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This blog is in a different format as usual, because I want to summarise the learning I took from migrating systems.Just to repeat to you the specs first:
- Acer TravelMate 6292
- 12” display
- 250GB hard drive
- 4 GB RAM
- 2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo Intel processor
- Vista ultimate and Office 2007
- X3100 Intel graphic card
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#1 Learning
Migrating to a new computer system takes longer than you think!Gee, this is the biggest learning I’ve got and it was really tough. The last time I changed from one computer system to another was six years ago. I had totally forgotten what it takes.In hindsight it took me about a week to have everything back in place. In the beginning I did the mistake and worked side by side old and new system. That is ridiculous, because I ended up doing things on the old computer instead of working on the new one.
So the ideal procedure is:
- Make a list of the software programs you are using daily, weekly and occasionally
- Make a list of all the data you want to transfer from one to the other computer
- Transfer the data
- Abandon the old computer
- Install all the software packages you need on the new computer
- Be brave and keep on working to improve the new system
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#2 Learning
Vista is working very wellI have to admit that I was very reluctant in putting Vista on my new laptop - having heard a lot of bad stories about Vista and all the problems that might occur.Nothing of that kind happened. I’ve got Vista Ultimate and it’s working great.
Do I like Vista? Yes.
Do I think Vista is the best Windows operating system ever? Yes
Does Vista excite me? Well Yes and No!
It is a good and reliable operating system for my laptop not more and not less. I am expecting(!) Vista to run smoothly and silently in the background and to support all my technical equipment.
So [fname], if you are about to buy yourself a new computer, you should choose Vista and you won’t be disappointed.
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#3 Learning
The “new hardware detection” is excellent.As an important part of an operating system you expect that each new hardware you connect will be detected fast, secure and correct. All this is the case with Vista. Each printer, camera, Bluetooth component or interface I’ve connected to the system was detected at once and installed within seconds – fantastic!
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#4 Learning
All software is running smoothly and seamlessly together.Another big point for Vista from my point of view is that all the different software tools I’ve installed are running without any problems. I am using round about 20 different software-programs throughout a normal working week.So after I’ve transferred the data onto my new laptop I’ve installed the different software package one by one and I had three exceptions to handle.
For one software tool (Mindmap) I needed to buy an upgrade. No worries – ordered, paid and downloaded it in minutes - installed it – working.
For my fantastic online backup system I needed the version for Vista. Again: downloaded , installed, working ever since.
The third exception was in regards to an very old version of the great software-tool Visio. I love it, but use it only occasionally so that an upgrade to the latest version doesn’t appeal to me. This old version is probably 8 to 10 years old now. After installing it Vista warned me and allowed this particular software only to operate in the Admin mode – meaning I have to have Admin rights on this system to run it. Well I have Admin rights and every time I’m now using this Visio software I have to right-click the icon and chose “run as administrator”. Piece of cake.
That’s all – everything else just works fine!
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#5 Learning
12″ is a great way of combining travelling and working.If you are like me and you have to or you love to take your laptop with you when you are travelling or even when you have an appointment in the city, a small and light laptop is the right choice. The 12 inch screen is big enough for working on it for an hour or two and at the same time so small that the whole computer weighs a mere 2kg.Well and it does fit in an envelope. J
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#6 Learning
Read next month: Why I say “Hands off from Office 2007” - as long as you can avoid it |
In closing
- Plan your migration carefully
- Get professional help in choosing the right computer and the right migration strategy
- Put a minimum of 3 GB RAM into your computer system
- Purchase a decent version of Vista and everything should run smoothly.
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