Is anybody going to Upgrade to Longhorn windows

Discussion in 'Trading Software' started by mahram, Aug 22, 2005.

  1. skepticaltrader

    skepticaltrader Guest

    I will update to Windows Vista when someone gives me a free copy or if I decide to buy a new computer.
     
    #51     Aug 27, 2005
  2. if u know anyone work at MS.. it will be very cheap.
     
    #52     Aug 27, 2005
  3. If you start up, IB is probably still your best choice . IMHO, they drag along a lot of useless stuff these days as compared to 1-2 years ago.
     
    #53     Aug 27, 2005
  4. Do you happen to live in one of those many slave countries where they still shove an OS down your throat when you buy a new computer? A few countries lawfully require 'freedom of choice' and prohibit 'bundling', but regrettably not that many do yet.
     
    #54     Aug 27, 2005
  5. skepticaltrader

    skepticaltrader Guest

    Hello nononsense,

    I live in the United States, but can't stand the Windows OS. I would prefer to use Linux, but my trading software currently won't run on it.

    It seems as inevitable that when you purchase a new computer you automatically get Windows installed.

    I think I spend more time downloading critical updates every week than spending time studying the markets.
     
    #55     Aug 27, 2005
  6. bronks

    bronks

    I've spent A LOT of time researching Linux systems over the past few days. Since I'm set on laptops by IBM (Lenovo) preloaded with Linux, I've come up with these websites:

    http://www.emperorlinux.com/

    http://www.linuxcertified.com/linux_laptops.html


    Note: You CANNOT order directly from Lenovo as they refuse to supply anything other than MS OS's. They won't even ship without it. I'm only now beginning to realize what a stranglehold softee has on the home PC market...better late then never.
     
    #56     Aug 27, 2005
  7. brandnew

    brandnew

    How come that you spend more time downloading patches? windows updates are auto, and they come once in a blue moon. :p

    I guess Linux has more frequent updates than Windows, and that's the point people go for Linux, quick fixes.
     
    #57     Aug 27, 2005
  8. brandnew

    brandnew

    I think this thread should be focus on Upgrade to Longhorn Windows. If you guys like Linux and have some Linux questions, go create a new thread!
     
    #58     Aug 27, 2005
  9. Do you have friends who have MSDN subscriptions? It usually comes with 10 licenses.


     
    #59     Aug 27, 2005
  10. skepticaltrader

    skepticaltrader Guest

    Do you have friends who have MSDN subscriptions? It usually comes with 10 licenses.


    No friends you have MSDN subscriptions. Its been about 3 years since my friend gave me a copy of Windows XP, since then I haven't gotten any new Microsoft products. I did try and do an update awhile back and it Microsoft gave me an invalid valudation error. So now I can't get the latest patches. Anyone know a fix for this other than buying a valid copy of Windows XP?
     
    #60     Aug 27, 2005