Dell triples Windows XP downgrade tax from 50$ to 150$

This days I'm very happy because I use Debian/Ubuntu Desktops at work and home. Is insane to get 150$ for a downgrade. This is happening for Dell Users:

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/40501/140/

At Debian/Ubuntu it is free ... and I think no one will want to downgrade (as linux user). Anyway ... if you want it then you can get it for FREE not for 150$.

But is true ... a lot of Laptops vendors are selling their products only with Vista ... and no support for Linux, XP, Apple.


Another beer and I will sleep on the keyboard.

Vista vs Mac OSx vs Linux

I collected some videos from youtube about differences and features between Vista, Mac OSx, and Linux. Just look at this amazing videos:

Vista vs Mac Osx:



Vista vs Linux (Ubuntu + Beryl):


Mac Vs Vista - start up


And another one:


Also look here: from PC World

so ... no comments :)

The fastest laptop for MS Vista is ... Apple MacBook Pro

This is just hilarious:

PC World tested Apple MacBook Pro and they discovered is the fastest laptop with Windows Vista.

Read more here

Processor: 2.4-GHz Core 2 Duo T7700 processor,
RAM: Max 4GB
HDD: 160GB
Video: nVidia GeForce 8600M GT

Microsoft forcing users to migrate to Vista

Another Micro$oft bullshit: They released 2 games, Halo 2 and Shadowrun, only for Vista and they claim that it is impossible to implement DirectX 10 compatibility over Windows XP arhitecture. Anyway an old group of hackers Razor1911 launched a patch for this 2 games allowing gamers to run this games in Windows XP. Apparently Microsoft restricted installation of the games only from installer and the games are fully compatible DirectX 9.

In my opinion Microsoft is trying to force it's users to upgrade to Vista.
Read Slashdot article here.

Vista Aero Versus Beryl (XGL)

I think Vista need to learn more from XGL :) We wait several year for an interface what is using 3d interface but only "program switch" (Alt+Tab) is 3d :)