Can you explain what you mean by "provided"? I'm slightly confused.
-------------------------------------------------- From: "Charles Rivard" <wee1s...@fidnet.com> Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 3:07 PM To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Throwaway Tech was Previous TopicofInteractiveFiction The only reason that updates aren't available is that they aren't provided. I know that the newer technology and hardware is better, but if you can't afford it due to bills, low income and other major stumbling blocks, you're stuck. If the updates were provided, for the end user anyway, problem solved. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Ward" <thomasward1...@gmail.com> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 3:46 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Throwaway Tech was Previous Topic ofInteractiveFiction > 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. >> >> --- >> Be positive! 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