Comments on: XP Death Much Exaggerated

By: C. St. Jacques

C. St. Jacques — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:31:28 +0000

Windows finally nailed it with XP Pro. Before XP we had to deal with 98. Don't even get me going on ME, which I never used after seeing it crash my customers machines so manty times. ME was the only OS that I actually HAD to learn. All other Windows OS's are easy to work with if you get rid of the fluff and set it to "Classice View" in Diplsy Propeties Themes and "Classic Start Menu" in Start Menu from task manager properties. You can also do this in Vista. It's not rocket science people. Face it… Xp WILL be fazed out sometime. Vista may be bumped out when Windows 7 arrives. I used Vista RC1 when Microsoft offered it for testing to I think 2,000,000 technichians that were willing to download it and play for awhile… 8 months I think. I only had 1 good machine running at the time and it was my main computer that was my whole life as far as work went. I am a "Road warrior tech". I did not have to many problems with Vista in It's "Fluffy Configuration", But I don't remember any problems after going to the classic view. Plus a few other tweaks easily foung through Google. And again, I don't use XP in XP theme either and hate it when doing rollouts and upgrades in major corporations where they haven't made the image we are loading the classic view. ADJUST FOR BEST PERFORAMCE!!!!!

By: William Waller

William Waller — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:10:26 +0000

From a used Commodore 64 to a used 98 I got my learning. Then a new XP. I carried my virus protection on to XP and that's when I learned that Norton was worthless. McAfee found virus's that Norton ignored. Once I removed Norton, I had no other problems. Last year I bought a laptop (Vista) and Norton was the first to go. I also moved out McAfee and replaced it with Stop Sign and both my XP and Vista are still going strong.

By: A Williams

A Williams — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:40:35 +0000

I guess Mr. Crawford and Mr.Bergmann seem to be talking head's that don't seem have alot experience(As they say they do) in formatting their computer's! I have Vista on my Core 2 Duo e8400 and it's a Curse! I use XP on my other 5 systems and to date,,No Problems what so ever! I game,I use it for my business and I also recommend it to the company I am the IT for! What can be said about XP other than it's as Bullet as an O/S can be! It really peeves me off when people who hate Bill G because he's Rich and the owner of MS,(I don't really care who owns XP)I just love it because it's the Best O/S to date!!
Mr Bergmann why are you having Crashes?? maybe you should take a course in Preparing and installing the O/S,,,it's really not that hard! You are Computer Tech,,Wow,,that's Amazing,I'm glad I'm not one of your Customers,lol!!

By: mehboob sadicote

mehboob sadicote — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:27:04 +0000

Notes from a paranoiac underground: SP3 is a marketing ploy to compel users to switch over to Vista.

By: John

John — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:38:23 +0000

How does Apple's "LEOPARD" software fit in this picture? Just for kicks I tried to customize an HP computer and VISTA is the only OS available. I installed VISTA ULTIMATE on one of my high powered computers and the only thing that seemed improved was Solitaire.
Needless to say, I converted it back to XP Pro.

By: Joel Bergmann

Joel Bergmann — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:10:06 +0000

I have been selling, using and installing PC's since 1981, and have watched with anticipation, and used with dismay and frustration, ALL the MS os's. Steve Ballmer and Bill Gates before him are, in my humble opinion, the greatest perpetrators of fraud ever to have been allowed to continue to bilk the american consumer.
Microsoft is certainly capable of providing a product that allows compatability, and that functions without undue attention necessary to its' daily operations. I am sick of seeing Windows crashing, hanging, losing data, requiring 'security fixes'and 'patches' ,etc. If Apple can offer a smooth-operating, trouble-free OS, why not Windows? Microsoft should try to "innovate" an operating system that works, and does not cost more than the computer itself!!

By: S.T.Symmes

S.T.Symmes — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:56:22 +0000

Just a thought about the loss on XP.Why don't you, the readers send your thoughts and numerous complaints directly to Microsoft. If they were to read what you think of Vista, they might get the point. Tell them what the numerous problems are.Ask them to reconsider the death of one of the best OS yet to date. as far as the availability of XP, do like I did and check out Ebay, or craigs list. I got the full version, with the sticker all sealed, and cheaper than the stores, so I'm not worried. Also, dump Norton..I did and have been using Zone Alarm…NO viuses.It's very comprehensive and you can try it for free.

By: John

John — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:14:52 +0000

Ever see the commercial where the chewing gum company
begs and pleads for the consumer to just stop chewing
that one stick of gum, spit it out and chew a new one?

Microsoft knows that the money to be made is not with
an operating system that works great already. They see
it as staying on the cutting edge by developing newer
and (hopefully) better operating systems.

I myself like the gum I'm chewing and was overjoyed that
the powers that be have decided to continue to support
XP. But life is change – If it wasn't I'd still be stuck
with Windows 3.0 (My first exposure to the MS Empire)

By: Larry6301

Larry6301 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:28:15 +0000

I've read a lot of these responses and I have some sound advice for most of them, if not all. First of all, DON'T buy propriatary desktops. If you do, you are at their mercy for any upgrades in hardware. I have been building my own from scratch since I came over to IBM compatibles. The cost is about the same you would pay for any comparible Gateway, Dell, HP, etc. With home grown, you have more options as to memory, video, audio, etc.
Secondly, buy the best OS available, such as XP Pro (64-bit) or Vista Ultimate (also 64-bit.) Sure, the OS cost more but you get more. You get better stability and support to start with. I don't care what new computer you buy, you'll have to buy some hardware/software that is compatible with it. Much of what you already have will be backwards compatible. Get smart in what you buy to start with and work with getting everything in line with it. A fitting analogy is cars. I use to buy Chevys and Fords. I've been buying Cadillacs STS'es for the past 13 years. I get 25-30 MPG and a great ride. I have had some minor things go wrong with them which didn't cost any more than a Ford or Chevy. Tip: Don't buy any car more or less than 2 years old.

By: Larry6301

Larry6301 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:00:51 +0000

I've been with computers since Commodore 64, Amiga, Amiga2000, then Windows 3.1, 95, 98SE, 2000, XP and now Vista. I have had my share of problems with all of them. I like to experiment now and then. The best of all of them, in my opinion, is XP Pro. Although some of my hardware/software wasn't compatible, it wasn't difficult or expensive to get what I need to be up and running full tilt. I haven't had any problems at all with XP Pro and I'm still with the original install. However, my other desktop has XP Home. It has been reinstalled many, many times. The only real problem with XP Home was needing more RAM to install SP2. I won't attempt SP3 until I know MS has their stuff right. I have two laptops with Vista Premium. They are both slow in booting up, even with tricks applied to make them faster. I don't like the navigation in Vista but otherwise OK. The best experience with Vista, like XP Pro, would be the 64-bit OS. You get what you pay for. You want speed and less problems, buy the best available. You can thank MS for that.