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[Stars]

That's a lot of 'file missing's at the bottom of the list there, but the Running Processes also looks clean to me ... I'm still going to guess hardware problems.

EDIT: (Or unedit) This post originally involved reinstalling the OS (because I love doing that), but on second thought it seemed like overkill.

[Kamau]

Yeah, I noticed that too. Unfortunately, I'm not really familiar with system reinstallations, so I'ma leave it alone for now and see if my computer stops crashing now that I've gotten rid of AVG.

[Monkeydog]

Yeah, I noticed that too. Unfortunately, I'm not really familiar with system reinstallations, so I'ma leave it alone for now and see if my computer stops crashing now that I've gotten rid of AVG.

It's not that hard, get an OS disc, put it in, follow directions.

When was the last time you reinstalled the OS? If you don't do it every so often, your computer will just be all poopy.

You may also look into defragging your hard drives. It can sometimes bring a lot of life to your computer...and you should also make sure you have space on your hard drives. If you have no space...that may be the reason.

[lazlo falconi]

Uhh... Actually, if you right-click on the taskbar, you get two options in the context menu directly relating to tiling windows. I guess that's only really good for two-three windows, but it's still there.

And also, Winamp doesn't have a graphical library? I thought it did, but again, I'm not really sure by what you mean.

The biggest problem I have with Windows is the lack of consistency. I'm certain you don't know whaty I mean by that, and it's not that big of a deal, but it really bothers me that not all Windows programs look like they're a part of Windows. Especially when those programs are from Microsoft itself!

I don't particularly like the default look of Windows, it's not bad, it's not the best, but it's just annoying that any two programs might look completely different. It wasn't so bad at first when third-party applications used a different user interface. I found it annoying, but sometimes (usually not) it had a purpose. But when I have Windows Explorer, Windows Live Messenger, and Windows Media Player open, and none of them have any common ground something is wrong!

Now, granted, they tried unifying the look again in Vista and 7, but it just looks awful and jarring to me. First of all, several programs don't have a toolbar, which is neccessary because Windows programs don't tend to believe in keyboard shortcuts, and when they do (especially in non-Microsoft products) they look awful. They don't meld with the Aero features, the just jut out with some strange color-scheme in a pseudo-rounded 3D effect that doesn't meld at all with the smoked glass of the border around it. And don't even think about using Windows Classic themes. Those nice big glossy buttons all over the place are really out of sync with things in that mode!

But that's getting off my point. I have to use Pidgin to talk to people in a window that looks like it's part of Windows (Not that I mind that, Pidgin is awesome) and I have to listen to music in VLC (Not that I mind or do that, Windows Media Player sucks, and Winamp is awesome (Plus the skins don't really bother me because I like using small skins in always-on-top mode so I can easily access control buttons).

It really bothers me that Windows programs don't look like they're part of Windows. And god forbid I want to apply a skin to Windows! You kiddin' me? Even if you use a UXTheme nothing works right, becuase every god damn software developer wants to make their applications different. I really, really hate that crap.

Also: I hate the new Windows 7 taskbar. I haven't used it a whole lot, but I typically have several windows open in one application, and the icon usually isn't enough. (Shut up, I know that my netbook has the taskbar on the side and I only see icons anyway, but I don't work on my netbook). Even in programs with an MDI, it's sometimes (often) useful to have more than one window open. Also I hate the taskbar preview. Not useful, just a waste of resources, though I believe it can be turned off, it still bugs me. Fuh. These features suck.

This isn't really related, but at work we have a computer with a huge screen. It's like 32 inches or some shit and every insists on maximizing every program they run on it. Yes, even Firefox. You have no idea what whitespace is until you see Google on this computer. It makes sense in things like AfterEffects and Photoshop, but really, does all that width help on the web?

One more thing. I typed this up in Notepad (With word wrap on, of course) and when I pasted it in here, every wrap came in as a carriage return. wtf.

