Answering Your Tech Questions in an Interview
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David Risley from PCMechanic wanted to interview me. Instead of just replying to his email questions, I decided to make a video so I can share my opinions with all of you.
Pc Mechanic is a site full of tech information. PCMech is about computers and technology. They define “PC” a little more broadly. Yes, PC stands for personal computer. Much of their content is about personal computers. But, since they first launched, technology has evolved and now there is so much more to talk about than just computers. So, they cover technology. They cover the internet. They cover - yes - computers, hardware, software, etc. I love their tagline… “Helping normal people get their Geek on”. That is great!
- A lot has been said about Windows Vista and whether it is ready for prime time or not. I believe you have recently downgraded to Windows XP (as have I), and you have made no secret about your frustrations with Vista. Do you think Vista will eventually be as accepted as XP, or are we looking at the beginning of the end for Windows? This is a good question. Overall, I think Vista will eventually be as widely accepted as XP. It will probably take a couple of years though.
- What, if anything, do you think Microsoft needs to do differently in their next version of Windows? In a word… EVERYTHING! Put the backward compatibility into a Virtual Machine. At this point, Microsoft needs something completely new and different in order to compete. I’m not sure whether they are going to be able to do this or not.
- I noticed you’re using your MacBook a lot. Are you turning into a dedicated Mac user? Do you plan to ditch Windows altogether when Leopard arrives? The answer to that is… possibly. I’m looking for a sponsor for a new Mac Pro. I already have one designed, and know exactly what I need. If I get one with Leopard on it, then I will be making the official switch.
- Do you have any thoughts about the closed nature of Apple? Sure, their machines may run well but that is because they control both hardware and software. Apple makes Microsoft look like an open book. Any thoughts? You are right in one way. That concerns me about Apple… the fact that they are closed in nature. It creates a great user experience, yes. However at some point you have to let it go. The iPhone has been virtually crippled because of the fact that it is so closed. Developers are in the right to complain loudly about Apple not allowing outside development software. It would make Apple even better in my opinion if it were to be more open.
- Do you think Apple hardware is much more expensive than PC hardware? Or… do you agree with some of our Mac readers when they say that is a myth? It’s a myth, yes. People who complain about expensive hardware are probably using cheap end model PCs. There are a lot of variables at play. A good gaming rig is going to cost you a lot more than any Mac ever will.
- Did you build your own computer? Do you upgrade a lot, or do you tend to stick with a machine for awhile? I used to be into building them, but then I got away from it. You never know who to blame when there is a problem. Is it the hardware? Are the drivers to blame? It just got to be too much of a nightmare. Buying off the shelf is easy, as long as you get the right components.
- Your live webcam feed is obviously a hit. What is it like having your office broadcast to the internet all day? Have you had any concerns about privacy? I had to go out and order a separate SDSL connection to dedicate specifically to the video stream. The Comcast business service I have just isn’t enough for me to run everything I need to. There are always privacy concerns, of course. As long as I keep my layers of protection in place, I’m ok.
- You are obviously well known for Lockergnome, but also for your stint on TechTV. I have to ask - has any thought gone into your current online video work evolving into an internet-based TechTV-ish network? Well, this is pretty much what I’ve done, really. I’m trying to do my best to integrate the community in as many ways as possible, and to help our members.
- Lastly, you’re from the Seattle area. Why is Peets coffee so much better than Starbucks? Let’s put it this way… you could go to the Outback to get a steak. But will it be a “good” steak? Well, maybe. In my opinion, not so much. I equate Starbucks to McDonald’s. It’s consistent, but it’s not quality. I want excellent tasting coffee, and Peets gives me that. I’ve tried many different stores, chains, brands… and none of them compare. Peets is just outstanding. You can even order it online!
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32 Comments
erickj92
October 12th, 2007
at 5:36am
its was good, but way to long…
sander0o0
October 12th, 2007
at 5:43am
its not 2 long…he is answering ALL his questions, so i guess it takes some time when he’s got 12 000 subs
wannabehaxor
October 12th, 2007
at 6:11am
LOL You said flop 3d instead of flip 3d
jebbyblobby
October 12th, 2007
at 7:41am
Is this chap, taking drugs?
UncleJohn97420
October 12th, 2007
at 7:48am
Exactly, video’s are like music. If it seems to long to you, dont watch, or dont listen.
When you enjoy something, time dosnt matter its over before you know it.
badboy2009
October 12th, 2007
at 8:24am
longer videos would be cool. maybe one a week or so. If you have alot of general simple questions to answer maybe you could make one longer video. would be pretty cool . good work again !
Winemac
October 12th, 2007
at 10:16am
I was thinking about Windows in general last night and I came to my own conclusion as to what Windows should turn into.
