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Re: upgrade mistake

2009-11-08T07:26:06Z

* Fishface:
This is not specific to Windows 7. In fact, none of the 64bit Windows
variants that are available since 2001 support 16bit programs.
I suppose the reason why it isn't written on the box is that in 2009 the
majority of users probably doesn't care. If you still need 16bit support
then there are many ways to run 16bit apps in 64bit Windows, like

Re: upgrade mistake

2009-11-08T05:46:48Z

Hmm, as soon as I release the Alt+Tab key combo, the switch has always
been immediate for me, even back to 9x-based versions of Windows. The
switching has never been a problem for me. Having more applications
loaded that physical memory can accomodate does cause a slowdown but in
the application itself. Also, I've seen users *claim* they are

Re: Windows 7 Performance Index

2009-11-08T05:43:01Z

I wouldn't be surprised to find that the Windows Performance Index is
just a marketing tool to get people to buy/upgrade their equipment,
even if it's not needed. Any thing for the holy dollar!

Re: upgrade mistake

2009-11-08T03:16:14Z

Uh, actually, that was a little sarcasm...
Yes, well, I had the memory maxed out. I tried Windows 7 64-bit and my
task-switching was instant. I could switch from one big app to another
I understand that all applications don't benefit. I only want the system to
be able to address more memory.
Interesting, but I don't quite understand how I can share the printer without

Re: DDR Ram Help

2009-11-08T03:25:31Z

either one in either slot. It makes no difference.
You could put the large one in slot 0 if you really need me to tell you
to do something.

DDR Ram Help

2009-11-08T01:49:34Z

Hello all
I have a P4 (Titan) 8S648FX-RZ mobo and I want to put a stick of "DDR 512mb Pc3200" and a stick of "DDR 256mb Pc2700" , but I dont know which one goes in Dim slot 1 and dim slot 2. In the manual it says:
Memory 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, supports up to 3GB DRAM (Max)
Supports DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 DIMM

Re: Windows 7 Performance Index

2009-11-08T01:42:58Z

[...]
Ha! -->
[link]
The Z-Drive is like a Formula One race car. You almost have to push it to
perform everyday tasks.
Tony.

Re: upgrade mistake

2009-11-08T00:13:52Z

After reading further, you'll see that I advocate using the OS
determined by the apps that you deem critical. If the current software
performs all the tasks you require of it then there is no reason to
migrate it to a different OS, especially if you can't run your software
on the new OS. Stick with what works until it no longer works.

Re: Windows 7 Performance Index

2009-11-07T23:49:29Z

Maybe they're saving the perfect score, for this one. It is four SSDs
RAIDed together, into a single plugin card.
[link]
Paul

Re: upgrade mistake

2009-11-07T23:22:13Z

And I've had absolutely no reason to do so until now.
So, you advocate updating software that still works, but not the
operating system? Well that makes good sense.
Obviously not critical software, and I had other reasons. I am a heavy
multitasker and like to keep a lot of apps open and working in the

Re: Windows 7 Performance Index

2009-11-07T22:54:08Z

Yeah... given that your GPU's gaming performance is so high, then one would
think handling an Aero desktop would be a comparatively remedial task. It
make no sense to me either. My scores came out even.
> Also, how a SATA hard drive be rated so low? Any
I've have 3 WD caviar black SATA2 HDDs configured for RAID 0. The array

Re: upgrade mistake

2009-11-07T22:34:08Z

I have not yet done an actual switch from XP, but I am researching to get
ready for the move - the machine I built was designed for W7. What I have
been reading is that the upgrade path to upper versions of W7 is supposedly
seamless. Meaning if you installed the Home Premium edition and then wanted

Re: DDR vs DDR2

2009-11-07T22:00:09Z

In article <hd45bt$u...@news.eternal-sept ember.org>, fishf...@invalid.invalid
says...
Yup. Everybody that thought the low prices on memory would last forever were wrong.
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Re: need help sharing a Canon printer on Windows 7

2009-11-07T21:56:47Z

perfect - if I'd known this a week ago I'd have had that printer up and
networked. Thanks.

Re: upgrade mistake

2009-11-07T21:38:05Z

His CPU is definately a 64-bit one?
Tony.