It’s really easy. Create a folder with the name ‘GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}’.

If you open this folder you will see nice options

It’s just easy to have all these options in 1 folder.

The most important advantage of 64 bit versus 32 bit is that you can use more than 3.5 GB in your system. If your computer at the moment is equipped with 4 GB you can only use 3.5 GB for your system and applications. With 64 bit versions either Vista or Windows 7 you can use above 4GB.

Your processor has to have 64-bit capabilities.

I have tested several versions especially with the focus on speed. Windows Vista and Windows 7 were tested in 32 and 64 bit on an AMD Turion64 X2.

My focus was looking for difference between the feeling of speed and working speed.

Editting a Full HD 1080p recording with adding 3 effect in Adobe Premire Elements 7 (32 bit version).

I did a surprising conclusion.

I had expected that Vista 64 would give a power boost, but this wasn’t true. I had Windows 7 32bit installed. The editting went without delays. The system was able to monitor the recording without sound stuttering.

Weird was this problem is known due to slow harddrives. The harddrive cannot cope with the stream. On the desktop computer I don’t have this problem due to faster harddrives, on the notebook I have. The weird part is that I was able to edit easier and faster on Windows 7 32bit than on the fast desktop pc.

I would have expected Vista 64 should perform the same or better than Windows 7 in 32bit… End conclusion is that Windows 7 is really faster with the same hardware even on 32 and 64 bit… On this ‘old’ notebook I have a preference for the 32 bit version because I can’t upgrade to more than 4GB. Also some drivers and programs cannot deal well with 64 bit yet. But it is really well compared to Vista 64.

I’m sure the next computer will be 100% certainly Windows 7, 64 bit edition…

Before I have indicated that it’s not so bad with the insecurity of Windows than some would like to believe us.  It appears that exploits in Linux or Mac OS X are more awful or just awful. 

Now X-Force did a research and came to the following conclusion: 

Apple Mac OS X had more than 14% of the leaks.  Linux had more than 10% of the leaks. 

Amusingly is also that Windows XP (5,5%) comes on the 5th spot and unsafer is than Windows Vista (5,1%).  I did not expected otherwise because Microsoft do well know what they should do.  You can read the original article on:  http://www.zdnet.nl/news.cfm?id=97972&mxp=221

You can see it’s not easy to claim a safe operating system because a lot of time the least secure are saying Windows is unsecure.

It is commonly known exploits are normal in operating systems. 

You have to install more patches under Linux or Mac OS X than by Windows operating system. This saves again money for maintenance for businesses which use Windows as operating system, yet to be silent about  the safety risk.

Some people think Vienna should not be used because of the song “Vienna” from 1980 by Ultravox which ends with the text :”It means nothing to me, This means nothing to me, Oh, Vienna. This means nothing to me. This means nothing to me. Oh, Vienna.”

The in the past used years to indicate version didn’t work well. Because of the complexity it was not possible to release every year a new OS. (Windows 95 was the first windows indicated with year of release, Windows 98 (in 1998, 3 years after Windows 95), Windows 98 2nd edition (in 1999, 1 jaar after Windows 98) Windows Millenium Edition (2000, 2 years after Windows 98), Windows 2000 Professional (2 years after Windows 98). From that moment Microsoft didn’t used anymore years for their client/workstation versions of Windows (After Windows 2000 came Windows XP and Windows Vista) (Server edition from 2000 till 2008 are still promoted with years, it’s a rumor the new Windows 7 Server will be name Windows 2008 R2 Server).

I don’t know from which versions they count because I count more than 7 Windows versions. When I only choose the 32 bit Windows-versions : NT3.1, NT3.5, NT4, 2000, XP and Vista I count 6, than the next version is indeed 7. But if I count all versions I see a different picture. I don’t understand their logic of counting, but ok. If I only take the mayor release I see :

1. Windows 1.x
2. Windows 2.x
3. Windows 3.x / NT 3.x
4. Windows 95 / NT 4.0
5. Windows 98 / 2nd edition /
6. Windows Millenium / Windows 2000
7. Windows XP
8. Windows Vista
9. Windows 7 ?

