The link leads to directions for XP. Windows Vista and up use an image based system on install media.

I have a circa 1986 gas station (6378) and a circa 1988 race track (6395) with the logo, but shortly thereafter they went to the fictional Octan (looks like 1992 going by set listings). Besides ending distribution of sets at Shell locations, this isn't going to effect much else.

Even more unbelievable, it was an AMC Matador.

This shouldn't be a problem with native applications. The relevant Win32 functions (GetVersionEx and the now deprecated GetVersion) for retrieving the running Windows version doesn't use the strings to begin with.

Looking at the github code strings, its likely something that can be patched/worked around in the JVM.

The new family plans are a ripoff if one is a light user of talk and text. The unlimited talk and text of the MORE everything plans was a gimmick to jack up the per line fees.

Verizon must realize their MORE everything (including money) plans aren't attracting current customers. Our 4 line family plan would skyrocket over $40 more a month if we switched. If you have a few "feature phones" on your plan and don't text a lot, the older family plans were a great deal.

I seem to recall reading about it on slashdot, but the closest reference I could find is here: http://stackoverflow.com/quest...

ClickOnce .NET applications may be what I was thinking about.

Technically programs can be installed to the user's home directory when you select "Install for this user only". Of course that is if the installer gives you the choice to begin with. Open source programs on Windows tend to clutter the home directory with configuration folders that start with ".", just like on *NIX systems.

Doesn't MS permit the use of XML files for storing configuration settings? I seem to recall reading this in one of the .NET programming docs.

Rearranging the load order of System Extensions and Control Panels was fun. It took Apple until 7.5 to add that nifty Extensions Manager control panel to the OS instead of a 3rd party add-on.

I suspect this is why so many applications failed to run under Windows 2000 despite otherwise being compatible (not using new Win32 calls introduced in XP). That or they were compiled with a newer version of Visual Studio.

Xerox Rooms was one: http://toastytech.com/guis/xrm...

Symantec's Norton Navigator for Windows 95 included a virtual desktop feature as well and it integrated into the taskbar. http://www.danielsays.com/ss-g...

Whats odd is that until recently, only X11 windows managers seemed to have the feature standard. Apple only added the feature a few years ago to OS X, and now Windows finally has it.

They are known for pushing their in-house apps above Google's or the handset manufacturer's. They also had that deal with Microsoft that made Bing the default search engine on all their phones ("Droid" branded ones excluded, the rest of their Android phones did have it).

Around here, the private water company has what is called a "minimum bill" if you don't exceed a usage threshold. That takes care of the fixed costs. FWIW, the local water company claims that 1 US gallon (3.79L) of water costs less than one US cent at current utility rates.

Apple's requirements basically force you to be a dealer. Years ago, a computer store I worked at looked into becoming a AASP and the requirements were ridiculous compared to other brands. Running the numbers, it was actually cheaper to buy the parts through a 3rd party than going through the hassle of playing Apple's game. How many of those iDevice repair places are actually AASPs?