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pissedoffsol · 05-10-2006, 04:26 PM

http://thevistaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=1814

I'm not digging it....

TurboMirage · 05-10-2006, 05:39 PM

kinda looks like osX. ive been itching to get my torrent copy on a machine at work [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_wink.gif[/img]

Drake · 05-10-2006, 05:45 PM

Yeah that looks just fruity and thats the part that I didnt like about XP. I wish microsoft would focus on making a good solid OS. But that isnt the market they are appealing to. Its to all the people that want pretty graphics with shitty reliability. Oh well what can you do. Also dont you need a 3d graphics card to even use all the prettyness. Ill have to ask my program chair how he likes it. I think he is on the beta list.

E_SolSi · 05-10-2006, 06:23 PM

fuck that shit

TurboMirage · 05-10-2006, 07:01 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Drake @ May 10 2006, 06:45 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Yeah that looks just fruity and thats the part that I didnt like about XP. I wish microsoft would focus on making a good solid OS. But that isnt the market they are appealing to. Its to all the people that want pretty graphics with shitty reliability. Oh well what can you do. Also dont you need a 3d graphics card to even use all the prettyness. Ill have to ask my program chair how he likes it. I think he is on the beta list.
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if you are rocking a PC on this day and age without some sort of 3d accellerator you are retarded.

pills_PMD · 05-11-2006, 07:36 AM

word on the "it looks like OSX"

Celerity · 05-11-2006, 08:42 AM

One word: LiteStep

reikoshea · 05-11-2006, 08:51 AM

what says there is only going to be one style mode even xp has the xp style and the classic style.

Drake · 05-11-2006, 12:41 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TurboMirage @ May 10 2006, 05:01 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Drake @ May 10 2006, 06:45 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Yeah that looks just fruity and thats the part that I didnt like about XP. I wish microsoft would focus on making a good solid OS. But that isnt the market they are appealing to. Its to all the people that want pretty graphics with shitty reliability. Oh well what can you do. Also dont you need a 3d graphics card to even use all the prettyness. Ill have to ask my program chair how he likes it. I think he is on the beta list.
[/b][/quote]
if you are rocking a PC on this day and age without some sort of 3d accellerator you are retarded.
[/b][/quote]

I should have worded that alittle diffrently. The part that bothers me is that because it has to have a 3d card thats just gonna eat up more system resources. It looks like MS is still bundeling every thing as one huge package instead of allowing you to CHOOSE what you want. The more intertependance there is an increased chance of one part breaking and sinking the whole ship.

Ill shut up now everyone already nows this so im wasting my time and everyone elses.

Citizen_Insane · 05-11-2006, 01:09 PM

trust me, its nice. It runs really smoothly when its not crashing [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]. Since they've moved to vector based 3d desktop, there is pretty much no more lag when moving windows and stuff arround. Overall its quite smooth.

You can also switch it back to 2d mode, and it won't need 3d acceleration. Personally, I find that it is much better w/ 3d, because its sooo smooth. You guys should try running it before saying its shit, because you have no clue what you're talking about. Now, will it suck when it makes it to the market? Most likely. I'm sure that they'll find a way to make it slow and shitty, but personally, I think Vista will be MUCH better than XP. If you want a no bullshit, functionality first OS, you should be running 2000pro anyway.

Drake · 05-11-2006, 02:38 PM

What kind of machine are you running it on? Id like to to know the specs on your machine. My self, I dont have the cash to run really high end machines. I have never owned a computer with over 512mb of ram. Highest machine I have CPU wise is 1.2 ghz That is my major grip it proabably wont run to well on any of my computers.

TurboMirage · 05-11-2006, 03:18 PM

i'll be running it on

p4 3.2ghz DC-HT
1gb ram
80gb hdd
64mb integrated 3d graphics

endlesszeal · 05-11-2006, 06:55 PM

Vista requires 256mb,but 512mb is recommended. 1GB is what you should shoot for. Any relatively new Intel or AMD processor should be good, say pass 3-4 years (i would like to say at least 2.0ghz). The graphics card is basically anything with directx9, shit even the integrated nvidia 6100 is "vista-ready." The entry isnt exactly that steep, but if you want the 'full experience' it is a little e.g. Aero glass which is optional and not avaliable for pirated versions [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

You can build a "vista-ready" machine for about 300-400ish. Heres an example from parts bought from fry's (outpost)

CPU: AMD 3100+ Sempron - $80
Motheboard: ECS Nforce3A - Free w/CPU (Even though its an ECS, its actually a really great board that I have overclocked at 240mhz w/o probs)
RAM: Corsair Value 2X512MB - $60 AR
Case w/350 Watt PSU: Antec SLK - $60 AR
HDD: Seagate 80GB w/8M cache - $40 AR
Drive: NEC 3550A - $40
Video Card: eVGA 6200 - $20 AR

AR = After Rebate.

