I need Input/feedback

The upcoming edition is going to 64bit and we would like your feedback and some discussion on our current list of applications(to include or keep out)

Support for .net and Java [but they will not be natively included]

Absolutely will include: boinc service install

Probably:
OpenOffice
7-Zip
Foxit Reader
Pidgin/Trillian (which ever people prefer)
Firefox
paint (or similar drawing program)
A Burning program (Free or open source [needs some suggestions])
Daemon Tools
Media player (which one(s) do you want included?)
Anti-virus software (looking for preferences/suggestions)
Firewall (preferences/suggestions)

Not sure if we are going to include but we need your view of it:
Cpu-Z, OCCT, prime, superpi ,clockgen , rivatuner, TightVNC, Orthos, SpeedFan, CoreTemp, 3DMark, FileZilla, VMware, Thunderbird

cpu-z and coretemp would be necessary.

3dMark. Maybe not so necessary. Tight VNC? Defo for remote access. Especially with a few crunches. Vmware, although a big fan of it, perhaps not necessary.

Might as well throw in(or at least support) putty, very useful in my opinion.

OpenOffice +1
Firefox +1
paint: MSPaint ;)
A Burning program: VSO ConvertXtoDVD
Daemon Tools +1
Media player : VLC
Cpu-Z, prime, superpi ,clockgen , rivatuner,CoreTemp, top of the list!:yepp:

Thank you sir NN!

I wonder if CPU-Z makes sense, it gets updated fairly regularly so we'd end up having to redownload it every so often anyway.

AVG is good AV software. Has killed all the viruses I have come across so far (and being a computer tech working on PCs, this is a LOT of viruses, talking a couple thousand at this point).

ZoneAlarm is a good firewall but some may find it too much of a pain to set up. It is a little annoying at first to have to clear everything but it does its job well.

As long as nero will work I'm happy.

OpenOffice
Firefox
MSPaint ;)
Daemon Tools
VLC or GOM player
Java to be able to use Dimes' agent

what about networking options ?

ImgBurn for image building+burning
VLC or Media Player Classic

InfraRecorder is quite good, it's also a open source project.

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Originally Posted by nn_step

The upcoming edition is going to 64bit and we would like your feedback and some discussion on our current list of applications(to include or keep out)

Support for .net and Java [but they will not be natively included]

Absolutely will include: boinc service install

Probably:
OpenOffice
7-Zip
Foxit Reader
Pidgin/Trillian (which ever people prefer)
Firefox
paint (or similar drawing program)
A Burning program (Free or open source [needs some suggestions])
Daemon Tools
Media player (which one(s) do you want included?)
Anti-virus software (looking for preferences/suggestions)
Firewall (preferences/suggestions)

Not sure if we are going to include but we need your view of it:
Cpu-Z, OCCT, prime, superpi ,clockgen , rivatuner, TightVNC, Orthos, SpeedFan, CoreTemp, 3DMark, FileZilla, VMware, Thunderbird

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everything is looking good.
I would say trillian because I already use it and have never used pidgin.
As for a burning program I am interested in that
InfraRecorder
I would say vlc for media.
Anti-virus software go with AVG
firewall is not needed here but I would say go with zone alarm or comodo!
coretemp is a need to have but on older systems like I have speedfan

As for all the stuff your not sure about I would say they can download themselfs because if you just start adding everything then it will be just like microsoft and have all kinds of junk that some people just will never use.

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Originally Posted by zoob

ImgBurn for image building+burning
VLC or Media Player Classic

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+1 for this sugestion IMG burn is great

preference to MPC over VLC

AVG is great

OS is sounding great and really look foward to release

I like your initial reccomendations. I like trillian for chatting, and InfraRecorder looks pretty good as well. I don't see a need for coretemp and cpu-z since they're updated so often and they only need to be downloaded to run and not installed. If you can fit 3dmark in there, I'm sure that would save us a whole bunch of time downloading them seperately. Anyway, I can't wait.

Also, will the service installation of BOINC be the 64-bit one?

i think you should include
k-lite codec pack
real alternative
quicktime alternative
comodo firewall
utorrent
ccleaner
avast anti-virus
and some kind of burning program

+1 for Avast. Definatly 64-bit compatible, and better than a purchased anti-virus used on my last 32-bit OS.

