Uhm... I love Windows 98. I use XP, but I remove all the useless stuff until it is like Win98. For Vista I do the same, but remove the useless stuff requires much time. For Windows 7, I will do the same.
My PC is stable and performant too, I like modding, not PC games, and usually I don't put neons or lights in a case with a transparent side window! Simply I take care of quality of any piece, from the power supply to every single fan. That's all. PCs...
I use PC since 1999 (before I was an Amiga hardcore fan, I left this platform 'cause hardware was too expensive) but usually I format only after 2/3 years, I never had a problem for virus, malware or crash. Simply I take care of the hardware and soft...
I don't hame Macs, simply I prefer a PC made by me, as I choose every component, for CPU to fans. Well, I hate stupid Mac users (they are too much, as they think Mac = stylish PC for trendy people).
There are not so much soft drinks in Italy. Just the standard Coke, Fanta (Lemon and orange), Sprite, and tonic water (soda). And naturally, ice tea (but green is rare in pubs/bars), energy drinks and Gatorade like-drinks. Very popular is Chinotto, h...
All time classics: all Go Nagai's super robot OP & ED, and many Italian OP & ED of the '70/'80... then: 1) Eureka Seven 4th OP 2) Jigoku Shoujo Futakomori ED 3) Jigoku Shoujo Live Action ED 4) Eureka Seven 3rd OP 6) Gundam Seed Destiny 4th ED 7) Bloo...
I think I'm a "western" Power Nerd, I love 2D girls, but still prefer real ones. Well, better if Japanese ;) And I like western '80 RPG more than JRPG.
I think Japanese guys had to make an English Spelling Test too :P I have an English friend who hates Japanese guys 'cause they spell his name very bad: his name is Llod, many Japanese guys he meet for work spell it "Roiddo" LOL :D
Guys, remember the original Japanese toilet is something like a WC+bidet you can find in old ryokan. So take care when choose an hotel! Real Japanese toilet is something really hard to use to western guys!!!!!!! http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/flash-...
It seems we almost use the same philosophy all over the world: the same dummy username/password for forums or websites, different and maybe difficult usernames/passwords for serious stuff (bank account, workstation, etc) :D
I use the same dummy password for occasional website registration and record the important passwords in a safe place, maybe in a coded notebook (a real notebook made in paper I mean).
I'm atheist so I only interested in Xmas gift, candies and typical Italian cakes (Panettone, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panettone, and Pandoro, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandoro).