Windows 10

Upgraded last night. Very easy and probably only took an hour. Looks shiny enough and seems to act as a happy middle ground between W7 and W8.1.

Next step is a clean install.

I read all the bumpf about privacy and erosion of rights and some pertinent quotes from the 45 page ‘agreement’. I’ll wait until/if the EU/US lawmakers test the validity of this.

How easy is Linux to use for a non-tecchy and how do I get me an avatar? Looked on the Gravatar site and while it blathered, it didn’t say ‘click here’. Please note the avatar is for others’ purposes; I’m happy to be an invisible blob.

You can just upload an avatar from your computer, Burp. Only weirdos like Goatboy use Gravatar (as I discovered when I once disabled the gravatar pass-through) :cool:

My top tip is to upload a square image. The circle stuff should then happen automatically.

@ Pap.

Ta.

Goes off to find a picture of something.

Depends what OS you get and what you want to do with said OS.

If you want games then stay with Windows.

There’s Mint linux (which I’ve heard good things about), Ubuntu (which I believ is quite popular) etc. etc. Basically there are many flavours of Linux and you’re probably best doing some research before plumping for one.

Ah, found this it might help you, there again it might not.

Generally, for old hardware , use Puppy Linux, DSL, or Slackware. If your hardware is new and you want the “best” distro for your general needs, choose Ubuntu, CentOS, Linux Mint, or Fedora depending on which one you like the best.

If you are choosing a system based on your knowledge level of Linux, then use Ubuntu, CentOS, or Linux Mint if you are a beginner/newbie. If you are experienced in Linux and want to further your knowledge, then choose Slackware or Arch. If you are a Linux wizard, then I have no clue why you are reading this.

If your concern is reliability and stability , then choose Debian or RedHat Linux. If you like the latest software, then get Rawhide Fedora which is a rolling-release version. If you prefer Debian Linux, then get Ubuntu and enable backports and proposed updates. Arch Linux is on a rolling-release developmental cycle.

NOTE: Stability is a relative term that cannot be measured or accurately defined. I refer to Debian as being more stable because the majority of the Linux community agrees with that. However, many people debate about the most “stable distro”.

If you are wanting the Linux distro that best supports Windows software, then you should use Windows. Linux does not natively support Windows. To run Windows programs on Linux, try installing WINE (http://www.linux.org/threads/installing-and-configuring-windows-emulator-wine.4368/). Be aware though that WINE will not run all Windows programs correctly or without errors. Some programs run very well while some have minor issues and others may have severe issues_._

If Windows software needs to be run, but Windows and Linux (with WINE) are undesirable, then try the open-source system ReactOS (which is not Linux or Windows).
https://www.reactos.org/

I just noticed the Windows 10 icon on the bottom menu bar of my 10" Netbook.

I’ve already upgraded my desktop computer to Windows 10 and really like it…great start-up and shut-down times, seems very stable and all my old programs still run on it.

Initially I had been told I wouldn’t be getting a free upgrade as my Netbook runs Windows 7 Starter but they seem to have relented and are including all the varieties of Windows 7.

Fkin just decided to upgrades to Windows 10 all on it’s own :lou_angry: i didnt want to upgrades! I was ok with windows 8!

Posted from my phone cos i’m sotting at desk like idiot waiting for windows to quit upgradings ffs :lou_angry:

Windows 8 ? Dreamland - the NHS has only just gone from XP to 7

I shit you not

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7% so far. Fkn windows! Dont u know i am v.busy & important?

Hope you all enjoy your pre-installed games :lou_is_a_flirt:

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:lou_sad: 27% now RIP. I’m running out of things to do. I’ve had a shit. I’ve hit on all the secretaries. I’m so booored

maybe its time to swap your last two actions

Pay no mind to KRG, Bear.

This is what Macsturbators like to do between refractory periods. You want to see them when they get a new one. They bring them into work and show them around as if they were fucking babies.

Swing & a miss

i have nevar play candy crush srs.

All done now. Who is Cortana? Is there a polite way to get her to fk off?

To be fair the box they come in is nearly as nice :wink:

???

Ok, I have tried google etc. But my relatively new (9 month old laptop) started getting an error “Video TDR failiure” message and reboots. It’s now not loading windows after I’ve login. I’ve updated the drivers, which google recommended. Hoping their may ne some tech savvy person here?

Have you tried uploading a YouTube video to it?

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I would probably upload it to the wrong drive :laughing: