jaclaz

A new kid on the block (command line) for Linux and Windows (and MacOsX) UNtested by me: https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep jaclaz

I didn't add anything, I simply quoted the example on the page I pointed you to: http://www.robvanderwoude.com/datetimentparse.php (which is something that you should have already found ) Of course you should adapt the example to your specific usage . jaclaz

Timely. jaclaz

Well, having (such a beautiful thing as) a Skype account AND NOT using it is suspicious activity ... jaclaz

... lighting was already a pretty much useless thing, the concept has been brought to the extreme https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/20/why-why-why-headdesk/ Hard to disagree with the conclusion ... jaclaz

Sure , you are parsing incorrectly the result of time. Managing dates and time in batch needs some attention, and - like always - you shouldn't invent things before having fully appreciated "previous art", go through this: http://www.robvanderwoude.com/datetime.php http://www.robvanderwoude.com/datetimentparse.php If you are using 24h clock but your local does not provide a leading 0, but rather a space: and - AGAIN - DO NOT use brackets in the names of files, before or later you will be bitten by that, if you really want to use brackets, use square ones [] or curly ones {} (which are not a "special" character in batch). jaclaz

Well if you use UEFI-CSM it is not UEFI but BIOS and everything is "normal", nothing actually like a "install W2K in UEFI", just a "plain" "install W2K in BIOS (provided by UEFI CSM)". You might be interested in booting from a GPT style disk from BIOS: http://reboot.pro/topic/19516-hack-bootmgr-to-boot-windows-in-bios-to-gpt/ without using a hybrid MBR, some of the techniques discussed there might work for a RAW (or "static" VHD), but it has to be seen if suitable drivers (Firadisk or WinVblock) actually work or can be made to work in 2K (or if there is some other driver, of the "miniport" kind that can be modified to hook the grub4dos mapping), otherwise your only possibility is that of a Hybrid MBR and it has to be seen (AFAIK noone tested it) if Windows 10 will "like" that or use a MBR style disk. jaclaz

If SHA1 matches it is fine. Both MD5 and SHA1 were provided as - while most hashing tools compute BOTH MD5 and SHA1 - some will only compute MD5 or only SHA1. Cannot say about the other question, I don't recall any particular "technical" version, AFAIK they are all the same. jaclaz

It should be OK, BUT (you never know) check the hash(es) of the downloaded .iso: en_windows_7_professional_with_sp1_x64_dvd_u_676939.iso aka X17-59186.iso should be: MD5: ed15956fe33c13642a6d2cb2c7aa9749 SHA1: 0bcfc54019ea175b1ee51f6d2b207a3d14dd2b58 In any case, ignore the date you see, that should be a "standard" iso as it was available on Digital River (or on MSDN or Technet) with just SP1 integrated. See also: https://www.reddit.com/r/windows/comments/4xlzuq/is_this_a_legitimate_link_for_windows_7/ jaclaz

And now ... http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=5769 http://www.myce.com/news/hp-pre-programmed-failure-date-unofficial-non-hp-ink-cartridges-printers-80457/ ... we have printer software updates that "brick" the printer if it is using non-original cartridges. jaclaz

Can they? ALL of them? I don't want to put you down in any way, but you make it sound "easy" something that if not impossible will be very, very difficult. About booting Windows 2000 in EFI, it will be interesting to see how you will manage it (VHD images and/or MBR style disks do not replace BIOS calls/services ... ). I would say something like the (AFAIK never released, possibly only vapourware) Bambios would be needed: http://www.osxbook.com/book/bonus/misc/legacyboot/ But I am unaware of the existence of similar projects jaclaz

SET Now=%TIME% set HM=%Now:~0,2%.%now:~3,2% SET SomeTimeAgo=%HM% echo (%HM%) --produces--> (08.30) imagine here that a few minutes elapse echo (%SomeTimeAgo%) --STILL produces--> (08.30) as a general rule, DO NOT use . (dots) or () (brackets) in file names and - possibly - avoid also using spaces in them 2016_08_16-0830-FLAMENT.rar is perfectly human readable as well and easier to parse programmatically, particurarly in batch. jaclaz

Italy must be seen as a country of players, since they offer a XBOX One as a bundle, instead: https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/mseea/it_IT/home BUT it is only valid for the 256 GB/Intel Core i5 - 8 GB di RAM (for a mere 1500€ you get the XBOX One included), the other versions have no such bundle. jaclaz

