Posts by thelostpatrol

I wouldn't overwrite my XP with the Beta because it's a non-upgradeable time-limited beta. However, on a different partition, I would consider trying it. It should find all the necessary drivers already, there shouldn't be a problem...

I'll get Vista... with my next computer.

Post a screenshot please.

Not in the states anyway. We're safe here in Canada, for now...

Vista will autofind all your drivers.

Tiny Firewall, AVG Free Antivirus. Those are the only ones you need if you believe there's risk. However, learn to control your browsing and downloading and invest in a router and you won't need a firewall at all. Firefox and...

My optical drive doesn't write at the advertised speed but aside from that it's fine so far, 9 months after purchase.

I'm sure there's a market for it somewhere, with some people. Makes my 17" seem tiny by comparison now, heh.

What's the address at least?

Well, you're going to be away for so long so you better make sure your computer's very secure, ie: connected to a router and not letting people mess with its contents through ports being visible, passwords being weak, etc. because you...