Windows 2
no not windows 2.x
I think almost a complete re-write is in order. Microsoft easily has the potential to say look the next ‘version’ of windows wont work with anything out there currently natively. We are switching to 64bit across the boards, we are developing a new kernel rather then keep updating the existing NT Kernel, etc.
Now this would cause a great uproar in the marketplace but the finished product would be new, fine tuned for 64bit (in my opinion a partnership should be formed exclusively with AMD at this point in time.), and all compatibility like you mentioned should be in a VM.
How hard would it be for them to develop a VM that is fully DirectX compliant that comes with Windows XP inside of it for running old apps? In face automate it have the Windows XP VM App start up when you try to run a lets say Windows 2000 application. The vm will start up then automatically load the app. Would it really be that hard?? I don’t think so.. then again I’m just a user. Maybe people want a operating system the gradually gets slower and slower more unstable and unstable all in order to keep those old 16bit applications working…
16bit?! Come on lets switch to full blown 64bit already.
Software and Hardware vendors depend on M$ for a lot of their business so if MS said this is how its going to be join the bandwagon or lose customers.. I think the buisness’s would comply…
Winemac
dj5dog
October 12th, 2007
at 12:56pm
Interesting questions and awnsers
Windows Vista Torrent
October 12th, 2007
at 2:44pm
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DavidDude96
October 12th, 2007
at 2:47pm
chris has a problem with apple being ahead? or going ahead of windows?
iApple1000
October 12th, 2007
at 2:53pm
If you say OS X meaning X not 10 I WILL GO OFF!!!! really. So get it right ppl! great video Chris.
camarojay007
October 12th, 2007
at 4:44pm
starbucks if you drink that garbage your must be walking around with a stick up yer bum ….by the way you cant drive hold your coffee and talk on your precious cell phone at the same time jackass
StreamFreeMovies
October 12th, 2007
at 5:27pm
wow u went out?
ClimbatizVideos
October 12th, 2007
at 6:10pm
lol nice video Chris :)
Nikiaf
October 12th, 2007
at 6:29pm
i agree with climbatizvideos. great vid :)
TheCoreMan
October 12th, 2007
at 6:35pm
Your videos are always informative!
xboxman123456
October 12th, 2007
at 6:36pm
nice job on the video chris :)
narkman1
October 12th, 2007
at 7:12pm
lol Chris hates comcast
ryan524
October 12th, 2007
at 7:21pm
I hate comcast too…satilite tv is much better than cable….
negativeeffect
October 12th, 2007
at 7:42pm
I like this style of answering. You should do it more often.
ghosty121212
October 12th, 2007
at 8:30pm
lol
“Hard drives are like opinions. Everyone has at least 2.” Lol, i have one. and the other has 3 GB on it so it aint a HDD. =D
Tommy
October 12th, 2007
at 8:46pm
Not sure what to think. You think Apple is great, but you won’t buy it yourself. Maybe they are more expensive and you can’t or won’t buy it.
Certainly, cheap PC owners complain about Apple’s expensive computers…. So this means their complaints are invalid because Apple’s computer are in some ways comparable if you do a item by item comparison. This ignore the fact that Mac’s have higher and higher price points that skips many PC buyers.
I also think Apple’s fancy designs are completely irrelevant. Are you really paying for the overdesigned box or the internals? Why is Apple trying so hard to make a fancy box when its software matters more?
JUST give us the software in an affordable box.
As for gaming rigs for Windows games costing more, how much more do you have to pay for a game capable Mac Pro? Is there such a thing?
AJenbo
October 13th, 2007
at 12:10pm
<3 this video was grate.
AJenbo
October 13th, 2007
at 12:14pm
Top of the line Apple != top of the line gaming rig.
The only reason that Mac OS X only runs on apple hardware is that they artificialy cripled it!
a012345
October 15th, 2007
at 8:54am
X-presso is awesome.
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Pat Towey
October 16th, 2007
at 9:20am
I agree with your coffee chioce. My experience is that Peets TASTES as good as it smells.
techtipsforparents
October 17th, 2007
at 10:19am
I agree, I have 300+ XP machines on my network, and one Vista. The Vista keeps me busier than all the rest. But weren’t we having this same discussion and debate when XP came out after 98, ME, and 2K?
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October 17th, 2007
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saying that slowly the casual computer user and perhaps even Power Users will eventually get used to Windows Vista and that the frustration being felt with Vista now was also prevalent when Windows XP was first released. I was yesterday watchingChris Pirillodoing an interview for some of his watchers, and I think that he raised some exceptionally valid points. Windows Vista is indeed a very different operating system to Windows XP. A different “beast