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[Off-topic] DexterMorganNL:
Microsoft next operating system for PC's will be Windows 8, something which I don't wanna go and use.

They use the metro interface and I don't see in anyway how this is suited for power users and pc in general, its looks more suited for an tablet.

So for me its an reason for not even wanna test Windows 8, I will skip it and if I didnt use Windows for playing CoD MW3 then I would switch for sure, because with Linux you have many choices in desktop inviroments, like KDE, GNOME, XFCE and others.

Where I do find KDE the best, there interface is modern and they keep improving and bug fixing.

Ofcourse we saw how Ubuntu suddenly introduced unity as standard user interface and dropped GNOME, but atleast you have choices. And not to forget Linux is lighter then Windows and does not need virus scanner.
[Off-topic] Archer:
You can turn off the metro interface in settings and go back to default windows style.
[Off-topic] DexterMorganNL:
Then I have an Windows 7 look or what? But they still force the interface default onto you, as you say I need to switch to the default Windows style.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Yes, it'll look like Win7 with a couple of new features and such. You can download the Preview now and test it for yourself.
[Off-topic] DexterMorganNL:
But Windows is an operating system you need pay for. Unless you buy an new notebook, why would you upgrade to Windows 8?

Yes I can test it? But like you say if I put off metro interface its Windows 7 with a couple more features, that is also reason why I consider to switch to Linux, if you have an Xbox 360 or PS3 for gaming then the gaming is not an problem.

I also feel performance with Linux is better, boot time is faster also, but I don't dare to switch because I have one app called QQ that I use to communicate and I already tested in an virtual machine how the video chat off webQQ 3.0 works, it will give receiver and link which you can see the person using webQQ.

I would switch if it wasnt for game part and this one app called QQ.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
- QQ(Web)

- QQ for Linux

You can use WINE for gaming. You can check which games works with Wine here
[Off-topic] Archer:
Windows 8 has been written mainly with touchscreens in mind, hence the metro interface. If it's not a touchscreen device then you turn off metro and use it like standard Windows, but with new features. Personally, I don't see any difference between going from Windows 8 to Linux or going from Windows 7 to Linux. Basically, Windows to Linux is what we're talking about here and it's like asking if you prefer apples or oranges. I like both, but I don't have a favourite. I'd rather have both so I can pick and chose what suits at the time.
[Off-topic] DexterMorganNL:
Yes I check Wine database before I do something drastrical, because my GPU also needs https://github.com/Bumblebee-Project/Bumblebee

So I know that wine can solve it, but in case off QQ and CoD MW3 it does not work. The Linux version off QQ only exists because the Chinese goverment putted pressure on Tecent to make an client for Linux.

Right now it doesn't even has an reason to exist, because using WebQQ 3.0 gives you more features then the Linux version, but I tested it and you can use video chat in WebQQ but your contact will get your video in an webbrowser, not in her or his QQ window.

So I tested it all before even installing Linux, because really I like KDE, but how are you going explain to your friends, sorry you need start using Skype with me because there is no good QQ client with proper video chat for Linux.

For OSX there is, so hackintosh is possible.
[Off-topic] coolsandie:
Both Windows and Linux are different platform and used for different purpose.

So its not like going to Linux, if Windows fails.

For something you need Linux, and for something you need Windows.

And for something you need Mac OSX too.
[Off-topic] DexterMorganNL:
There you wrong in, all can be used as desktop operating system, the only difference is you probably use other apps for certain tasks.

So will you use iTunes for music on OSX, but in Linux you will use another app which offers same functionality.

Only thing what is still an fact is that Windows is better if you like use your pc for gaming, Linux does not have many games, osx is the same story but there are still more games for OSX then Linux.

I can name an list off app which you can use on all three.

Firefox

VMWare

Virtualbox

Skype

VLC

Chrome

Handbrake

Sabnzbd+

And for most Windows software you will find alternatives, but IM software can be sometimes an problem. Like Gimp is an alternative for photoshop and Gimp can also be used on Windows.