[Kamau]

So, since I downloaded the Security Tools and got rid of AVG, my laptop has decided that it doesn't want to turn back on after going into hibernation mode without me restarting. But on the other hand, Security Tools apparently found a Trojan and has since eliminated the threat. Hopefully that fixed everything, but I'm still transferring my files to an external hard drive, just in case.

[Hyperlisk]

I dunno. I don't see anything too out of the usual. A few things I wouldn't want, but that's mostly due to anal retentiveness.

Same. 'Cept for the whole missing files at the bottom...

EDIT: Oh look, another page!

[Stars]

Uhh... Actually, if you right-click on the taskbar, you get two options in the context menu directly relating to tiling windows. I guess that's only really good for two-three windows, but it's still there.

The biggest problem I have with Windows is the lack of consistency. I'm certain you don't know whaty I mean by that, and it's not that big of a deal, but it really bothers me that not all Windows programs look like they're a part of Windows. Especially when those programs are from Microsoft itself!

It really bothers me that Windows programs don't look like they're part of Windows. And god forbid I want to apply a skin to Windows! You kiddin' me? Even if you use a UXTheme nothing works right, becuase every god damn software developer wants to make their applications different. I really, really hate that crap.

But this tiling still only applies to currently opened windows, it's not true dynamic tiling. Check youtube for xmonad or awesome demos for some real tiling =P.

But I agree that all the different graphical toolkits can be a pain. I refuse to install some apps just because they don't use GTK+. It's annoying when one or two apps look completely out of place.

It's kinda like the current state of audio in Linux. There are too many things trying to fix/replace older audio stacks, and every single app manages to implement it differently. Then there's things like PulseAudio which is a layer on some other layer and the GStreamer layering that + video ... it really is a complete mess.

Yeah, having the different options is nice in theory, but not when all of the options are broken and don't work with each other =/

[lazlo falconi]

Yeah, having the different options is nice in theory, but not when all of the options are broken and don't work with each other =/

Windows/Mac/*nix in the 90s

[Vicious Parker]

Seeing it in action, I can definitely see the benefit of a tiling window manager. But considering I am about as productive as a slug on my computer, I don't currently have need for such a thing.

And I am going to disagree with you Lazlo. I quite like the new windows 7 taskbar. I can see why it would be troublesome if you have lots of windows of the same program open, but I guess that just isn't as typical as microsoft expected. What program do you use the has many windows open, anyway? (I guess a IM program would count. I've forgotten what it's like to have 5+ windows of that open, so that hasn't been an issue for me...). Most programs these days use tabs, so I guess I just don't see too many instances running in the taskbar. My only complaint about it so far is that I really, really wish I could lock icons in place. Maybe in the future...

I COMPLETELY agree that windows programs need a unifying look... There seem to be a couple of places where they tried, and I suppose the ribbon is.. ok. But there is just no uniformity. Especially when you get in to changing system settings and the like. The UI is just all over the place!

[lazlo falconi]

Typically at work I have at least two instances of FireFox running, each with different tabs open for organizational purposes. I do it sometimes with other applications, but that's what I do it most in, and I could just see it being an issue. Nothing huge, but a slight annoyance. And I don't like that it's larger, I'm sure that can be changed, but it's just a bit offputting.

[Stars]

Which is why multiple/virtual desktops is awesome.

I disliked them when I first started using Linux, I thought they didn't have any purpose and 'twas all unnecessary ... but having apps grouped together on their own space is quite helpful.

Then again, almost every tiling WM (except maybe awesome, as it's more of a DE) doesn't have a concept of minimizing windows. Fullscreen or tiled is usually all you get.

[Hyperlisk]

Check youtube for xmonad or awesome demos for some real tiling =P.

I totally did that and watched this, and it looks mighty fancy.

[lazlo falconi]

Which is why multiple/virtual desktops is awesome.

This is true but doesn't address my point. My point is that I don't like the Windows 7 taskbar, not that I wish there was a different way to organize windows.

