[access-uk] Re: Vista delaying adopting
- From: "Tristram Llewellyn" <tris-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:57:51 -0000
A couple of replies here:
"By the by, it would be nice if anyone around here who is using the latest
Apples with OS X and the screen reader would report on progress."
There hasn't been any since VoiceOver was first posted, and there won't be any
until Leopard (10.5), iTunes despite being version 7.0 is still innaccessible.
Leopard is not a free update for 10.4 users, it will be chargeable.
You will need a PC that incorporates the TPM hardware chip module to use the
BitLocker system, and I think that is not available under the Home Edition
VISTA titles. This chip will also allow content providers to control what is
run on your PC a la DRM.
There is a big cash difference between Home Premium and Ultimiate Edition, I
don't know what the pricing is but it's likely to be more than a few pennies
methinks.
Driver signing will be compulsory on 64bit Windows, whilst 32bit will still be
able to accept non-signed drivers on the same basis as happens now with a
warning. Previously driver signing has been voluntary and as such most
manufacturers have not done it. It is possible that for older hardware
manufacturers take a financial decision whether to continue supporting that
product as this is a certification process with Microsoft and it will cost them
money to do it.
Regards.
Tristram Llewellyn
Sight and Sound Technology
Technical Support
www.sightandsound.co.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: Ray's Home
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 9:03 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Vista delaying adopting
OK Barry, those are compelling reasons to go over to Vista, and yes, the
security thing and
restricting accounts on the fly - think I've got that right - is certainly a
good move.
Still, I'd like to waite and see how the access cookie crumbles.
So, the only thing after this issues holding me back is dosh - but as I've
said, not from
the screen reader standpoint. GW Micro seems to be treating us pretty fairly
from that
angle.
I'll say now though, that apart from my previous computer aging some what and
having
limitations of hardware, the BIG plus for me with XP was stability. If Apple
could have
made an accessable OS that I could use, then, under Windows 9x I'd have been
very tempted to
switch.
By the by, it would be nice if anyone around here who is using the latest
apples with OS X
and the screen reader would report on progress. Wonder what steps forward
their screen
reader will make in 10.5 - cannot recall just now which member of the cat
family it will be
named after, though it could be Cheetah.
From Ray
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf
Of Dj Paddy
Hi Ray.
I'm security minded.
One of the big selling points for me for Vista is running as a non-admin.
You can do this in XP but you have to log in and out of an admin account to
install programs that need admin access rights.
Vista I believe allows you to do this on the fly by presenting you with a
dialog where you can enter the admin password.
I'm also interested in the bitlocked feature that encrypts your drives.
Sure
you can get third party apps to do this, but why would you want to if the OS
already has it built in?
Another security feature I like is the Address Space Layout Randomizer.
On a performance note.
I like the new instant search, and I'm planning on getting a drive when I
can aford one that will take advantage of Windows ReadyDrive.
I've 4GB of DDR3 Corse Air RAM but if I didn't I think the Windows
ReadyBoost would be another feature I'd really enjoy.
Windows SuperFetch is another improvement to increase program startup times.
I've grabbed a quote from Paul Thurrott Re: the comments on hardware
requirements. There seems to be a lot of speculation and confusiona bout
this. If anyone doubts this guys authority to comment just google him.
"On reasonably modern hardware, you'll find that Windows Vista runs just
fine, thank you very much, and it's likely that most people won't notice any
performance
differences, when compared with XP, at all. On new PCs, of course, this
won't be an issue, and Windows Vista will run like the proverbial greased
pig.
Much has been made of Vista's supposedly heady hardware requirements, but
unless your current PC could serve as a prop on an episode of "The
Flintstones,"
you shouldn't have anything to worry about."
Guys remember that spec requirements aren't always what their made out to
be. It depends what you are doing with your OS. The area I can't comment
on is graphics cards as there is a few well alot of concerns floating about
on this. I take Georges comments as he's been on the beta team and of
course there are going to be hardware issues. People I talk to about
hardware to keep saying that the manufacturers still need to release more
drivers.
I also like the sound of the reliability of Vista, admittedly it hasn't been
tested in real-world scenarios enough but I have found XP alot more stable
than previous OS's. Vista bosts how from a very low-level it has a much
more stable platform.
If I'm asked to pick one compelling reason for upgrading to Vista I can't.
It's a combination of features that sell me.
Thinking back I can't pick one reason why I upgraded to XP, other than
because it was new and as a young guy at Uni studying Computer Science I try
and make it my business to get exposure to the latest software as much as
possible.
I don't believe that anyone should have a system that ridiculously goes
beyond what they need and would not suggest to my mother or father that they
should upgrade to Vista ASAP. Especially as I'll end up supporting them!
Barry
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