Paul's Profile

Member since June 7, 2004

  • Name

    Paul Krueger

  • Location:

    United States of America

Favorite Files

Recent Posts

  1. Review - Adobe Reader for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/2008

    7.0 (Dec 21, 2004)

    With no previous versions of Adobe installed on this system the installer worked perfectly. Don't know how it would behave with previous installations, but there were no problems here. Adobe is working to make things easier for Windows users.

  2. Review - nLite

    0.97 Beta (Silent Update) (Jun 29, 2004)

    Ran the program and it performed without flaw. From installation through ISO creation it was very straigh forward.
    The ISO I created installed WinXP Pro SP2 without all of the crap that MS floods you with at first bootup. Very, very nice.
    Now I can build an XP box online without the fear of getting hit with all the new and wonderful viruses. (recent experience).
    Very good program

  3. Review - ReactOS

    0.2.3 (Jun 29, 2004)

    It's young. Don't expect a polished OS brimming with apps after you install the 5.4 MB ISO.
    I have not installed this on real hardware yet so I can't really judge the performance. I've installed it on a very beefy VMWare server and just couldn't get it to react right. Sorry for the pun.
    I may increase my review if I get it to function correctly, but I think I will have to wait for a few more revs.
    Maybe I should just pitch in and help?

  4. Review - Mozilla Firefox for Windows (v2)

    0.9.1 (Jun 29, 2004)

    Started using Firefox a couple of months ago and only go back to IE for sites that require it...Ahem...MS Live Update, MSNBC... While it would be nice to have all the plugins and extensions include with the install it really doesn't take that much to get them installed. Actually the browser is pretty 'smart' at telling you what you need and getting it done. Great browser!

  5. Review - Norton AntiVirus

    2005 Beta (Jun 29, 2004)

    While not the best 'application' for running under the Windows OS it does exactly what it's supposed to do. It intercepts inbound programs that show virus like behaviour and stops suspicious programs whenever detected. A number of these freeware apps have no proactive methodologies built in and are thus battling the intruder once inside the door. If the program isn't looking for program behaviour then it is taking up litlle to no system resources. Symantec/Norton was one of the first to institute heuritics/bloodhound technologies that stop the intruder at the doorstep and thus require system resources to do their job.
    The price you pay for updates means you have a staff that is actively fielding calls and submission from the web whenever a customer feels they have a problem.
    Rarely (if ever) do you see a freeware virus scanner reported in the news as 'discovering' a new virus and supplying a fix. Symantec, McAffe and the rest of the subscription based companies are there to try and stop the spread immediately.
    If the freeware apps where ever to prove a superior product to the subscription based apps in the areas of inclusion, options and speed of definitions they would be charging you in a heartbeat for their services.
    Enough said. I've used NAV/SAV for nearly 7 years and would not trust my servers and PC's to anything else. (Mail servers are another story). Fact is: You wanna play you gotta pay.

  6. Comment - Microsoft Shackles Unlicensed Windows

    2005 Beta (Jan 31, 2005 - 11:23 PM)

    You need to learn how to use the OS to make it stable. You can still burn your toast in a toaster if you don't know how to use it.

  7. Comment - Microsoft Shackles Unlicensed Windows

    2005 Beta (Jan 26, 2005 - 10:35 PM)

    It's funny how time changes our recall of the facts. Back in the DOS days Microsoft had very few applications except DOS. At that time IBM was charging nearly $600 for a 10 MB hard drive for a PS/2. We all had stunning CGA graphics and for our home machine while the office machines where still your choice of amber or green.

  8. Comment - Microsoft Shackles Unlicensed Windows

    2005 Beta (Jan 26, 2005 - 10:23 PM)

    All the arguements about not having enough money to buy the software or it's too expensive simply have not merit. If you can't afford a luxury car you by an economy car. Don't think you have to run windows to get on the internet. Linux is free and you can do every thing a window user can except run the pirated versions of windows games or other applications.
    Don't cry about cost and justify it by saying theft is legal or moral. If you buy software that is a copy, and you know it, then you are stealing. Microsoft has every right to deny services to people that steal from them. You can still run the stolen software, but you just can't get any additional features.
    By the way, do you mind if I borrow your television? I can't afford one right now but I want to watch Survivor.