Max automatically installs WinFX. I downloaded the .exe using Firefox and returned the error above. I then downloaded the .exe using IE and it worked. Go figure.
Upon Max finally installing on Elise’s computer, I knew I needed to sign up for a Microsoft Passport Network account in order to share photos. Seeing how I don’t really want another e-mail address (MSN Hotmail) I opted for a “limited account”. Of course, “[email protected]” wasn’t available. So I chose my fail-safe anagram alter ego. I went back to Max to login and realized that I needed an account that could send and receive e-mail. I haven’t even gotten started and this thing is a pain in the ass.
I decided to forego the e-mail account setup and just create a list in Max. So now I’m using Max and honestly don’t really know what the point is. It doesn’t hold a candle to iPhoto. I love using iPhoto for its intuitive organizing and exporting. I can create great slideshows with transitions and music. I can create photo albums that are mailed to me within a week. I still use Photoshop for advanced editing, but iPhoto pretty much does the trick for my digital photos. Picasa is okay Windows. Max doesn’t let me edit anything, or really do anything for that matter. It’s just eye candy. I guess the user interface is cool, but OS X already gives me that.
I’m hoping to get a developer’s beta version of Vista so I can reaffirm the notion of getting either a PowerMac G5 tower or a 20″ iMac for our replacement desktop PC once they ship with Intel processors. Max has done absolutely nothing for me. I’m fairly certain Vista will have the same effect.
Blah blah blah versus something cool, fun and actually interesting to watch.
man, you’re quite the convert aren’t you?
Personally, I prefer to store my picture on Flickr and use GLFlickrShow to create/share fullscreen slideshows…
I’m speaking from experience when I say Vista will do nothing for you. Aside from some *fancy* UI enhancements there isn’t much substance behind it.