#comment-19139 Meanwhile- http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,2006031,00.html I have to agree with Brooker, but am also not going to downgrade to Vista. (Youll notice lots of Mac users proving his point in the comments) Meanwhile- http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,2006031,00.html

I have to agree with Brooker, but am also not going to downgrade to Vista.

(Youll notice lots of Mac users proving his point in the comments)

]]> By: shadowchase http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-18945 shadowchase Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:40:10 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/#comment-18945 Microsoft wants to be your "best friend". (whether YOU want to or not) :-D Microsoft wants to be your “best friend”. (whether YOU want to or not) :-D

]]> By: Ron http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-18835 Ron Sat, 10 Feb 2007 15:40:19 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/#comment-18835 I'll bring my authorization with me on march 5th...speaking of which...so far the only beer that will be in my bag is some redhook and a few cherry wheat....maybe good old Jose will make the trip too...any last minute requests? by the way how long have you been residing in Romania? I need a nudge in the direction of legalizing myself there...for our future move..any help? I hear you reach the 60's the other day...seems like we should pack summer clothes....global warming is just in our heads huh? I’ll bring my authorization with me on march 5th…speaking of which…so far the only beer that will be in my bag is some redhook and a few cherry wheat….maybe good old Jose will make the trip too…any last minute requests? by the way how long have you been residing in Romania? I need a nudge in the direction of legalizing myself there…for our future move..any help?
I hear you reach the 60’s the other day…seems like we should pack summer clothes….global warming is just in our heads huh?

]]> By: Romer!can http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/comment-page-1/#comment-18822 Romer!can Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:39:58 +0000 http://romerican.com/2007/02/09/i-decided-to-give-vista-a-try-and-all-i-can-say-is-wow/#comment-18822 Mist - Lucky you! It'd have taken a summer internship at a winery to get over that gaffe. Ron - Are you authorized to view this website, User 32948238294382306? Mist – Lucky you! It’d have taken a summer internship at a winery to get over that gaffe.

Ron – Are you authorized to view this website, User 32948238294382306?

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