Posts by The Original Steve278 posts • joined Wednesday 24th June 2009 16:51 GMT
Rule based filters such as MailMarshal will do it.
Its not as suitable for business due to app security issues, in particular apps DON'T share data with each other...
Well that is stupid, but surely that's BETTER for security..?!
Anyways, user base here is happy with the few hundred we have here for email etc.
Zune works great for me in the sticks of Norfolk. Use it in PC, XBox and Lumia 800. Good value and having it on the move plus the fabulous UI on the Xbox makes it a on excellent service for me.
Been laid up after knee problems the last month and will be housebound for the next 2 months at least to.
As such im doing a bond marathon after getting the collection in blu-ray. The difference between bond films before Craige is so stark its like QoS and Casino Royale and completely different from the rest.
Ditch Craige and give me back guns, women, gadgets and cheese please.
As artwork is often done in Adobe software. When emailed to my users they need to be 100% positive that it's perfect. Not a shade different, not a jaggered edge, not a millimeter different that the original.
As good as other 3rd party software is, and as much as I truly hate Adobe and their flakey, swiss cheese impersonating software - we are a service provider to the business, not the people that can outlaw software just because we think it's a bit shit.
For video and images I've used Bing for the last 12 / 18 months or so - it's actually rather good.
Still use a mix of Google and Bing for normal web searches. I find Google is better at technical searches (e.g. work related / geek stuff), where I find Bing a better general search engine.
Least we still have a choice!
Yeah, because 50Mb sitting in a directory is such bloat in the day of DVD's and broadband...
Dump default image, slap on win7, instal codec pack.
Fixed - Troll
As a media pc with dual freesat tuner is as much as done of these then use a PC and WMC to stick it to Murdoch and get a PC, great UI and a more flexible system.
... Start Menu can be back as it was via a GPO
Tiles in the new Start Screen are active and show the status of an app
If you press the Start key on the keyboard the inputs work as before. E.g WinKey + <search string of app or file>
So no extra key presses or mouse interaction.
Looks interesting and logical. Unsure why people are so up in arms about it - going from 3.1 to 95 was a much bigger deal. Didn't do MS much harm as a result...
Can't say I disagree with a number of your points, but.....
- I can buy a version of Windows without WMP. I can also remove the executable if required. Not sure why you'd want that though. I understand Win8 will be even more modular that Win7 too.
- Um - what's wrong with the Administrator account? I mean there's hacks to elevate further to SYSTEM if you REALLY need to
- You complain about the filesystem, mentioning things such as authentication and encryption, yet say you want to install on FAT32?!
- NTFS has rather good authentication, compression and with VSS reasonable rollback support.
To be honest - sounds like you need a bloody good document management system or source code repository. NTFS is a generic, all-purpose file system for businesses and home users. Maybe a case that you want to get the circle to fit the square hole...
... But isn't the point of metadata to be in ASSOCIATION WITH the file? To a lowly network administrator you seem to by trying to put metadata in a single field.
Sounds like using something for other than its intended purpose - hence the fieldname "filename"...
Plus you can have custom attributes for metadata on NTFS objects.
Your main gripe with the platform appears to be related to using the native filesystem as a document management system. Whilst a Linux variant will meet your needs better, the vast majority of users are more than happy using folders for document filling and using native, indexed, free-text searching.
Thank goodness for choice hey?
Yes, most features are already on Android.
However a number of WP features are unique such as consistent and different UI, integration with Zune Pass, free offline sat nav (NOT on Android), XBox360 integration etc.
None are deal breakers, and the flexibility of Android trumps nearly anything iOS or WP can do due to its open nature.
Personally I see WP being a "just works" device that means I don't have to give money to Apple, works with my ecosystem im already in (Windows, XBox) and doesn't require storage management, vetting what apps I download or suffer droid rot.
I think iOS, Android and WP together in the market is a good thing for consumers. Nice to see MS truly innovating and competing and giving consumers more choice.
55122948 years in a Bugatti Veyron at top speed....
Native apps, Skype, multi-core support, NFC support, multiple resolutions, removable storage, better management for enterprise use, teathering etc.
