Category Archives: Windows

My Ideal Operating System

What would my ideal Operating System look like? Really small minimal installation. You know, like OpenBSD. Thorough and comprehensive help pages. You know, like OpenBSD. The ability to simply administer the OS remotely. You now, like SSH on OpenBSD. Excellent, … Continue reading

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My First UAC Encounter

I’ve been lucky enough to stay away from Windows Vista, having moved to the Mac at home. I’ve had several chances to play with Windows Vista, but I still prefer the look and feel of Windows XP. A friend who … Continue reading

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Vista versions

Microsoft has come in for some criticisms of Windows Vista for having several different versions available. But how many versions are there? Common opinion is that there are between 4 and 6 versions available. Microsoft's consumer site indicates four versions … Continue reading

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