Title: Show your destop
Post by: Privateer on September 14, 2009, 20:02:19 PM
Post by: Privateer on September 14, 2009, 20:02:19 PM
lol i got this.,Removed Powered by JForum 2.1.8 © JForum Team ,
Ive got a new destop.
(http://privateer17.co.uk/my%20desktop.jpg)
Ive got a new destop.
(http://privateer17.co.uk/my%20desktop.jpg)
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Goblin on September 14, 2009, 20:45:22 PM
Post by: Goblin on September 14, 2009, 20:45:22 PM
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/ember/kOjzzbXZ0T5nFllnaFDGIPD2F0Q4l73k_o.png)
I like things clean :)
I like things clean :)
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: zpyder on September 14, 2009, 22:36:14 PM
Post by: zpyder on September 14, 2009, 22:36:14 PM
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/forums/screen.jpg)
Hopefully things will change somewhat when 22nd Oct comes around and I install Win 7.
Hopefully things will change somewhat when 22nd Oct comes around and I install Win 7.
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Rivkid on September 14, 2009, 22:50:32 PM
Post by: Rivkid on September 14, 2009, 22:50:32 PM
I end up doing this every week....
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Privateer on September 14, 2009, 23:06:40 PM
Post by: Privateer on September 14, 2009, 23:06:40 PM
Quote from: zpyder(Image removed from quote.)
Hopefully things will change somewhat when 22nd Oct comes around and I install Win 7.
Another Microsoft forcerd sale if you want W7, amazon is selling W7 Ultimate for £229 a kin stupid price as usual
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Goblin on September 14, 2009, 23:19:22 PM
Post by: Goblin on September 14, 2009, 23:19:22 PM
Quote from: PrivateerAnother Microsoft forcerd sale if you want W7, amazon is selling W7 Ultimate for £229 a kin stupid price as usual
Huh, my last OSX version was £25.
Title: Show your desktop
Post by: knighty on September 14, 2009, 23:21:19 PM
Post by: knighty on September 14, 2009, 23:21:19 PM
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3694/newbitmapimageaa.jpg)
my high tech desktop system.... icons to the left, downloads in the centre (of the left screen) :-)
boring... but efficinet.... and.... zoooooooom quick !
my high tech desktop system.... icons to the left, downloads in the centre (of the left screen) :-)
boring... but efficinet.... and.... zoooooooom quick !
Title: Show your desktop
Post by: XEntity on September 15, 2009, 00:07:14 AM
Post by: XEntity on September 15, 2009, 00:07:14 AM
Quote from: knightymy high tech desktop system.... icons to the left, downloads in the centre (of the left screen) :-)
boring... but efficinet.... and.... zoooooooom quick !
You appear to have problems with windows, the text on the icons appear to have gone red and squiggly?
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Beaker on September 15, 2009, 02:06:43 AM
Post by: Beaker on September 15, 2009, 02:06:43 AM
Laptop....
(http://www.zombiechorus.com/rick/lapdesktop.jpg)
desktop...
(http://www.zombiechorus.com/rick/desktop.jpg)
(http://www.zombiechorus.com/rick/lapdesktop.jpg)
desktop...
(http://www.zombiechorus.com/rick/desktop.jpg)
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: zpyder on September 15, 2009, 07:33:13 AM
Post by: zpyder on September 15, 2009, 07:33:13 AM
Quote from: PrivateerQuote from: zpyderHopefully things will change somewhat when 22nd Oct comes around and I install Win 7.
Another Microsoft forcerd sale if you want W7, amazon is selling W7 Ultimate for £229 a kin stupid price as usual
I preordered and got the one down from ultimate for £45. To me thats not a bad price, considering that its the one piece of software you are always going to use. Its only £5-£10 more than the price of some new console games, which might only get 10 hours of use before being shelved.
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Beaker on September 15, 2009, 08:23:37 AM
Post by: Beaker on September 15, 2009, 08:23:37 AM
Quote from: zpyderQuote from: PrivateerQuote from: zpyderHopefully things will change somewhat when 22nd Oct comes around and I install Win 7.
