About this tag
The tag 'business machines' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about computers sold by companies like Commodore Business Machines, such as the VIC-20, an 8-bit home computer that was the first to sell one million units. The tag also appears in conversations about Windows Vista and Windows 7 performance on high-end business machines versus low-end machines, with users noting that Vista runs well on high-end hardware and that Windows 7 may be suitable for upgrading business and low-end machines from XP. These threads reflect historical and practical considerations for business computing hardware and operating system compatibility.
  1. Mike

    The Commodore VIC-20

    Commodore VIC 20 Computer The VIC-20 (Germany: VC-20; Japan: VIC-1001) is an 8-bit home computer which was sold by Commodore Business Machines. The VIC-20 was announced in 1980, roughly three years after Commodore's first personal computer, the PET. The VIC-20 was the first computer of any...
    • Mike
    • Thread
    • 8-bit business machines commodore gaming history home pc personal computer pets units sold vic-20
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  2. C

    Windows Vista Again, Why don't people like vista? High memory users only

    I have an 8gb machine (memory) and it runs without a hitch. Were the problems cleared during the sp1? I have windows 7 on other and I find both to be very similar except for the taskbar and some networking features. Are these past vista complaints or is there a valid reason? Windows 7 is nice...
    • confused
    • Thread
    • business machines compatibility criticism high end machines hype memory usage network operating system performance software pr sp1 taskbar tech discussion user experience windows 7 windows vista xp upgrade
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support