RTM vs SP1
Donnie Bill | 12/11/08
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Puzzling
rseiler | 12/11/08
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Probably Not Better
Donnie Bill | 12/11/08
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These performance differences...
Information_z | 12/23/08
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To clarify ...
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | 12/12/08
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I See
Donnie Bill | 12/12/08
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The way a boot time benchmark ought to work
Michael Kelly | 12/11/08
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Alternative Characterisation of Your Idea
Donnie Bill | 12/11/08
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Agreed
boed | 12/11/08
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Boot-time timing
jbones39 | 12/13/08
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I've found the same
LiquidLearner | 12/23/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
tburzio | 12/11/08
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The same for Windows if you don't patch.
ye | 12/11/08
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Kernel only
bryantrv | 12/11/08
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No, not kernel only:
ye | 12/11/08
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Yes, kernel only
bryantrv | 12/11/08
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LOL! The denial is strong with this one!
ye | 12/11/08
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Umm...
bryantrv | 12/11/08
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Actually...
xsacha | 12/11/08
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@bryantrv: Can't argue with fact so you attack the messenger.
ye | 12/12/08
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@xsacha: I didn't say libc requires a restart. I said:
ye | 12/12/08
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Dream worlds. Wouldn't it be nice.
ShadowGIATL | 12/15/08
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In windows...
LiquidLearner | 12/23/08
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Not Quite
Donnie Bill | 12/11/08
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It was not tongue in cheek.
ye | 12/11/08
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Limited experience
beatphreek | 12/12/08
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Clarification
Donnie Bill | 12/12/08
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Leaky applications don't require a restart of Windows.
ye | 12/12/08
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Replied to Wrong Person
Donnie Bill | 12/12/08
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I didn't reply to you. I replied to beatphreek. (nt)
ye | 12/12/08
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This should be deleted. (nt)
ye | 12/12/08
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It has been deleted...
rbrothers@... | 12/19/08
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I had a Netware server...
914four | 12/15/08
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Unlike Windows, many UNIX patches...
914four | 12/15/08
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Many Windows patches don't require a reboot either.
ye | 12/15/08
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I'd be interested in hearing from Windows users who...
914four | 12/15/08
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From my experience
ShadowGIATL | 12/15/08
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Don't get me wrong...
914four | 12/15/08
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This is why I use Windows over ANY flavor of Linux...
zach.winchester | 12/17/08
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Too few who can
Patanjali | 12/22/08
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re: Many Patches Don't Require a Reboot Either
WarhavenSC | 12/16/08
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ubuntu pretty fast too
PatrynXX | 12/12/08
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Ubuntu vs Vista Boot Times
wolf_z | 12/15/08
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I give you that.
ShadowGIATL | 12/15/08
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Good News
jpr75_z | 12/11/08
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Haha
NStalnecker | 12/11/08
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Haha what?
bill@... | 12/11/08
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I think you misunderstood me
NStalnecker | 12/11/08
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While I don't disagree
merc2dogs` | 12/12/08
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What you're missing
LiquidLearner | 12/23/08
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I agree ...
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | 12/12/08
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...seconded.
Mitch 74 | 12/13/08
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It's fixed
LiquidLearner | 12/23/08
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The argument you're likely to hear...
Wolfie2K3 | 12/12/08
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Yeah
NStalnecker | 12/12/08
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With a bloated iTunes version just to reinforce it!
Patanjali | 12/22/08
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Petition to save Vista!
de-void | 12/11/08
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Ballmer will
boed | 12/11/08
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re: Ballmer will
rtk | 12/11/08
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What percentage of Leopard systems were downgraded?
914four | 12/15/08
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Why is it a strange comment
rtk | 12/15/08
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Reply to rtk
914four | 12/15/08
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rtk doesn't use Apple
hasta la Vista, bah-bie | 12/22/08
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where's the fud?
rtk | 12/22/08
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Whoosh...
hasta la Vista, bah-bie | 12/22/08
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Nope
rtk | 12/22/08
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Hint for you
hasta la Vista, bah-bie | 12/23/08
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clueless troll
rtk | 12/23/08
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What leg?
hasta la Vista, bah-bie | 12/23/08
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Wisdom
914four | 12/15/08
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re: Ballmer will
pseudoperson | 12/23/08
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Great post
LiquidLearner | 12/23/08
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Maybe infoworld?
rtk | 12/11/08
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Thanks for including XP
boed | 12/11/08
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Some good questions
LiquidLearner | 12/23/08
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Rebooting Linux vs Windows
pkzd | 12/11/08
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You operate on ancient data
friedcow | 12/12/08
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Visa makes computers?