Another Microsoft forcerd sale if you want W7, amazon is selling W7 Ultimate for £229 a kin stupid price as usual
I preordered and got the one down from ultimate for £45. To me thats not a bad price, considering that its the one piece of software you are always going to use. Its only £5-£10 more than the price of some new console games, which might only get 10 hours of use before being shelved.
You got Home Premium? Ive not seen Professional cheaper than £130 anywhere. Im on Pro now, and the RTM is as good as the RC.
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: zpyder on September 15, 2009, 16:50:31 PM
Post by: zpyder on September 15, 2009, 16:50:31 PM
Aye Home Premium, I got a bit messed up. I came to the decision that the extra features in Professional just werent worth the money, and that I doubt Id use them.
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Alien8 on September 15, 2009, 20:11:22 PM
Post by: Alien8 on September 15, 2009, 20:11:22 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3923959962_6b05ddfc16_o.jpg)
desk top is icon less as ever the icon on the left are a dock that auto hides
desk top is icon less as ever the icon on the left are a dock that auto hides
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Cypher on September 15, 2009, 21:33:40 PM
Post by: Cypher on September 15, 2009, 21:33:40 PM
Quote from: PrivateerAnother Microsoft forcerd sale if you want W7, amazon is selling W7 Ultimate for £229 a kin stupid price as usual
£168
http://www.misco.co.uk/content/windows7/ultimate.htm
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Privateer on September 16, 2009, 08:50:57 AM
Post by: Privateer on September 16, 2009, 08:50:57 AM
Quote from: Cypherdabs are doing it for.. Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, English Intl DVDQuote from: PrivateerAnother Microsoft forcerd sale if you want W7, amazon is selling W7 Ultimate for £229 a kin stupid price as usual
£168
http://www.misco.co.uk/content/windows7/ultimate.htm
quicklinx: 6469I7 | mfr#: 7GC-00001
Free delivery available Due in more than 4 weeks £159.98 Quantity to buy of Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, English Intl DVD
http://www.dabs.com/ProductList.aspx?SearchTerms=631c+631b+6469&SearchMode=any&SearchKey=P_Quicklinx&PageMode=3
thanks for looking.
look at the original price robbers.
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Goblin on September 16, 2009, 11:13:09 AM
Post by: Goblin on September 16, 2009, 11:13:09 AM
Quote from: Alien8desk top is icon less as ever the icon on the left are a dock that auto hides
THAT is a nice desktop.
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 16, 2009, 11:33:07 AM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 16, 2009, 11:33:07 AM
Quote from: GoblinI like things clean :)
That wallpaper would be perfect without the Apple logo :)
I wont bore you with the desktop full of icons, but this is my wallpaper right now, cropped from Hubble:
The previous wallpaper was this:
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Privateer on September 16, 2009, 14:04:54 PM
Post by: Privateer on September 16, 2009, 14:04:54 PM
my weekly change.
(http://privateer17.co.uk/Clip_3.jpg)
(http://privateer17.co.uk/Clip_3.jpg)
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Goblin on September 16, 2009, 15:42:17 PM
Post by: Goblin on September 16, 2009, 15:42:17 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0NeQuote from: GoblinI like things clean :)
That wallpaper would be perfect without the Apple logo :)
It matches the one on the outside of the screen :P
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: DEViANCE on September 16, 2009, 16:51:14 PM
Post by: DEViANCE on September 16, 2009, 16:51:14 PM
same as it was last time we had one of these threads.
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s81/robdav99/desktop-1.jpg)
might be time for a change actually
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s81/robdav99/desktop-1.jpg)
might be time for a change actually
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: skidzilla on September 16, 2009, 18:11:54 PM
Post by: skidzilla on September 16, 2009, 18:11:54 PM
(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/7955/desktop212.png)
How much are people paying for Windows 7? Youre all mad. :P
How much are people paying for Windows 7? Youre all mad. :P
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Privateer on September 16, 2009, 18:48:19 PM
Post by: Privateer on September 16, 2009, 18:48:19 PM
I put Microsoft in my top hate bracket I deliberatly find cracks to screw them
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: zpyder on September 16, 2009, 19:35:34 PM
Post by: zpyder on September 16, 2009, 19:35:34 PM
Whereas theyre about the only company I dont ironically. Windows and Office are the things I use the most on a daily basis, so I can justify buying them.
