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Re: Set Custom Resolution in VirtualBox for Windows 8

Dgg101 — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:55:10 -0000

Tanks!

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

Brawlband — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:10:31 -0000

I've put up Windows crap for years and this Metro garbage is such an insult to intelligence and productivity that I too am going to switch over to Mac.

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

Papap — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:02:06 -0000

dosnt work

Re: Set Custom Resolution in VirtualBox for Windows 8

Nikhil — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:40:52 -0000

Thanks a lot man...worked like a charm....

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

Timothy Edwards — Wed, 02 May 2012 04:02:25 -0000

Im pretty sure an engineer knows how to spell the word..."engineer". You are a straight up retard. No engineer has grammar that horrible. Windows 8 definently does NOT rock. It's a huge pile of shit. The UI itself is terrible, and If they don't fix it, im sticking with windows7 and dual booting with Linux.

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

Gundermanc — Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:38 -0000

You apparently dont know anything about programming. You cant modify a "shared DLL." You can only make references to it, or install updates. Besides, every OS uses shared files of some time. Windows uses DLLS, MAC uses libraries, linux uses .so files, and android uses .so and ZIP libraries. Shared libraries (in this case DLLS) are where the operating system is stored. No share DLLS means no operating system. perhaps you should research before you spout off. I happen to be a programmer.

Re: Windows 8 vs. Mac OSX Boot

Guest — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:15:52 -0000

this tablet (tablet PC) is Acer Iconia Tab W500 and it's a real PC AMD86/64 (AMD C-50 Dualcore 1Ghz), the same architecture of PCs....iPad is a "mobile phone" based infact it uses ARM architecture, for exemple iPad "1" use the same iPhone's CPU (A4), so the compare is good, and this tablet use a 1Ghz dualcore, and Mac use sure a Dualcore faster than 2Ghz....

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

Zack — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:58:11 -0000

Your post made me laugh because my wife had EXACTLY the same reaction. She's a very typical PC user- just wants to get on the computer, get her tasks done and then go about her business. When the OS itself starts getting annoying and in the way, it's not cool or neat to people like her. In fact, just the idea of me installing it on her computer made her angry! Wow- way to go Microsoft!

As others here have said, this is classic Microsoft living in their little dream bubble where they are direct competitors with the iPad, and now they're daydreaming of wrecking the whole Windows flagship in order to feed their tablet hoop-dream. They're completely out of touch with their users- people like my wife don't want their laptop or desktop to function like a 3rd rate iPad- if she wanted an iPad she'd go get an iPad, not some cheap imitation from Microsoft. Common people don't care about Microsoft- it's just some company that makes the OS that runs on their laptops or desktops. The OS is something they expect to stay out of their way and let them run programs that are the real reason they have the computer. MS and their iPad/app-store wanna be hoop dreams don't matter a hill of beans.

I predict a huge failure, except among some kids who might like all the bright colors, and people of below average intelligence that prefer an OS that assumes they aren't very bright.

Other than that, Apple has got to be loving this. I'm planning on just getting a MacBook for my next computer and my wife is considering one as well. Think of Apple as a life raft off the sinking Titanic that is Microsoft.

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

R Lough — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:28:30 -0000

Matter of Fact... there is no RPEnabled in the entire registry... what gives with the listing above. And YES... Metro UI is the best thing ever... FOR APPLE. Watch PC users flee for their lives.

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

R Lough — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:21:37 -0000

try again.... there is no such RPEnabled Key in that directory chain.

Re: The iPad Challenge–30 days (Day 1)

Bill Hyman — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:47:02 -0000

Yeah, separate Verizon and ATT models.
I like having the capability because too many hotels charge out the ass for in room internets now. So I just activate it when I need to.

Also, it can help for resale.

Re: The iPad Challenge–30 days (Day 1)

Dustin Harper — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:42:41 -0000

$100 more up front, and what? $30 a month for 5 GB? I guess I wouldn't hit the 5 GB as most of what I do is via wi-fi anyway. No major downloads... I might exchange it for a 4G model... So, other than the $100 option up front, it doesn't seem too bad. I'll consider that. I didn't know you didn't have to sign up for a contract, but thinking about it it makes sense: no subsidy on the device, so no commitment needed (similar to phones).

