I just installed Ubuntu on an XP machine due to the non-support for one of our computers. I'll be playing around with that for a while trying to learn more. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
I just installed Ubuntu on an XP machine due to the non-support for one of our computers. I'll be playing around with that for a while trying to learn more. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
Everyone that has xp are having their computer crash (my self included) And saying all files are lost. They can be recovered if you know what you are doing though. My advise is go with manjaro, much more difficult to catch a bug because anything that trys to download to your computer, you have to type your password before it will download. With windows you left the door open just for visiting the site.
Its cheaper also. There is a learning curve with the programs to work with. Mainly learning the names of them and what they do, not so much working with the programs.
I guess I will just die when my XP dies.
I have a Ultrabook with win8.1 and touch. Aggravating.
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I ended up getting a new computer with windows 7. It seems to be Ok....somewhat similar to XP.
I still use XP on my desktop. The only thing going away is the updates and support. It's still fine to use. Win 7 & 8 are trash so I switched to Linux for my daily use machine/laptop. Linux can take an old piece of junk computer and make it run better than new - all for free. All software is free, all updates etc. It's as Windows-ish as you get totally free.
http://www.linuxmint.com/
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Windows 7 Ultimate works great for me, so far.
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My XP system just bit the dust. Went and got a new machine with 8.1 on it. I sure hope 8.1 is better at security and internal operations because it stinks as a user interface right now. Hope it's just a matter of getting used to.
I just got a new computer with 8.1 and I agree...the pop-up were driving me crazy. I downloaded malwarebytes ...........problem solved.
I'm not associated with any business........Just passing on something that worked for me.
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