I'd prefer if you just include firefox, let users download whatever else they need/want.

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Originally Posted by wwwww

I'd prefer if you just include firefox, let users download whatever else they need/want.

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I do like that Idea but I do feel that I should atleast include a decent firewall and I have found 2 compatible choices
Jetico Personal Firewall
http://www.jetico.com/download.htm
or Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0.8.214 Beta
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail...o/1132729513/1
(but it has a few minor bugs)
[there are other options but they would have to be trialware and I don't want nor will be people want that]

The more I think about it, the more I believe we don't need to include anti-virus software, But keep the suggestions coming.

yes i think if this system will be directed to crunchers only then the less software the better

also to make it future proof, cause i don't want to install a new OS after 2 months form now and then i have to update the browser or the antivirus, i prefer clean install

Well, what's this build tailored for? If it's for a cruncher there shouldn't be much necessity, since chances are it's already behind a router/firewall. But I suppose it can't hurt if size isn't an issue or this is more for main rigs.

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Originally Posted by rcofell

Well, what's this build tailored for? If it's for a cruncher there shouldn't be much necessity, since chances are it's already behind a router/firewall. But I suppose it can't hurt if size isn't an issue or this is more for main rigs.

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it is the "noob"/User friendly edition to help facilitate people's movement into helping out in WCG

Kaspersky has a free AV that is very good IMO. Might want to try that.

Comodo Firewall i say it's really good,
Ccleaner
Foxit is good
firefox and paint
open office too if you can

Can download all those so not too fussed but include Firefox and ill be happy

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Originally Posted by nn_step

The upcoming edition is going to 64bit and we would like your feedback and some discussion on our current list of applications(to include or keep out)

Support for .net and Java [but they will not be natively included]

Absolutely will include: boinc service install

Probably:
OpenOffice

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Dunno, since Google Pack now comes with Staroffice I think it's unnecessary...

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7-Zip
Foxit Reader

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Make sure you DO NOT include the Jscript update - it completely screwed my Foxit at least on 3 machines...

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Pidgin/Trillian (which ever people prefer)

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Pidgin or Miranda, forget Trillian - not free nor open.

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Firefox

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You meant x64, right? :D

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paint (or similar drawing program)

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Is there anything other than Gimp out there?:cool:

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A Burning program (Free or open source [needs some suggestions])
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ImgBurn, no question abotu it, nothing can come close to it: http://imgburn.com/

Same creator as DVD Decrypter... ;)

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Daemon Tools

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Errr it's Daemon Tools Advanced [b]Basic[/i] now.

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Media player (which one(s) do you want included?)

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Best would be a properly configured (codecs etc) Mplayer but MPC, VLC could do the job as well.

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Anti-virus software (looking for preferences/suggestions)

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AVG Free - small-medium memory footprint but excellent performance.
Perhaps avast! could work too: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

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Firewall (preferences/suggestions)

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No idea but include at least one anti-rootkit software like AVG Anti-Rootkit Free (see http://free.grisoft.com/ for all free AVG stuff); or at least a rootkit revealer: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sys...tRevealer.mspx (not sure about rights to include).

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Not sure if we are going to include but we need your view of it:
Cpu-Z, OCCT, prime, superpi ,clockgen , rivatuner, TightVNC, Orthos, SpeedFan, CoreTemp, 3DMark, FileZilla, VMware, Thunderbird

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CPu-Z and Everest, that's all, rest of them just extra crap. :ROTF: (Kidding!)

Definately include:

Coretemp
Pidgin
CCleaner
Firefox and thunderbird.

I think antivirus and firefall should be covered by the user. Just about everyone has their own prefences.

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Originally Posted by NGPlease

I think antivirus and firefall should be covered by the user. Just about everyone has their own prefences.

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i second that

i like.

i also like thunderbird which i see you have listed.

what about divx?

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Originally Posted by shimmishim

what about divx?

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I think you mean XviD but MPC and VLC both play most video formats so its not really needed

:)

divx

http://www.divx.com/

but if MPC and VLC play most formats then ignore me :)

yea VLC plays just about everything and I wouldn't mind having that in there.