[Ham-Computers] Win98 "Garbage Collector" - was "RAM Defrag"

[jeff]

On Wed, 2005-07-20 at 05:59 -0700, Rich B wrote:
> Good thing opinions are just that, opinions.
> 
> workstations I have found that it isn't the Operating
> System that is defective but usually the user who
> doesn't have clue one on how to setup or maintain the
> System.

Good thing opinions are just that indeed.
When MS tells you they're aware of a problem and their solution is
rebooting the computer (with nothing more than 2 pieces of MS software
on it), it's a bit of a stretch to blame the operator.


> 1.) NO operating system is the be-all end-all 

it couldn't be.


> 2.) Hardware, Software and PEOPLE are causes of alot
> of problems (for all OS's).

I always say that if it weren't for the people, my job would be a lot
better.

"I just changed my password, can't remember it, and locked myself out of
the system.  Again."

My favorite of all time came from the CEO's wife, after I explained that
the mail server needs her login and password so no one can hijack the
entire server: "I've HAD IT with security."




> its the software running in the background
> that causes the problems

I keep trying to delete Exchange, but my boss gives me this evil look
whenever I ask.


>  (If your startup group is
> loaded with apps try cleaning it out, also look whats
> being started through the Registry at
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
> )

try Hijack This.  GREAT tool, but too powerful for people who don't have
a good understanding of software.



> 4.) The same arguments that were spewed 10 years ago
> about MS don't hold any water today, Windows 2000 and
> Windows XP are far better than the older systems 

sho nuff.  We're about to off our last NT server.
2k is way ahead of 98 also.

But Windows still isn't the answer.


> 5.) Opinions are like, well you know, everyone has
> one...

as you've demonstrated.



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