The early bird catches the worm

ardmhachaabu · January 19, 2009, 09:51:37 PM

Update XP and make sure it has all critical/high level patches as well as the non-critical software and hardware patches available for your particular system. When that has been done, reinstall the software for ASP.net.

Finding the particular update to fix your own problem can be difficult enough and very time-consuming - hence asking you to update the heap

ziggysego · January 19, 2009, 09:57:35 PM

Had to reinstall the OS before, due to a complete meltdown. Everything reinstalled and still didn't work. It just reminded me how much I hate Windows and how much I wanted to break away from it.

ardmhachaabu · January 19, 2009, 10:03:13 PM

I would say to update all drivers and patches for motherboard and any add-on components - hit the manufacturer's site and download all fresh drivers from there that are specific to the make and model of your machine. It's something silly as that, I reckon anyway.

ziggysego · January 19, 2009, 10:04:40 PM

Probably is, but Windows has reduced me to tears any a days in past. Riddled with bugs and stupid patches which are just rushed through. It's needlessly awkward and clumsy. Just a hateful OS to have.

thebigfella · January 19, 2009, 10:18:07 PM

Quote from: ziggysego on January 19, 2009, 09:43:58 PM
I've Windows XP Professional, which should allow ASP.net to run on it. It won't work. Have all the settings correct.

Can you even develop ASP.net on the Mac?

Quote from: ziggysego on January 19, 2009, 09:43:58 PM
Anyway, iMac is better for graphics and such, so I was going to move over eventually. This has just sped it up a bit.

Please elaborate? The Adobe master suite is available on Windows too and Macs now run on Intel hardware, for Web Design there is no real difference. When you doing graphic design from screen to print though, the Mac wins hands down due to its better handling of fonts, colours, tools ect...

ziggysego · January 19, 2009, 10:21:30 PM

Quote from: thebigfella on January 19, 2009, 10:18:07 PM
Can you even develop ASP.net on the Mac?

Yes. Not in the early days, but you can now.

Quote from: thebigfella on January 19, 2009, 10:18:07 PM
Please elaborate? The Adobe master suite is available on Windows too and Macs now run on Intel hardware, for Web Design there is no real difference. When you doing graphic design from screen to print though, the Mac wins hands down due to its better handling of fonts, colours, tools ect...

Mainly for the graphical end, that I'm making the jump.

thebigfella · January 20, 2009, 12:05:47 AM

Quote from: thebigfella on January 19, 2009, 10:18:07 PM
Please elaborate? The Adobe master suite is available on Windows too and Macs now run on Intel hardware, for Web Design there is no real difference. When you doing graphic design from screen to print though, the Mac wins hands down due to its better handling of fonts, colours, tools ect...

Mainly for the graphical end, that I'm making the jump.

[/quote]

But there is nothing you have mentioned that you can't do with a PC, including all the graphical stuff you perceive you will be doing. One recommendation, I would not go out and purchase the full Adobe Master Suite, its a hell of a lot of money for shelve-ware. I would buy one or 2 of the product first I and master them (or just download the trials and get a dodgy license key).

never kickt a ball · January 20, 2009, 01:27:29 AM

Quote from: Bud Wiser on January 19, 2009, 07:57:56 PM
QuoteThe virus - known variously as Conficker, Kido or Downadup

That Kido one has been infesting the Tyrone thread for years now.

lfdown2 · January 20, 2009, 08:36:03 AM

My name is TheBigFella and I'm a PC!!

thebigfella · January 20, 2009, 09:25:24 AM

Quote from: lfdown2 on January 20, 2009, 08:36:03 AM
My name is TheBigFella and I'm a PC!!

Ha ha unfortunately no such free advertisement or support for Mr Gates, I actually use a MacBook as my main computer. I'm just trying to point out the argument switching because it is better for Web Design is flawed.