There are Verizon/AT&T specific models, though, right? I'd want to go with Verizon as they have much better coverage where I'm at, and I already have a plan with them for my phones.

Re: The iPad Challenge–30 days (Day 1)

Dustin Harper — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:39:40 -0000

I saw that as an option, but I haven't tried doing it that way. I'll give that a try. Thanks!

Re: The iPad Challenge–30 days (Day 1)

Bill Hyman — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:34:41 -0000

As for your iTunes problems, have you tried syncing via WiFi. Works so much better than USB.

Re: The iPad Challenge–30 days (Day 1)

Bill Hyman — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:33:48 -0000

(not ready for the commitment of a 4G plan yet).
iPad data plans are month to month, you can activate or cancel anytime you want for no fee.

Re: The iPad Challenge–30 days (Day 1)

Dustin Harper — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:03:20 -0000

Didn't know that about the flower thing. I know I can move the apps around, just couldn't find it to start... :) It's a new install on my home PC - not much installed to conflict with it and all updates are done. Not really sure. I've never had much luck with iTunes, though.

Thanks for the tip on the digital picture frame. That's cool! :)

Re: The iPad Challenge–30 days (Day 1)

Phoenixsb — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:56:23 -0000

I think you Itunes/Ipad connectivity issue is just your computer. Maybe an update is needed? I connect to my mac and Windows computer at work and have no issues at all. Also, you know you can move apps wherever you want right? :) You can take the browser out of the dock if it is easier for you. And don't forget, your Ipad is also a digital picture frame! Click your power button to lock it, then hit the little flower icon and voila!

Re: Set Custom Resolution in VirtualBox for Windows 8

Themoon73 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:47:59 -0000

Dude, I spent literally hours searching for a working driver for my Radeon that would allow me to select a 1366x768 resolution. The only driver that the system would allow is the Microsoft Basic Display Driver. The only modes available were 4:3 resolutions. I was pulling my freeking hair out until I happened upon your post. I cannot thank you enough!!!

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

Dustin Harper — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:02:03 -0000

This mirrors what people said with Windows 95, XP....

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

Prabhat2342 — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:32:41 -0000

Horrible, Are microsoft people sick? They have made an operating system (consumer preview) that is totally not user friendly, oh my god...

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

Zoogderrick2 — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:39:11 -0000

press ctrl + esc then :)

Re: Set Custom Resolution in VirtualBox for Windows 8

Michael Douglas — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:32:18 -0000

I searched several sites and this was the correct solution, the error was that I started withcommand prompt "C: \ Users \ User>" and I could not change this start at all, THANK YOU! Wonderful work!

Re: Set Custom Resolution in VirtualBox for Windows 8

Michael Douglas — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:31:00 -0000

Eu procurei em diversos sites e essa foi a solução correta, o erro era que o meu prompt de comando começava com "C:\Users\Usuário>" e eu não conseguia alterar esse inicio de jeito nenhum, MUITO OBRIGADO!!! Trabalho Maravilhoso!!

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

Ihatemetro — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:16:41 -0000

It doesn't work in the consumer preview. I don't know why they are getting rid of it. If they really like their metro thing then just make it a hidden option like this, and don't force the metro tablet bullcrap down our throats. I think Microsoft is paying attention to their OS and their project and visions, not their customers and ease of use.

Re: Disable Metro in Windows 8 Developer Preview

Nathaniel Lewis — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:26:00 -0000

I seem to have had the same reaction as everyone else here. Personally I am a Mac person, but I decided to check out Windows 8. When the Metro UI thing came up, I was just horrified. I was thinking that Microsoft had made some questionable decisions in the past, but come on, this is pretty bad. I hope for there sake that they don't force this on people. We over in iWorld are worried about Mac OS X becoming tablet like, but it seems Microsoft is doing just that for Windows 8 as of now. I don't want metro UI on a desktop....