GuruMandadi@TWC wrote an article in July of 2022, that was published at the following URL: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/risks-or-disadvantages-of-dual-booting-operating-systems The writer in question mentions a wide range of potential problems as if they were regular occurrences. GuruMandadi@TWC URL: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/risks-or-disadvantages-of-dual-booting-operating-systems Occupies massive disk space linux Mint 21.1 occupies 28GB of space on this system, which includes a wide variety… Continue reading Recent article on Risks of Dual Booting between Windows and Linux filled with misinformation. Amazingly humorous.
Tag: Windows
Install Windows 10 and lose your GRUB menu?
Try this from an ADMIN command prompt bcdedit /set {bootmgr} path \EFI\ubuntu\grubx64.efi Note: This is from Windows 10, and this will work with any flavor of Ubuntu and with Mint, it will not work with other distributions.
Updated plugins, adobe acrobat reader, prevent some security issues
There are new updates for Adobe Acrobat reader. A new version of the 64 bit version of the Adobe Flash plugin for Linux and WIndows. Also there is a new version of Java 6 update 22 available at Java.com
Browser choices launch via Windows in the European Union
As part of the settlement Microsoft lost in the European Union, Microsoft is now required to provide a Windows update that offers computer users in the European Union choices for web browsers. I encountered the site early this morning while browsing the web and found it to be utterly amusing. If you would like to… Continue reading Browser choices launch via Windows in the European Union
Windows 7 x64 Enterprise edition!
For my new workstation, I installed the 64 bit version of Windows 7 Enterprise edition. Install from start to first log in took 15 minutes. System reboot from pressing shutdown to seeing the clock on the desktop 34 seconds! The install is currently occupying 12.6G of hard drive space on my Intel X25-M SSD. That… Continue reading Windows 7 x64 Enterprise edition!
Windows 7 technical review release to expire soon
Just a reminder that the Windows 7 technical review release ends in two weeks. Time to weigh the alternatives. I planned to re-install Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit. On doing so today I found that the OS takes up 30G of hard drive real estate after you apply all of the latest updates. This is… Continue reading Windows 7 technical review release to expire soon
Windows 7 is finally released
Windows7 is now available. I am not terribly impressed. I have been using the Release Candidate Technical Preview of Windows7 Ultimate 64bit edition for about 7 months. A few comparisons: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit takes 20 minutes to install and approximately 4 hours to get all the “right” stuff installed. Fedora 11 x64 takes… Continue reading Windows 7 is finally released
Technology costing analysis. Why you pay for Sparkling wine, instead of the draft.
I have formal training and certifications including: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, US Government certified Terminal Area Security Officer, with various other lesser certifications. I have 25 years of data technology experience. I build some of the fastest servers. The fact that my profession requires more of my personal time than most other professions to be… Continue reading Technology costing analysis. Why you pay for Sparkling wine, instead of the draft.
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit edition VS. Fedora 11 64 bit edition
To keep it simple I’m referring only to the versions in the title of the post unless otherwise noted. Initial Cost (retail and otherwise) Windows $99-349 Fedora $0-$59 Speed about equivalent for both. Minor variances on this or that but overall not significantly different for everyday tasks. Security Risks: Windows – connected to Internet 18… Continue reading Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit edition VS. Fedora 11 64 bit edition
Windows. Why do I still use it?
I just received an email from an old friend after reading today’s post about Fedora. He said “You still use Windows, don’t you?” I replied in the affirmative. I do still use Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. There are only two reasons. 1) I need to be able to support my customers and clients that prefer… Continue reading Windows. Why do I still use it?