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Papa
I don't see the relevance in your question. My system already had WPC11 in
it and was working great under XP.
it and was working great under XP.
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Papa
You are correct. The default workgroup name in XP is MSHOME, while in VistaCymbal Man Freq. said:|
| It is indeed. Some perfectly good devices that work quite well under
Windows
| XP fail to do so under Vista. My biggest gripe are the wireless device
| drivers that are not compatible with Vista. The one I use is a Linksys
| Wireless B notebook adapter, model WPC11. It works great under Windows
XP,
| but cannot make a connection under Vista.
|
| Is this the fault of Microsoft? Did the driver developers fail to keep
up?
| For the user it just doesn't matter. For them, the bottom line is -
their
| computer is flawed under Vista.
|
The default workgroup name is different in Vista than it was in XP. You
have to
match them up manually.
it is WORKGROUP.
I took care of that glitch well in advance (by renaming the workgroup name
in Vista to MSHOME), and my WPC11 still will not connect. Linksys admits
that the WPC11 is not compatible with Vista. However, they do have other
adapters that are compatible.
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David Hearn
Brandon said:Just to mention a few . . .
1. There is no "folders" view in the search pane (that I'm aware of).
So if you're in search, you can't easily switch to see the folders like
you could in XP which is a pain. Overall, the folder navigation is
worse than XP (and I can't find how to manually change file extension
associations).
I tend to like the folder navigation in Vista. But I guess that's a
personal choice.
2. I've had a few problems with relatively new (less than 1 year old)
applications and peripherals not working correctly (sometimes not at
all) or not having drivers.
All the apps I use seem to work pretty well. Not found any
show-stoppers yet.
3. My wireless connections have been subpar with Vista. Poor reception
and spotty performance compared with XP.
That's a driver issue - take it up with the manufacturer.
4. For some reason, I've had trouble with FTP and SMTP (outgoing mail).
I still can't get these to work right. I had to find workarounds.
Works fine for me, SMTP, IMAP, POP and FTP.
5. Remote Desktop connections are more of a pain with an extra
confirmation screen every time I use it as well as poor credentials
management.
6. DVD problems. I've had problems playing some home spun DVDs that
played just fine in XP.
7. Automatic Updates have been problematic. I have lists of foreign
language updates that I will never install as well as some updates that
keep wanting to install again and again even though I've installed them
numerous times.
I just said "Don't ask me about these again" and never seen them again.
Simple.
8. Also, I haven't tried it yet, but the backup software included with
Vista is supposedly less flexible than in XP. I don't want to just
choose certain file types, I want to be able to choose which files
(specifically) I want to backup.
The reason was that many people didn't realise where files were located
- thus backing up My Documents never backed up their email which was in
\D&S\User\AppSettings\Microsoft\Identity.....
The new version is file type orientated, rather than location based.
I'd prefer location based, as I prefer the control over it - but for the
majority of home users it'll be better than the one.
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LaRoux
My point is that you are trying to imply that because you can't successfully
use a 5yr old obsolete $5 piece of hardware no longer supported by the
manufacturer that the upgrade advisor probably told you upfront wouldn't
work (if you bothered to run it), somehow reflects poorly on Microsoft and
the quality of their product. Even my grandmother wouldn't complain about
this. Spend $20 and get something current. If you only have a 802.11b
capable access point, I'm sure a g card will still work with it.
use a 5yr old obsolete $5 piece of hardware no longer supported by the
manufacturer that the upgrade advisor probably told you upfront wouldn't
work (if you bothered to run it), somehow reflects poorly on Microsoft and
the quality of their product. Even my grandmother wouldn't complain about
this. Spend $20 and get something current. If you only have a 802.11b
capable access point, I'm sure a g card will still work with it.
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Papa
Yes. The first thing I did was run the Upgrade Adviser. It told me nothing
one way or the other about my wireless adapter card.
And please don't be sarcastic. It wasn't called for. The so-called "5-year
old $5 piece of hardware", as you put it, cost a lot more than that, and it
was purchased new 2 years ago.
And how did I "reflect poorly on Microsoft"?
one way or the other about my wireless adapter card.