But its true that you will find some software not on Linux, but you can always use wine for trying the Windows software and wine is not an emulator.
[Off-topic] Archer:
The main things I use Windows for are:

Visual Studio

Sony Acid

Sony Sound Forge

Adobe Creative Suite

None of them have suitable alternatives on Linux - not even close. Some of them will partially function under Wine but that's not enough.

There is definitely the argument that you do need Windows for some things, but I can't think of any reason why I need Linux over it. (I do use both - I have my PC dual boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11.)
[Off-topic] coolsandie:
In fact, you can't avoid any OS's

For .NET programmers, there is no other choice than to use Windows.

For Android ROM/Kernel compiling, then Linux is mandatory.

For iPhone app development (XCode?) then I guess Mac is mandatory.
[Off-topic] DexterMorganNL:
I'm no fan off dual booting, because I have expensive GB's ( SSD's ). But yes sadly on video editing there is not any powerfull program for Linux.

But there are some opensource video editors which I think are not bad, maybe you never heard off the one I'm to name now.

http://www.kdenlive.org/

Video editor for Linux, I think its very good, don't know how far it is now but last time I used it was good for editing video.

I made this AMV with it in 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjgixJc-rE8

But it depends, sometime you really need Windows or OSX ( Just use osx86 ), but most times the average user does not need it.
[Off-topic] shybby:
Maybe i'll reinstall windows 7 or buy a mac. because i'm not the biggest linuxfan..
[Off-topic] kevin2516:
Since when do people pay for windows!! :O looololololololol
[Off-topic] DexterMorganNL:
I do indirect because you get an license for Windows 7 home premium if you buy an notebook. An notebook without Windows on it would be more expensive for sure.

Linux die hards would want it without this license and apply for a refund, but honestly this time I choose not to do that and keep the license because I use Windows 7 now.

I got an refund from dell for Windows 7 home premium, but I could use the license afterwards still.
[Off-topic] lamborg:
I think I would switch back to Win 7 instead.
[Off-topic] xaccers:
W7 is most likely going to be the next XP, as in there are likely to be companies demanding it's availability in 10 years time.

I support several companies which insist on XP.

Every few years I dabble with Linux and I've yet to be impressed.

I dual boot with Ubuntu 11.10 and it has many failings over Windows.

Take support for Exchange, previous versions used Evolution but 11.10 comes with Thunderbird. Evolution is only good if you're not running anything newer than Exchange 2003, so while I can use it to access my personal email on my 2003 server, I can't connect to work as they use Exchange 2010.

Just been round a friend's house today and he's moved onto Ubuntu at home because he has to deal with Windows all day at work. Discovered that even though the screen had timed out (PC hadn't been touched for a couple of hours) he was able to open a terminal session before the screen then dimmed and locked, so great security there.
[Off-topic] BeardedB:
The title of this thread shouldn't be a question, it should be a statement aimed to persuade.
[Off-topic] DexterMorganNL:
Exchange is something from Windows, ofcourse you have an chance with trouble if you use exchange on an non windows operating system.
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Yet with Exchange 2003 Evolution can be used in Linux.

Many businesses use Exchange because it is so good at what it does, there are few alternatives.

Moving a company to Linux, even just their desktops would lose so much functionality which is why many companies and governments that considered Linux decided it wasn't good enough for their needs.
[Off-topic] DexterMorganNL:
I guess if you move to Linux you should also move to an Linux friendly Pim suite and that is definitely not Exchange.

But I think online pim suite like Gmail, Google agenda, Google documents, works great because you don't need setup your servers for that, its all handled by Google. I think an company could run just fine on Linux, but they are to sticked with Windows, why need Microsoft Office when you have free opensource packages.
[Off-topic] xaccers:
The open source packages aren't up to the task for many businesses.

As for Google's products, what happens when you lose internet connection because the gas company have accidentally just put a JCB through your fibre connection? Or Google decide to drop one of the features you rely on?