914four | 12/15/08
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Your title could be a little worthwhile if it were possible to edit posts
Patanjali | 12/22/08
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I'm curious
isulzer | 12/11/08
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Ah nvm.
isulzer | 12/11/08
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Across Drives vs Across, Say, Processors
Donnie Bill | 12/11/08
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It would only be more relevant
rtk | 12/11/08
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well
isulzer | 12/12/08
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unfortunately not.
rtk | 12/12/08
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unfortunately I'm right.
isulzer | 12/12/08
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Actually rtk IS right.
914four | 12/15/08
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I think I understand why you're confused.
isulzer | 12/12/08
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That's not unfortunate!
rtk | 12/12/08
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You were not wrong,
914four | 12/15/08
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Transfer rate is directly dependent upon rotation speed
Patanjali | 12/22/08
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You have the ...
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | 12/12/08
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10K HDDs make a system seem snappier
Patanjali | 12/22/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
public@... | 12/11/08
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well
isulzer | 12/11/08
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True ...
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | 12/12/08
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My gawd.
rtk | 12/11/08
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PICNIC ? Problem in Chair Not in Computer
Pembo | 12/12/08
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Generally...
isulzer | 12/12/08
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lol In days past....
sjbinaz | 12/12/08
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Wait, Solaris breaks your rule...
914four | 12/15/08
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Apple released a bloated iTunes that did slow down Windows
Patanjali | 12/22/08
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That's great
shellcodes_coder | 12/11/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
xsacha | 12/11/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
yaffor | 12/11/08
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Suspension of disbelief
disbelief | 12/12/08
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Have you ever used Vista SP1 x86 or x64?
shellcodes_coder | 12/12/08
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Test Probably OK
Donnie Bill | 12/12/08
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"good tweaks"
rtk | 12/12/08
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Lots More to Shut Off Than Just Aero
Donnie Bill | 12/12/08
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turning off aero
grandadmiralmcb@... | 12/12/08
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Jury Is Out
Donnie Bill | 12/12/08
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Just make sure...
914four | 12/15/08
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re:
NStalnecker | 12/12/08
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The results are based on the data collected ...
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | 12/12/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
ManBearPig | 12/12/08
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PCMark Vantage on XP???
Randall C. Kennedy | 12/12/08
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That chart ...
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | 12/12/08
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Wrong Data?
Randall C. Kennedy | 12/12/08
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Don't forget XP Users like myself
karihouse | 12/12/08
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Adrian. Integrated Graphics Test? Yes..No?
V@... | 12/12/08
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Likely ...
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | 12/12/08
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Just The Beta
TBone2k | 12/12/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
Mrmpcebu59 | 12/12/08
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Way Better?
Donnie Bill | 12/12/08
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Thank you
oregonnerd13 | 12/12/08
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Yo Adrian
nix_hed | 12/12/08
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Why measure BOOT TIMES??????
MicroNix | 12/13/08
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See Above Too
Donnie Bill | 12/13/08
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Agreed
MicroNix | 12/14/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
Prixsel | 12/13/08
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so Vista isn't such a slow pig and 7 is even better!
eggmanbubbagee@... | 12/14/08
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how accurate and consistent are OS benchmarks?
eggmanbubbagee@... | 12/15/08
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Good post
914four | 12/15/08
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Highlight the importance of accuracy, not quality
Patanjali | 12/22/08
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Vista 64 Bit boots in 35 sec
PCWizKid | 12/15/08
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Interesting wizkid I noticed your post on ready boost
tech_walker | 12/22/08
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Bottom Line expanded.
magallanes | 12/15/08
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not in this test
eggmanbubbagee@... | 12/16/08
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ignore, delete please
eggmanbubbagee@... | 12/16/08
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Pointless
MicroNix | 12/16/08
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last cry of XP luddite
eggmanbubbagee@... | 12/17/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
bellyfuz | 12/16/08
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XP User for life !
rtirman37@... | 12/18/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
spark555 | 12/18/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
Budster1 | 12/19/08
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Windows 7 build 6956 vs Vista SP2?
SMFX_ | 12/19/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
gsaggnws@... | 12/19/08
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Definitely good news
davidr69 | 12/22/08
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Why Adrian?
Narg | 12/22/08
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why PC enthusiasts are avoiding vista, and waiting for Windows 7
~doolittle~ | 12/22/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
TheMasterTech | 12/22/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
JakeZ | 12/22/08
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
muehlbauer | 12/22/08
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What noone has a copy of 3DMark06?????
ghot@... | 01/01/09
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
milly123 | 07/03/09
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
markedaxe | 10/18/09
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
caixamagica | 11/11/09
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XP Vs. 7 -Read Me.
Scriptr | 01/02/10
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RE: Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
Scriptr | 01/02/10
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Save Vista - I wouldn't.
Scriptr | 01/02/10
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Reply to milly123
Scriptr | 01/02/10
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