Pretty much everything that consumers have been asking for. Fairly happy with my Lumia 800 so far (just as much so as my old Desire when I first got it). The changes are sounding like I'll be sticking to WP should the above be implemented and Android doesn't have improvements with fragmentation and speed rot over time.
Ignoring your one (non-native) example I've found Metro to be delightful. Andrew - can I suggest using the native / integrated twitter client on the people tile?
The WP start screen has 8 tiles, then a further 8 as you flick down. Rinse and repeat.
The tiles are essentially widgets - and I don't recall ever having more than 8 per home screen on my HTC Desire. As you can have whatever you want I disagree with your comparison against other platforms.
Retail placement is Nokia, not the platform developers issue to resolve.
Regarding the spec being loosened I'm of the understanding that MS are working on this with the Tango and Apollo builds out this year. Dual core support, higher resolution, NFC and other features.
Whilst it has its issues I'm happier with my 3 month old Lumia 800 than i was my Desire. Loved playing with new ROMS and nothing beats Android for customization - but a reliable, solid device that requires no task manager, doesn't need me to "manage" my storage or other fluff - well I'd take a WP7 over Android or iOS as it stands right now.
Worgroup isn't that expensive and supports 4Gb and 4 processors. Around £500 I think
...Windows Vista and Windows 7 in terms that you can type in an application, document, URL, control panel applets and paths. Think OS X has something similar too.
Difference is both Windows and OS X still keep the menu's as the primary interaction method. Search is easily accessible (press the windows key on the keyboard) however the UI is still discovery driven.
Thought the XBox360 would be included. iPlayer (well, very, very soon), 4OD, Sky Go, C5, LoveFilm, YouTube, home network streaming, WMC extender and a catalogue of movies for rental (and to buy) as well.
Other than ITV doesn't that cover it for £160?
Though whilst I have a couple of 360's I still use a custom media centre PC for most of it. (Was built for £900 but you can easily get a capable one for <£400). And that can come with a Blu-Ray as well...!
...see:
- Actual sales numbers
- Totting up the number of unique FB accounts that access FB via a WinPho7 device. (e.g. m.facebook.com, the Facebook app AND also using the intergrated access.) I don't use the integrated one; my preference is the application as it's more fully featured.
@ Steve Foster:
Um - just don't add your FB account. Make no difference as to what you can do (other than Facebook specific functionality)
... And me. A platform neutral system administrator.
Personally I think it's a decent competitor to iOS and Android. Could do with a shake up really.
Guessing the figures don't take into account the 400 devices I know two companies use as corporate phones (400 between them) that don't allow FB on the devices.
What on earth are you downloading?! Or, as I suspect, are referring to having 400 users using google and BBC news?
470 users here. One caching and filtering proxy on 2mbps SDH leased line. With email (30mb limit), 30 remote workers, 200 ActiveSync clients, EDI and video conferencing I've only ever seen it hit 70% - once. In 2 years.
Difference is that my users can access ALL of the pipe, which most of time is more than yours will.
Plus my SLA for these moments come in useful - as does a propped hardware firewall (Juniper SRX start from £300).
You'd be surprised how many exchanges are serviced by C&W and NTL / Virgin. Many companies demand diverse connectivity which can only be done with by someone other than BT.
Don't understand the hatred of WP7. Great UI, ticks most of the functionality boxes and a reasonable price point. Lumia 800 hardware is quite nice (better than HTC Android or WP devices).
I'm very happy with mine, integration with my Xbox is nice and haven't come across an app I want but can't fine...
What's with the haters?
"Is this really expected behaviour for modern enterprise-class IT-department-authorised software?"
Yes - unless you use enterprise storage
Windows 7 Images (and Vista) are VERY good cross hardware.
Got a mix of Dell's and HP's, laptops and desktop ranging from 1 month old through to 5 years old.
One image - works on the lot.
Xbox 360 and/or PS3 and a media PC... Done.
Loads of on demand content, music subscription for a tenner a month plus gorgeous UI.
Just add a harmony remote
Interested as to the savings this can make in our backup window on the fileservers. Provisioned three times what we had 30 months ago and we're getting full again... So much for quota's!!
Suit yourself - £80
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_13?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=windows+7+upgrade&sprefix=windows+7+upg
You can buy a component for use in the system, thus a "new" machine legally. Slap on a SATA cable or something and save yourself £8 by getting the OEM I say.
