Many have wanted a better Windows version, a version that does not have serious limitations, while being small and light enough to run on limited hardware.
It is possible that Microsoft has missed a marketing opportunity here, for the pirate environments created and spread the versions of Windows that is stripped of a lot, but that still may be used to most.
An example of such a stripped version, is MicroXP. The entire package, which has been published in several versions, are barely 100 megabytes. Already installed the operating system takes 205 megabytes on the hard disk. It claimed that it can be installed in 5.5 minutes in a virtual machine in VMware and that at the first start-up uses 39 megabytes of memory.
MicroXP is currently based on Windows XP SP3, but for the installation so small, is a lot of functionality been cut off. Much of this functionality is most relevant in corporate environments, but no one would find in the well to run a pirate edition that this work PC?
In an overview of what people can not do, it is established that MicroXP only supports a single user - Administrator. This is of course a security risk, but at the same time is known that most Windows XP users, at least in homes, using an account with full administrative privileges regardless.
Internet Explorer is gone, along with the integrated FTP support. This can be replaced by installing such as Firefox or Opera, also a dedicated FTP program. So you can remove the Service Application Layer Gateway that is always running and using memory.
Because most of Internet Explorer is gone, you can no longer use Windows Update. Many of the updates may be downloaded manually by using other browsers, but it is recommended that you do not, because the changes made to some system files in order to remove the second, as can be overwritten.
What little is left of IE, used by a very simple Web browser called Browzar. This is only included to show compiled HTML help files (CHM) and to download a more complete browser. In the documentation to MicroXP states that the operating system probably is not particularly safer to download updates from Microsoft, since so much of what could be a security risk, no matter has been removed in this version. The support for the storage of passwords is removed, but it would largely affected only IE and Outlook Express, which is also removed. Support for automatic playback of CD discs is stripped away, as are the scheduled execution of software such as antivirus scans. Moreover, support for Remote Desktop and themes taken away. The default setup for the desktop, thus making Windows Classic, but it will be possible to install Windowblinds, that is not based on the Theme service. In addition, the service that supports uninterrupted power supply removed.
More interesting is that what you actually can do.Stripping will not prevent the installation or execution of common software. There are however some applications that can not be installed. Among the programs to operate smoothly, the Office 2007. So far, all games that have been tested, have worked well, often with better performance than other Windows versions. MicroXP can be used to gain access to other computers on the same network, also about all the running MicroXP. It will also have support for digital cameras and scanners, but only via USB, not Firewire. The support for dial-up Internet is in place, and Adobe Flash is already installed. Windows Media Player is not included, but even the most current version can be downloaded because MicroXP supports Windows Genuine Advantage. There are also mentioned several other unofficial versions of Windows. TinyXP does not appear to be as compact, but offers more choices and additional drivers during the installation. TinyVista is a version of Windows Vista Ultimate Edition that will be stripped enough to run smoothly on machines with 256 megabytes of memory and Pentium 3 processor. I would not recommend anyone to use MicroXP or similar products. The purpose of the article is to explain that everything suggests that there is a need out there for such solutions, a need that Microsoft has not covered. The reason that I do not recommend the use of MicroXP, is first and foremost because MicroXP violate it with Microsoft's license terms, even if you use a valid license key with its Windows XP license. One can not know about it or those who have made this, have posted malicious code. Moreover, such large changes that this is talk could affect stability - though not necessarily in a negative direction.
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Saturday, November 1, 2008
Document Archiving — Organizing And Storing For Later Retrieval By: William S. Thomas
When it’s time for a document to leave daily use and go into document archiving do you have a moment of uncertainty? I’m referring to the tiniest prick of fear that you don’t know exactly where it’s going and, even more important, you’re not sure how or if you’ll be able to retrieve it from document archiving should the need arise. You know your mind is a steel trap, but you’ve seen it get a little rusty when it comes to remembering some of the bizarre things you’ve named your files. Do you even archive your documents, or do they just sit out there in “etherland” on somebody’s hard drive where nobody knows where it is at? Probably so . . .
Of course, if you’ve ever sent a file to document archiving and lost it in the black hole of cyberspace, your fears are understandable. I pause for a moment of silent empathy. All kidding aside, document archiving is one of the most serious challenges a company faces. If you can’t be confident documents from the past can be pulled back and re-examined, and occasionally updated, you’ve built your organization on sand: it can’t possibly stand.
