Windows XP allowed to live again - Page 5

SnAzZyStyLe2002 · 03-08-2009, 03:59 AM

Do whatever as you please; XP's mainstream support is still going to die next month.

You guys who cling onto XP ..... are going to be SOL - no formal support, no component updates, no non-security hotfixes, etc.

Foxrac · 03-08-2009, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SnAzZyStyLe2002

Do whatever as you please; XP's mainstream support is still going to die next month.

You guys who cling onto XP ..... are going to be SOL - no formal support, no component updates, no non-security hotfixes, etc.

Who is hell cares about XP mainstream support end, even XP is more stable and will be on extended support.

Your post doesn't make any sense about Vista, that's your opinion but we have different opinion too, SOL is only applies to you only.

The Highlander · 03-08-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SnAzZyStyLe2002

Do whatever as you please; XP's mainstream support is still going to die next month.

You guys who cling onto XP ..... are going to be SOL - no formal support, no component updates, no non-security hotfixes, etc.

Why your desktop still have Windows XPSP3?

purplecatty · 03-08-2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SnAzZyStyLe2002

Do whatever as you please; XP's mainstream support is still going to die next month.

You guys who cling onto XP ..... are going to be SOL - no formal support, no component updates, no non-security hotfixes, etc.

No worry...

As long as we have SP3 downloaded and burn it to CD, we'll just be fine with antivirus and spyware installed.

Plus throw in Firefox ect.

To keep it alive for few years till you can't get through any website ect.

Until M$ finally put Windows 7 into market or the next.. Windows 8 (last version) then you know what M$ will change something newer.

Remember some people still clings to Windows 98SE 5 years after support cut off. Some vendors still sell software with Windows 98 in extended time till it's gotten so old.

I still see Windows 2k requirement on some softwares and hardwares still floating around. Win 2k already have SP4 tho.

It would be good idea to back it up with Norton Ghost or Acronis Trueimage for the very last time before support is gone next month.

That what is wonder why people still clings cuz newer OS still have bug that dogged performance and compatibility issue.. Plus some are sick and tired of upgrading PC due to budget reason. Not everyone are rich to replace it.

Catty

The Highlander · 03-08-2009, 04:59 AM

Hehehe! Too many people were angry at Vista and downgrade to XP. Also some company offers Vista downgrade like that.

NEC offers official Vista downgrade product

Foxrac · 03-08-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Hehehe! Too many people were angry at Vista and downgrade to XP. Also some company offers Vista downgrade like that.

NEC offers official Vista downgrade product

Yup, I have agree with you.

I'm still use XP until Windows 7 release and will be huge improvement over Vista.

Vista is epic fail, said enough.

SnAzZyStyLe2002 · 03-14-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Why your desktop still have Windows XPSP3?

Ha, because it's my first computer's OS.

I'm thinking of getting rid of it next month.

jasin · 03-23-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

It's not necessarily.

Vista is run so better on recent PC like after 2006 with faster CPU and more RAM, x64 Vista is run so better than x32 Vista.

Performance for between x64 Vista and XP are almost similar.

The system requirements for vista and windows 7 are nearly the same. So unless they did something major in windows 7 i'm sure it'll be a resource hog as well.

jasin · 03-23-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SnAzZyStyLe2002

Do whatever as you please; XP's mainstream support is still going to die next month.

You guys who cling onto XP ..... are going to be SOL - no formal support, no component updates, no non-security hotfixes, etc.

I support myself. I do my own computer repair and troubleshooting, so that's not much of an issue to me. As for updates, hot fixes, patches, etc.. I'm still getting them off the updates and download website. They have not stop putting that stuff out for now. I suspect they wont either as extended support continues until 8 April 2014. I think most will have moved onto windows 7 by 2014 anyways. Windows 7 should have 1 or 2 service packs by then too.

Foxrac · 03-23-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jasin

The system requirements for vista and windows 7 are nearly the same. So unless they did something major in windows 7 i'm sure it'll be a resource hog as well.

According to test, Windows 7 isn't resource hog anymore and MS already know so better.

jasin · 03-23-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

According to test, Windows 7 isn't resource hog anymore and MS already know so better.

I truly hope you are right. I have yet to see a computer that would run vista efficiently and stable off less then 3-4 gigs.

Foxrac · 03-23-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jasin

I truly hope you are right. I have yet to see a computer that would run vista efficiently and stable off less then 3-4 gigs.

If you have 4 GB or more for RAM then use 64 bit OS.

It would depends on computer and tech spec, older, outdated PC is running Vista so slower.

They confirmed Windows 7 is so fast on netbook but slower for Vista.

Chevy57 · 03-23-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

If you have 4 GB or more for RAM then use 64 bit OS.

It would depends on computer and tech spec, older, outdated PC is running Vista so slower.

They confirmed Windows 7 is so fast on netbook but slower for Vista.

New netbooks will be operated Windows 7 full version earlier year than deskop and notebook. why?

jasin · 03-23-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

If you have 4 GB or more for RAM then use 64 bit OS.

It would depends on computer and tech spec, older, outdated PC is running Vista so slower.

They confirmed Windows 7 is so fast on netbook but slower for Vista.

The problem with that is hardware support is still limited and there are few if any applications that are 64.

The Highlander · 03-23-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy57

New netbooks will be operated Windows 7 full version earlier year than deskop and notebook. why?

Where you get the info from?

ITPjohn · 04-26-2009, 06:17 PM

I was talking to an IT tech at work and he said that Windows 7 was the SP3 for Vista. If you load Win 7 and don't like it, you can't go back. I'm sticking with XP for now.

