Windows Vista Pt 2

Alright, it’s time that I broadcast to everyone what’s been going on. It’s been a while since the last entry when I was jumping up and down because I installed Windows Vista on my laptop. Well I still am, mainly I am getting positive results, no system crashes, or anything out of the ordinary. However there are a just a few issues I am having but nothing that will cause me to downgrade back to XP.

First the battery just drains my system. Truthfully I am not really sure about it because mainly I am just concentrated on my work and time just flies! However I do recharge my laptop quite frequently.

The very first Monday when I went back to school after installing Vista, Kennesaw State University wireless didn’t work (I wouldn’t say that entirely. Mainly it’s a security issue). Let me explain. KSU implemented a more secure wireless in the spring semester of 2007. In order use their wireless you must use your wireless wizard (duh, for any wireless access point), enter the login and password that is supplied by the University, then you’ll fire up your browser, and accept the certificate of authorization Then a screen will come on asking for your KSU NetID and password plus guests are able to use the wireless by entering their email address. For some funny reason, it’s not accepting my netid or password since my other campus resources works fine. Temporally I am using the guest wireless until help desk helps me with my issue.

Finally the last issue I would like to inform you. I downloaded trial software of Adobe Flash CS3 and somehow I am not having a trial. They are asking me to enter a valid serial number in order to use it. I think I have heard that they are not letting anyone use their software if it has been activated on Windows Vista.

Students, faculty and Staff please visit http://www.campustech.com for your software needs. Sample product

Retail Price for Adobe Flash CS3: $690

Campus Tech Price: $239

Now here is a little trick. If you were going to buy Flash for $690 at some online store, you aren’t going to get your money’s worth at all. Plus you’ll going to pay more if you are going to get Creative Suite. So let me ask you this. How would you say if you can get Creative Suite 3 Web Premium just for $489.85? Do a little research and see what it comes with the package. It’s mind blowing!

Okay, now let me inform you about my classes. My classes are going very well, it’s been five weeks already so if you want time to fly by, keep yourself busy. I am learning a lot in my CSIS 4305. A little recap about the class, it’s about learning the backend of the server with ASP.net. Currently we are going over SQL server and it’s totally different from MySQL and PHP. There is minimum programming because Visual Studios 2005 does the coding for you. I’ll still use the famous open source software for flash but I know you can embed ASP.Net with flash. By the time I’m done learning this stuff I’ll be selling appt forms, online stores, and etc.

You can keep track of my assignments online at http://tallulah.kennesaw.edu/grodrig3 Try to use Firefox because when I view on Internet Explorer 7, the buttons expands and I don’t know why. Try using Internet explorer 6.

Well I’ve addressed all of the issues that I have with Windows Vista but I am defiantly going to keep using it for a long time. Apparently this is the new operating system on the market and it’s taking over XP. Ciao

Windows Vista

Alright Amigos and Fellow Clients, It’s about time that you get an update of what’s going on with Rodriguez Studios. So sit back, fasten your seat belt, and enjoy the ride in cyberspace!
First of all I have been doing a website for the Wesley foundation at Kennesaw State University. So far everyone loves what I have done. If you wanna take a sneak peak here it is. http://www.ksuwesley.org

Now here is a riddle for you. What is an operating system that is very high tech, with a high graphical interface, with Windows Aero Experience , and that just been recently released? Well if you guess Windows Vista then you are correct.
I would like to announce that I am a very brave soul of upgrading my laptop to one of the new operating systems from Microsoft. The version that my laptop will support is Windows Vista Home Premium.

Upgrading was very challenging at first because I used the upgrade feature instead of clean install which I did the next day. Now I have the experience to share with everyone. Please note that I do not provide support for Windows Vista until I know every speck of the program itself. However I can share you what I have done to resolve this issue of the installation process. Before I went to bed, I went to a Windows Vista forum on facebook so I can find a solution. Also I have asked a couple of my friends and they told me that using the upgrade will defiantly will cause problems even if your system is up-to-date.

So the following morning, I took this advice and guess what??? I am right down to business plus it only took an hour and a half to do the entire process. Thanks James, you are a lifesaver!

After turning on the computer twice, here is what I have seen on the new operating system. If you are a movie buff like me, you’ll never have to buy dvd software to watch your movies. I previously had Media Center XP so in order to watch movies; you had to purchase software like cyberlink in order to watch flicks on Windows media player or Media Center regardless. I don't have a state of the art graphic card but sorry XP, after watching Independence Day is WAY better than going to the movies. The sounds are superb in contrary to XP. I have a HD sound card but vista really made that bad boy really work!

My computer boots up faster than the previous OS but Installations of applications like Office ‘07 Pro, Visio, Visual Studios ‘05, took a while. But nowthe installation of software is a lot faster now due to Windows Updates and frequent usage.

Tip# 1. An 80 GB will do the job but get a 120 GB will be good if you are a hard core gamer or developer.

Tip# 2. Once you have done the installation of Vista, activate online. You've got 30 days to do it otherwise Vista won't work anymore

If anyone is planning to upgrade their system, come to me cause now I'm experienced full of knowledge and I'm always be glad to help you out. Trust me it might very beneficial that you do because I can supply you with the necessary tips and instructions in order for things to work.I'll miss XP because it puts WIN ME to shame literally but I'll have my trusty old desktop to continue my XP experience as a user.

Okay folks, I probably assume that you are drooling since I told you what Vista has done for me. Students, Faculty, and Staff can get great software at http://www.campustech.com at prices you won’t possibly imagine.

That’s it for now, I’ll keep working on my website making sure stuff is updated and I will keep you posted on the great stuff that Rodriguez Studios has to offer. Don’t forget to keep sending me your Questions, Comments, or concerns to me. Well then this is Gabriel, signing off for now!