Surely a 6.0.2600.5512 version looks "queer", but should be "legit". There are a lot of variables that may affect which version of a .dll a program uses, including SP level, KB updates, Internet Explorer version and more or less *what not*. https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/hh298349(v=vs.85).aspx Compare also with an archived version of the same page (just to show how much information MS is retracting from availability): https://web.archive.org/web/20140424001851/http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/hh298349(v=vs.85).aspx The (flawed BTW) way WinSxS attempts to solve DLL Hell is vey likely part of the reason. jaclaz

It seems to me like the usual FUD. Before Windows XP went out of support, etc. there have been years of the same things, namely right after Vista release, and then again after Windows 7 release (surprisingly not so much in occasion of 8 release), but at the time most were pessimistic previsions or mere fanboyism for the new, improved Windows OS, now that the years have passed, statements like: should be proved, I mean, the bad guys had all the time in the world to prepare and execute terrible attacks against this poor OS, the 10% or so of computers around the world still using it [1] should have been already largely compromised, bringing to its knees a not-so-small part of the economy and of the Internet. Still, it didn't happen (yet), maybe the bad guys have a code of honour that prevents them from taking advantage of those hundreds of vulnerabilities because of respect for the old, aging OS, cannot say, but still it didn't happen in these two years since April 2014. The good Palemoon guys may have all the reasons (like very reduced user base, more complex code testing, less bug reports and what not) and certainly have all the rights to stop maintaining compatibility with XP, of course, but there is no real reason to denigrate the poor ol'thing. jaclaz [1] approximate and meant to represent those actually connected to the Internet and browsing, so that NetMarketShare could count them

Yep; I once did the second. I had an external USB "slim" floppy drive with a bad mechanics but good interface (and quite a few salvaged "normal" internal floppy drives + an unused external USB hard disk case "full height" with a fried power supply) and casually found (while buying some other things) an (obviously el-cheapo ) adapter *like* this one: http://www.ebay.it/itm/Slim-Floppy-Adapter-34-polig-Supermicro-SFBP512-/311292337238?hash=item487a781c56:g:tXkAAOSwhkRWfYX0 (that is intended to be used "reversed") and manged to put together (half-@§§edly as always) an external USB floppy full size. But really, buying a new "slim" external USB floppy drive would be more convenient. jaclaz

Sure, but the real issue (as I see it) is the "interchangeability" of parts and "repairability" of the device (this does not apply to smart fridges only it is a general issue with *anything* nowadays). See as an example what this (IMHO very brave, besides smart) nice guy from Mexico did to upgrade the SSD in his Surface Pro 3 : http://surfacepro3ssdupgrade.blogspot.it/2015/02/surface-pro-3-ssd-upgrade-i7-with-1-tb.html Compare that experience with that of changing a disk (or SSD) on *any* desktop and on most "normal" laptops, it is clear to me how desktops are a more mature technology because when a part of it breaks it is easy (and relatively inexpensive) to replace the broken part, with laptops it has been already made much more difficult since years, tablets have made it impossible or very, very difficult/complex. As another example - and as a matter of principle - I won't have a phone on which I cannot swap or replace batteries, I find it "immoral" to create such devices. and profoundly wrong to give money for them to the people that create and sell such technology. And - just for the record - I did change a few batteries on (of course out of warranty, but otherwise perfectly working) iPhones (old models, 3 and 4), it has been a terrible and terrifying experience comparable to - say - opening up and cleaning a mechanical watch, to a certain extent needing even more care and risking more to break something. jaclaz

Naah, there are quite a few on e-bay from time to time, maybe are a bit costly (when compared to the 15 bucks or so you need for a "plain" slim external USB floppy), out of the top of my head I would say you need some 50-60US$ to get one, but usually there are many of the MACINTOSH model. I believe that internally they are just "normal" LS-120's https://it.ifixit.com/Device/Imation_Superdisk_USB_Drive If you are into DIY, and wishing to "arrange something" for the (I presume front bezel and) eject button, look at what I just found: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Compaq-388772-401-LKM-F933-1-Super-Disk-Drive-gray-door-/272014681636?hash=item3f5556a624:g:FyYAAOSw9mFWLnDC jaclaz

