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Previously, Gartner had advised that "companies shouldn't rush to upgrade to Microsoft Windows Vista" and that "most firms could safely hold back until 2008."
A second research note has now been issued about the upcoming update to Windows, because--Gartner claimed--its recommendations had "been misinterpreted in some instances." While its original advice did not appear to change, Gartner is warning that anyone who wants to deploy Vista in 2008 needs to do plenty of preparation work.
"Deployments don't just happen overnight. It will take many organizations about 18 months from the time Windows Vista ships to test applications, get independent software vendors to support applications, build images and run pilots. Organizations that ignore Vista until 2008 will not be ready to deploy it until 2010," explained Gartner vice-president of research Mike Silver.
Silver added that "the new research note does not replace the original. We stand by our analysis of the features in Windows Vista. Further, we have not changed the advice or recommendation."
Gartner's advice on Vista deployment schedules only applies to those companies that wish to deploy the operating system by 2008.
In the original research note, titled "Ten reasons you should and shouldn't care about Microsoft's Windows Vista client," Gartner highlighted some of the weaknesses in Microsoft's platform strategy. The research pointed out that the majority of improvements in Vista will be security-related and most of this functionality "is available via third-party products today."
While Vista will feature "offer incremental, evolutionary improvements" over its predecessors, XP users should "pursue a strategy of managed diversity." The company recommended only bringing in Vista on new machines and not until 2008, allowing for time to prepare the ground.
The main problem areas are for users of Windows 2000, Gartner said. "Organizations running Windows 2000 absolutely need to be working on Windows Vista from the time Microsoft releases the product to manufacturing and should be talking to vendors of critical applications to discuss application support timelines before Windows Vista ships."
The main reason for haste, the analysts said, is that "several clients have already reported that the most recent versions of applications from several vendors are not supported on Windows 2000. Another milestone to be aware of is the end of Microsoft extended support, which will come in mid-2010".
This does not apply to XP users who "could wait a little longer to start deploying Windows Vista and can migrate as they buy new hardware, leaving older PCs running Windows XP in place until they are replaced (a slow roll vs the 'forklift' migrations Windows 2000 organizations need to do)".
Colin Barker reported for ZDNet UK.
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- It's very likely...
- Microsoft called them and protested to some higher ups at Gartner, and they relented.
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- That's what I was thinking
- I mean really, there isn't anything ground breaking in Vista.
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- Really??
- First, if you cannot trust your IT department which uses and supports your infrastructure, your orginization might have bigger issues...that aside;
Tell me, what programs of any significance do not work in 2k, but work in Vista?
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- >>Tell me, what programs of any significance do not work in 2k, but work in Vista?
Probably not any programs of significance, but plenty of companies rely of programs which are insignificant to the masses, but critical to them - and not all software vendors will go through the process of fully certifying thier products for a 6 year old OS.
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- Sorry, MS.....
- .... but I'm going to wait until it's clear that Vista actually does
useful things without being a major bomb. And even then,
someone is going to have to come up with compelling reasons why
XP won't run my software quite nicely for another five years. I'm not
really expecting that to happen....
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- Microsoft wil.....
- ....come up with a reason, by discontinuing support for XP.
Enjoy your forced upgrade!
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- Performance could be a reason
- Remember that XP is an OS produced *before* MS did it's huge security review. Windows Server 2003 came out after that review and despite the fact that it was "server tuned" I found 2003 to be a lot faster and more nimble on a laptop than XP. Vista will be the first desktop version incorporating those improvements.
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- One Small thing
- One small thing, for Windows Vista, read the minimum hardware spec's required for full implementation of all it's features!
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- WinFX?
- Windows Presentation Fundation will be built in to Windows Vista. This allows the average HTML web desighner to create highly complex 3D graphic apps directly into their webpages by using just XML. This is very similar to Javascript, but XML is easier to ALLOT easier to use; also Javascript doesn't support 3D stuff yet I dont think.
You will be able to install something called WinFX into XP and 2000 to simuylate Windows Presentation Foundation but an upgrade is an upgrade I guess. Still, where's the Beef for all that monrey except some extra nice featurers here and there? Average Mmiddle-Classer might upgrade but the poorer probably wont especaially if it has higher system requirements.
