deuces wild Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 http://www.news.com/Microsoft-pulls-Vista-...?tag=ne.fd.mnbcMicrosoft has stopped automatically distributing a prerequisite piece of software for Vista Service Pack 1, following some customer complaints that it had caused system problems.Servicing stack update KB937287, released last week, contained updates to Windows Vista installation software, and was billed as being "necessary to successfully install and to remove Windows Vista SP1 (Service Pack 1) on all versions of Windows Vista."Microsoft stopped distributing the update on Wednesday, according to a blog post by Microsoft product manager Nick White."We've heard a few reports about problems customers may be experiencing as a result of KB937287," wrote White. "Immediately after receiving reports of this error, we made the decision to temporarily suspend automatic distribution of the update to avoid further customer impact while we investigate possible causes." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 My computer automatically downloaded and installed that patch without problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 My computer automatically downloaded and installed that patch without problems.You forgot to add.........".....so far" I doubt MS would pull the upgrade if there were not significant problems with it. But who knows. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 If you go AWOL for a couple of days Alan we will know why. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 If you were to take the trouble of finding out the history of the problem - you would discover that it has only affected a tiny minority of computers - there have been millions of successful downloads. Microsoft are trying to determine what combination of hardware and software is vulnerable - but it is a very difficult task.When you consider the humongous variety of PC components and the almost infinite range software available today - the number of permutations of PC configurations must run into tens of millions - and Microsoft are expected to ensure that their software runs faultlessly on every one of them - no matter how obscure the set-up. Microsoft are not the only company to experience software development problems - but they at least try and correct them promptly which cannot be said for some other vendors.Microsoft are a popular target for ridicule - but they are a one of the most successful companies ever and most of us use their products without significant problems. I personally feel it is hypocritical to bang on about how useless Microsoft are - yet still use their software. If you consider that Ford make useless cars - then don't buy one. If you don't like the taste of Marmite - stop eating it. They are your choices and you are not going to win a popularity contest for not practicing what you preach. Microsoft flamers should go and join the happy band of Linux users for a while to find out first hand which side of their bread is buttered.Rant over - now to go and take it out on the lawns which are growing like mad. That bloody Honda mower better start - or I will be back here moaning about how useless Honda cars are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I am one of the happy band of Linux users, and you have never seen me knock Microsoft, and as far as which side your bread is buttered on goes, you get out what you put in, so if you were prepared to learn Linux you would find it is just as good as Microsoft, with the advantage of being free and no restrictive licenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I am one of the happy band of Linux users, and you have never seen me knock Microsoft, and as far as which side your bread is buttered on goes, you get out what you put in, so if you were prepared to learn Linux you would find it is just as good as Microsoft, with the advantage of being free and no restrictive licenses.I tried Linux for a while and saw enough to accept that it was a very valid OS - but for enthusiasts. I was not able to configure some of my peripherals and software - the routine to do so proved difficult. This is not a criticism - I just did not have the time or inclination to climb what appeared to me to be an ever increasing learning curve. I imagine it must be very rewarding to install Linux and get it fully configured.Windows is designed for people like me who want to install and use an OS that requires the minimum of effort or skills. The point I was making is that people who keep flaming Microsoft fall into two camps - Windows users and Linux users. It is only those who have tried the alternative that are able to make constructive criticism - those that haven't don't appreciate how well they are served by Microsoft to make their computing experience so simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I agree with your last paragraph, but Linux is a lot easier now, you very rarely have to use the command line, and most things work from the word go.Linux Mint is the best at the moment in my opinion, one click set up for graphics drivers DVD & Sound codecs done on the install and a wizard for setting up the WIFi.Eventually they will catch Microsoft up for ease of use and compatability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 If you were to take the trouble of finding out the history of the problem - you would discover that it has only affected a tiny minority of computers - there have been millions of successful downloads. Microsoft are trying to determine what combination of hardware and software is vulnerable - but it is a very difficult task.When you consider the humongous variety of PC components and the almost infinite range software available today - the number of permutations of PC configurations must run into tens of millions - and Microsoft are expected to ensure that their software runs faultlessly on every one of them - no matter how obscure the set-up. Microsoft are not the only company to experience software development problems - but they at least try and correct them promptly which cannot be said for some other vendors.Microsoft are a popular target for ridicule - but they are a one of the most successful companies ever and most of us use their products without significant problems. I personally feel it is hypocritical to bang on about how useless Microsoft are - yet still use their software. If you consider that Ford make useless cars - then don't buy one. If you don't like the taste of Marmite - stop eating it. They are your choices and you are not going to win a popularity contest for not practicing what you preach. Microsoft flamers should go and join the happy band of Linux users for a while to find out first hand which side of their bread is buttered.Rant over - now to go and take it out on the lawns which are growing like mad. That bloody Honda mower better start - or I will be back here moaning about how useless Honda cars are.As you say Alan, too many people complain about Windows. I wonder just how many of them could come up with something better, even with a year or twos training. This is why I get so annoyed when someone cames on here with a problem with IE, and the first solution that some come up with is DUMP IT and use FIREFOX. I tried FF and didn't like it, and am more than pleased with IE 7. I have nothing against other browsers or operating systems if that is what other people want. But as far as I'm concerned, DON'T insult me for preferring Windows. