Posted on 07/02/2016 8:23:08 AM PDT by dayglored
Stubborn? Bad ASSumption. I updated my "old" computer from W7 and purchased a new computer with W10 pro. So now I am using two computers to access programs that I use daily. Not to mention the laptop from W8 to W10. The XP computer has been shelved for many years.
“90%” of your programs don’t work on Windows 10, yet you stayed with it? You’ve got more patience than me, sir.
Most of the anti-update crowd is on Win7 or 8 and don’t want to upgrade to 10. So be it. Folks think that by virtue of having anti-virus on their machines, they’re safe. There’s a sucker born every minute.
I put my “old” computer back on line for the programs that don’t work on W 10 Pro on the new computer.
I can think of good reasons on both sides of the upgrade issue, but each case should be evaluated individually as to what is best for the machine and its users.
In my mind, irrational hatred of Microsoft or a firm belief that “Bill Gates sucks”, are not especially wise and considered rationale for making the decision.
But what do I know? I’m just a little a-hole... ;>)
Try Wine in Linux. You can get Ubuntu 16 for free (ubuntu.com), it takes minutes to install, and everything you do from browsing the web and checking email to word processing can be done in Linux with little effort or training. Wine is a Windows emulator that does a great job running older Windows programs. Just food for thought.
I’d rather see people on more modern, safer operating systems than berate them for continuing to use XP. That doesn’t accomplish anything.
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