The truth is, organizations are creating digitized data at an alarming rate each year. A lot of companies that started out small with just a few people using desktop pc’s are now 3 or 4 years down the road and looking at 30 people merrily using desktop storage with no real electronic organizational plan.
Imagine document archiving and retrieval when … Mary names her files for her favorite flowers: The Johnson contract is under “pansy” because the client is kind of wimpy. Jon’s astute mind came up with a system based on car parts: Important contracts all go into the “engine” file because they keep the company going. Karl, a Ham radio operator, uses the most complete ISO 8601time-based format for naming files, his files look like 2008-07-16T19:20:30.45+01:00. And, so it goes. With such a system there can be no real document archiving beyond just backing up everyone’s entire system every night and hoping for the best. If you have to retrieve something, (god forbid), you might as well have a séance to figure out what the sought after document is called and where it is. Document archiving requires organization, planning and agreeing on (and using) document naming conventions. Only by having everyone follow the agreed upon rules will you be able to confidently send a file to your system for document archiving and know, in your heart, you have not just deep-sixed it.
Of course, the best time to set up your naming conventions and plan for document archiving is when your company is just getting started. Too late for that? Maybe you then, appoint a hapless group of courageous volunteers to establish your naming conventions and then require staff to spend a couple hours each day revising their old files and resaving them to fit within the document archiving naming conventions – no? Or, start with one department in your company; clean stuff up and then move on – no? Using today’s ASP based document management tools can help you forgo these time-sucking steps by utilizing meta data already built into each document. I’d suggest going this route – it’s much more cost effective. I always try to remember that the fully loaded cost of a $40,000/yr resource will cost me about $25 to $30 an hour – some of the better systems out there only cost a $120/mo. It doesn’t take too many hours of manual intervention to make that up every month.
Eventually, one way or another, you’ll get them all done. A word of caution: be sure everything is backed up before you start overhauling your crazy naming system and pitching stuff that can be tossed. That way, you won’t inadvertently toss out something irreplaceable.
Of course, every file going forward will need to be created to fit smoothly within the new document archiving naming conventions. This can be prompted for using some of the better ASP document management solutions. Only when a solid plan is in force can you have a prayer of continuity in document archiving within your organization: i.e. when one employee leaves the organization, the new hire can immediately pick up and have the right document in his or her hands every time. What a concept!
Once you’re organized, you’re ready to store and retrieve. Avoid the common solution of storing your backup on tape. This is the digital age. You need to store digitally, have a third party ECM vendor provide your document archiving via the Internet. But, whatever you decide, at least you’ll have the confidence that comes from knowing that when the boss asks for the Holmes Contract from 1988, you won’t have to remember that you filed it under the name of your ex-wife’s mother.
By: William S. Thomas
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Of course, if you’ve ever sent a file to document archiving and lost it in the black hole of cyberspace, your fears are understandable. I pause for a moment of silent empathy. All kidding aside, document archiving is one of the most serious challenges a company faces. If you can’t be confident documents from the past can be pulled back and re-examined, and occasionally updated, you’ve built your organization on sand: it can’t possibly stand.
The truth is, organizations are creating digitized data at an alarming rate each year. A lot of companies that started out small with just a few people using desktop pc’s are now 3 or 4 years down the road and looking at 30 people merrily using desktop storage with no real electronic organizational plan.
Imagine document archiving and retrieval when … Mary names her files for her favorite flowers: The Johnson contract is under “pansy” because the client is kind of wimpy. Jon’s astute mind came up with a system based on car parts: Important contracts all go into the “engine” file because they keep the company going. Karl, a Ham radio operator, uses the most complete ISO 8601time-based format for naming files, his files look like 2008-07-16T19:20:30.45+01:00. And, so it goes. With such a system there can be no real document archiving beyond just backing up everyone’s entire system every night and hoping for the best. If you have to retrieve something, (god forbid), you might as well have a séance to figure out what the sought after document is called and where it is. Document archiving requires organization, planning and agreeing on (and using) document naming conventions. Only by having everyone follow the agreed upon rules will you be able to confidently send a file to your system for document archiving and know, in your heart, you have not just deep-sixed it.