I count 8 or 9 (depending how you count NT). I’m curious how they calculated Windos 7 is the 7th release. They did maybe only count only the 32-bit OS versions, what also is strange because of the existance of 64-bit versions.

Now some interesting news over Windows 7.

Currently some features and changes are known which will be in Windows 7 :

• Several programs like Paint and Wordpad will have the same ribbons as in Office 2007. (click on links)
• Fast Startup possible (within 10 seconds system startup) with basic functionality (some people call this MiniWindows, but I find that name confusing with the new to be released MiniWindows Kernel which will not be included in Windows 7 but in the next version. According Microsoft due to compatibility issues.
• UAC will be more user-friendly
• Virtual harddrives will be supported in Windows 7.
• Live Services, several programs (for e.g. MovieMaker, Calender, Mail, Photo Gallery, etc…), will not be included in Windows 7 but will be a Live service.
• According Bill Gates they focus on better performance.
• New version of MediaCenter
• Multi-Touch (see examples : YouTube Multi-Touch Windows 7.)
• Server version will possible be named ”Microsoft Server 2008R2″. (read on TechNet)

Now and than I will keep you updated about Windows 7.

What takes my attention when I unpack the phone is the quality feeling of this product, feels strong. There is a mini-cd with installation software included.

I start rightaway about this installation software. It’s not as well-made as for example the Windows Mobile-devices. Because the program needs administrator permissions when starting up, I think this phone proves itselfs to be a consumerproduct and not meant for the (semi-) professional users.

I can’t imagine a corporate has to review their security policies because someone has a KU-990 which he wants to synchronise at the office. This kind of software should not be started with administrator permissions. To install this mobile with this user I gave the user administrator permissions. Pity, because of this I will not recommend this phone to mid-/bigsized companies. Maybe in the future LG will make a firmware update and/or software update available where this is fixed. Before people start screaming it’s the fault of Windows Vista, it is not. It is not well programmed.

Then the provided cables. What I find a weak point from LG, Nokia and Samsung is that they always use their own cables. You are dependable on them. I understand they want to make profit on the chargers and data-cables, but also I think that is not acceptable in this era anymore. For example HP and HTC are supporting since a while mini-usb connectors. If a cable brokes, you can buy a standard mini-usb cable for around 8-9 euros, while the depended labelled cables are tens of euro’s, idem dito for chargers.

You can ofcourse also synchronise with BlueTooth, but because it’s not a Windows Mobile device you will not be able to synchronise all the thing you would like.

Synchronising with the deliverd USB-cable went fast because of the USB 2.0 connection. Synchronising with Outlook 2007 went fast and with no hassle via the LG provided program, LG PC Suite 2. Again, don’t expect Windows Mobile 6.1 level. It does what it should do, synchronising calendar-, contacts- and task-data between the phone and Outlook, nothing more nothing less.

What I surely miss is the possibility to use the USB-connection simultaneously as Data (Outlook, etc.. synchronisation) and as Mass Storage. If you set the USB-connection on Mass Storage you will be able to access the phone internal memory and if available the external memory via Windows Explorer. Maybe a new firmware will make this possible in the future. If I need to explain the user he/she needs to change the settings of the USB-connection everytime he/she wants to synchronise or data or outlook I can’t speak about an userfriendly solution.

The quality of the photos are amazingly well. I did transfer some test photos to the PC and they were from a good quality. Do not expect 5MP Canon IXUS or Panasonic Lumix pictures, but they are still better compared to the older generation digital cameras. I would like to compare it with an older 3.2MP Canon, somewhat better. Which is not bad for a mobile phone!

End conclusion is that it’s a nice gadget for consumers. For professional usage it’s my humble opinion it has a lack of features necessary for business us. I’m looking forward to the new Windows Mobile 6.1 devices.