Paul Thurrott: Windows Vista Beta 1 vs. Mac OS X “Tiger”

After years and years of waiting, we finally have a reasonably stable Windows Vista beta build to work with. Windows Vista Beta 1 doesn’t feature many end user features per se, but it does include a nearly complete next-generation Windows shell, instant desktop search, a preliminary version of the new Aero user interface, and other useful functionality.

For Windows enthusiasts, Windows Vista Beta 1 is a much-needed demonstration that Microsoft can still churn out valuable Windows releases, after years of doubt. For Mac OS X users, however, Windows Vista Beta 1 engenders a sense of déjà vu. Isn’t a lot of this stuff already in Mac OS X 10.4 “Tiger”? Read on

Originally from osViews | osOpinion

Windows XP Crashes 24.5 Million Times A Day

Those of you with Windows XP who have ever had the misfortune of having your system crash are certainly not alone. According to an article by John C. Dvorak, there are an estimated 24.5 million XP crashes a day, for a total of 30 billion each year throughout the world.

Originally from Gear Live

Atari Belt Buckle: Insert Your Favorite Joystick Joke Here

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Oh Brother….Look at it. It’s obscene. Even NESBuckle says it should never have been made into a belt, but they did it anyway just for that reason. Plus imagine the many Atari systems that will go unused because someone took the controller just to make a belt buckle.

However, we still think you should totally get this. If, you know, you want to be ridiculed. Or be a hit with the ladies.

The controller buckle itself costs $50, and a belt and buckle combo costs $65.

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Originally from Gizmodo