Thats a very good basic system to run almost anything except gaming. Of course its DDR and AGP, but if you building a budget system, I don't see you needing DDR2 or PCI-E. Very little advantages at the moment, unless you plan on upgrading within 2-3 years or plan on gaming soon, then a PCI-E system is definately a better buy because better and cheaper graphics cards are avaliable. Also, you can upgrade to dual-core if you want.

Anyrate, Im using windowblinds with the VistaXP skin and it looks amazing. Alot better than regular ol' xp. If Vista is more solid, im definately switching over. I have resources to spare for the pretty graphics =).

Bob Vila · 05-12-2006, 10:46 AM

gotta love vector based graphics [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

http://graphicdesign.about.com/libra...y/aa042398.htm

Citizen_Insane · 05-12-2006, 01:19 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Drake @ May 11 2006, 02:38 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
What kind of machine are you running it on? Id like to to know the specs on your machine. My self, I dont have the cash to run really high end machines. I have never owned a computer with over 512mb of ram. Highest machine I have CPU wise is 1.2 ghz That is my major grip it proabably wont run to well on any of my computers.
[/b][/quote]
I'm running a high end system, but it should run fine on most systems.

My specs:
-Dual Xeon 3.06's about to be @ 4Ghz on H2O
-1gb DDR400
-Radeon 9800 about to be 6800GS
-600GB of HD space
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ph34r.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]

Sabz5150 · 05-12-2006, 01:21 PM

Vista interests me none. I'm done with Microsoft.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Citizen_Insa ne @ May 12 2006, 02:19 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Drake @ May 11 2006, 02:38 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
What kind of machine are you running it on? Id like to to know the specs on your machine. My self, I dont have the cash to run really high end machines. I have never owned a computer with over 512mb of ram. Highest machine I have CPU wise is 1.2 ghz That is my major grip it proabably wont run to well on any of my computers.
[/b][/quote]
I'm running a high end system, but it should run fine on most systems.

My specs:
-Dual Xeon 3.06's about to be @ 4Ghz on H2O
-1gb DDR400
-Radeon 9800 about to be 6800GS
-600GB of HD space
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ph34r.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
[/b][/quote]

How can you waste that hardware on Windows? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]

pissedoffsol · 05-12-2006, 03:00 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Citizen_Insa ne @ May 11 2006, 02:09 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
trust me, its nice. It runs really smoothly when its not crashing [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]. Since they've moved to vector based 3d desktop, there is pretty much no more lag when moving windows and stuff arround. Overall its quite smooth
[/b][/quote]

vector has nothing to do with moving. It's advantages are with re-sizing.

when you zoom in on a jpg, it gets pixelated. its a raster image.
when you zoom in on a flash movie, or take it out of the frame and link directly to the swf, it exapands to full screen. without clarity loss. flash is vector based.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bob Vila @ May 12 2006, 11:46 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
gotta love vector based graphics [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

http://graphicdesign.about.com/libra...y/aa042398.htm
[/b][/quote]

That article sucks.

The correct term is raster, not bitmap. And vector doesn't draw lines and cruves. Vector creates plots of points, and plays connect the dots to form the image. The lines and cruves that result are a byproduct, not the source.

reikoshea · 05-13-2006, 04:07 AM

why are vector images also called "line art"?

Citizen_Insane · 05-13-2006, 07:33 PM

B - I know how vector graphics work. I just know that the windows don't lag in vista like they tend to do in XP.

Sabz - when they release a copy of 3D Studio Max for linux, I'll move to linux. For now, windows is the only option. (That and the fact there are a lot more games).

Bob Vila · 05-13-2006, 08:09 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pissedoffsol @ May 12 2006, 04:00 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>

That article sucks.