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- Yeah sure
- Anytime I see a company like Gartner backpedal, my first thought is someone got to them. This time is no different.
One thing the long, long, wait for longhorn did for our company is allow us to transition our critical apps to browser based applications.
Now if Vista turns out to be as big a virus magnet as its predecessors (and so far it looks like it is) we will be upgrading our W2K machines all right, but not to another version of Windows.
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Boaters and anglers likely will see substantial improvements next year at the three Lake Michigan public boat launches in Milwaukee County.
Spurred by local anglers, county officials applied for and received a $110,000 grant from the Wisconsin Waterways Commission.
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10 minute ab routine. Mixxed weighted and non weighted movements.
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Back day. Weighted pull ups. Thanks to a few tips from various websites and my own dip belt I finally got to 20 lbs on the belt.
Using chains aswell. Draping them over my shoulders for more stability. I dont count the weight from the chains. I feel like this improves my execution of pull ups and dips. Anyone else experience this?
Also thinking of using chains on my squat,deads, and bench. Really liking them.
Diet is 3100 calories. Adjusting slowly. Going to add 100 more. My maintenance is 3000 ish. 200 calorie surplus maybe 250. What do you guys think?
So.. interesting. Suddenly my strength has shot up tremendously.
Must be that steakadrol.
I can as of today deadlift 190 with the thick Olympic bar with chains on the end. That's over my body weight of 196. Beast mode!
One of my long term goals is to have a squat, dead and bench that's my body weight.
Also I have a curved spine. People think my dead is improper form....I want to lift enough where I don't get unsolicited advice. Don't you hate that?
Having to do chest on a sunday. Currently at 3200 calories now. May have to go up to 3300. Cardio I am doing with wife now is making me lose weight. 190 now. Pictures coming.
Off diet. Water retention. Extra creatine coupled with increased carbs and taurine from my pre workout.
Re structuring my squat form. I'm not lifting with my heels. I also have a hard Time using and feeling glutes. Added hip thrust and hip flexibility work to leg day. My hamstrings aren't the problem. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to do sldl with 240. That's a bit over my body weight. Not including chains.
Also liking chalk on deads. Tried it the first time. Feels great.
Trying quest banana nut muffin for the first time today. It's like they are treats for destroying a workout.
Pr today. Hammer curls are back to 30 for reps from my slight strength loss during cut. Still around 190. Trying to bulk slow.
400+ carbs though haha!
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Pr shoulder press. 40 for 12 reps and 45 for 7. I'm weak as mentioned but I'm getting there.
I am impressed with my ohp form. Got 70 on that before the prs.
I gotta ask why people go so heavy on traps and get that jerk/no form look. Don't they want development? I'm only doing 60 with slow and controlled contraction at the top and bottom. Pause and back up/down.
Lesson? Don't be that guy who goes for 1 rep max on traps.
Reworking squat form sucks guys. I do other leg work I'm quite strong in like the platform jump with a 25 lb plate.
Going light on squats is killing my ego but I know I need to in order to prolong my lifting later in life. My legs are not small and my calves are admirable but the weight I want seems Unobtainable. I keep pushing which is what puts me apart from the other 98% of people. I'll get there. I have the want and drive. I plan on correctly squatting 200 by middle of next year. Won't be disappointed If I don't but it's my goal. Meanwhile I'm doing weighted pull ups with near perfect form. It all balances out I suppose.
I will be strong in squats one day. First I gotta fix myself or risk a knee blowout.
I also fixed butt wink and foot position.
I'm just fine on all other leg movements.
Yeah everything needs to be tight on squats. Pushing the knees out hard and starting the movement with a hip hinge will allow your knees to track better. Squeezing the glutes when the bar passes the knee on the deadlift sure helps speed up the *******.
Back day pr. I added 10 lbs plus chains. Only 7 reps but I got that with clean form.
Also...anyone else have hunger control issues? Apple slices , cinnamon, sweetener and banana smoothies have helped me. Use a crap ton of water and ice. Just to hold me over till next meal.
Also... good way to get about 40 to 70 carbs plus fiber. I like it creamy enough to eat with a spoon. Not a lot of ingredients but it's just to hold my appetite.
