FelixDeCat
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I used Windows 98 until 2003 and then used XP until 2011.
I hate change.
I will probably keep 7 until 2017. :|
I hate change.
I will probably keep 7 until 2017. :|
GET OFF MY LAWN!
Whatever you say grandpa. :awe:
Definitely don't miss XP.
Windows 7 is flawless for me both work and home. It just works, and the more I use it, the more I find it intuitive. It is a great OS...
I mean no malice when I say this, but computer owners with that mindset are the single biggest threat to the Internet today. You're purposely making yourself vulnerable to attacks, and in turn opening yourself up to being used in further attacks. Virus scans and software firewalls cannot replace real software security, and thanks to XP's haphazard design you could easily be infected with a rootkit exploiting a known vulnerability and not even know it. Good malware - the kind that builds long-lasting botnets - operates completely below the radar.i still use XP on both of my machines at home. i haven't done a single windows update in probably 5 years. whatever. works fine. i run regular virus and malware scans and they always come up empty. and i have a software firewall. i'm sure i'm vulnerable in some way but it works great and no problems yet. i don't really care.
and i don't really like using windows 7 at work so why change my home computers.
<-----My newest of 3 office machines is a P4 3ghz ~5 years old. They aren't used on the internet except for my software venders updates and daily backups. They run SQL just fine. I have absolutely no desire to spend $$ that I don't have to. Granted there's plenty of time for the machines to crap out.
One secondary machine is an AMD 1.6 ghz. All it does is access the primary database and print. But, yeah, I'm a cheap bastard.
I would think I'd have driver issues if I go to Win 7 because of the older hardware. Anyone?
Thanks.Nah, 7 is much better about drivers than XP was and I've yet to run into old stuff that I can't get to work due to drivers. It being slow as all hell, thats another thing.
In the midst of getting off XP at my workplace, got maybe another 100 machines to go. :\
I'm curious how they plan to get people to buy windows 8 for desktop/laptop use. It can't possibly be good for people doing lots of development.
It works well for your average user but Metro is useless for business, industry, power users, and heavy multitaskers. It's designed for tablets and touch screens. Doesn't work so well on the desktop.
Not sure why people are still hating on Vista. It was a complete overall of an OS and had a couple bugs and problems with drivers early on. Everyone loves Win7 but it's just a polishing of Vista with the UAC settings toned down.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cor-lvXsgx0
yea its just poorly thought out
windows 7 actually works pretty well, so i guess windows 8 is vista all over again, or perhaps windows me
Metro on the desktop is a necessary evil in order to make Windows on tablets a legitmate competitor to the iPad. I don't see why people are insulted that Microsoft is going to make a push in the tablet market.
I mean no malice when I say this, but computer owners with that mindset are the single biggest threat to the Internet today. You're purposely making yourself vulnerable to attacks, and in turn opening yourself up to being used in further attacks. Virus scans and software firewalls cannot replace real software security, and thanks to XP's haphazard design you could easily be infected with a rootkit exploiting a known vulnerability and not even know it. Good malware - the kind that builds long-lasting botnets - operates completely below the radar.
Simply put, if you operate an Internet-connected device then you have a social duty to make sure your devices aren't being used to engage in other attacks. And keeping your devices up to date is the cornerstone of that duty.
They aren't a monopoly anymore and haven't been for a couple of years now at least because having control of the PC market doesn't mean much anymore. Legally they haven't been one for a year I think. They are a business with shareholders and they are doing what they feel is the best way to keep profits up and become a legitmate player in the mobile computing industry.That part just ticks me off.
A company is bringing out a product that has features most people hate and is unsuited for its intended use. Does anyone else see how f*cked up that is? Microsoft is basically using it power as a monoply in the home computer market to f*ck over its customers.
Oh indeed! for me, a really nice sound card, 2 joy sticks, 3 controllers, a scanner, 3 printers, a driving wheel, a ton of games, and a bunch of software, including MS office WILL NOT WORK or won't work well with Win 7.<-----My newest of 3 office machines is a P4 3ghz ~5 years old. They aren't used on the internet except for my software venders updates and daily backups. They run SQL just fine. I have absolutely no desire to spend $$ that I don't have to. Granted there's plenty of time for the machines to crap out.
One secondary machine is an AMD 1.6 ghz. All it does is access the primary database and print. But, yeah, I'm a cheap bastard.
I would think I'd have driver issues if I go to Win 7 because of the older hardware. Anyone?
Loved XP, love Win 7 even more. Win 8 can suck a big dick because I'm not upgrading to it.