Chinese version of windows

[RegnisTheGreat]

maxx: we're talking about a MUI change. What you did is an IME which lets you input and display Chinese. The best way to explain is this:

Take a look at the top of your Window. There is a menu with the labels 'File Edit View ...'. With the Chinese MUI, those would be replaced with the Chinese words. The entire UI will be in Chinese.

Here's a screenshot I found to demostrate. The left is Windows Vista (normal) and the right is Vista with the Chinese MUI. Notice the menus are in Chinese.

[brett]

Yes I'll also add that if you let your lady put Chinese software on your PC be sure that it has a firewall/antivirus and anti-malware as their software is often full of unwanted junk:@. Even QQ and the IME thing my lady installed are to be treated with suspicion.

The other day I got a malware infection after visiting a website, and the bloody thing stole my FTP password and started uploading crap on my website :huh:!

[RegnisTheGreat]

Brett man, you lose your techie card for using FTP. SCP FTW!

[Jimmy]

Well the new Computer I am giving her is suppose to arrive today. I am not sure which OS is coming with it. I beleive it is XP Pro Sp2. So if not I can put it on after it gets here. I will just use my Systems builder version.
My only problem is I need all of it to be as bullet proof as possible. She knows nothing about using a computer. And I am only staying 2 weeks.

Mmmm just gave me an idea? I wonder if a second (or external) hard drive with virtualpc and windows on it would be able to use something like skype on it? It doesn't work on a Mac. And if a webcam would work out better too?

I have already built a system for when she gets here. It is a dual boot system. I have built several of these. They work just fine. I am going to pickup a Chinese version of windows while I am in CHina to put on it as the 2nd OS after I get back. I will be happy to let you know how that works out.
The laptop I am going to take with me and leave with her. I need it ready before I leave so I am going to try the Language packs. As far as using an external harddrive to dual boot with. The older Cmos's won't pick up the external until after windows had started. But if the system is pretty new you shouldnt have a problem.
You wont need virtual PC or anything like that just restart when you want to change OS's

[Buzz]

Well the new Computer I am giving her is suppose to arrive today. I am not sure which OS is coming with it. I beleive it is XP Pro Sp2. So if not I can put it on after it gets here. I will just use my Systems builder version.
My only problem is I need all of it to be as bullet proof as possible. She knows nothing about using a computer. And I am only staying 2 weeks.

 
The laptop I am going to take with me and leave with her. I need it ready before I leave so I am going to try the Language packs. As far as using an external harddrive to dual boot with. The older Cmos's won't pick up the external until after windows had started. But if the system is pretty new you shouldnt have a problem.
You wont need virtual PC or anything like that just restart when you want to change OS's

Hey Vince, why not just bring her laptop back with you.  My lady already has one, can't type, but that is a whole other issue.  She is used to the operating system and it should boot up here in the USA.  Much like me signing on to Google and hitting the english button.  Or am I missing somthing.  Not a computer guy, but it seems that 0's and 1's should be the same in Chinese and English.  Not sure about Australian or Canadian.  LOL,  buzz

[RegnisTheGreat]

Buzz: Read earlier, the MUI vs Language Packs. He wants the MUI.

[brett]

I downloaded the MUI Windows torrent and installed it. This gives you the option to have multilingual versions of windows for different users. Unfortunately it doesn't list Chinese, so it's a non starter really :@. Maybe there's a different MUI for Asian languages.

[Voiceroveip]

Brett man, you lose your techie card for using FTP. SCP FTW!

Ok you lost me there Regnis ... what is SCP FTW? I still use FTP :angel:

[Irishman]

Brett man, you lose your techie card for using FTP. SCP FTW!

Ok you lost me there Regnis ... what is SCP FTW? I still use FTP :angel:

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

FTW - For The Win (nerd talk)

FTP is fine for me, scp seems like too much hassle to use and I doubt has much support in the home user space.

[feisnik]

Actually it is PinYin, no "G", and Chinese people seem to hate Microsoft's IME. Google's is ok, but Sogou is what most Chinese people seem to prefer, and it is skinable, making it more fun too.

[brett]

In my newbie opinion the Microsoft IME does indeed suck. My lady installed something - it might be called chenhu2 but it has no English with it so I don't know what its real name is. It's a replacement IME and sits in the bottom centre of your screen. It supports the pinyin I've been learning, and also some more efficient input method that my lady knows. My virus checker didn't like the look of it but I've rescanned my PC back in England and nothing odd has been found :icon_cheesygrin:.

As to FTP, I have to use what my ISP supports, that is the rule.

[Voiceroveip]

Brett man, you lose your techie card for using FTP. SCP FTW!

Ok you lost me there Regnis ... what is SCP FTW? I still use FTP :angel:

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

FTW - For The Win (nerd talk)

FTP is fine for me, scp seems like too much hassle to use and I doubt has much support in the home user space.

Hehe cheers! Well my pro website doesn't support SCP ...

[rockycoon]

You know, I have a degree in computer's and your talking so far above my head, I have no idea what your talking about except lots and lots of memory... no wonder your lady's can't understand you, I can't. LOL

[mustfocus]

You know, I have a degree in computer's and your talking so far above my head, I have no idea what your talking about except lots and lots of memory... no wonder your lady's can't understand you, I can't. LOL

Wait until they start on the virtualization bit.  Then your head will start to swim...Although I will say...if you're worried about viruses and trojans and stuff from chinese sites, XenDesktop is a great way to make sure you can protect your computer.

[RegnisTheGreat]

yeah, I work with Xen and VMware as part of my job.

Lets keep this on focus. I'm going to write a guide on IME vs MUI and etc.