The correct term is raster, not bitmap. And vector doesn't draw lines and cruves. Vector creates plots of points, and plays connect the dots to form the image. The lines and cruves that result are a byproduct, not the source.
[/b][/quote]

Raster and bitmap are synonomous.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_graphics

Vector graphics utilize points, lines and curves to represent images its also called geometric modeling.

soumienchiem · 05-15-2006, 01:46 PM

Speaking of vector graphics.... it requires your computer to do a little more calculations on the lines an curves that makes up the images while you're zooming in.... if your computer sucks. It's also a pain in the ass if you're an artist working with a vector-based program.

ScrapinSi · 05-16-2006, 12:30 PM

I like the look..> I don't like the fact that it looks like its a power hungry OS.

TurboMirage · 05-16-2006, 12:45 PM

the interesting part is that its barely hungrier than XP.

ScrapinSi · 05-16-2006, 02:43 PM

O RLY.

TurboMirage · 05-16-2006, 03:20 PM

get a copy its not so bad.

05-10-2006, 07:01 PM	#5
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 26 Posts: 18,664 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 439	<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Drake @ May 10 2006, 06:45 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> Yeah that looks just fruity and thats the part that I didnt like about XP. I wish microsoft would focus on making a good solid OS. But that isnt the market they are appealing to. Its to all the people that want pretty graphics with shitty reliability. Oh well what can you do. Also dont you need a 3d graphics card to even use all the prettyness. Ill have to ask my program chair how he likes it. I think he is on the beta list. [/b][/quote] if you are rocking a PC on this day and age without some sort of 3d accellerator you are retarded. __________________ 1999 Mirage Coupe, White, OEM style winter beater 2000 Mirage Coupe EVO5, stripping to stock 1997 Mirage Coupe, Black, 4g63t/AWD EVO5 build 1983 Jaguar X-JS V12HE, Green, Great condition 5K "If you don't like what I've done with my cars, I will gladly refund all the money you put into them."

05-11-2006, 12:41 PM	#9
Drake Llama Hunter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Eastern, WA Age: 23 Posts: 4,230 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1991 CRX DX/ZC 5spd Rep Power: 376	<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TurboMirage @ May 10 2006, 05:01 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Drake @ May 10 2006, 06:45 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> Yeah that looks just fruity and thats the part that I didnt like about XP. I wish microsoft would focus on making a good solid OS. But that isnt the market they are appealing to. Its to all the people that want pretty graphics with shitty reliability. Oh well what can you do. Also dont you need a 3d graphics card to even use all the prettyness. Ill have to ask my program chair how he likes it. I think he is on the beta list. [/b][/quote] if you are rocking a PC on this day and age without some sort of 3d accellerator you are retarded. [/b][/quote] I should have worded that alittle diffrently. The part that bothers me is that because it has to have a 3d card thats just gonna eat up more system resources. It looks like MS is still bundeling every thing as one huge package instead of allowing you to CHOOSE what you want. The more intertependance there is an increased chance of one part breaking and sinking the whole ship. Ill shut up now everyone already nows this so im wasting my time and everyone elses. __________________ XBL GT: Churched V2 МОΛΏΝ ΛΑΒΈ

05-11-2006, 01:09 PM	#10
Citizen_Insane Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 3,701 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 52	trust me, its nice. It runs really smoothly when its not crashing [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]. Since they've moved to vector based 3d desktop, there is pretty much no more lag when moving windows and stuff arround. Overall its quite smooth. You can also switch it back to 2d mode, and it won't need 3d acceleration. Personally, I find that it is much better w/ 3d, because its sooo smooth. You guys should try running it before saying its shit, because you have no clue what you're talking about. Now, will it suck when it makes it to the market? Most likely. I'm sure that they'll find a way to make it slow and shitty, but personally, I think Vista will be MUCH better than XP. If you want a no bullshit, functionality first OS, you should be running 2000pro anyway. __________________ No tech questions through PM please! B16 CRX....you will be missed

05-12-2006, 01:19 PM	#15
Citizen_Insane Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 3,701 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 52	<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Drake @ May 11 2006, 02:38 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> What kind of machine are you running it on? Id like to to know the specs on your machine. My self, I dont have the cash to run really high end machines. I have never owned a computer with over 512mb of ram. Highest machine I have CPU wise is 1.2 ghz That is my major grip it proabably wont run to well on any of my computers. [/b][/quote] I'm running a high end system, but it should run fine on most systems. My specs: -Dual Xeon 3.06's about to be @ 4Ghz on H2O -1gb DDR400 -Radeon 9800 about to be 6800GS -600GB of HD space [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ph34r.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] __________________ No tech questions through PM please! B16 CRX....you will be missed

