There are couple of options - The best is a new PC running Windows 7 - There are plenty around HP is actively selling new machines with Windows 7. (https://shopping.hp.com/desktops%20&%20all-in-ones/windows+7) If it's out...
In reply to: Re: The issue is no one trusts Microsoft
For many, the cost of a new PC and near vertical learning curve of Windows 8 is a major issue. However I have tried a number Linux distros and I have to say that they are definitely a good option. THe setup process is a...
In reply to: Linux could be a great option
I'm going to say something that will probably strike a chord with many average users: Few people will see any personal benefit in anything past windows xp sp3 and Office 2003. Updates after that were not for the sake of...
In reply to: It just shows what a nice system it is
Must say I'm nervous about upgrading. Last time I upgraded my daughter's Mac -- in Nov/Dec 2013 -- it was the last straw for the logic board; the computer keyboard/mouse stopped working, despite repeated downloads and several...
In reply to: Re: 7.1 upgrade
@ianmacdonald This is great advice. I have in-laws who still use a Window 2K desktop, they absolutely refuse to upgrade because it still does what they need it to. Years ago I locked it down as tightly as I...
In reply to: Re: Probably not as serious as is made out.
I installed 7.1 3 times and it "failed" to install. When I went for the 4 the try it said installed. Post installation my page flips three to 4 times before settling down and I keep getting kicked out of mail, Safari and...
In reply to: 7.1 upgrade
If many people think XP on existing hardware is functioning just fine for them, it illustrates how status in computing devices has moved off the desktop and into the handheld device. It used to be it was cool to upgrade...
In reply to: Fashion's moved off the desktop and left the building
I can't see why a dual-boot phone would be useful beyond allowing Microsoft to include it in Windows Phone sales stats.
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I can definitely appreciate that people are hesitant to dump their old computers, many of which must have been substantial personal investments at the time of purchase. The Ubuntu point is a good one; seems like old hardware...
In reply to: Re: You can pry Windows XP from our cold dead computers
Exactly, I agree. Seems many will be moving to cheaper tablets. But those that use their PCs for more than Facebook and light email will be aggravated at having to throw away a "perfectly good" PC and faced with buying...
In reply to: Re: You can pry Windows XP from our cold dead computers
Great point, melgross. I'm hoping Huawei can clarify that for us. We asked them for comment this morning and were told we'd hear back-- but no word yet. I'll post an update when we have more information from Huawei. &nb...
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Michael,
Thank you VERY MUCH for your prompt reply & reconmmendation
In reply to: Re: The issue is no one trusts Microsoft
Now we're talking.
In reply to: Dual-OS Android-Windows Smartphone.
What does this mean? Is it Android, or AOSP? AOSP isn't really Android, as it has none of Android's services or any of Google's apps. It also can't use the Google Play store. As far as I know, a company can use AOSP with...
In reply to: What is this?
It's a calculated risk, but if it were me, I'd probably upgrade; that's what I've been recommending to friends and family. AV software will help, but it is gonna be more reactive than proactive, so there are no guarantees....
In reply to: Re: The issue is no one trusts Microsoft
Thanks for the comments. To be clear, I didn't mean that many will have "no choice" but to upgrade to another Windows OS. Rather, I meant that many will have to upgrade to something-- including (as the article discusses,...
In reply to: Re: You can pry Windows XP from our cold dead computers
The article states, "...many will eventually find they have no choice, due not only to increasing malware risks, but also the number of software vendors who will no longer update XP applications." That is so wrong. Most...
In reply to: You can pry Windows XP from our cold dead computers
Support for embedded XP ends on 1/12/2016.
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/search/default.aspx?sort=PN&qid=&alpha=Windows+XP+Embedded&Filter=FilterNO
In reply to: Re: Healthcare scare?
I have a question: how often does enterprise IT actually ASK Microsoft for support? Security patches, yes. Actual support, no. Maybe those who stay on XP who want actual dial-in support could emulate their...
In reply to: Maybe use a magic 8-ball?
Comparing Y2K to this is Apples and Watermelons. Much of the Y2K fear was identified by a simple test on PCs by changing the system clock to see how applications would function when dated in the future. Though this was...
In reply to: Re: Healthcare scare?
Not every application requires Internet access. Not every user needs or is allowed access to the Internet or online email. Some of where I know this is the case include the following. Acounting firms, Doctors office,...
In reply to: XP - where it can continue in use
2014 State of Storage Survey
If you look at vendor financials, the enterprise storage business seems stuck in neutral. Don't believe it.
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