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Lorryman100



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GUM97 wrote:
We'll stay with XP! We run all workshop computers on it, and long may it continue!


Same here, only use XP for my diagnostic tools, prefer Windows 7 on my other computers. Thumbs Up
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I run XP on my laptops at home and carPC. love it.

I also have a version of 7 which is OK, but I still like XP
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davidwhittaker wrote:
i think ending support for XP will be the best thing to happen to Apple since the release of vista... Whistle

since vista was released apple's market share has only been going one way. Long may it continue, they're products and support and ethos is simply better. They're actually trying to build good quality stuff rather than recycling old crap with a new sticker, new desktop and new name like the crappy japanese pc makers are doing.


Said like a true Fan boy Whistle

Win 7 is the most logical progression from XP if you remain with Microsoft, I would also not rule out another alternative OS like some that have been mentioned already. The move to another OS is very dependant on what applications you have/ use and some are more reliant on your technical ability also. 90 & Wolf
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Slight subject change.
Is this the death of the hard drive as we know it.......
http://www.dabs.com/mini-sites/brand-event...cial/m550/ 
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I recently updated two of my XP machines - a 12yo PC and a 10yo laptop with SSDs and Win7.
The PC had no problems going to Win7, but the laptop (a VAIO) was a bit tricky getting (and modifying) drivers, I wouldn't recommend anyone but the most patient attempt Win7 (or later) on such an old laptop - just buy a new one - but I got there in the end, and it was well worth doing!
Both are running faster than they ever were, and I shall keep running them until a failure, when it will be time for new hardware.

BTW - the 12yo PC is on 10+ hrs a day, 6 days a week, running CAD - it has had 2No. graphics cards and the SSD is only it's 3rd HD - not exactly Trigger's Broom - I think that's pretty good!

As Laurie points out - unless you have huge data needs, an SSD is one of the best upgrades, the price has halved in less than a year, and well worth doing if you are contemplating a fresh install of an OS.
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