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To: daniel1212

They missed the 3 XP PCs I’m using. I keep them running to use 2+ decade old AutoCad software that will only run on XP. These are virus free since they’re never connected to the internet. The only problem has been the time, or 2 that I experienced a hardware failure. It has become difficult to reinstall XP since Microsoft no longer activates it. It has become slightly difficult to do that. All of the software has been legally purchased, and the seller can’t legally change the terms of the sales agreement once it’s sold.


25 posted on 02/07/2025 6:37:50 AM PST by norwaypinesavage (Freud: projection is a defense mechanism of those struggling with inferiority complexes)
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To: norwaypinesavage

A good reason to see if there is Linux alternative. Less susceptible to intrusive forced updates. Could probably work on decent quality hardware for 10-20 years. An actual PERSONAL computer.
IMHO. I am sure someone out there knows the full scoop.


36 posted on 02/07/2025 7:39:46 AM PST by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder tro find. )
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To: norwaypinesavage
The only problem has been the time, or 2 that I experienced a hardware failure. It has become difficult to reinstall XP since Microsoft no longer activates it.

I wondered about that myself.

46 posted on 02/07/2025 10:01:24 AM PST by daniel1212 (Turn 2 the Lord Jesus who saves damned+destitute sinners on His acct, believe, b baptized+follow HIM)
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