The whole business grinds to a halt.

Not to mention what happens when it turns out Google haven't been backing up your data as happened with Microsoft? Or they get hacked and you have to tell your clients "Sorry, your information has been compromised" followed by waving goodbye to their business.
[Off-topic] DexterMorganNL:
I'm quite sure most office tasks can be handled by Linux clients, but the big problem is that most companies don't like to invest in it, so to stick with the old software.

Just look what many companies still are using, Windows XP, only because they wanna save money. With Linux you got no license costs so you can stay up to date.
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Some basic office tasks can be, but booking meeting rooms, automatically requesting resources like projectors, Open Accounts, and most importantly Group Policy are all required for businesses but lacking in Linux.

Companies want to stick with XP because they have applications which only work with XP.

Buy a new computer, even as a business, and it comes with W7 so costs no more than XP.
[Off-topic] Pbwizkid:
Wouldn't be had for me I am already a Linux user windows has disappointed me forever lol
[Off-topic] Jay Rock:
To answer the question in the title, no. I'd go back to 7, which I did.
[Off-topic] AllGamer:
To me it wont matter at all, as i'm still forced to use Windows in the office, but on the personal level

all my PCs and Laptops are on LinuxMint or Ubuntu, or some other dedicated server versions of Debian or FreeBSD, like my home made load balancing router with pFsense, and FreeNAS

They work better if not waaaaaaaaaaaay better than Windows XP, Vista, 7 and most definitely 8

now the latest version of Ubuntu can even run on Android Phones, which makes it even better

there are also native phone version of Ubuntu as well

I've been using Linux since Win9x times, that when Linux was still mostly command lines and ugly X11 GUI :p

Also if you are a Gamer, YES, Linux does work with Windows Games, it's not plug and play easy as on Windows, but is getting there, just install Wine, or your favourite Emulator for whatever you need to get the game running.

You also got the free virtual box, so you can run technically anything you want in your Linux box

very few games lik only those annoying MMORPG that have security anti hacking protection, will require to be installed in a virtual Windows, as they are not able to compatible in Linux

Most games installs and plays just fine in Wine
[Off-topic] jlocohustler:
If you use a computer for more than simple day-to-day activities, you can't live without Windows.

That's why you have 2 computers. One with Windows and the other with Linux or just a Mac. There's just too much support for Microsoft Windows, too many apps I rely on are only on Windows, so, you get the idea....
[Off-topic] DexterMorganNL:
The otherway around you can have to, that as Windows user you need to create an Linux virtual machine for things you only can do under Linux.
[Off-topic] icepally:
I use linux on my laptop more so than anything else on my other desktops its much more functional, and performance is way better.

Or they can go back to XP and work from there..
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] bbshimanshu:
Bro My Name Is Himanshu Khandelwal and i have samsung galaxy mini i have a

question and i know u solved it . ..... :)

i wnat to istall galaxy mini 2 firmware on my galaxy mini

this can be posible pls reply my question :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] gmp009:
Dude thats Impossible coz mini 2 is totally different phone. it have armv7 processor...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] gmp009:
And yes where u frm get the galaxy mini 2 firmware? Whould u mind to share?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scorp_ua:
Hi all,

Is it possible to select multiple locales in Android, and choose priorities for them?

For example, my native language is Ukrainian, I'm fluent in Russian and I speak little English. So, if there's Ukrainian localization for an app, I'd like it to be Ukrainian. If not, it may be Russian or, in the worst case, English. How can I do that?

Thank you and sorry for my English :)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Captiv8d:
Looking for Infuse modems to flash my data is good but not great and was wanting to try some new modems in my area. I am running Serendipity 7. Any help would be greatly appreciated!:D
[Samsung Infuse 4G] diablo009:
Did you search? There is a thread dedicated to infuse modems. There is a super thread too for the same. Both are sticky threads so will be right on top on page 1. Can't search or give link cos I am on mobile app.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jayRokk:
Once you find the thread you are looking for download them all and flash them.... trial and error is the best way to go....
[Samsung Infuse 4G] hollywood528:
You should really search, or read through the forums before asking a question that might have been asked before. You will get flamed pretty bad in any forum.