Yep, but nothing actually "fundamental", I reported briefly my (positive) expereience wiht an el-cheapo (but not too shabby) little tablet the Chuwi 8 Pro that can dual boot Android and Windows 10, finding out how for the specific things that needs to be done on it (browsing a few sites and update some offers) it worked very nicely with both Android and Windows 10 , and concluding how Windows 10 is a working alternative to Android on that machine. And you confirmed your positive experience with the bigger brother Chuwi 10. If I recall correctly I also commented this: hinting that maybe on business the IT guys "force" users to use "good" Operating Systems (that the IT department can *somehow* control) while at home people is "forced" to use the stupid Windows 10 because that is what comes with new devices. jaclaz

Ah-ha! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094898/quotes?item=qt1099763 jaclaz

Let me think, let's say I produce *something* at a steady rate of - say - 100 pieces a month, and this *something* comes with Windows 10 "embedded"... ... and Windows 10 is also available to all the people that wants it (de gustibus ...) is it likely that they adopt the OS at the same rate as I produce the *something* and sell it? What I completely fail to see is a step-up (or step down) around end of july 2016 (the famous deadline about the "free" upgrade) where have the late, last minute adopters gone? jaclaz

Right now a fridge has five things that may break: 1) the motor starter <- it happens more often than not 2) the thermostat 3) the lamp inside 4) the motor 5) the gas that needs to be recharged I can fix/replace myself the first 3 and I need to call a single specialist for the last 2, but even if you are not of the DIY kind, the same specialist is of course able to fix all issues for you in no or little time. We even have a name for that person in italian "frigorista" (while English that is a more efficient language uses "refrigerator repairman", I believe), the guys I know that do that are more or less a cross-breed between an electrician and a plumber, with looks not completely unlike the ones made famous by Mario Bro's, including the overalls. Even if we all "digitally evolved", very likely when your stupid fridge will BSOD (or equivalent), those nice guys won't be able to fix it, and you will need to call a software or a hardware engineer to reset/reformat/update/whatever its embedded computer (or you will need to get a new one, of course loosing ALL your recipes, historical buying records, etc.). I too cannot see their value propositions for the customer... jaclaz

Well, what do you think the thing you used (that you can get for around 30 US$) actually does (in a nice, easy, and hopefully foolproof way) ? Rest assured, you used EXACTLY the method(s) in this thread, nicely packaged in a more friendly kit. Anyway, all is well that ends well. jaclaz

Yes, that's the idea. And I believe also what happens if you install "normally" from a DVD. BUT you need to correct the script, the Boot partition (the one MS calls "System") MUST be FAT32 (thanks to the UEFI "standard") as most motherboards won't have a NTFS EFI driver and it should be of the EFI type: If you make it 350 Mb you won't have issues with 512 bytes vs. 4096 bytes disk sectors, though I am not too sure why the size of that partition is so large, and why exactly there is the recommendation (in the given page): https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn621890.aspx create partition efi size=100 rem ** NOTE: For Advanced Format 4Kn drives, rem change this value to size = 260 ** format quick fs=fat32 label="System" assign letter="S" jaclaz

Naah, it is just a "guideline" for OEM's. While there might be some relevance in having the WinRE partition (of course only if actually working/populated by the WinRE.wim) the recovery partition makes little sense on desktops (managed, in a commercial environment), it is designed/suited for OEM laptops and tablets. The MSR partition as well makes little sense, it has yet to be proved/tested/reported that has ANY use if not in case of resizing partitions (which you won't likely do) and even in that case, allow me to doubt that it is actually *needed*. My guess is that they are trying to show off a little bit and make use of the GPT partitioning scheme that allows for unlimited volumes[1] all primary. All that is needed is a "System" and a "Boot" volume (which the good MS guys call the other way round), respectively the W: and S: in your gpt.txt if called "rightly" or S: and W: using the MS terminology. I will think of something though usually coupling physicaldrives with volumes/drive letters is a PITA. Which should mean that it is a timing issue of some kind, maybe the shrinking of the W: partition? Try removing from gpt.txt the lines that shrink the "main" volume and create the additional (unused) recovery partition: select disk 0 clean convert gpt create partition primary size=300 format quick fs=ntfs label="Windows RE tools" assign letter="T" set id="de94bba4-06d1-4d40-a16a-bfd50179d6ac" gpt attributes=0x8000000000000001 create partition efi size=100 format quick fs=fat32 label="System" assign letter="S" create partition msr size=128 create partition primary format quick fs=ntfs label="Windows" assign letter="W" list volume exit and try it with the previous (without the check) batch. jaclaz [1] "unlimited" as in "max 128 partitions"