Marshmallows and ice cream post workout.
I am having kungpow chicken with fried rice tonight. Home made. I mite post a picture up with macros.
One of those days..it's my rest day. I got up at 1pm. Crammed down 3300 calories, put in my food for tomorrow via Myfitnesspal and instantly hungry lol!
Tomorrow consist of a just below 1000 calorie banana and berry shake topped off with fruit loops and marshmallows a quest bar ,3 sub roll sammich and fried rice with kungpow beef. HURRY UP AND GO TO BED is what I'm telling myself so I can eat. Seriously considering adding extra cardio for extra food. I could add hill sprints and add an extra 200 to 300 calories a day. Decisions lol.
I am a bottomless pit.
HOWEVER! I have found fruit shakes/smoothies have helped curb my appetite lately. Coupled with assassins creed revelations I have to beat and my 4 hr plus civ games maybe it's not so bad.
Also going to start up pokemon again.
Besides me being a man child and playing games both online and single player my legs seem to be taking the stretching and flexibility work very well.
I picked up light ish goblet squats to help with form. I love them. I can sit on my hamstrings with them. In about 4 to 12 weeks my goal is to get in the Same depth in my back squats. I can now squat without knee popping. Fixing dat old man knee finally. At 23 I'm glad I'm taking care of this now.
Also.... towel hangs are killer for grip.
Also note I put in food for tomorrow just so I can plan yummy meals to fit my macros to a t.
Im getting 193 protien 80 fats and 450+ carbs.
Glad you're taking care of that knee. You won't regret it later on.
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For post workout
Mug cake.
1 serving of whey(cellucor molten chocolate)
1 serving of complete pancake mix
1 egg
2 servings of egg whites
2 servings of coco powder
1 cup of milk( just add enough to make batter and have the rest with the cake)
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce (moist cakes!)
And I drop a serving of peanut butter in the middle when baking in the microwave. It melts and makes a surprise in the middle and at the bottom.
Splenda, baking soda, ect were not listed cause I don't count them.
For the cake toppings...another serving of peanut butter to spread on there, 200 g straw berries on top and 4 servings of sugar free chocolate syurp. (Walden farms would work too)
next meal....
6 slices of honey ham torn into small chunks served in 2 servings of green beans with 1.5 servings of butter melted on.
Next meal..
4 table spoons of soy sauce ( about 2 oz)
4 servings of brown rice.
All that comes to a total of 3301 calories 464 carbs,85 fat,and 197 protien.
My goals were 80 g fat 193 protien and 460+ carbs. Pretty close. Epic meals for me tpo!
That's it! Boring except for the cake buhaha!
Oh and today is shoulders, traps, squats and abs. Mite throw in 4 sets of triceps extensions. I cram it all in at the end of the week. Have to get all that food in before 8 pm central. That's when I nerd out and raid with my guild on world of easy...er. .war craft. Soon to be playing the elder scrolls online. I'll keep the gaming stuff to myself though haha!
I will be doing goblet squats, a bunch of pressing moments and feeling like a bad ass. Will update with prs and such. I am up 3 lbs in over 5 weeks btw. That's the weight gain I love!
Next week I'm switching to more reps vs more weight on upper body and less reps more weight on lower. I just did 2 45 plates on ohp for 7 reps. I plan on getting to 12 then moving up.
Pr for db shoulder press. 50s for 9 reps. After the ohp lol.
Pr on accessories work. I doubt you'd like to hear about 25 on side laterals.
Triceps extensions I added went well. Pyramid set x2. 20 then 25 then 30 then 35 then 40 . Could get 20 reps on the 20 and 3 reps on the 40. Burnnnnnssss! Love it!
Cake picture coming as well as foods and it's really a bowel cake as big as I make it.
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Edit:more food pics to come. Let me know what you want me to bake or make. Note I don't have a muffin pan YET. All I got is a blender, a basic baking sheet, some glass baking pans a hand mixer a mini food processor and of course chef mike (my microwave)
Menu for tomorrow.