05-12-2006, 01:21 PM	#16
Sabz5150 FALCON PUNCH!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 32 Posts: 3,338 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1989 Accord SE-i Rep Power: 101	Vista interests me none. I'm done with Microsoft. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Citizen_Insa ne @ May 12 2006, 02:19 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Drake @ May 11 2006, 02:38 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> What kind of machine are you running it on? Id like to to know the specs on your machine. My self, I dont have the cash to run really high end machines. I have never owned a computer with over 512mb of ram. Highest machine I have CPU wise is 1.2 ghz That is my major grip it proabably wont run to well on any of my computers. [/b][/quote] I'm running a high end system, but it should run fine on most systems. My specs: -Dual Xeon 3.06's about to be @ 4Ghz on H2O -1gb DDR400 -Radeon 9800 about to be 6800GS -600GB of HD space [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ph34r.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [/b][/quote] How can you waste that hardware on Windows? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] __________________ lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 9 2007-09-24 10:32 /dev/thisissparta -> /dev/null


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05-10-2006, 04:26 PM	#1
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 29 Posts: 49,951 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 532	http://thevistaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=1814 I'm not digging it....

05-10-2006, 05:39 PM	#2
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 26 Posts: 18,664 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 439	kinda looks like osX. ive been itching to get my torrent copy on a machine at work [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_wink.gif[/img]

05-10-2006, 05:45 PM	#3
Drake Llama Hunter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Eastern, WA Age: 23 Posts: 4,230 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1991 CRX DX/ZC 5spd Rep Power: 376	Yeah that looks just fruity and thats the part that I didnt like about XP. I wish microsoft would focus on making a good solid OS. But that isnt the market they are appealing to. Its to all the people that want pretty graphics with shitty reliability. Oh well what can you do. Also dont you need a 3d graphics card to even use all the prettyness. Ill have to ask my program chair how he likes it. I think he is on the beta list.

05-10-2006, 06:23 PM	#4
E_SolSi Member of the 20 nut club Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CT Age: 32 Posts: 20,287 iTrader: 1 / 100% Rep Power: 735	fuck that shit

05-11-2006, 07:36 AM	#6
pills_PMD Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 4,262 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 01 is300, 05 s2000, 03 rx300 Rep Power: 58	word on the "it looks like OSX"

05-11-2006, 08:42 AM	#7
Celerity Cogito Ergo Sum Steampunk Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ¿umop apisdn Age: 33 Posts: 19,483 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 1972 Plymouth Satellite, 1988 Jeep Wrangler Blog Entries: 7 Rep Power: 348	One word: LiteStep

05-11-2006, 08:51 AM	#8
reikoshea HS Troll...And Mod Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 24 Posts: 10,938 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2001 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 254	what says there is only going to be one style mode even xp has the xp style and the classic style.

05-11-2006, 02:38 PM	#11
Drake Llama Hunter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Eastern, WA Age: 23 Posts: 4,230 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1991 CRX DX/ZC 5spd Rep Power: 376	What kind of machine are you running it on? Id like to to know the specs on your machine. My self, I dont have the cash to run really high end machines. I have never owned a computer with over 512mb of ram. Highest machine I have CPU wise is 1.2 ghz That is my major grip it proabably wont run to well on any of my computers.

05-11-2006, 03:18 PM	#12
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 26 Posts: 18,664 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 439	i'll be running it on p4 3.2ghz DC-HT 1gb ram 80gb hdd 64mb integrated 3d graphics