Apps like Photoshop...expensive apps which you only occasionally use, for non-commercial things, is a grey area. Then there are expensive apps which cost a crapload (thousands) used in industry. I also find this a grey area, as my reasoning is that if employed by a company that uses it, they have paid for the licence already, what difference does it make if youre sat at the office or at home doing it. Admittedly some of these apps have floating licence thingymajigs so itd be technically possible for you to use it at home or work legitimately...
Plus for some reason I just think its asking for trouble using dodgy windows/office, given all the updates etc...
Apps like Photoshop...expensive apps which you only occasionally use, for non-commercial things, is a grey area. Then there are expensive apps which cost a crapload (thousands) used in industry. I also find this a grey area, as my reasoning is that if employed by a company that uses it, they have paid for the licence already, what difference does it make if youre sat at the office or at home doing it. Admittedly some of these apps have floating licence thingymajigs so itd be technically possible for you to use it at home or work legitimately...
Plus for some reason I just think its asking for trouble using dodgy windows/office, given all the updates etc...
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Rivkid on September 16, 2009, 19:58:21 PM
Post by: Rivkid on September 16, 2009, 19:58:21 PM
Quote from: PrivateerI put Microsoft in my top hate bracket I deliberatly find cracks to screw them
and yet you still use their software.....
Ill pay for Windows 7 probably - so far its been awesome. Im a big fan of Ubuntu but as an alternative for a browing laptop or something - its definitely not a replacement for Windows.
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Beanissocoollike on September 16, 2009, 20:42:02 PM
Post by: Beanissocoollike on September 16, 2009, 20:42:02 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0NeThe previous wallpaper was this:
And who chose the awesome wallpaper? (:
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 16, 2009, 21:23:31 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 16, 2009, 21:23:31 PM
You did, however I had already downloaded it for use.
As for Windows, I really dont see how anyone can think the £40 pre-order price half the forum seemed to buy it for could be considered anything but a bargain for a whole Operating System that allows you to use your computer. Its not just any piece of software.
If you are happy having an OS that is basically good for browsing the web, being a code monkey or writing a letter, great, let Ubuntu be your god. Or even OSX :lol: If you use your PC for everything including games you need Windows tbh, thats just how it is.
Im happy to spend less than half a ton on a legal OS that doesnt need butchering to get updates and such. Its one piece of software actually worth paying for.
As for Windows, I really dont see how anyone can think the £40 pre-order price half the forum seemed to buy it for could be considered anything but a bargain for a whole Operating System that allows you to use your computer. Its not just any piece of software.
If you are happy having an OS that is basically good for browsing the web, being a code monkey or writing a letter, great, let Ubuntu be your god. Or even OSX :lol: If you use your PC for everything including games you need Windows tbh, thats just how it is.
Im happy to spend less than half a ton on a legal OS that doesnt need butchering to get updates and such. Its one piece of software actually worth paying for.
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Privateer on September 16, 2009, 21:27:52 PM
Post by: Privateer on September 16, 2009, 21:27:52 PM
Quote from: RivkidI hate the BBC but I still watch it.Quote from: PrivateerI put Microsoft in my top hate bracket I deliberatly find cracks to screw them
and yet you still use their software.....
Ill pay for Windows 7 probably - so far its been awesome. Im a big fan of Ubuntu but as an alternative for a browing laptop or something - its definitely not a replacement for Windows.
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Beanissocoollike on September 16, 2009, 21:46:52 PM
Post by: Beanissocoollike on September 16, 2009, 21:46:52 PM
(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/997/wallpapergf.th.jpg) (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/wallpapergf.jpg/)
This is an awesome one I found (:
This is an awesome one I found (:
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Rivkid on September 16, 2009, 22:23:38 PM
Post by: Rivkid on September 16, 2009, 22:23:38 PM
Quote from: PrivateerI hate the BBC but I still watch it.
