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To: SmokingJoe

XP forever! I had Vista on a laptop and through it out. I have Windows 7 on my new laptop and while it is better than Vista, it is still not as user friendly as XP. Why can’t Micostuff leave well enough alone and invest, merge, or takeover other companies if Gates needs another gazillion dollars?


3 posted on 04/28/2012 7:57:03 AM PDT by A Navy Vet (An Oath Is Forever)
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To: A Navy Vet

I read the review on MaximumPC magazine. Due to the graphical interface changes, some are having trouble figuring out how to merely close a program. Microsoft is trying to come up with one operating system that will span PC, phone and tablet. I look for Google to take advantage of Microsoft’s stumble in this area.


6 posted on 04/28/2012 8:03:15 AM PDT by aimhigh
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To: A Navy Vet; Roccus

I thought XP was great, too, and had a great run with it.

About a month ago, I bought and installed Windows 7. I have no complaints. [All I do is Internet access (Firefox), store pix and music, and email (Thunderbird). Everything works just fine.]

Roccus: If you don’t like Live Mail, why do you use it?


8 posted on 04/28/2012 8:43:03 AM PDT by Clara Lou
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To: A Navy Vet

“Why can’t Microsoft leave well enough alone?”

Ditto that for the Office Suite. Office 2010 ruined a great UI that had been honed for 15 years. Now it is a giant mess. And they keep tinkering with it to no real benefit for the user.


14 posted on 04/28/2012 9:29:26 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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