05-11-2006, 06:55 PM	#13
endlesszeal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,196 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 87	Vista requires 256mb,but 512mb is recommended. 1GB is what you should shoot for. Any relatively new Intel or AMD processor should be good, say pass 3-4 years (i would like to say at least 2.0ghz). The graphics card is basically anything with directx9, shit even the integrated nvidia 6100 is "vista-ready." The entry isnt exactly that steep, but if you want the 'full experience' it is a little e.g. Aero glass which is optional and not avaliable for pirated versions [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] You can build a "vista-ready" machine for about 300-400ish. Heres an example from parts bought from fry's (outpost) CPU: AMD 3100+ Sempron - $80 Motheboard: ECS Nforce3A - Free w/CPU (Even though its an ECS, its actually a really great board that I have overclocked at 240mhz w/o probs) RAM: Corsair Value 2X512MB - $60 AR Case w/350 Watt PSU: Antec SLK - $60 AR HDD: Seagate 80GB w/8M cache - $40 AR Drive: NEC 3550A - $40 Video Card: eVGA 6200 - $20 AR AR = After Rebate. Thats a very good basic system to run almost anything except gaming. Of course its DDR and AGP, but if you building a budget system, I don't see you needing DDR2 or PCI-E. Very little advantages at the moment, unless you plan on upgrading within 2-3 years or plan on gaming soon, then a PCI-E system is definately a better buy because better and cheaper graphics cards are avaliable. Also, you can upgrade to dual-core if you want. Anyrate, Im using windowblinds with the VistaXP skin and it looks amazing. Alot better than regular ol' xp. If Vista is more solid, im definately switching over. I have resources to spare for the pretty graphics =).

05-12-2006, 10:46 AM	#14
Bob Vila aliv dod Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bristol, Ct. Age: 29 Posts: 4,372 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: A carriage Rep Power: 100	gotta love vector based graphics [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] http://graphicdesign.about.com/libra...y/aa042398.htm

05-12-2006, 03:00 PM	#17
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 29 Posts: 49,951 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 532	<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Citizen_Insa ne @ May 11 2006, 02:09 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> trust me, its nice. It runs really smoothly when its not crashing [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]. Since they've moved to vector based 3d desktop, there is pretty much no more lag when moving windows and stuff arround. Overall its quite smooth [/b][/quote] vector has nothing to do with moving. It's advantages are with re-sizing. when you zoom in on a jpg, it gets pixelated. its a raster image. when you zoom in on a flash movie, or take it out of the frame and link directly to the swf, it exapands to full screen. without clarity loss. flash is vector based. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bob Vila @ May 12 2006, 11:46 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> gotta love vector based graphics [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] http://graphicdesign.about.com/libra...y/aa042398.htm [/b][/quote] That article sucks. The correct term is raster, not bitmap. And vector doesn't draw lines and cruves. Vector creates plots of points, and plays connect the dots to form the image. The lines and cruves that result are a byproduct, not the source.

05-13-2006, 04:07 AM	#18
reikoshea HS Troll...And Mod Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 24 Posts: 10,938 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2001 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 254	why are vector images also called "line art"?

05-13-2006, 07:33 PM	#19
Citizen_Insane Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 3,701 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 52	B - I know how vector graphics work. I just know that the windows don't lag in vista like they tend to do in XP. Sabz - when they release a copy of 3D Studio Max for linux, I'll move to linux. For now, windows is the only option. (That and the fact there are a lot more games).

05-13-2006, 08:09 PM	#20
Bob Vila aliv dod Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bristol, Ct. Age: 29 Posts: 4,372 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: A carriage Rep Power: 100	<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pissedoffsol @ May 12 2006, 04:00 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> That article sucks. The correct term is raster, not bitmap. And vector doesn't draw lines and cruves. Vector creates plots of points, and plays connect the dots to form the image. The lines and cruves that result are a byproduct, not the source. [/b][/quote] Raster and bitmap are synonomous. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_graphics Vector graphics utilize points, lines and curves to represent images its also called geometric modeling.

05-15-2006, 01:46 PM	#21
soumienchiem Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 11	Speaking of vector graphics.... it requires your computer to do a little more calculations on the lines an curves that makes up the images while you're zooming in.... if your computer sucks. It's also a pain in the ass if you're an artist working with a vector-based program.

05-16-2006, 12:30 PM	#22
ScrapinSi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,284 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 49	I like the look..> I don't like the fact that it looks like its a power hungry OS.

05-16-2006, 12:45 PM	#23
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 26 Posts: 18,664 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 439	the interesting part is that its barely hungrier than XP.

05-16-2006, 02:43 PM	#24
ScrapinSi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,284 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 49	O RLY.

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05-16-2006, 03:20 PM	#25
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 26 Posts: 18,664 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 439	get a copy its not so bad.