If you just looked in each of the forums, most notably "Development" forum, you would see a post "stickied" with exactly what you are looking for.

any way, here are two different ones;

this has everything for the Infuse, including modems

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1293751

this is all the modems in a package, download, put on sd card, flash any of them you would like to try..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1342978

and please don't ask what the best one is.. search.. many people comment on each modem and how they perform.. but it all has to do with area...

one modem for someone might work great while it is horrible for another in a different area.

hope this helps. And remember... SEARCH is your friend! :D
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] hellodzulz:
I need your opinion if i should be your youtuber for this tablet. Give your comment on the sectiion below (:
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] :
I think that would be great! I was thinking of making a few myself. The more interest we can get for this product the better.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] hellodzulz:
Ill make reviews on application for this tablet. You try your best to mod the tablet :-)
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] nastypup:
Go for it! Chuck Yuen had a video on rooting and Market but he took it down. I learned how to root from him.

Cyanogen Mod Beta 0, stock kernel, EL30. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] hellodzulz:
Ill be using my galaxy tab from now on but if there is progress on viewpad 7e, ill update you guys
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xFrozen:
So I found this 1750mAh Anker battery for the T989 and I'm wondering:

The standard OEM battery is 1850mAh.

This Anker battery is 1750mAh.

Anker is known to make higher capacity batteries that don't require a separate back cover. (I've had an HTC Sensation and an Anker battery was like heaven on it)

So is this Anker battery really 1750mAh? It would seem kind of pointless since the OEM battery is 1850mAh ... Has anyone ever bought this before? There are no reviews :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chlehqls:
Yeah, I saw that as well. I don't think it's worth getting since it's a bit worse in mah compared to the stock...

I knew that the Ankers were reasonably better than stock EVO 3D batteries, but this does not seem to be the case here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xFrozen:
I'm wondering if anyone got it. Its not even so expensive. I suppose Anker made it 1750mAh but did some tweaks to make it last longer than stock, if that's possible at all. Just a guess.

Any other batteries anyone would recommend? I only prefer one that barely adds much thickness with a new cover.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Teo032:
Our phone's battery is interchangeable with the infuse 4g and i think the epic toucg 4g, and i believe they just use the rate for those and say it's ours
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] darll:
just get the galaxy nexus 2100mah extended battery from verizon...Its on sale now for $25 ..It fits right into the T-mobile sgs2 ...You juz have to add a little force to the edges the first time
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xFrozen:
So, I emailed Anker about this situation, and this is what I got:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thank you for contacting us.

For some technical reason, the supplier can only provide this kind of battery at present.Sorry for this,but we will work for making better products for our customers.

We appreciate your support and please let us know if there is anything else we can help, we are always here:)

Sincerely,

Jessie

Customer service

Laptopmate

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This is pretty odd. I wonder if anyone has ever bought the battery. Oh well, if anyone gets more information, please post it here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gdmlaz:
Damnnn good info :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bigdipper:
Update: T989 battery is coming

here is the anker new 2050mAh for T mobile SGS2, still fit the OEM back door

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0078WL4YO

Update:

2 x 2050 Anker battery PLUS a charger for only 19.99 bucks.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Batteries-Skyrocket-SGH-I727-Multi-purpose/dp/B0078WR4KW/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xFrozen:
It's new and already 50% off? Amazing :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tomasitoc:
has anybody tried this one, looks like there are no reviews about it in amazon
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xFrozen:
There's a 95% chance I will be ordering this soon, so I'll keep this updated when I receive it. I have good hopes for it because of my previous experiences with Anker batteries. They work wonders.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tomasitoc:
keep us posted of your impression
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tjerj1:
Just ordered the battery

I'll post my results.

