4 Ways to Do Amazing Things with Windows XP

[slave]

Things you can only dream of doing in Linux, but with Windows XP...

Yes you can.

http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/experiences/default.asp



[ November 16, 2002: Message edited by: Windows XP User #5225982375 ]

[HPC GUY]

4 amazing things you can do with XP!!

1) loose months worth of work when you add a new piece of hardware and then xp decides it doesnt want to boot and a repair installation fails.

2) Play patch the holes game where you have to install patches 3-4 times a week to keep your self from being completely vulnerable to hackers.

3) Gaze in awe as the BSOD vexes you with meaningless errors and ridiculious reboots. yet this really is the most stable version of windows (thats not saying much).

4) watch you privacy go byebye with DRM. you can no longer play the MP3s or VCDs you want unless you get permission from M$. congradulations your fucked.

[Refalm]

Experience a whole new way of crashing:

1)
Yes I was in the middle of something, you stupid cunt! And yes you will treat this report anomynous to YOU, but not to THEM (THEM=advertisers that want to know your personal information)

2)
Replace what now? Oh you meen that copy you already cached in a *really* hidden directory...

3)
The information I had was lost? I bet you have it now on your servers, eh?

4)
What? I haven't deleted these files yet, and now you did it for me? No wait, there still there... why can't I delete it inside the search program?

And even more and extra features that come with Windows XP:


Don't be sad if something is crashing... smile, like this dog from Microsoft Bob does! (this is a very weird but funny bug)


Close what group? There is no fucking group, you moron! Maybe you should learn C++ a little bit better...

 
OK, deleted the icon, now the program... huh what, I can't delete it? Internet Explorer sucks and I never use it, why can't I delete it then?


It keeps coming back and you have to hack sysoc.inf to make Windows Messenger appear in the Software list... now I can remove it, because I heard some friend telling me it by coinsidence... most people don't know how to delete this wannabe messenger...

Yes, all these screenshots are real and from Windows XP!

[ November 16, 2002: Message edited by: Refalm ]

[KernelPanic]

Refalm's images say it all....

[emh]

quote:
Music & Video with Windows Media Player


With its fast and flexible playback features,
Windows Media Player makes it easy to enjoy your favorite music and movies whenever you like, plus discover more with services offering premium entertainment.

So does XMMS and the various movie players out there for Linux, such as MPlayer, Xine, and Xmovie.  There are others, too.  

 

quote:
Home Movies with Windows Movie Maker


Windows Movie Maker lets you use your

computer to create and edit home movies with a few simple drag-and-drop moves. Then share your movie via the Web, e-mail, your computer, or CD.

Honestly, I don't know of any movie making software for Linux.  Maybe somebody else can fill me in?

 

quote:
Communicating with Windows Messenger


Windows Messenger puts you instantly in
touch with your friends and family all around the world. You can exchange text messages

[Pantso]

quote:Originally posted by Windows XP User #5225982375:
Things you can only dream of doing in Linux, but with Windows XP...

Yes you can.

http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/experiences/default.asp



[ November 16, 2002: Message edited by: Windows XP User #5225982375 ]

The Mac alternatives to what "you can only do with XP":

1) iTunes and Quick Time player

2) iMovie

3) iPhoto

4) iChat

I know this is an XP vs Linux thread, but I just wanted to get to XP Luser's nerves.  

[voidmain]

Kino is an excellent DV editor and movie maker.  And MPlayer can play any format WMP can play. I think when Microsoft talks about "Premium Content" they are referring to price.      

Kino web site:
http://kino.schirmacher.de/article/static/4

Some more effects from one of the many plugin developers:
http://www.k-3d.com/kino/

Writeup:
http://fr.linuxfocus.org/English/July2002/article254.shtml

[ November 16, 2002: Message edited by: void main ]

[Kintaro]

Amen to that!

Why not add up the price of Windows XP, then Office XP, then MS Project, then Microsoft Photodraw, or  Adobe Photoshop...

Or you can get Red-Hat 8.0 with Mr Project, OpenOffice, The GIMP, and more... for $30AUD from www.everythinglinux.com.au and what even better...
With Linux I get the source code

Also,
Trustworthy Computing: Means bill can trust what your computing... and make sure its not an MP3 or AntiMicrosoft Content.

See Microsoft are lying... They'd never do that  

[TB]

I've noticed that XP Loser is somewhat of an enigma. He has occasional moments his eyes are starting to open.......then he plunges back to the dark side with posts like this.

Well, we just have to try harder I suppose.

[RudeCat7]

Yes, I get that same feeling.......but at least he's not mentally challenged like say......Zombie90210

[hm_murdock]

XP User ain't so bad. He tried Linux, apparently likes it enough to keep it, uses it, plays with it. And he defends it when idiots attack it with falsehoods.

He's a decent, if misguided fellow!

Zombie's just a troll with no life and no COJONES.

I insulted his manhood, I assume we'll be hearing about his g/f again.