The ultimate Windows service pack
Posted on 07/21/2015 9:25:47 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Whaaaat?
Why then should I upgrade?
Just loaded new Linux install on my primary PC. Last time I touched it was 5 years ago.
Life of a Windows install used to be 3 years, with malware what it is now is probably 1/2 of that.
I considered Open BSD for my machine before I reinstalled Linux because of security. But when I looked at the software pool for Debian Linux, I decided to go with it.
Had been using Xubuntu for a number of years. Primarily because of XFCE window manager support.
Had trouble upgrading that install and finally did clean install on Deb with XFCE. Real pain to save the computer data before the install, but it was house cleaning time.
Now sure it how I feel about this install yet. Basically the same base.
What is after 10?
I have left every ONE of them, kicking and screaming .... since W98SE
Wait ... don't tell me ...
11?
I'll give you 2 non-techy reasons:
1) Windows 10 is free
2) Windows 10 drops the Start Screen that everyone hated in Win8.
It’s their last real kernel instantiation. They’ll basically be updating the Windows 10 kernel ad infinitum. It speaks to one of two things:
1) Redmond finally gets it
2) Someone’s making lofty promises
They’ve locked the kernel down pretty tight since Server 2012/Windows 8. If 10 is an extension of that PLUS they’re doing away with legacy x86 support, it could truly be the last time they need to create a new OS from the ground up.
It looks like they are making Windows a utility, where you pay for time on it.
I should probably buy a computer with Windows 10 preloaded, since it would be the last computer I buy. I do not want to pay for time used. I’d rather pay a premium for owning it.
Speak for yourself. I love the Start screen now. It's uncluttered my life. I don't understand how people still use the garbage Start menu of old.
I hate that start screen; good reason.
RE: “What is after 10?”
Wait ... don’t tell me ...
11?
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You can’t be sure of that. There was no Windows 9.
They will call the next version of Windows something else.
It is just like Internet Explorer, which M$ has announced they will no longer make. Instead, they are making a new browser called Spartan.
Not trying to hijack your article, but...... (from yesterday)
Patch! Microsoft emits emergency fix for THIRD Hacking Team hole (Critical Windows Vulnerability) - http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/windows/index?tab=articles
I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.
Just like MS-DOS 5.0.
The ultimate Windows service pack
I’m not sure I want to upgrade to Windows 10, do I have a virus?
Wow... the check must have cleared.
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