1 serving fruit spins ( using up)
4 oz milk
To enjoy while I fix....bowl cake! Back with a vengeance. This time it consist of
2 servings unsweetened coco powder
1 large egg
2 servings egg white
1 cup milk (enough to thicken batter and chug the rest)
1 drop vanilla extract
2 servings of extra fluffy pancake mix
1 serving of unsweetened applesauce
1 scoop molten chocolate whey
2 tablespoons of peanut butter to drop in middle after 30 seconds of cooking in microwave
Topping is 120 g straw berries
2 servings of sugar free chocolate syurp
And 2 tablespoons of honey
Next coma meal....
I'm trying a case roll dish.
4 cups whole wheat macaroni noodles
1 can tomato sauce
1 serving of mixed veggies
1 serving of traditional pasta sauce.
After its all cooked it will go into a baking pan to cool for 2 or 3 mins.
After that I will lay 3 servings of fat free shredded cheddar cheese and 1 slice (such a rebel) of a fat free single and bake that bish on 400 for 5 to 10 mins
Cheese should bake...let's find out... 1 tablespoon of olive oil to get some fats in der
3rd meal is Talipia baked in franks red hot
And 1 serving of rice fried in Italian dressing (trying it? )
2 servings of butter to round out fats.
Macro totals. ...
446 carbs,199 protien, 79 fats. I didn't lower carbs on purpose . I just wanted cake.
51 fiber too.
3305 calories.
Ha! I don't blame you. I want cake too. Post a pic of it if you remember to...
Also, let me know how that Italian dressing rice comes out.
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Step 1 put dry in bowl, blend with fork until finer powder /no lumps. After 2 or 3 times making you'll know what I mean.
Step 2 add wet , stir with same fork. Add in milk as needed.
Step 3 put in microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. Then put peanut butter in middle or go no peanut butter. Will also work with baking strawberries or ect Into the cake. Then microwave in 30 second intervals. Toothpick test to see if done. It should take about 2 to 3 mins but I don't ever want burnt/over cooked cake again so 30 second intervals for me.
Step 4 garnish/add topping.
I use honey, strawberries, syurp, marshmallows (melted or no) quest bars, ect ect. Even going to make some low fat butter cream icing eventually. Heavy whipping cream, fat free sugar free jello, skim milk and cream cheese is all I will basically need. Thinking cheese cake or white chocolate for the frosting. Idk.
Cheesey noodle creation coming later today.
Also note these are my rest days and I don't work a typical 9 to 5. I have plenty of free time to do these updates on food and training. Pictures coming in 2 to 4 weeks.
Menu for tomorrow. ....
1 Cccd quest bar
Fruit spins 1 serving
3 servings of chocolate syurp in 2 cups of milk.
200 g strawberries
6 g marshmallows
For Breakfast.
Meal 2 is going to be a beast.
Cook up 4 servings of white rice
3.5 servings of tomato sauce
2 servings mixed veggies
1 russet potato (may pan fry) and cut it up into chuncks.
56 g bread crumbs. 3 servings of shredded fat free cheese 2 slices of reduced fat provolone cheese
2 servings of pasta sauce.
Cooking up the rice, veggies tomatoe sauce and pasta sauce and baking the cheese and bread crumbs on top.
Dinner will be 2 servings 1/2 fat ice cream cinnamon bun flavor ,85 g peanut butter and 2 scoops peanut butter marshmallow whey to finish off protein and fats.
Totals will be 3319 calories, 464 carbs,83 g fat and 197 g protein.
The rice bake is 1664 calories. I'll eat that bish in one sitting ))))
Speaking of..The rice fried in fat free Italian Turned out awesome... it went very well with the fish and butter.
Weird taste combo but worth it!
Of course I'm the biggest garlic fan so more garlic was added
Updates like this on food will be on weekends only as to not take away from the training updates.
Ha. It does sound like a weird combo. Imma give it a try though.
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I'm going backwards. I gained 3 lbs to get to 193 and now I'm 192. Calories are now 3350. That's an extra 350 calories/week.
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In its first few days of operation, Wichita Falls' off-leash dog facility has seen pups playing and burning off energy, but has also run into at least one incident, and Animal Services offers some advice to help dogs and people alike have a safe and fun experience.
"We've already had one incident brought to our attention," said Katrena Mitchell, Wichita Falls Animal Services administrator.