And please don't be sarcastic. It wasn't called for. The so-called "5-year
old $5 piece of hardware", as you put it, cost a lot more than that, and it
was purchased new 2 years ago.
And how did I "reflect poorly on Microsoft"?
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mikeyhsd
the bottom line is your whining about something you do not like but insist on continuing to use.
and continuing to whine because you are using it.
(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com
Bingo!
That's the bottom line.
DSH
and continuing to whine because you are using it.
(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com
Bingo!
That's the bottom line.
DSH
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Justin
Bingo!
Crazy Kite! Beat that!
the bottom line is your whining about something you do not like but insist on continuing to use.
and continuing to whine because you are using it.
(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com
Bingo!
That's the bottom line.
DSH
Crazy Kite! Beat that!
the bottom line is your whining about something you do not like but insist on continuing to use.
and continuing to whine because you are using it.
(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com
Bingo!
That's the bottom line.
DSH
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Robert Firth
Well, he implied that you thought that the fact it didn't work reflected
poorly on Microsoft. At least that is what I thought he meant.
As for the upgrade advisor, it may be getting it's data from the
manufacturers and not directly from Microsoft testing. It is an 'advisor',
and should not be used as a definative guide, although I wish it were.
Be sure that you check back later on the manufactuer's website. Dell just
posted the driver I needed for my Dell printer last week. In addition it
seems that the graphics card manufacturers are pumping out new drivers every
month lately. It will take a little time for the dust to settle.
In addition, the push for low rights programs is admirable and necessary.
--
/* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Robert Firth *
* Windows Vista x86 RTM *
* http://www.WinVistaInfo.org *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * */
poorly on Microsoft. At least that is what I thought he meant.
As for the upgrade advisor, it may be getting it's data from the
manufacturers and not directly from Microsoft testing. It is an 'advisor',
and should not be used as a definative guide, although I wish it were.
Be sure that you check back later on the manufactuer's website. Dell just
posted the driver I needed for my Dell printer last week. In addition it
seems that the graphics card manufacturers are pumping out new drivers every
month lately. It will take a little time for the dust to settle.
In addition, the push for low rights programs is admirable and necessary.
--
/* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Robert Firth *
* Windows Vista x86 RTM *
* http://www.WinVistaInfo.org *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * */
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DanS
I'd like to add that these are the same discussions we had when nobody
wanted to switch from Win98 to XP. Hardware drivers, incompatible
programs, security, etc.
I'd like to point out that while these may have been many of the same
problems seen at that transition, there was good reason to want to switch
to XP from 9x/Me.
XP offered a much more attractive UI and while it did require more up-to-
date hardware at that time, it still ran it's entire UI on all but the
slowest PC's w/little RAM.
XP was also extremely stable compared to 9x/Me. When was the last time you
had an application error in XP that you couldn't come out of, or affected
everything else the way crashes did the 9x/Me technology.
Reviews of XP, other than driver issues, was much more positive than Vista,
and a major step up from previous OS's.
Vista, on the other hand, doesn't SEEM to be a giant step forward, and in
some area, a step back from XP.
Like going from a Chevette, to a Corvette, then to another Corvette (maybe
a slightly more beat up Corvette) but just another Corvette. Where's the
thrill in that ? It should be Chevette, Corvette, then Porshe, or Ferrarri,
or some step up.
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Papa
Yes, I agree. Seeking out drivers from the various device manufacturers is a
good idea if one is considering upgrading their current computer to Vista.
For instance, the Linksys website has a list of wireless adapter device
drivers that indicates whether or not they are Vista compatible. Some are,
and some are not.
good idea if one is considering upgrading their current computer to Vista.
For instance, the Linksys website has a list of wireless adapter device
drivers that indicates whether or not they are Vista compatible. Some are,
and some are not.
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Stan Brown
Bingo!
That's the bottom line.
DSH
the bottom line is your whining about something you do not like but
insist on continuing to use. and continuing to whine because you
are using it.
(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com
So why do you keep reading? Good gave us kill files for a reason.
The only time I see this troll's drivel is when someone quotes it. Do
your blood pressure a favor and use your kill file.
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Bob Eyster
I didn't wait, I upgraded as soon as it came out in the stores, like I did
with Vista. At work we waited for the first SP
with Vista. At work we waited for the first SP