25 Year of Windows - Page 3

udman · 03-04-2011, 04:46 PM

Gas Man · 03-04-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

I think my system came with 3.2 installed, but also an update to 4, which was the first version I actually began using. I remember actually using DOS Shell in version 4.

My first machine was a 386SX 16Mhz Packard Bell from Sears. 4 Megs of RAM (max upgrade from 2 stock), and an 80 MB HD (optional over 40MB stock). 14" VGA 256 color.

I'm with trip. That was my second computer. My first was a 286. Had it only for a few months and upgraded to the used 386SX. I remember being upset that I couldn't get the DX version.

I also remember when HD space got "cheap". $1 per 1 meg. LOL

Homeslice · 03-04-2011, 05:44 PM

No thanks to Win 7's bloated RAM-sucking. I think I'll stick with XP.

Papa_Complex · 03-04-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

No thanks to Win 7's bloated RAM-sucking. I think I'll stick with XP.

If you have 2GB of memory on your system, a reasonable video card, and don't play intensive games, then you would likely be happier with the overall Win7 experience. That's the case for the vast majority of my users, once I've explained a few very simple tricks that they can use in 7.

Lamnidae · 03-05-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I also remember when HD space got "cheap". $1 per 1 meg. LOL

Wow..... what a deal!

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

If you have 2GB of memory on your system, a reasonable video card, and don't play intensive games, then you would likely be happier with the overall Win7 experience. That's the case for the vast majority of my users, once I've explained a few very simple tricks that they can use in 7.

Word.... Windows Vista was a resource slut, sucking up every bit it could get.... 7 is a much better OS and if you've got relatively decent specs (roll with PC's 2GB ram) you'll be pretty happy/surprised....

But then again, given Slice's response, sounds like he wouldn't give a shit to try anyways.

Gas Man · 03-05-2011, 03:27 AM

Yeah but compare it to todays prices.

Lamnidae · 03-05-2011, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Yeah but compare it to todays prices.

???? $1 or less per 10 gigs for your standard home-use disks?

Particle Man · 03-05-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

OH snap... I remember all of that... WOW. I had forgotten about most of it. And doom II... wow did I ever waste so much time on that! LOL

I still play it occasionally

Lamnidae · 03-05-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I still play it occasionally

ah the good ol' days.....

Particle Man · 03-05-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Amblyopic

ah the good ol' days.....

I have it on my phone

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	No thanks to Win 7's bloated RAM-sucking. I think I'll stick with XP.

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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Yeah but compare it to todays prices.