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javlar
Posts: 1921
Location: Kalmar, Sweden
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 Posted: Sun, 12th Nov 2006 16:40 Post subject: New computer |
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All right so i've ordered a new box which i intend to use mainly for gaming, surfing and possibly some moviewatching. And it hit me that i've been using pretty much the same software for quite a long time. So i thought id ask for some advice on good replacements that, preferrably, dont sit in the background and use up too much of that precious memory- and processor-power.
So here is my list of what i am using today.
OS: Windows XP SP2
My view on current program: Reason im even posting WinXP is that im considering using WinXP Media Center (for XBOX360 compability), or maybe even Vista? Is Visa viable yet?
Firewall and general program-protection: ZoneAlarm Pro
My view on current program: Works very well from what i can tell. Really need a firewall because my ip-range is constantly hammered.
Antivirus: Norton SystemWorks 2005
My view on current program: Decent enough with the "free" liveupdate. But generally i dislike it, seems to take up alot of power but i might be mistaken.
Videoviewer: MPlayer
My view on current program: Love it, plays pretty much anything
Musicplayer: Winamp
My view on current program: Not much to say about it, works well.
Misc: PowerStrip
My view on current program: Cant live without it, but maybe there are better programs like it?
Browser: Firefox
My view on current program: Feels safer than IE but im sure that's just superstition.
I use alot of other programs as well, such as Office etc but the ones i posted are the ones i use on a everyday basis.
So what im looking for is, as i said, some advice on good replacements, and id love to hear if you think i should get something else that is making your life easier 
Gaming - Intel Quad Q9450 @ 3.2GHZ | Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB | SB X-Fi | PC6400 8GB | 300GB Velociraptor
HTPC - Antec Fusion Remote | AMD Athlon 7850 X2 | PC6400 2GB | 74GB Raptor
Server - Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | Radeon HD 3450 | SB X-Fi | PC5300 2GB | 4TB+ total space
XBOX360 Gamertag: javlarmate
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[sYn]
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| Posted: Mon, 13th Nov 2006 06:24 Post subject: |
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You should check out Open Office Tutukun, it works fine with .doc files and has every feature office has (pretty much..)..
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Nov 2006 05:35 Post subject: |
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Here is my Current Settings !
Disable Live Update ( Use Auto Patcher )
OS: Windows XP SP2
Firewall and general program-protection: Kaspersky Internet Security
Antivirus: Kaspersky Internet Security
Videoviewer: Media Player Classic ( Kazza Lite Codec Pack )
Musicplayer: Current Windows Media Player
Browser: Firefox 2.0
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Nov 2006 12:48 Post subject: |
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Got a new computer as well
I use
OS: Windows XP SP2
Antivirus: McAfee 8 (got it for free with a permanent lincance, so far so good)
Firewall: just the SP2-included one
Video: VLC or RealPlayer (I prefer real, always have...)
music: iTunes (i have an iPod, what choice do I have? Love it anyway)
Browser: Firefox 2.0
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werdercanuck
Posts: 1562
Location: Pot Capital of Canada (BC)
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Nov 2006 00:45 Post subject: |
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I have:
OS: WinXpSP2
antivirus: none
firewall: none
movie: bsplayer
music: winamp
been like this for about 6months now and last week i installed NOD32 to check for viruses, none found, i just know where its safe to surf 
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