Windows XP users, favorite operating system is 10 years, and if you still use it, you're not cool anymore, at least in accordance with Microsoft. The software giant's recent take on aging OPERATING SYSTEM, which is even more popular than Vista or Windows 7 worldwide. Microsoft is hoping the final frames hanging on XP users will dump and the transition to more modern Windows 7.
"Windows XP but that celebrated its 10 years ... 10 years is a long time to have the same old Microsoft technology, Christina Libby said in a recent blog post. Libby also included an infographic in my post, showing how outdated XP users are. Ten years ago, people were transported to flip phones and watching "friends" on TV. Now they've got iPhones (unfortunately, Windows phones) and watch the "modern family".
Last XPicans
Of course the transition to a new phone or giving up your favorite TV show is not that tough, but repairs to your home PC is an act that some would prefer to avoid as long as possible. And it's not as if the shift is inevitable. Microsoft plans to support Windows XP Service Pack 3 before April 8, 2014 year (SP3 is available for 32-bit systems). It is approximately 30 months more XP updates and support on the part of Microsoft, after that you're on your own.
So it's time to switch or you plan on running XP until your machine finally throws and sputters his final blue screen of death?
Here's a look at the pros and cons of sticking with XP, along with some comments from readers of PCWorld, which remains a die-hard fans of XP.
Pro: stability
Microsoft has 10 years of work, many errors in Windows XP. And while many people will cite professional XP Service Pack 2 days when you could literally get a virus simply by connecting to the network, that age is long gone. As with any Windows computer, you need to watch out for malicious programs, but most users are happy with how smoothly the XP start even 10 years later.
Pro: cheap
Since XP already 10 years, many people bought and paid for their OS years ago. So if you decide to upgrade to Windows 7, you probably need to buy a new computer, if you bought a new car in the last few years and intentionally downgraded to XP.
The dominant theme among readers of PCWorld, still with XP seems averse to buying a new device. Claiming that all that will make this line the pockets of Microsoft and its manufacturing partners. "I don't want a new computer, I don't need a new OS and of course the heck would not need to spend time and dollars reinstallation, purchase and re-tweaking applications that work perfectly now," said mb56.
Pro: you can still do a lot of material
However, you can still keep with modern technologies and services, even if you're running XP. Skype 7, Mozilla Firefox, Google chrome, Office 2010, Adobe Photoshop CS5, iTunes, Spotify and Adobe Flash Player 11 some of the most popular programs that are compatible with XP. The only thing really holding you back may be your equipment. However, because most programs require at least 1 Ghz processor, and given 1 Ghz Pentium III, released in 2000, most likely your machine will be just fine.
Con: compatibility
If you have old software that you are accustomed to use and works well, you can stick with XP until you thoroughly researched your legacy applications, you can take with you. PCWorld reader says he is not moving to JSamuel Windows 7 as it works on XP, it is worth more than $ 2,000 and is not compatible with Microsoft's latest OS or Vista editing software.
Another reader PCWorld, goshdarnit, regrets that some of his old programs simply disappeared during an upgrade from XP to 7, some of which disappeared forever, because he had lost discs to reinstall these programs years ago.
Microsoft provides a tool called Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor can help you determine if you encounter any problems with the old software during the upgrade XP to 7.
Con: Time really is running out, slowly
You probably don't want to use XP after Microsoft gives up on XP in the year 2014. The biggest reason for upgrading is security. After Microsoft stops delivering updates 3 (SP3), you may expose yourself to some serious threat if a new exploit is in the operating system or in a third-party program that you are using. So while you can't switch from XP right now, it's something that you should at least begin to consider. Before you know it, your 30 months will be up.
"Windows XP but that celebrated its 10 years ... 10 years is a long time to have the same old Microsoft technology, Christina Libby said in a recent blog post. Libby also included an infographic in my post, showing how outdated XP users are. Ten years ago, people were transported to flip phones and watching "friends" on TV. Now they've got iPhones (unfortunately, Windows phones) and watch the "modern family".
Last XPicans
Of course the transition to a new phone or giving up your favorite TV show is not that tough, but repairs to your home PC is an act that some would prefer to avoid as long as possible. And it's not as if the shift is inevitable. Microsoft plans to support Windows XP Service Pack 3 before April 8, 2014 year (SP3 is available for 32-bit systems). It is approximately 30 months more XP updates and support on the part of Microsoft, after that you're on your own.
So it's time to switch or you plan on running XP until your machine finally throws and sputters his final blue screen of death?
Here's a look at the pros and cons of sticking with XP, along with some comments from readers of PCWorld, which remains a die-hard fans of XP.
Pro: stability
Microsoft has 10 years of work, many errors in Windows XP. And while many people will cite professional XP Service Pack 2 days when you could literally get a virus simply by connecting to the network, that age is long gone. As with any Windows computer, you need to watch out for malicious programs, but most users are happy with how smoothly the XP start even 10 years later.Pro: cheap
Since XP already 10 years, many people bought and paid for their OS years ago. So if you decide to upgrade to Windows 7, you probably need to buy a new computer, if you bought a new car in the last few years and intentionally downgraded to XP.
The dominant theme among readers of PCWorld, still with XP seems averse to buying a new device. Claiming that all that will make this line the pockets of Microsoft and its manufacturing partners. "I don't want a new computer, I don't need a new OS and of course the heck would not need to spend time and dollars reinstallation, purchase and re-tweaking applications that work perfectly now," said mb56.
Pro: you can still do a lot of material
However, you can still keep with modern technologies and services, even if you're running XP. Skype 7, Mozilla Firefox, Google chrome, Office 2010, Adobe Photoshop CS5, iTunes, Spotify and Adobe Flash Player 11 some of the most popular programs that are compatible with XP. The only thing really holding you back may be your equipment. However, because most programs require at least 1 Ghz processor, and given 1 Ghz Pentium III, released in 2000, most likely your machine will be just fine.
Con: compatibility
Another reader PCWorld, goshdarnit, regrets that some of his old programs simply disappeared during an upgrade from XP to 7, some of which disappeared forever, because he had lost discs to reinstall these programs years ago.
Microsoft provides a tool called Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor can help you determine if you encounter any problems with the old software during the upgrade XP to 7.
Con: Time really is running out, slowly
You probably don't want to use XP after Microsoft gives up on XP in the year 2014. The biggest reason for upgrading is security. After Microsoft stops delivering updates 3 (SP3), you may expose yourself to some serious threat if a new exploit is in the operating system or in a third-party program that you are using. So while you can't switch from XP right now, it's something that you should at least begin to consider. Before you know it, your 30 months will be up.
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