Only real difference is that it's not transferable and MS doesn't support you over the phone for free. (Unlike the retail copies)
Try 70 quid. Are you an idiot or a troll?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004Q0T10A/ref=mp_s_a_5?qid=1323985271&sr=8-5
If other articles elsewhere are correct then the full office suite will be on ARM and x86, along with the latest .Net runtime. Which basically means if you've got .Net apps you're OK (just compile for <all platforms> or for ARM) and you've still got Office, IE, Windows Explorer, apps from Windows Store or whatever it's going to be called.
Dropping native Win32 apps seems to be what they are doing.
And I have no idea what you mean by SharePoint client....! The point is that it's web-based!!!
... The drive is locked (in use), you'd need to script it to provide the confirmation "yes" and you also need to elevate to admin rights. (Assuming you're not one of the idiots that disabled UAC).
Enterprise
Companies - particularly SME's - are CRYING out for a decent tablet that's suitable for enterprise use. What I mean by that is you can manage it using existing infrastructure.
Having Windows based devices in more form-factors will be a boom for the network admins. Tweak the odd GPO here and there and volia - let's buy 50 of them.
iPads and Android are not enterprise ready without 3rd party software. Microsoft already have the management infrastructure in place as well as a shit load of admins to look after them.
Once again a little late to the party - but we'd only be complaining if they released a new version every 12 months to "keep up". 3 year cycle, built-in management (for SME level anyway) and demand from consumers.
I'd rather have an ARM one at home to compliment my (currently) Win7 media PC that powers my TV (Media Centre). Got my Xbox sitting next to that and a Nokia Lumia 800 WP7.5 handset in my pocket.
Nailed.
Having a Windows 7 PC (which I'll probably upgrade to 8 when it comes out), a new Nokia Lumia 800 and an XBox 360 means I'll be rather enjoying 2012 by the looks of things.
It's very much what Apple have done, however I won't pay the premium for Apple products (and I just dislike their ethics).
Zune is great in terms of UI, performance and being a few thousands times better than iTunes, the 360 is a decent console still and my main PC is a media centre Windows 8 box under my TV (Windows Media Centre for telly).
Nice little ecosystem!
Yes, I recall Google beating consumers away with a stick 13 months after they released Android....
Yeah, Apple are really catching up - iOS5 has been out a couple of months yet Droid has done it years.
The SECOND Apple finally do something that the competition have done for ages Apple fanbois are all over it.
Unfortunately for you, some of us have a memory longer than that of a goldfish
Have one on me. Couldn't have said it any better myself.
Calling something the gospel but picking which bits are real and which bits are not are simply illogical. Just sounds like a cop out to me.
You'd be suprised how cheap a Juniper SSG or SRX device is. Covers all that and then some too.
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Failing that and you're not a large shop then FortiGate used to have some good SME devices last time I looked.
Got an original 360 sitting in my bedroom (used as a media centre extender and DVD player really) as well as a slim version for the main box.
Brought an original PS3, hardly used it, thought about flogging it then 2 years in it died. 360's going strong thanks.
I'm enjoying the 3D gaming I get from my 360 thanks. Gears of Wars 3 looks epic on it. Oh, and personally I feel that my £40 a year for the optional Xbox live is far from a waste of money - it provides me with excellent value of money. Very reliable, seems a lot more secure than PSN and the features and content of XBL Vs PSN makes is worth every single penny. PSN content is a joke in comparision.
Each to their own, but I'd back away from those sweeping remarks Mr. Shitpeas.
Other than USB not showing as removable media (see iPhone) everything else you posted is shit.
Teathering is in Mango
The onscreen keyboard has been reported as one of the better ones on smartphones. Just as good as the one on my Desire
What are you banging on about with the ringtone/vibrate nonsense? You can choose what combo you want (vibrate only, ringtone only, both, none). Maybe your jeans are pressing against the volume down rocker after accidentally unlocking the screen?
To answer a call you slide up (half an inch is fine) and press accept. That's too tricky?!?!
Browser works fine for me. Tech websites, GMail, general research, YouTube... Never had a problem. Flash would be nice though...
Any other bullshit you wish to spout? Think the polite term is FUD.
