I'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?
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Is is worth upgrading from XP to Window 7?
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Yes, Plus XP is no longer supported (or won't be soon, not sure on dates) so no more patches or fixes -
Yes definitely. Windows 7 is the operating system Vista should have been....my quagmire of greed....my cesspit of laziness and unfairness....all I am doing is sticking two fingers up at nurses, doctors and other hard working employed professionals...
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Duh stupid me I meant that I have Vista now and should I upgrade to 7. Looks like the answer is still yes then.
Is Window7 Pro OK?
And should I get 32bit or 64bit?Comment
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I thought you guys were on Windows 8 now?"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Office 2010 is a pile of tulip
Win 7 is OK and useableHow fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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I've gone for Win 7 Pro 64bit on my new-build PC. Very happy with it.Originally posted by ChimpMaster View PostDuh stupid me I meant that I have Vista now and should I upgrade to 7. Looks like the answer is still yes then.
Is Window7 Pro OK?
And should I get 32bit or 64bit?
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...Comment
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Using office 2011 here - no complaints.
2G Ram Duo-core 2 machine, 6 year old machine runs fine."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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We're talking about Windows, not an application.Originally posted by scooterscot View PostUsing office 2011 here - no complaints.
2G Ram Duo-core 2 machine, 6 year old machine runs fine.
No bragging rights for you today, off you trot, there's a good boy.Comment
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Parallels is an application, now so is windows. Windows is dying a slow and painful death.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."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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