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Windows Users: What versions did you install
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I apologise, I didn't mean to offend. Building and programming systems is not my job. I'm a student at university, I do it because it's what I enjoy doing. I'm currently doing a Masters in EEE, I don't plan on doing physical work as, like you, I realise there's not much money there, playing rugby is enough.
Go for 64bit, there is zero reason to go with a 32bit OS these days. We'll be using 64bit OS's for a very long time as it allows us to theoretically access something like 16 exbibytes.
Not a problem at all - I was not offended. Sometimes, I come off a bit harsh and long-winded. I just commented on your response because I had a similar conversation with someone this weekend. Like I used to be, they're working crazy hours non-stop with little reward. I told them I did the same until I hurt my back and reassessed my situation. Now, I do a lot less at work and get paid a whole lot more.
Thanks for your input.
To me the biggest question that I would ask is "what are you going to do in windows?"
In general, we only run window on Macs because there is some piece of software that requires we run in windows. For me, that software is Quicken 2013 (don't get me started on what Intuit thinks they are doing with the Mac)...
Identify the software that you need to run. Then look at the requirements.
Theres a reason why Windows XP is still on about 50% of corporate america's pcs.
Because it works.
The only reason corporations are migrating from it is because MSFT is forcing them to via EOL on maintenance and support.
I have very small requirements in windows. Don't use it for gaming (probably the biggest use around here)... So I want speed and small size. XP fits the bill beautifully,
Not to mention that if you are running in Coherence mode in Parallels; then you have no visible indication of the OS you are using. All you see is the app with very few other telltale signs.
Jim
I need 2-4 applications that are Windows-only. I like OS X infinitely more than Windows. While I can simply remote into a server in order to do the work, having it local is nice. By running it in Virtualbox on boot, as an example, I can remote into the local VM for the same effect. Takes load off of the application servers that way. I'd love to have a server robust enough to tolerate SQL Server Management Studio running alongside the database... but I don't.
Have not put this into practice in a work environment, just personal use, but I'm debating using my new Haswell rMBP as my primary work machine.
The best possible experience in my case is running OS X and still having access to the couple of programs I must use.
I don't see why you wouldn't just go with W7 x64?
I imagine most programs would run faster and would be better supported. You make a valid point about using less space on the SSD but it's a small price to pay for the extra features, support and performance you would get from using W7. XP was one of M$ finest moments but it is old and really past it now with modern multicore CPU's, huge amounts of RAM, modern SSD's (No TRIM support).
True... but for me (and that may not be the case for everyone else) it's all about size and speed.
Because my needs are extremely small; I can run XP with 1GB Ram, 1 Core, and 8GB HDD. Quicken would take no advantage of anything more than that to run.
However; I do agree that if you are concerned with modern multicore CPUs, huge amounts of RAM, and modern SSDs.... then I would opt for W7x64.
But only in Bootcamp. If performance were to be my main goal, I would not be running in a VM.
I use Windows 8 and once my new rMBP comes in I'll be updating that to 8.1.
Which app(s) do you have available in the WP store? I'm just curious is all.
Windows 8.1, but I do Windows Phone 8 development, so I don't have much choice
Which app(s) do you have available in the WP store? I'm just curious is all.
Check this out: http://www.yasti.be/?p=203
This might solve the issue that Chrome looks fuzzy or blurred after increasing DPI settings.
Ah sorry, I didn't realise you were running a VM. Makes more sense now, just like I said before if you were bootcamping you might as well just go W7. Plus seems quite a few people are having problems bootcamping W8, yet another reason to stay well away.
This is the main one I made, I have a few others, some professionally under a different account, but that's the one I'm proud of
thanks. already have that checked. while it works.. the chrome title bar becomes super tiny.. along with your bookmarks bar and navigation buttons. and since chrome for windows doesn't have swipe gestures.. you pretty much have to use those tiny buttons. it's annoying. oh, you also have to go into chrome advance settings and set your page and text zoom to 150%
i wish chrome would update the damn thing already, so we wouldn't have to go through these work arounds.
A while ago I read about trackpad++, which brings some gestures to Windows. Would that be helpfull? http://trackpad.powerplan7.com/
I ran Windows 7 for the longest time but managed to snag a copy of Windows 8 on the cheap. After dealing with a few headaches (some my fault, some Apple's, some Microsoft's), I have it up and running, and I have to say I'm starting to really dig it. It's enough to where I'm selling my retail copy of Windows 7.
One thing I am holding off on, though, is updating to 8.1, mostly due to the issues relating to mouse acceleration in certain games. Hopefully some sort of hotfix from MS is in the pipeline. At least I don't have to deal with any scaling issues since my MBP is not a Retina so staying with vanilla W8 is a viable option.
One thing I am holding off on, though, is updating to 8.1, mostly due to the issues relating to mouse acceleration in certain games. Hopefully some sort of hotfix from MS is in the pipeline. At least I don't have to deal with any scaling issues since my MBP is not a Retina so staying with vanilla W8 is a viable option.
This is the main one I made, I have a few others, some professionally under a different account, but that's the one I'm proud of
I don't play magic, but the app looks really well done (and the reviews seem to indicate this as well). Though if I did, I would definitely give this app a try.
Windows 7 64-bit in Bootcamp. I use it to play Windows games and it's also handy to have in case I need to use any Dark Side software for anything