Edit:

My results with the 2050mah battery are noticeably better than stock. I would go as far as to say that I'm getting 2 or more extra hours out of each charge. For $10 on Amazon, you are definitely getting your money's worth.

I was going to insert some screenshots and the Amazon link, but apparently I have to post 8 times to the forums before I can post links..... so, you'll have to take my word for it and do your own Amazon search for the Anker 2050.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chhan02:
planning on ordering one myself. please let us know guys! thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xFrozen:
I ordered one yesterday. It should arrive sometime this week. I will post results when i get it. :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AJ26T:
Two batteries n charger for 9bucks more instead of one for 10.99

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0078WR4KW/ref=mp_s_a_6?qid=1332071827&sr=8-6
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] azian_kicker:
I always had bad experience with aftermarket battery. :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xFrozen:
Ah, wow. They did the same thing for the HTC Sensation, which I bought. I'm fine with only one spare, and I already have the charger.

Some 3rd party batteries can be bad, but trust me, Anker is a great company. I bought their battery for my HTC Sensation and it worked great. I have high hopes for my SGS2.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] azian_kicker:
thanks I'll give it a try this time.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xFrozen:
I would suggest you wait until mine arrives. I'll post how well it is. It'll arrive this week.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xFrozen:
My battery came in yesterday! I drained it completely with juice offender and then fully charged it to 100% with phone off.

So far I'm using it today with 4G on for 2 hours and then Wifi for 6 hours and its at 60% left. Moderate usage throughout the day, several texts, web browsing, music for a while, reading some PDFs, and light gaming. Seems pretty good.

I'm running rooted stock with stock kernel set to 432Mhz Max and 384Mhz min for screen off profile on setcpu. Bloatware removed.

This seems to be a little better that stock battery. I'm not using juice defender.

I'll post battery stats later.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] outasflyguy:
Battery results?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xFrozen:
Ah, it died after a whole day's worth of moderate/heavy usage. About 16 hours but most of it was on wifi. I forgot to screenshot the battery results. I'll do it again tomorrow, Sunday, and Monday. But so far, it seems great and slightly better than stock as expected.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] doug36:
1750mAh dude

mAh is an acronym for ampere an hour, in lithium ion cells, its a basicly a measurement of the actual charge capacity, which is 100% what you base the life on. Its NOT as good as stock

Read my post in the topic askin if anythings special a out the stock usb cable if you want a full definition

In this forum, four posts doown on first page

*edit

here's. Direct link

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24011104&postcount=5

Should answer most questions regarding battery drain/life and correct a few people in the process..

Id write it out but I'm tired, goin 2 bed xD
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xFrozen:
Not gonna read that but if you look on page 1, there is a link to an Anker 2050mAh battery for this phone. I ordered it and so far it seems like it's a bit better than stock.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] doug36:
Exact definition of why you shoulx read that post.

2050mAh would be slightly better then stock..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Cactaceae:
WOW,it's only $9.99 now.The anker looks to be exactly what I am looking for! Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] YourAntic:
ughh dont know if to go for the single battery or the pack...i always run out of juice half way through the day, dam Google Music app lol :cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] twocube7:
Buy 2 get $3 off. got 2 today for $17
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AJ26T:
I bought 2 batteries n portable charger anker 2050 for 19.99 on Amazon n love them got over a full day on one charge
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] elbarto7:
$14 now
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Serious_Beans:
Are there any HSPA Tweaks for the Galaxy Nexus?

Such as:

ro.ril.hsxpa=2

ro.ril.gprsclass=12

ro.ril.hsdpa.category=16

ro.ril.hsupa.category=8

Anyone know the numbers that are suppose to go there? Or would this work? This is from the NS forums.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Serious_Beans:
No one knows of any?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
This used to work on previous nexus phones. But i think the gn is already setup correctly for max network. I dont see those settings in the build prop. Maybe they were moved.