Your quite an angry little chap arent you?
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: skidzilla on September 16, 2009, 22:37:11 PM
Post by: skidzilla on September 16, 2009, 22:37:11 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0NeIf you use your PC for everything including games you need Windows tbh, thats just how it is.*Throws down Gauntlet*. Name a game, any game, and Ill post a screenshot of me playing it in Linux. :ptu:
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Privateer on September 16, 2009, 22:49:34 PM
Post by: Privateer on September 16, 2009, 22:49:34 PM
Quote from: skidzillaQuote from: Clockd 0NeIf you use your PC for everything including games you need Windows tbh, thats just how it is.*Throws down Gauntlet*. Name a game, any game, and Ill post a screenshot of me playing it in Linux. :ptu:
heres a question for you then, I have Call off Juraz, StreetFfighter4, RE5 and the devil may cry 4 all use dx 10, W7 and Vista are the only os that supports DX10, does Linux then.
Devil May Cry4 [DX10]
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: skidzilla on September 16, 2009, 23:42:00 PM
Post by: skidzilla on September 16, 2009, 23:42:00 PM
Okay, youve got me there. The Nvidia binary driver Im using doesnt yet support OpenGL 3.0, so theres no support (YET AFAIK, but very soon) for Geometry shaders.
I can however play some equivalents to the games you suggested:
Resident Evil 4 (http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5439/re4linux.jpg). (The muddy textures can also be vastly improved with a fan-made texture pack.)
Street Fighter II Turbo (SNES)
Super Castlevania IV (SNES) [All the DMC games have terrible PC ports]
Call of Juarez - No equivalent, but then who would play it on PC anyway? Ubisoft is notoriously poor at supporting its PC ports, even putting out broken patches that force a re-install. (http://kotaku.com/5358003/in-case-youve-patched-call-of-juarez-lately-)
If you could suggest some DX 9 games....Linux/WINE would fare much better; for example heres Crysis running. (http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1396/crysislinux.jpg)
I can however play some equivalents to the games you suggested:
Resident Evil 4 (http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5439/re4linux.jpg). (The muddy textures can also be vastly improved with a fan-made texture pack.)
Street Fighter II Turbo (SNES)
Super Castlevania IV (SNES) [All the DMC games have terrible PC ports]
Call of Juarez - No equivalent, but then who would play it on PC anyway? Ubisoft is notoriously poor at supporting its PC ports, even putting out broken patches that force a re-install. (http://kotaku.com/5358003/in-case-youve-patched-call-of-juarez-lately-)
If you could suggest some DX 9 games....Linux/WINE would fare much better; for example heres Crysis running. (http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1396/crysislinux.jpg)
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Privateer on September 17, 2009, 00:34:24 AM
Post by: Privateer on September 17, 2009, 00:34:24 AM
Quote from: skidzillaOkay, youve got me there. The Nvidia binary driver Im using doesnt yet support OpenGL 3.0, so theres no support (YET AFAIK, but very soon) for Geometry shaders.
I can however play some equivalents to the games you suggested:
Resident Evil 4. (The muddy textures can also be vastly improved with a fan-made texture pack.)
Street Fighter II Turbo (SNES)
Super Castlevania IV (SNES) [All the DMC games have terrible PC ports]
Call of Juarez - No equivalent, but then who would play it on PC anyway? Ubisoft is notoriously poor at supporting its PC ports, even putting out broken patches that force a re-install.
If you could suggest some DX 9 games....Linux/WINE would fare much better; for example heres Crysis running.
that is strange my Call of Juarez works fine on mine and two others.