After a ISP outage with Telstra (ISP core router) a couple of years back and awful service from our account manager I plumped in a Claranet leased line as a backup. Then got a letter out of the blue from Telstra saying we're now with "Daisy" for all support and admin services. And they are TRULY awful. No experience of enterprise customers at all.
Then 3 months later got a call from our Daisy account manager saying that FrameStream is off in 3 months so I need to migrate a fresh service from Daisy AND that Telstra are leaving the UK ISP business and therefore I'm going to lose all my public IP's.
After that I ordered a second leased line with Claranet and never looked back.
Wish Daisy and Telstra all the worst. Terrible customer service.
And it's much more secure that way.
It's also one of the reasons Linux is perceived to be less user-friendly. Can't have it both ways!
What is it with Linux fanboi's frothing at the mouth....
"In the end, nothing will be accomplished other than Microsoft further alienating a group of people who collectively never liked them to begin with."
THIS IS THE UEFI STANDARDS BOARD! Microsoft have said to OEM's (so people that pre-load the OS onto their own hardware) "please enable Secure Boot on your systems when pre-loading WIndows 8". That's it.
Want to install Linux / BSD / Recovery environment - Disable it
Can't disable it? Speak to your OEM
Can't add a new key? Speak to your OEM
The FACTS are quite simply the above. Microsoft have sod all to do with it. There's no reason when buying Dell boxes pre-loaded with Ubuntu that you won't have secure boot enabled then eitehr.
Back the fuck off - this is not Microsoft' standard, and Microsoft are not mandating that it cannot be disabled to updated. Think otherwise? Some proof would be nice.
HTC Desire was my personal phone - and I LOVED it. Rooted it, custom ROMs... really nice phone.
Recently moved our company phones to HTC Trophy's (WP7) and... we'll it just sort of works! Staff are over-the-moon with it... and so am I. I was a huge Nokia Symbian fan before the Desire so I'm holding off until Nokia pump out some Mango based handset.
For geeky stuff I'd still go Android as it's fun to play with and very, very flexible / customisable - but for a sleek handset without the Apple shite with it I'm rather pleased with WP7.
From history I'm 95% sure that MS will allow Enterprises to deploy whatever they want to the ARM machines - just consumers that will be limited. Bit of a shame really but can see why.
... if you can't keep a WinTel box running more than a week.
My boxes get rebooted on the monthly patch schedule and that's it. Our 2008R2 Core servers (no GUI) haven't been rebooted for nearly 6 months as there's sod all to patch that's actually in use / a service restart won't fix.
Just decomissioned a box that is out of scope of our patch runs that on 2008.... hasn't been booted for 2 years
So yeah - I'd trust the NT Kernel session to live for way more than a week. My Win7 laptop only gets a look in every couple of months unless there's a patch that needs to be urgently applied.
Got a Desire for personal use and a Trophy for work phone. My next handset will probably be WinPho7 now I think - Android is cool but a lot of faff compared to iOS and WinPho7, and I can't stand Apple as a corporate citizen so it's either WinPho7 or BlackBerry.
Windows Phone is a nice platform from a UI point of view - however lacking features at launch. The stuff in Mango makes up for it so i'll jump on then. Titan looks lovely!!
Was excited about this when it was launched in the US but after looking into it you've got to ask -why bother?
Just spent £400 on a reasonable silent media center PC (4Gb RAM, Baby SSD, 1Tb silent HD, i3 and blu-ray drive plus Radeon HD card).
That'll do me nicely for Freeview+, Internet access, word processing, remote access to work, light gaming, blu-ray, DVD and internet video.
Unless Google up their game and launch a unit that does at least half of that for under £100 why look elsewhere?
Um, no it's not enabled by default. You need to manually enable it or it's set via a GPO. In addition firewalls will obviously stop it.
However if you read the article on F-Secure you'll realise that it tries to logon as "Administrator" and guesses from a password list of 30. (admin, letmein, 12345, password etc.). For a start they (of the vast majority) won't work on Windows 2008 as it enforces the default admin to have a "complex" password.
So you'll need a Windows 2000/2003 Server or Windows 2000/XP machine with no hardware firewall (or have port 3389 open) where the admin has a shit password and has manually enabled Remote Desktop.
Fuck em - if this catches these 'admins' out then they deserve it