Of course, the best time to set up your naming conventions and plan for document archiving is when your company is just getting started. Too late for that? Maybe you then, appoint a hapless group of courageous volunteers to establish your naming conventions and then require staff to spend a couple hours each day revising their old files and resaving them to fit within the document archiving naming conventions – no? Or, start with one department in your company; clean stuff up and then move on – no? Using today’s ASP based document management tools can help you forgo these time-sucking steps by utilizing meta data already built into each document. I’d suggest going this route – it’s much more cost effective. I always try to remember that the fully loaded cost of a $40,000/yr resource will cost me about $25 to $30 an hour – some of the better systems out there only cost a $120/mo. It doesn’t take too many hours of manual intervention to make that up every month.
Eventually, one way or another, you’ll get them all done. A word of caution: be sure everything is backed up before you start overhauling your crazy naming system and pitching stuff that can be tossed. That way, you won’t inadvertently toss out something irreplaceable.
Of course, every file going forward will need to be created to fit smoothly within the new document archiving naming conventions. This can be prompted for using some of the better ASP document management solutions. Only when a solid plan is in force can you have a prayer of continuity in document archiving within your organization: i.e. when one employee leaves the organization, the new hire can immediately pick up and have the right document in his or her hands every time. What a concept!
Once you’re organized, you’re ready to store and retrieve. Avoid the common solution of storing your backup on tape. This is the digital age. You need to store digitally, have a third party ECM vendor provide your document archiving via the Internet. But, whatever you decide, at least you’ll have the confidence that comes from knowing that when the boss asks for the Holmes Contract from 1988, you won’t have to remember that you filed it under the name of your ex-wife’s mother.
By: William S. Thomas
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Document Archiving — Organizing And Storing For Later Retrieval By: William S. Thomas
When it’s time for a document to leave daily use and go into document archiving do you have a moment of uncertainty? I’m referring to the tiniest prick of fear that you don’t know exactly where it’s going and, even more important, you’re not sure how or if you’ll be able to retrieve it from document archiving should the need arise. You know your mind is a steel trap, but you’ve seen it get a little rusty when it comes to remembering some of the bizarre things you’ve named your files. Do you even archive your documents, or do they just sit out there in “etherland” on somebody’s hard drive where nobody knows where it is at? Probably so . . .
Of course, if you’ve ever sent a file to document archiving and lost it in the black hole of cyberspace, your fears are understandable. I pause for a moment of silent empathy. All kidding aside, document archiving is one of the most serious challenges a company faces. If you can’t be confident documents from the past can be pulled back and re-examined, and occasionally updated, you’ve built your organization on sand: it can’t possibly stand.
The truth is, organizations are creating digitized data at an alarming rate each year. A lot of companies that started out small with just a few people using desktop pc’s are now 3 or 4 years down the road and looking at 30 people merrily using desktop storage with no real electronic organizational plan.
Imagine document archiving and retrieval when … Mary names her files for her favorite flowers: The Johnson contract is under “pansy” because the client is kind of wimpy. Jon’s astute mind came up with a system based on car parts: Important contracts all go into the “engine” file because they keep the company going. Karl, a Ham radio operator, uses the most complete ISO 8601time-based format for naming files, his files look like 2008-07-16T19:20:30.45+01:00. And, so it goes. With such a system there can be no real document archiving beyond just backing up everyone’s entire system every night and hoping for the best. If you have to retrieve something, (god forbid), you might as well have a séance to figure out what the sought after document is called and where it is. Document archiving requires organization, planning and agreeing on (and using) document naming conventions. Only by having everyone follow the agreed upon rules will you be able to confidently send a file to your system for document archiving and know, in your heart, you have not just deep-sixed it.
Of course, the best time to set up your naming conventions and plan for document archiving is when your company is just getting started. Too late for that? Maybe you then, appoint a hapless group of courageous volunteers to establish your naming conventions and then require staff to spend a couple hours each day revising their old files and resaving them to fit within the document archiving naming conventions – no? Or, start with one department in your company; clean stuff up and then move on – no? Using today’s ASP based document management tools can help you forgo these time-sucking steps by utilizing meta data already built into each document. I’d suggest going this route – it’s much more cost effective. I always try to remember that the fully loaded cost of a $40,000/yr resource will cost me about $25 to $30 an hour – some of the better systems out there only cost a $120/mo. It doesn’t take too many hours of manual intervention to make that up every month.
