operating-system ~ Chris Pirillo

CNN Blogger Bunch: Windows 7 and Hulu Subscriptions

11 Comments (Add) | Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 9:30am

I was recently featured on CNN live website, along with my buddies Pete Cashmore (from Mashable) and Brian Chen (from Wired). We had a great time discussing things like Windows 7 and the announcement of Hulu subscriptions. It’s an interesting roundtable from the three of us self-avowed “Mac” guys, who all have extensive Windows experience.

Who Loves Windows Vista?

29 Comments (Add) | Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 9:26pm

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During a recent live call, Charles nearly knocked me out of my chair when he proclaimed that he LOVES Windows Vista. I was honestly shocked, especially since the calls were supposed to be about Windows 7. Charles stated emphatically that he never had issues with Vista, and that it actually just worked for him. He fully admits that he may be the only person in his entire town – or state! – who feels this way. We did, of course, end up discussing his views on Windows 7, and about Microsoft in general.

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What Technology of Today Will be Obsolete Tomorrow?

5 Comments (Add) | Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 10:18pm

Earlier on Geeks, I read a thread someone had started asking what basic technology that we use today will not even be around in the future. The author lists such things as the keyboard and mouse, a land-line telephone, public Wi-Fi, and even operating systems! Wait, what? You don’t think operating systems will be around in the future? Well, you could be right, actually. With more and more computing being done in the Cloud, that’s something we may yet see in our lifetimes.

Happy Halloween!

No Comments Yet (Add) | Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 2:56am

I love Halloween. It’s so much fun to see all the kids in their little costumes. Heck, it’s sometimes even fun to see the grownups in their costumes, as well! But most of all, I love to see Wicket and Pixie all dressed up for the day. I’ve even been known to dress up in recent years, myself.

Windows 7 – How Soon Should You Upgrade?

3 Comments (Add) | Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 8:02pm

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I opened the phone lines a few nights ago, asking the community to call in to talk about Windows 7. We had some excellent discussions. This particular call was from Ray, asking me about whether he should upgrade his Windows 7 RC 1 to the full/final release now… or wait a bit. We also talked about differences in the different versions available of Windows 7, and what may work best for his needs.

Best Buy and Windows 7

2 Comments (Add) | Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 5:55am

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With the advent of Windows 7 going public, I opened the phone lines up. People called in to talk about anything and everything related to Windows 7. Danny Minick is a long-time member of our community, and now apparently has a new job working at his local Best Buy. During this particular call, I asked him what the buzz is around the store.

Windows 7 Thoughts

1 Comment (Add) | Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 12:26am

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I took several live calls the other night, talking to people about Windows 7. Mitchell was one of the callers. He absolutely loves Windows 7. He’s been a Windows user for many years, and never did like Vista. He started using Windows 7 with the very first build, and is now using the RTM via his TechNet subscription.

Apple’s Mac OS X Snow Leopard Review

10 Comments (Add) | Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 4:56pm

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I’m sure you’re still laughing at my impression of a Snow Leopard, in honor of the newest release of Mac OS X. The upgrade is only $30.00, which is an excellent price. You should go out and get it right away, but I’m not sure if you’re ready to install it just yet.

Save $100 on Windows 7 Professional Upgrade

4 Comments (Add) | Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 at 4:06pm

The Windows 7 Professional Upgrade will not be available until October 22, 2009. However, if you want to pre-order now, Amazon has a great deal, which saves you a hundred dollars.

Will Linux Always be Stuck in the Minority?

20 Comments (Add) | Friday, August 15th, 2008 at 1:16pm

Recently, Steve Ballmer explained why Linux is going to stay in the minority for users. Some people feel that the main reason for this is that Developers aren’t really producing anything for Linux, as compared to OS X and Windows. Still others feel this is preposterous, and that Linux will soon become mainstream. I asked everyone over at FriendFeed what they think. Some of the answers are surprising.

Will we be Saying Goodbye to Windows any Time Soon?

23 Comments (Add) | Thursday, August 14th, 2008 at 5:06pm

Many people feel that Windows is coming to an end, and that any new operating system from Microsoft will be radically different. Still others vehemently deny this, and claim that it’s a “bunch of hooey”. I threw this question out to people on FriendFeed to see what they have to say.

Top Five Tips for Installing Windows XP

19 Comments (Add) | Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at 11:24pm

Even with the advent of Vista, many people are still installing (and even re-installing) Windows XP. Normally, it’s a relatively easy and painless process. But, as with anything, something could always go wrong. Brandon sent in this top five list for installing XP for anyone who may find themselves needing to do so.

Have you Tried the Google Open Source Android Emulator?

8 Comments (Add) | Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at 12:15am

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What operating system is running on your phone? At some point in the future, it may be Google’s operating system… dubbed Android. It’s open-source, and available for all operating systems. Those of you who don’t really know what an SDK is. In light terms, it’s a package of tools and examples given to software developers so that they can develop platforms.