A dog that was already at the park showed some signs of fence aggression — including barking and growling — and when another owner went in with her dog, the first dog attacked it, resulting in some pretty severe injuries, and her own dog bit her during the incident.
The goal is to keep that type of scene from happening again.
Mitchell believes many concerns will work themselves out as the newness of the facility wears off and people and dogs become used to using it.
"In the meantime, we don't want any more incidents, any more attacks, any more injuries," she said, stressing the importance of safety.
Mitchell cautioned pet owners they should look for signs of fence aggression or signals their dog is uncomfortable around new people or dogs.
If a dog does show those types of behaviors, it's probably not ready to be set free in the off-leash facility.
"That's not the place to do that kind of socialization," Mitchell said. In those cases, owners could instead take their leashed dogs on walks along the nearby trails or play with them — on-leash — in other areas of Lake Wichita Park.
She suggested enrolling a dog in a training class, where it can work with an owner on becoming calm and under control, before going out to the off-leash facility.
A couple of "woofs" shouldn't be a cause for concern.
As a general rule, "They give off a lot of signals before they attack or bite," Mitchell said.
A dog with aggressive tendencies will generally show signs — standing more upright, pricking its ears, having its hackles up, a lot of growling, snarling and snapping at other dogs — that it isn't going to play nicely with other dogs.
"Those may be some issues that they need to look at," Mitchell said. One of her dogs doesn't go to the dog park because of its reactions.
"She raises herself up on her tippy toes, fluffs herself out," she said. "She makes herself appear bigger."
The list of rules for the off-leash facility requires immediate removal of dogs showing any aggression.
People love their pets and tend to excuse their behavior many times, often not realizing how bad that behavior might be, Mitchell said.
A dog that might tend to have a problem at the off-leash facility might also show signs of problems at home or at a friend's house.
"So if you're not sure, get together with friends who have well-behaved dogs in a backyard and see how it goes with them," Mitchell suggested. That can give an owner an idea of how a dog will act in a controlled environment, and not in a setting with other dogs they don't know where it's more of a "free-for-all."
"If you're out at the dog park and a new dog comes in, don't let your dog rush to the gate," Mitchell advised users of the park. Calling your dog to you or leading it to another part of the park would help. That way, the new dog isn't overwhelmed right away by the dogs already there.
If you arrive and think a dog already inside the facility might cause problems for your pet, Mitchell advises waiting, maybe taking your dog on a walk on the trails near the park.
"You want to definitely wait than be sorry about it," she said. "Give it a few minutes, see if the other person is going to leave."
People have been having a good time and enjoying the facility, she said. Every time she has been there, she has heard from people who appreciate having a place where their dogs can run off their energy. Exercise can lead to better-behaved pets at home.
A complete list of rules for the facility is posted outside the dog park, and the rules can also be found on the city's website at www.wichitafallstx.gov.
The park is divided into two sections — one for large dogs and one for those that weigh less than 30 pounds. Owners are responsible for picking up after their pets. The rules also require that children be at least 8 years old to enter the off-leash facility.
The goal is for visitors to be responsible for the park and to encourage one another to use it responsibly and to follow the rules.
Mitchell noted that even when children are old enough to be inside the facility with supervision, it's not really designed as a place for them to run around and play. It's a place for the dogs to run. While their own dog might be used to children and the activity level, that's not the case for every dog.
The main thing is to use common sense in using the dog park, Mitchell said.
"The rules are there for a reason, and that's to keep everybody safe," she said.
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How to Cook 20 Vegetables (Page 20)
Sweet Potatoes
Look for: Taut if papery skins with tapered ends.
Braise: Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large skillet with 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon honey and 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme. Bring to a simmer over high heat; reduce heat, cover and cook until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover, increase heat and cook until the liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 2 minutes.
Microwaving: Place 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes in a large glass baking dish; pierce with a knife. Microwave on High until soft, 8 to 12 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Roast: Preheat oven to 500°F. Halve sweet potatoes, then slice into 1⁄2-inch wedges. Spread on a baking sheet or in a pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Coat with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Roast, turning once halfway through cooking, until browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Steam: Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in a steamer basket over 2 inches of water in a pot set over high heat. Cover and steam until tender, about 20 minutes.
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