Title: Show your destop
Post by: bear on September 17, 2009, 01:05:41 AM
Post by: bear on September 17, 2009, 01:05:41 AM
(http://bmorell.com/images/DeskU.png)
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Beaker on September 17, 2009, 01:38:14 AM
Post by: Beaker on September 17, 2009, 01:38:14 AM
Quote from: skidzillaQuote from: Clockd 0NeIf you use your PC for everything including games you need Windows tbh, thats just how it is.*Throws down Gauntlet*. Name a game, any game, and Ill post a screenshot of me playing it in Linux. :ptu:
Crysis, with at least 30FPS. ;)
Enjoy!
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Beaker on September 17, 2009, 01:39:01 AM
Post by: Beaker on September 17, 2009, 01:39:01 AM
Quote from: skidzillaHow much are people paying for Windows 7? Youre all mad. :P
£00.00
MSDN access is a winner ;)
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: skidzilla on September 17, 2009, 04:19:52 AM
Post by: skidzilla on September 17, 2009, 04:19:52 AM
Quote from: BeakerCrysis, with at least 30FPS. ;)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3VRNN04FbA&fmt=22
^(BTW, the music overdub is terrible in this video, so Id advise to put your speakers on low...)
:XD:
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: neXus on September 17, 2009, 08:21:55 AM
Post by: neXus on September 17, 2009, 08:21:55 AM
I am buying windows 7, I like it a lot.
Anyone seen Mint? Lightweight but its well polished.
Anyone seen Mint? Lightweight but its well polished.
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 17, 2009, 09:08:38 AM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 17, 2009, 09:08:38 AM
Quote from: skidzilla[/quote]Quote from: Clockd 0NeIf you use your PC for everything including games you need Windows tbh, thats just how it is.*Throws down Gauntlet*. Name a game, any game, and Ill post a screenshot of me playing it in Linux. :ptu:
Dungeon Keeper 2 :lol:
If you can play that using wine Im sold - I cant get that to work in XP or Vista!
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: skidzilla on September 17, 2009, 18:01:37 PM
Post by: skidzilla on September 17, 2009, 18:01:37 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0NeQuote from: skidzillaQuote from: Clockd 0NeIf you use your PC for everything including games you need Windows tbh, thats just how it is.*Throws down Gauntlet*. Name a game, any game, and Ill post a screenshot of me playing it in Linux. :ptu:
Quote from: Clockd 0NeDungeon Keeper 2 :lol:
If you can play that using wine Im sold - I cant get that to work in XP or Vista!
:)
Title: Show your destop
Post by: bear on September 17, 2009, 18:41:31 PM
Post by: bear on September 17, 2009, 18:41:31 PM
Linux is getting better and better I use Ubuntu and have had no reason to go back so far.
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 17, 2009, 18:45:40 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on September 17, 2009, 18:45:40 PM
Youre almost making it tempting to dual boot a linux distro just to play Dungeon Keeper 2
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: zpyder on September 18, 2009, 09:10:18 AM
Post by: zpyder on September 18, 2009, 09:10:18 AM
http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2009/09/18/windows_7_for_students/
Seems students will get a version of win 7 for £30, though the article doesnt elaborate on what version.
Not sure about the .edu email address thing, seeing as most unis here AFAIK use .ac.uk
Im sorted as being staff I have a uni email account ><
Seems students will get a version of win 7 for £30, though the article doesnt elaborate on what version.
Not sure about the .edu email address thing, seeing as most unis here AFAIK use .ac.uk
Im sorted as being staff I have a uni email account ><
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: Privateer on September 20, 2009, 14:17:50 PM
Post by: Privateer on September 20, 2009, 14:17:50 PM
vista
Title: Re:Show your destop
Post by: zpyder on September 22, 2009, 17:42:25 PM
Post by: zpyder on September 22, 2009, 17:42:25 PM
The site Im surveying at the moment is a corridor under some overhead powerlines, where all the trees etc have had to be removed. Theres a fair few pylons along the corridor, and I was feeling creative, so I took a shot today from underneath, played a bit with the exposure and contrast in photoshop and added a slight twist :D
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/forums/screen2.jpg)
(http://www.zpyder.co.uk/forums/screen2.jpg)