Posted on 08/02/2011 8:13:00 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Ya got to admit, Windows 7 is just as stable and it covers issues that XP cant.
When I think back to the days of 3.x.x and my top of the line 75 Mhz machine waiting impatiently to hand over $129 for Windows 95...
We've come a long way.
As someone that fought long and hard to keep XP, I am more than happy I finally upgraded to Windows 7 (new computer).
xp forever !
I’m using XP right now, and would be glad to use it indefinitely. However, when this laptop dies - and the letters are almost gone from the keyboard - I’ll be forced to ‘upgrade’.
My wife’s laptop has Windows 7, and it has ZERO advantage to me. I use word processing, play music and surf news sites. I don’t need anything I don’t already have. And frankly, I find Windows 7 a pain in the rear. It doesn’t offer anything I want, and it has a different feel that slows me down.
XP probably has another 3 years left in its life and then it will belong to the computer hall of fame museum.
Is this the part where Mel Gibson paints his face and bares his behind?
I have to wonder how many people upgraded their Vista machines to XP after Vista was launched?
Similar here.
I have an XP desktop and laptop.
Last week I got a new laptop with Windows 7. I’m still tweaking, configuring, installing programs, etc. As I get used to it, I am liking it better. The one thing I like is the increased RAM capacity which makes things run better.
From an Admin perspective, I’m still not a big fan of Win7, but it’s growing on me. It requires a ton of memory to keep it from getting bogged down, and the design of the OS is VERY inefficient. It requires lots more mouse clicks to configure routine settings for the OS.
It’s still a VAST improvement from Vista, but that isn’t saying much.
On the other hand, I LOVE Server 2008. IMO, with Server 2008, MS finally ‘got it right’. It provides lots of services and capabilities, which I’m surprised Microsoft doesn’t charge extra for. It also gives the option to deploy the OS without the UI, which is a terrific option for many scenarios. I just can’t say enough good things about it.
Don’t ask me where I read it (somewhere here on FR) but Best Buy issued a memo that said something to effect of “DO NOT LABEL WINDOWS 7 AS VISTA THAT WORKS.” That is exactly what W7 is.
W7 Is OK, but they really should have checked with people who use computers for a living when they were designing and developing it.
AND, the new and improved firewall is excellent. No need for a third party firewall.
>>I have to wonder how many people upgraded their Vista machines to XP after Vista was launched?<<
Only the smart ones!
>>No need for a third party firewall.<<
Unless you care about security of your system...
I hate that Gates tried to force upgrades.
I was very happy with XP, but 7 is a fine product.
Both platforms are very stable.
Truth be told, I miss being able to go into MS-DOS
>>Its still a VAST improvement from Vista<<
Up there with being the best yodeler in Harlem.
;)
They should have the bugs out of 7 by then, and the hardware will be cheaper that can run it smoothly. It's too bad Linux is beta quality at best, though it has improved.
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