That Computer Show

Since the announcement of the new version of Windows, people have speculated as to its quality, or lack thereof. Fair enough, there are more than a few Microsoft detractors out there. Conversely, there are even a few fanboys out there. I’ve tried Seven, and from where I’m sitting (in front of my Desktop running Windows 7 RC) I’m a pretty pleased little camper. The big news here… Windows Seven Release Candidate is out, and available to install! I suggest you go right now and get it. When you do, there are a few important things to note. It comes free, sortof, but it does carry with it a few important limitations. Learn about them, after the break… Read the rest of this entry »

Yea, If you’ve listened to the radio show on Saturdays you’ve probably heard us talk about our favorite games. One such game is a title that rather suprised me by just how awesome it is. It’s Left 4 Dead. The premise is simple… You’re one of 4 survivors in a Zombie Apocalypse. You must play cooperatively with 3 other people (or computer controlled survivors) against a few hundred… thousand zombies. Add to that a few “boss zombies” with special powers like the ability to leap into the air and pounce you, or to *cough* vomit zombie attracting bile on you (Lunch is on me guys), and you have a fairly simple formula. Oh… the game only has a limited number of weapons, and ammo, and health is hard to come by.

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I just tried installing Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 RC 1 on my Windows Seven Beta machine, and it was a no go. For clarification, I’m running Microsoft Windows Seven Beta 1,64 Bit Edition. I tried installing the IE8 beta, but noticed there’s not a version for Windows Seven yet. (It should be noted that “Seven” comes with IE8 preinstalled.) When I downloaded the installed for Vista 64 Bit, the install program notified me that “Internet Explorer 8 is not supported on this Operating System.” Now that might seem odd, since Seven comes pre-packaged with IE8. What it basically means is that the beta installed Microsoft is using isn’t coded to let Windows Seven on the “Cool Kids” list. My guess is that with later release candidates, and upon final release it will indeed be usable. I can’t really fault Microsoft for this, because installing a beta web browser over a beta operating system would pollute the fair testing of Windows Seven. I mean, that would be like trying on a new outfit to see if it looks good on you, then throwing a blanket over yourself. Ok maybe not, but it’s too early for my analogy engine to crank up. Either way, while I’m jonesing to test the Release Candidate and point out bugs to be fixed, I must be content with the beta I am already testing, and report the bugs I find there. They exist, but in low numbers, something I’m happy to report. Maybe I can create a Virtual Machine of Windows Vista and test it there… Genious!