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 If you were to take the trouble of finding out the history of the problem - you would discover that it has only affected a tiny minority of computers - there have been millions of successful downloads. Microsoft are trying to determine what combination of hardware and software is vulnerable - but it is a very difficult task.When you consider the humongous variety of PC components and the almost infinite range software available today - the number of permutations of PC configurations must run into tens of millions - and Microsoft are expected to ensure that their software runs faultlessly on every one of them - no matter how obscure the set-up. Microsoft are not the only company to experience software development problems - but they at least try and correct them promptly which cannot be said for some other vendors.Microsoft are a popular target for ridicule - but they are a one of the most successful companies ever and most of us use their products without significant problems. I personally feel it is hypocritical to bang on about how useless Microsoft are - yet still use their software. If you consider that Ford make useless cars - then don't buy one. If you don't like the taste of Marmite - stop eating it. They are your choices and you are not going to win a popularity contest for not practicing what you preach. Microsoft flamers should go and join the happy band of Linux users for a while to find out first hand which side of their bread is buttered.Rant over - now to go and take it out on the lawns which are growing like mad. That bloody Honda mower better start - or I will be back here moaning about how useless Honda cars are.You overreacted AlanHo. No one flamed you. MS is an easy target as they overcharge for their products and consistently introduce new products that are full of problems. Chill. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike567 Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 I love linux, and I'm a heavy linux user running Kubuntu.Personally I love Kubuntu, and sorry but I would think its way better than linux mint especially for novice users I have had a couple of problems with mint which I found rather annoying yet I have installed Kubuntu on numerous machines with no problems at all except the occasional missing driver which now is very rare, this used to be the main issue when moviing to linux a long time ago but now its fine.I am a happy microsoft flamer, only due to IE and their overpriced crap they sell but they are following the linux bandwagon and going open source.I really have to say microsoft really have succeded due to their VERY good marketing techniques, and especially the way they take down other companies they are very smart but its like google really they are too powerful in my opinion the market needs to be split more, if someone uses my computer they rant because I don't have windows on it and they don't know how to use it which really does piss me off especially when they switched from 98 to xp and from xp to vista perfectly fine and they are complaining that they dunno how to open notepad in linux are you kidding me?Yet they are happy to use a Mac because they know its different yet they expect a PC to be running windows it really does piss me off A LOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLeeZeCoRe Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 My Vista machine is pretty much as the day I got it, 2nd day of the release, I removed most of the updates because they always 'break' something, I'll lost my network or graphics go pants, start up is slower, no start up :|.They're crap tbh. It was dead in my living room for FOUR HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE DAYS after one update that no techy could solve, it just randomly came back to life a few weeks ago lol.I think I'll wait till SP2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorPorMe Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 My Vista machine is pretty much as the day I got it, 2nd day of the release, I removed most of the updates because they always 'break' something, I'll lost my network or graphics go pants, start up is slower, no start up :|.They're crap tbh. It was dead in my living room for FOUR HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE DAYS after one update that no techy could solve, it just randomly came back to life a few weeks ago lol.I think I'll wait till SP2.I'm the kind of person that has to have the new thing-even if what I'm useing is doing just fine. If XP PRO is working well then the new Vista must be better. Just is common sence. Even if it isn't-I just want it! Well. I got it. Vista Ultimate. Microsofts own update drivers started the ball rolling downhill. I finialy put XP PRO SP3 back on. Things are comfortable agian. I'm not waiting for the next shoe to drop. For what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbrideau Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Well, about Vista, some call it today's Windows ME, as Windows 7 is coming in just a short time. Vista will not have a long life like XP it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLeeZeCoRe Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 My Vista machine is just the living room box, I have XP Pro on my bedroom machine, and for the one I'm building I'll going for dual boot slimline versions (purely for gaming). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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