Windows XP Sucks!

CyberCat · 03-07-2003, 04:31 PM

I just wanted to know how everyone else views the XP operating system. I've used it a lot and I hate it. It seems very slow and bloated. It is not very secure either I understand? The way it has to be activated, to keep using it, what would you do if you wanted to put it on your other machines? Also what if Microsoft remotely disabled my machine?

I want SPEED, not a green Start button!!!

And let's not forget that it says 'USE MICROSOFT PASSPORT' more than any previous Windows version. If you already have an account, don't read the passport EULA. If you don't have one, read it to get a good laugh. It basically says 'All Your Private Data Are Belong To Us'.

RockOn · 03-07-2003, 05:25 PM

The whole Windows world infuriates me, but it's what we're forced to live with.

Yes, I hate XP. They are clearly trying to rip off the Mac interface and featrues, and what they have done is just horribly insulting. Especially considering the fact that they make about $50 billion (yes, $50 billion) a year, that you'd think they'd be able to spend just a little bit of that on making their products more quality and original. But, if you're upgrading from a previous OS to XP, it's better just to buy a new computer.

superT92346 · 03-07-2003, 08:06 PM

yea, i'm still using windows 98. Stuck in the old days. I heard windows 2000 is the most stable tho after u download the updates.

mkstyles · 03-08-2003, 04:06 PM

XP has some nice features (photo viewer/thumbnails for video are good) but is buggy as hell. I'll stick with 98!

ermines · 03-11-2003, 10:07 PM

then try this great new os.....

Ralph'e' · 03-12-2003, 01:14 PM

hahaha, damn thats clever

X2kNasty · 03-13-2003, 05:56 PM

I GOT THAT RIGHT!!!!!
XP SUX!!!

spiceboy78 · 03-14-2003, 11:24 PM

xp is ok for me i like the thumbnails and windows media player 9 update for xp is cool download it free

from www.download.com

and moreover i like the icons and stuff much more softer look

Darkstaff · 03-15-2003, 02:55 AM

Can you remind me the price you pay for Windows XP at home ?

Do you think there is anything better for that price ?

Is there anything you cannot do with your PC ?

pfff

gxnl · 03-15-2003, 10:07 AM

xp sux.

i won't argue that you have to use other os but xp sux...

eireboy · 03-15-2003, 10:20 AM

ive gone back to 98 and will stick with it until microsoft take their fingers out of their a***s and give us something that works first time round.

spiceboy78 · 03-15-2003, 01:08 PM

why do u think xp sux ...????

CyberCat · 03-15-2003, 06:40 PM

Okay, so the new interface IS cool, BUT just because it looks cool doesn't mean it's any good! In fact I accualy REALLY like the new interface, it's really slick! But that doesn't mean that it's any good functionally. Functionally I HATE XP! I'd much rather have a computer that actually does somthing useful, father a computer that just looks really cool that I can't to anything with! Isn't usefullness the whole point of a computer in the first place?

That's were I'm comming from.

slaminsammie · 03-15-2003, 09:10 PM

ours was put on there for free it takes up alot o space in the memory so my computer is s-l-o-w

theARTiSAN · 03-15-2003, 10:08 PM

I don't like XP either - aside from all the built-in spyware (run a board search for XPAntispy to find a utility here to disable the spyware), I hate the interface and the fact that it is bloated/sluggish.

I use Win2k on most of my machines.
By far my favorite Win OS breed...
But still **** compared to Linux (pick your flavor).

hezdanswe2 · 03-15-2003, 11:24 PM

well, windows xp is actually very secure if set up properly. And, it will perform extremely well if you have the hardware to support it!

djsiesta · 03-16-2003, 10:20 AM

me likes xp

ryeman · 03-16-2003, 12:05 PM

If you think the restrictions(registration) are getting bad now, just wait a couple more years.

xDeLiRiOuSx · 03-18-2003, 12:38 AM

XP is by far my favorite OS, it has barely crashed and it works well with most of my applications.

David

sheffers · 03-19-2003, 12:08 AM

XP should work well for you as long as as you put a little muscle (1.2Mhz+) and a lot of ram (256MB+) behind it.

It works even better if you can install it on a freshly formatted drive, rather than upgrade. (Unfortunately, you'll need to find all those progs you "borrowed")

Another thing that will make XP (or any OS) healthier>> get rid of adware and spyware:
First, switch to a p2p app (like WinMX) that won't infect your OS with adware and spyware.
Second, run a utility like AD-Aware (http://www.lavasoftusa.com) to get rid of any cpu-wasting garbage that is hanging out on your system. If you don't know what I'm talking about, then your system is probably full of these little gems.

One of the many COOL things I like about XP is the Windows Messenger (/NetMeeting) implementation. If we both have that version, then we can remotely view each others' session. This is an incredible trouble-shooting tool.

The Plug & Play is simply kick-ass, as well.

I'm not a Microsoft nut by any means, but if we can just hang out and survive a couple of service packs, XP will probably start to shine. On the other hand, I predict that 5 or 6 years from now, this board will have folks who will be cursing the latest OS offering from Microsoft and swearing that nothing is as stable as "good ol' XP".

mikegant · 03-23-2003, 09:46 PM

XP is by far the most stable... so long as you have got the grunt in your machine. it's the same ól same ól......new op system... new computer.

jonnywizz · 03-24-2003, 12:17 AM

2000 pro for work - stable and secure if its kept up to date 0bviously mac osx for home!!!!!

spiceboy78 · 03-24-2003, 10:28 AM

u are 100% right sheffers
thts a hell lot f info in one msg
i guess thts useful to all xp users

Sage_Turak · 03-24-2003, 05:58 PM

Actually some ppl say its pretty good maybe you just suck hehe just kidding i would assume all windows operating systems have their problems like mine

KingXII · 03-24-2003, 09:31 PM

well I'm running a dual boot right now and the OS i'm using for games which is xp and 2k is for my work. 2k rarely has a serious crash, programs crash sometimes but never bring down the OS like 9x has. XP is just for gaming, I think it's a little faster for games maybe because it's optimized for home use while 2k is for business use. XP's stability is much better than 9x but it's not as near bullet proof as 2k is.