yes and last night I was getting sick of browser freeze-ups and other
stuff on windows8.1 including my fan running like crazy so I got
windows7 64bit pro back on here windows8.1 is gone hard drive
reformatted and windows7 pro is back and all is working great. better
than it did in win8.1. no more freeze-ups and my virtual machines should
work good again.
On 10/23/2014 4:46 AM, Thomas Ward wrote:
Hi Charles,
I think the primary issue here are there are two basic philosophies
here about computer tech. there are those with the mantra "if it ain't
broke don't fix it" and those who say "it is broke so fix it."
Obviously those opinions are completely opposed to each other and as
such things go are both right and wrong at the same time.
It is hard to fault anyone for sticking with what works. After all if
it suits there needs why push them to upgrade to something else?
The reason people are so eager to upgrade is because they realize
there are problems with the old tech that either don't matter or of no
concern to those who do not choose to upgrade. Just for example we
could talk about XP. It was a great OS for its time, but now that it
is not getting regular security updates it could fall victim to
hackers, viruses, and other forms of malware simply for not receiving
regular servicing. A more security conscious computer user would
switch to Windows 7 or Windows 8 which is currently getting servicing
from Microsoft and that have tighter security built-in. Someone who is
not concerned about security will stay with XP out of personal
convenience, familiarity with the OS,or just personal preference.
Someone like myself on the other hand tries to get the best out of
both worlds. Thanks to virtual machines I really can have both and not
worry too much about being left behind. All of my computers are either
running Windows 7 or Linux, but I also have virtual machines
configured for XP to play older games too. Given that I do take
security seriously my XP virtual machines are used only for games and
older apps, but are never connected to the internet making them as
secure as they can be. If I want to use the internet I'll use Linux or
Windows 7 with all security patches and updates installed. That way I
am getting adequate protection from hackers, viruses, and other
malware while still enjoying my older software that isn't being
updated.
In short, the reason you are getting a "but" every time you tell
someone you want to stick with "what works" is that the more
technically savvy people realize there could be issues with the old
tech you may or may have not considered. Like everything in life there
are two sides to the situation, and it all depends on how much of an
issue those issues are that makes one choose to upgrade or stick with
what they have.
On 10/22/14, Charles Rivard <wee1s...@fidnet.com> wrote:
When it comes to throwaway hardware and software due to the age of the
so-called antiquated hardware or software, I am one of those who stays with
what works. It really bothers me when people say, "I understand your
situation, but, . . ." They always put that "but" in there, and then say
why I must upgrade.
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