What's the best IM client?
Trillian:I'm voting for Trillian even though I have no basis for comparison since I've never used Pidgin. It's a nice combination of IM services...
Windows XP or Vista?
XP:Maybe I'd need to use Vista for longer periods of time to understand its strengths, but from what I know, there's no compelling reason to up...
Vista:if you currently have XP, obviously no need to upgrade to Vista & you're probably just causing yourself un-needed issues
If you are purcha...
Tabs or spaces?
Tabs:Arguments for tabs:
tabs let you key through files quicker
they let you adjust the level of visible indenting without changing conceptual indenting
...
Spaces:Definitely spaces. Some version control systems don't even allow files with tabs to be checked in. Of course if you're \working on th...
Mac OSX is far superior to M$ Windows
Agree, and Linux is better than either :)
Then why is the majority of users using Windows?
Hallmark Blank Greeting Cards Half-fold Matte Premium 20 Count
Good:This premium quality 85# matte blank greeting card product produced stunningly beautiful, brilliant and crisp text and graphic images using my injet p...
Bad:Nice color printout on this card stock. Very satisfied with the few cards that I managed to print out. But....my Epson R800 printer will not handle t...
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 16
Bad:Software locked-up Windows XP. On the Broderbund support site the company explains that the software was written for an older version of Windows and ...
Norton SystemWorks 2007 Premier Edition
Good:Tried to install with previous Norton Systemworks and Norton Internest Security on system. Had all kinds of problems. Microsoft add/remove software ...
Bad:I have been trying for over 10 hours to get Norton SystemWorks 2007 installed on my computer. It is an upgrade program, which forced me to uninstall ...
Broderbund 3D Home Architect Home Design Deluxe 6
Good:OK, there seems to be a ratings war between this FANTASTIC product and Better Homes & Gardens Designer. This one wins hands down, all due to ...
Bad:After years of using the previous 3D Architects, with great success, I assumed version 6 was, as they offered, an upgrade. Wrong! It's a complete...
SureTrak Project Manager 3.0
Good:SureTrak was designed with features that practicing project managers need, not glitzy fluff. Although the two previous reviewers have made strong cas...
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Preferred Mobile
Good:This product is very superior over prior versions.It plays back your text in your own voice.My accuracy has improved in Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 ove...
Bad:Works okay when using a microphone. Works very poorly when using the recorder that comes with the package. I have trained Dragon, but the translatin...
No One Lives Forever 2
Good:The world of first person shooters is getting a bit played out. There's pretty much two kinds of them: the realistic military type (Counterstrike...
Microsoft Windows Vista Business UPGRADE [DVD]
Good:It's late at night and this will be a quick review based on my experience with VISTA business. I've only used the product for a week. Fi...
Bad:I've just finished upgrading to Vista Business using the Upgrade DVD. During the upgrade from Windows XP pro, the upgrade failed. Because of th...
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit for System Builders [DVD]
Good:This version of Windows Vista is the OEM version, which means that it does not come with a box or a manual, just a "Quick Install" guide. Th...
Bad:As a windows fan, all my hyped feelings were gone after 10-day test drive of this ultimate edition. My current system is P4 3.2GB, 3GB DDR, ATI All-in...
Liberty's Kids
Good:This game (should I call it a game?) is fabulous! Based on a great PBS show, it continues to teach about the Revolutionary War. By interviewing key ...
Calendar Creator Platinum
Good:Overall a pretty nice calendar program. Lots of color, text and border options to make events stand out. A big plus if you have multiple events. Howev...
Bad:I am a long time user of Calendar Creator and purchased this "new" version because my version 12 has been hanging anytime you try to use the...
Nancy Drew Treasure In The Royal Tower
Good:After playing all 5 Nancy Drew games, I can fairly say that this is one of the best. I do not think that it was the best for one reason: in the other ...
I Spy Spooky Mansion (Ages 6-10) (Win & Mac)
Good:My son is only three and a half, so my husband bought the game with the intention of saving it until our son was older. I got it out for him, and even...
Bad:We purchased this software for our daughters, ages 5 and 9, after enjoying the books. While the content is great, we were extremely disappointed that...
Carmen Sandiego Geography Learning System
Good:This box set contains two CD-ROMS, Where in the World and Where in the U.S.A. is Carmen Sandiego. It also contains one 30 minute DVD of the Stolen Smi...
Bad:The "system requirements" stated are not accurate. The "Where in the USA" game is not Mac compatible. This is clearly labelled on ...
Syd Field's Screenwriting Workshop Win/Mac [DVD]
Good:Syd Field provides viewers of this "Screenwriting Workshop" with organized assignments that if followed will lead to the completion of a scr...
Bad:Let's summarize my thoughts and opinion, which hopefully may assist you in making your choice: - this course is only about how to structure a sc...
Cars Radiator Springs Adventures (Win/Mac)
Good:On the box this games states that it is for ages 4+. Unless you have a child that plays video or computer games constantly, ages 6 and up would be mo...
Bad:I made the mistake of believing what I saw at this game's official website. There's a "trailer" movie and also a downloadable demo...