He also said that Explorer 8 was better than IE7. If you don't like it, it's easy to change back. Looks like a busy summer for me.

purplecatty · 04-27-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jasin

I support myself. I do my own computer repair and troubleshooting, so that's not much of an issue to me. As for updates, hot fixes, patches, etc.. I'm still getting them off the updates and download website. They have not stop putting that stuff out for now. I suspect they wont either as extended support continues until 8 April 2014. I think most will have moved onto windows 7 by 2014 anyways. Windows 7 should have 1 or 2 service packs by then too.

Yeah, thought so. Some computer already have "Big Fix" icon next to clock. It's another XP Updater program like in Emachine, few HP system ect. I told my friend just update their system as often as they can. So that it can run smooth until support ended on XP.

As for Windoz 7, it's always a Service Pack for it anyway. Then final Windoz 8 coming up near future and afterward, Who knows M$ would 'marry' Linux

Catty

purplecatty · 04-27-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SnAzZyStyLe2002

Do whatever as you please; XP's mainstream support is still going to die next month.

You guys who cling onto XP ..... are going to be SOL - no formal support, no component updates, no non-security hotfixes, etc.

Two of my system doesn't have XP update, I just thew in SP3 and tide over with Antivirus program.. That's all I need.

Catty

Milwaukee · 04-27-2009, 11:38 PM

I been test window 7 I say WAY BEST than Vista Ultimate

No crash or freeze like Vista do.

If window 7 out I would buy computer with window 7 it good.

I do like vista but problem is they are slow on my 5 months old laptop that have 4 gb ram.

Nathan · 04-27-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Milwaukee

I been test window 7 I say WAY BEST than Vista Ultimate

No crash or freeze like Vista do.

If window 7 out I would buy computer with window 7 it good.

I do like vista but problem is they are slow on my 5 months old laptop that have 4 gb ram.

Slow? Get linux. Since everyone had been complaining about slowness, no matter how many ram you have. Linux is the answer.

Milwaukee · 04-27-2009, 11:50 PM

Linux I HATE but for old computers I use but it hard when you are stick with Microsoft since you was 5 years old.

I can't use any program that work with Microsoft.

I like window 7 I am use now.

Nathan · 04-28-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Milwaukee

Linux I HATE but for old computers I use but it hard when you are stick with Microsoft since you was 5 years old.

I can't use any program that work with Microsoft.

I like window 7 I am use now.

Linux does not use Microsoft programs or applications ] which usually ends with .exe Linux is a Open Source with many open source programs that are free. Why pay for Microsoft Office for $200-500 license when you can use OpenOffice for free on Linux. Have a look here: Reasons why Ubuntu is better

The Highlander · 04-28-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

Linux does not use Microsoft programs or applications ] which usually ends with .exe Linux is a Open Source with many open source programs that are free. Why pay for Microsoft Office for $200-500 license when you can use OpenOffice for free on Linux. Have a look here: Reasons why Ubuntu is better

Never heard of linux wine. It's done run any windows application.

Foxrac · 04-28-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

Slow? Get linux. Since everyone had been complaining about slowness, no matter how many ram you have. Linux is the answer.

No, Linux don't give anything that we need, more limited in PC market.

If slow then use XP.

Foxrac · 04-28-2009, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

Linux does not use Microsoft programs or applications ] which usually ends with .exe Linux is a Open Source with many open source programs that are free. Why pay for Microsoft Office for $200-500 license when you can use OpenOffice for free on Linux. Have a look here: Reasons why Ubuntu is better

I don't like Linux either, except for Mac OS X and Open office isn't useful for businesses that prefer to use MS office.

I'm PC gamer then Linux is out of choice.

Nathan · 04-28-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Never heard of linux wine. It's done run any windows application.

Wrong. Wine is a emulator use to run Windows applications, in theory Linux can't run windows applications by itself. Don't start me on this Highlander since I have been using Linux for years and you are on Windows.

Foxrac · 04-28-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

Wrong. Wine is a emulator use to run Windows applications, in theory Linux can't run windows applications by itself. Don't start me on this Highlander since I have been using Linux for years and you are on Windows.

He use all OS, Windows, Linux and Mac.

Wine don't run all Windows apps that I want.

Nathan · 04-28-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

He use all OS, Windows, Linux and Mac.

Wine don't run all Windows apps that I want.

Right, thank you Foxrac, especially not Mac unfortunately. I am dual booting in one computer. And then again you are right, WINE can't emulate ALL windows applications. Hopefully they upgrade WINE to support all windows applications in the future.

The Highlander · 04-28-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

Wrong. Wine is a emulator use to run Windows applications, in theory Linux can't run windows applications by itself. Don't start me on this Highlander since I have been using Linux for years and you are on Windows.

I know it's emulator. It still can run on the some windows application. Better than nothing. Wine is free and don't hurt you?

I don't care you using Linux for years or not.

Why bother to assuming that you think I use Windows?

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ITPjohn SAC Class of 05 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Starship Enterprise... WISH! Posts: 829	I was talking to an IT tech at work and he said that Windows 7 was the SP3 for Vista. If you load Win 7 and don't like it, you can't go back. I'm sticking with XP for now. He also said that Explorer 8 was better than IE7. If you don't like it, it's easy to change back. Looks like a busy summer for me.

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Milwaukee Dan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trenton, MI Posts: 228	I been test window 7 I say WAY BEST than Vista Ultimate No crash or freeze like Vista do. If window 7 out I would buy computer with window 7 it good. I do like vista but problem is they are slow on my 5 months old laptop that have 4 gb ram.

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Milwaukee Dan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trenton, MI Posts: 228	Linux I HATE but for old computers I use but it hard when you are stick with Microsoft since you was 5 years old. I can't use any program that work with Microsoft. I like window 7 I am use now.