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Is is worth upgrading from XP to Window 7?
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You don't even need VB... "XP Mode" is pretty cool and lets you run your XP apps, in a VM, from the W7 desktop. -
Originally posted by zeitghostWSBS.
All the stuff in the lab is legacy.
And it doesn't work on 64 bit either.
Ho hum.
My philosophy is: if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Coz if you fix it, it will get broke and not in a good way.
Also, you could run your legacy windows as a VM using "VirtualBox"...
Just saying, like...Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by ChimpMaster View PostI'm going to buy Office 2010 from Software4Students (for the kids innit) and thought I might go for Windows 7 too... but is it worth upgrading from XP?
All new Linux distros come with Libre Office which is like Openoffice but better. There's nothing, apart from advanced gaming probably, that Win 7+ Office can do that Mint + LibreOffice can't.Leave a comment:
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I moved from XP to 7 when I built a new machine back in September.
Works fine does what it says on the tin.
Some nice features. Simple driver updates. 16Gb Ram.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by Paddy View Post“No longer supported” so WTF. It still works, it does not mean the end of patches, updates will still be available. The “No longer supported” scare is often misinterpreted by client’s as the software will stop working. If XP is working and you don’t need the W7 features; then there is no point in upgrading.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by Paddy View Post“No longer supported” so WTF. It still works, it does not mean the end of patches, updates will still be available. The “No longer supported” scare is often misinterpreted by client’s as the software will stop working. If XP is working and you don’t need the W7 features; then there is no point in upgrading.
Pain in the arse really. The easiest solution for me is to get a second laptop with XP, which thankfully I am not going to have to fork out for.
Horses for courses really.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by Troll View PostOffice 2010 is a pile of tulip
Win 7 is OK and useable
Originally posted by Churchill View PostI've gone for Win 7 Pro 64bit on my new-build PC. Very happy with it.
Make sure you've plenty of RAM. I'd recommend 8GB or more. A multi-core processor would be ideal too. At least 6 cores...Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by Support Monkey View PostYes, Plus XP is no longer supported (or won't be soon, not sure on dates) so no more patches or fixesLeave a comment:
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Upgrade to W7 while it's still on sale - I would say 64bit unless you have a good reason otherwise.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostWe're talking about Windows, not an application.
No bragging rights for you today, off you trot, there's a good boy.Leave a comment:
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