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Getting an older program to run under Windows XP
1) Right click the executable or the program shortcut to the executable, and click Properties. 2) Under "Compatibility mode" check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:". 3) From the list, select an operating system that the program was designed for. If necessary, also change the display settings and/or resolution, or disable the Windows XP visual themes. Run the program again when you're finished changing the settings. Adjust the compatibility settings again if the program is still not running smoothly. |
Microsoft Vista, Are you ready? Vista will be available spring 2007 Good: Instant Search always available to help find files when you need them. Live Icons allow you to have scalable thumbnails throught Vista. Aero User Interface visual effects with a glass like transparency. Resting your mouse over items in taskbar show thumbnail views. Sleep function still does not work properly. Driver support Microsoft has written the bulk of the drivers which means lots of hardware is left out. Most third party antivirus applications are not supported. Memory hog 2 gigs of RAM needed to reliable run a workstaion. Expect 10 gigs of hard disk space for a Vista install. |
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Mozilla's Firefox 2 has been released. You can find it here 
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Is Vista worth waiting for? As with most Widows releases, it might be better to wait, instead of rushing out and ugrading to Vista. With Vista becoming available, there is a greatly updated Windows coming out. This version of Windows has a different feel to the GUI (Grahical User Interface). If your video card is not up to par, you will not be able to experience all of the bells and whitles. Microsoft has not been really open on the subject, but if your computer cannot handle all of Vista's capabilities, then Vista will be installed as a basic version. At the moment, there does not really seem to be a compelling reason to rush out and buy Windows Vista. |
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