[lazlo falconi]

My how times have changed... I now love the Superbar! It's awesome! Since I actually started using Windows 7 I've loved it, there have been no problems that couldn't be attributed to pilot error, and everything has been gravy.

Until last night... When I turned my computer on and got a notification that Windows could not connect to the network. So I checked the cables, jiggled them and pushed them in to make sure they were seated correctly, ran the "Fix my network" wizard in Windows, and reset the router, all to no avail. Only then did I find out, there was no problem with my network. The network was fine, all the computers could see it, and each other. But my Internet connection was down. So it appears that, in Windows 7, instead of checking to see if you're connected to a network (proper behavior) it checks to see if you're connected to the Internet, and if you're not, you get a network error, regardless of the state of the local network.

Sure, not a huge problem, just an annoyance that could easily have been avoided with proper terminology. Also, it's no business of Windows' if I'm online or not.

[Vicious Parker]

That's a new one to me. I've had similar issues where I've been on our network, but not the internets, but I seem to remember always being shown a distinction (Though I think it was usually "No internet access," or something like that). But, as far as I remember anyway, I was always able to tell the difference. I can't double check at the moment because I'm on a vista laptop. Though hovering over the network icon says shows me the attached picture. "Local and Internet" seems pretty clear to me.

I don't mean to sound like a douche, but is it possible that you have some other networking software installed? Some OEMs like to pretend that they can put better wireless software on their machines, for example.

(For the record, that is in fact our network name.)

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[lazlo falconi]

Nope, this is a custom built computer that I put 7 on myself, with the Windows networking agent (I hate other networking daemons). It was weird to me, because XP always says exactly what it means.

(My SSID--Not that it matters, I was connected through RJ45 cable--is WhosGotTheHerb)

[Vicious Parker]

I'm going to go on record now and say that iTunes is the biggest fucking piece of shit program in the history of all fucking piece of shit programs that ever existed or ever will exist.

Among the many reasons are the one I just discovered: for some reason, it took the entire music library, which was in a folder called "iTunes Music" and moved it to a new folder within that folder called "Music." So now, it's in C:\Users\Heather\Music\iTunes\iTunes Music\Music. Seem a tad redundant? A tad.

But more than that, not only did it move all of these files to the new folder within a folder, for no apparent reason, it left ALL OF THE OTHER FOLDERS in the old directory,empty shells of their former selves. What the fuck?

Admittedly this only annoys me at the moment because I was looking for a particular file, but couldn't figure out for the life of me where it was.

Sigh. Deep breath.

iTunes is quarantined on the laptop only. We're safe with it there, and we only need it to use with Heather's iPad... I control all of the music files from the desktop, and iTunes can't get its grubby hands on them there...

God dammitall.

[Vicious Parker]

I'm gonna gripe about Linux for a quick minute, and this seemed the best place to do it.

I HATE HATE HATE the way Linux handles system files or administrative tasks. I GET IT, security is important and no Linux distro or user would be worth their salt if they didn't beat you over the head with this, but sometimes I just want to edit a read-only file without having to using complicated terminal commands that I don't flippin' remember or care to remember. Isn't entering my administrative password enough for me to say, "Yeah, I might screw something up, but that's all on me, yo. I'll figure this puppy out before the day is done!"

All I want to do is set up a way for my laptop to view the shared folders on my windows machine. Or for my windows machine to access a shared folder on my linux machine. It shouldn't be so complicated.

Le sigh.

Update: Apparently some linux file managers have this functionality by default, much like windows. The Thunar file manager on XFCE does not. It appears as though it used to, but the plug-in was removed for no apparenty reason, with no way to re-add it.

[lazlo falconi]

Yeah, I was gonna say, that should have been relatively easy, but I guess I haven't really used Linux since Thunar came about.

[Donkeymog]

Yeah, I was really confused reading that post until I read that it was Thunar.

Also don't hate terminal. Terminal is your best friend.