Eventually, one way or another, you’ll get them all done. A word of caution: be sure everything is backed up before you start overhauling your crazy naming system and pitching stuff that can be tossed. That way, you won’t inadvertently toss out something irreplaceable.
Of course, every file going forward will need to be created to fit smoothly within the new document archiving naming conventions. This can be prompted for using some of the better ASP document management solutions. Only when a solid plan is in force can you have a prayer of continuity in document archiving within your organization: i.e. when one employee leaves the organization, the new hire can immediately pick up and have the right document in his or her hands every time. What a concept!
Once you’re organized, you’re ready to store and retrieve. Avoid the common solution of storing your backup on tape. This is the digital age. You need to store digitally, have a third party ECM vendor provide your document archiving via the Internet. But, whatever you decide, at least you’ll have the confidence that comes from knowing that when the boss asks for the Holmes Contract from 1988, you won’t have to remember that you filed it under the name of your ex-wife’s mother.
By: William S. Thomas
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Of course, if you’ve ever sent a file to document archiving and lost it in the black hole of cyberspace, your fears are understandable. I pause for a moment of silent empathy. All kidding aside, document archiving is one of the most serious challenges a company faces. If you can’t be confident documents from the past can be pulled back and re-examined, and occasionally updated, you’ve built your organization on sand: it can’t possibly stand.
The truth is, organizations are creating digitized data at an alarming rate each year. A lot of companies that started out small with just a few people using desktop pc’s are now 3 or 4 years down the road and looking at 30 people merrily using desktop storage with no real electronic organizational plan.
Imagine document archiving and retrieval when … Mary names her files for her favorite flowers: The Johnson contract is under “pansy” because the client is kind of wimpy. Jon’s astute mind came up with a system based on car parts: Important contracts all go into the “engine” file because they keep the company going. Karl, a Ham radio operator, uses the most complete ISO 8601time-based format for naming files, his files look like 2008-07-16T19:20:30.45+01:00. And, so it goes. With such a system there can be no real document archiving beyond just backing up everyone’s entire system every night and hoping for the best. If you have to retrieve something, (god forbid), you might as well have a séance to figure out what the sought after document is called and where it is. Document archiving requires organization, planning and agreeing on (and using) document naming conventions. Only by having everyone follow the agreed upon rules will you be able to confidently send a file to your system for document archiving and know, in your heart, you have not just deep-sixed it.
Of course, the best time to set up your naming conventions and plan for document archiving is when your company is just getting started. Too late for that? Maybe you then, appoint a hapless group of courageous volunteers to establish your naming conventions and then require staff to spend a couple hours each day revising their old files and resaving them to fit within the document archiving naming conventions – no? Or, start with one department in your company; clean stuff up and then move on – no? Using today’s ASP based document management tools can help you forgo these time-sucking steps by utilizing meta data already built into each document. I’d suggest going this route – it’s much more cost effective. I always try to remember that the fully loaded cost of a $40,000/yr resource will cost me about $25 to $30 an hour – some of the better systems out there only cost a $120/mo. It doesn’t take too many hours of manual intervention to make that up every month.
Eventually, one way or another, you’ll get them all done. A word of caution: be sure everything is backed up before you start overhauling your crazy naming system and pitching stuff that can be tossed. That way, you won’t inadvertently toss out something irreplaceable.
Of course, every file going forward will need to be created to fit smoothly within the new document archiving naming conventions. This can be prompted for using some of the better ASP document management solutions. Only when a solid plan is in force can you have a prayer of continuity in document archiving within your organization: i.e. when one employee leaves the organization, the new hire can immediately pick up and have the right document in his or her hands every time. What a concept!
Once you’re organized, you’re ready to store and retrieve. Avoid the common solution of storing your backup on tape. This is the digital age. You need to store digitally, have a third party ECM vendor provide your document archiving via the Internet. But, whatever you decide, at least you’ll have the confidence that comes from knowing that when the boss asks for the Holmes Contract from 1988, you won’t have to remember that you filed it under the name of your ex-wife’s mother.
By: William S. Thomas
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
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