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 22 Jul 2008 08:58
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 GlobeTrotter  Group: Admin Posts: 9,134 Joined: 1 Aug 2003 From: Winnipeg, MB Member No.: 2  |
A detailed list of what was available in XP and in many cases before, but was removed from Vista:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_remo...m_Windows_Vista I suppose the list can be interesting, or of help to someone looking "for that widget I always used in XP"... -------------------- "Someday you will die somehow and | Somethings gonna steal your carbon.
The parting of the sensory | Carbon's anniversary" -- Modest Mouse |
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24 Jul 2008 21:57
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 Risen to the level of cheese  Group: Moderators Posts: 2,064 Joined: 3 Aug 2003 From: Winnipeg, MB Member No.: 5 Last Blog Entry: |
I don't think I have used any of those items. If I did it was in a minor situation.
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24 Jul 2008 23:40
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GlobeTrotter Group: Admin Posts: 9,134 Joined: 1 Aug 2003 From: Winnipeg, MB Member No.: 2 |
With so many features in an OS, it's understandable that things will get removed from version to version... but the list could be really handy for someone wondering "where the hell did _____ go" for maybe it went out the Window (ha ha) and you shouldn't bother looking for it. The list helps determine whether that is the case.
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25 Jul 2008 10:43
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 Irkin Invader Group: Moderators Posts: 3,181 Joined: 9 Jan 2004 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 87 |
I still think the comments roaming around the net are right. Microsoft's only real hope is to start over with a BSD kernel and do some Windows emulation for a couple of years to transition to a whole new OS. Apple pulled it off, and they reaped benefits for it too. Or they could concede the desktop to linux and just stick to business software.
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25 Jul 2008 11:33
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GlobeTrotter Group: Admin Posts: 9,134 Joined: 1 Aug 2003 From: Winnipeg, MB Member No.: 2 |
Dunno man, without the OS which platform would they develop for?
 And with all the online apps these days, the desktop app market - I am thinking - will become less lucrative. We're just seeing the beginning of it all in those terms.
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26 Jul 2008 23:12
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Irkin Invader Group: Moderators Posts: 3,181 Joined: 9 Jan 2004 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 87 |
The platform becomes Firefox/Safari/IE.
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30 Sep 2009 09:11
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From The Ashes  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 11 Jan 2009 Member No.: 1,748 |
Outlook Express is missing on Vista.
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30 Sep 2009 22:16
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Irkin Invader Group: Moderators Posts: 3,181 Joined: 9 Jan 2004 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 87 |
I wouldn't say the death of Outlook Express is a bad thing. Besides, didn't they just rename it Windows Mail or something?
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11 Oct 2009 20:54
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Risen to the level of cheese Group: Moderators Posts: 2,064 Joined: 3 Aug 2003 From: Winnipeg, MB Member No.: 5 Last Blog Entry: |
They did just rename it to Windows Mail. However they did remove it in Windows 7. It is still available for Windows 7 if you install the Windows live essentials which includes Windows Live Mail. The essentials does come with a lot of junk so you will want to manually install it with only Windows Live Mail.
Lucky we don't live in Europe. Windows 7 won't even come with Internet Explorer on all non-OEM machines. This means that no browser will be installed on all versions of Windows 7 purchased on a DVD in a store. This is because of the recent lawsuits the EU has brought against Microsoft for there unfair practices with including there browser (Internet Explorer) with there operating system. This means there is no easy to way to install any browser when you purchase a new OS in EU. -------------------- Through hard work and determination a person can achieve anything
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11 Oct 2009 21:09
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Irkin Invader Group: Moderators Posts: 3,181 Joined: 9 Jan 2004 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 87 |
Yeah, as much as I'm not pro-MS, I think that deal in the EU was poorly thought out. How hard would it be for Microsoft to get distribution permission for Firefox/Chrome/Safari/Opera and include all the options on install, letting the user choose what they want? Stripping out a browser altogether is just stupid.
I'm anxious to see if Microsoft actually goes through with the rumoured home licensing deal...3 PC license for $150 on Home Premium is what I've been hearing. If they do that, I'd be far more likely to upgrade to 7 on our machines than footing $150 x 3. -------------------- |
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17 Oct 2009 15:40
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Risen to the level of cheese Group: Moderators Posts: 2,064 Joined: 3 Aug 2003 From: Winnipeg, MB Member No.: 5 Last Blog Entry: |
I completely agree with you Digilink. I run 2 computers and to think that it will cost me $150.00 is not even a thought that will cross my mind. But 3 computers for $150.00 makes me think it's completely worth it.
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