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52. We got Windows 7 at work a year ago, and it was an adjustment, good and bad.

Tue Apr 8, 2014, 09:54 PM

Apr 2014

It's definitely faster, especially during reboot, but some things are kind of stupid IMO, and more work than they used to me. I installed Classic Shell and Taskbar Tweaker and they saved the day, giving back a few lost XP features.

There are two things I LOVE about Windows 7:

You can move items around on the taskbar.

When you try to rename a file, it doesn't highlight the extension.

Other than that, I think XP was more user-friendly.

Edited to add: I have to start thinking about Windows 7 at home now, because the 4 GB RAM limit of XP is starting to wear on me.

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Windows XP users face end to Microsoft support [View all] Bosonic Apr 2014 OP

It won't be any less secure than it already is. hobbit709 Apr 2014 #1

Assuming it is not bug free as of today Bosonic Apr 2014 #2

90+% of the infected computers I fix have ALL the updates hobbit709 Apr 2014 #3

Fixing idiots is outside the remit of Microsoft updates Bosonic Apr 2014 #4

Until Vista, Windows security was designed by idiots cprise Apr 2014 #35

that's the root cause of 99% of the offshore issues too Skittles Apr 2014 #33

A bug free Microsoft OS? SnowCritter Apr 2014 #15

*Any* OS being completely bug-free is highly unlikely Bosonic Apr 2014 #16

Well, that's true SnowCritter Apr 2014 #30

I've got a few legacy machines that run our test systems here at work VWolf Apr 2014 #5

Actually they're probably pretty safe. hobbit709 Apr 2014 #7

Yeah, I know - probably not worth the effort. n/t VWolf Apr 2014 #9

I was recently in an office Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2014 #11

I am surprised that sabbat hunter Apr 2014 #51

Why should they load a new printer driver? Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2014 #73

because if they are running sabbat hunter Apr 2014 #74

These were Linux boxes, other than that, I don't know anything about them Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2014 #76

i have a DOS machine 8 track mind Apr 2014 #40

My only concern... doxydad Apr 2014 #6

ATM's aren't tied into the internet. hobbit709 Apr 2014 #8

They'll pay and get support jakeXT Apr 2014 #10

Corporate extortion. L0oniX Apr 2014 #14

I just received my Windows 7. no_hypocrisy Apr 2014 #12

We got Windows 7 at work a year ago, and it was an adjustment, good and bad. arcane1 Apr 2014 #52

You can make 7 look pretty much like XP. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2014 #53

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS ...d/l and run the live CD first then install it. It's free and good. L0oniX Apr 2014 #13

i know 3 people with ubuntu & mackerel Apr 2014 #17

99% of users have no idea what you just said. Jack for Sanders Apr 2014 #20

Thanks for letting me know. L0oniX Apr 2014 #21

No problem Jack for Sanders Apr 2014 #22

Shit. Is THAT how you stop these damn things? Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #26

Yes, but remember the only good machine is cprise Apr 2014 #36

How do I yank the battery out of my Macbook Air? Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #37

You don't. cprise Apr 2014 #39

Close it. Grip it with both hands, one on each side of the case. Thor_MN Apr 2014 #43

I should also point out cprise Apr 2014 #57

+1. nt bemildred Apr 2014 #41

im tired of Microsoft 8 track mind Apr 2014 #42

Linux Mint is an very popular Ubuntu derivative IDemo Apr 2014 #46

DL it and burn it to DVD then boot it to try it out without an install. L0oniX Apr 2014 #56

I'm worried my online banking will stop accepting XP starroute Apr 2014 #18

Using anything that requires active x is asking for hacks. Move to a credit union. L0oniX Apr 2014 #19

Your bank is probably warning you about the version of Internet Explorer your web browser neohippie Apr 2014 #24

I use Firefox starroute Apr 2014 #29

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2014 #23

OpenSSL has been around since December 23, 1998 Bosonic Apr 2014 #27

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2014 #28

My XP friend was retired 2.5 weeks ago Omaha Steve Apr 2014 #25

I hope it lasts longer than the two I had did CountAllVotes Apr 2014 #48

So glad I have a Mac and don't have to worry about Windows XP. RebelOne Apr 2014 #31

Congratulations on being such a clever consumer! Semivir Apr 2014 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Apr 2014 #34

People looking for a safe way to run Windows apps, look at this: cprise Apr 2014 #38

There's also PlayOnLinux which is supposed to be better than Wine. L0oniX Apr 2014 #59

That isn't a security product, however cprise Apr 2014 #64

Yay!! Another post for the fanboys and girls to say how good their fringe OS is!!! Thor_MN Apr 2014 #44

Well that's constructive cprise Apr 2014 #49

Yup, about as constructive as singing the praises of OSes that are marginal players. Thor_MN Apr 2014 #50

... cprise Apr 2014 #58

.. Thor_MN Apr 2014 #68

Obama uses Ubuntu. Is that good enough for you? L0oniX Apr 2014 #60

Unless it's being used by the company that pays me, I really don't care Thor_MN Apr 2014 #67

What does his staff use? JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2014 #70

Message from two-bit bank just now ... CountAllVotes Apr 2014 #45

If you can't use Chrome ...change to a credit union. L0oniX Apr 2014 #61

I already belong to a credit union CountAllVotes Apr 2014 #65

Okay, 'fess up: who's still upset that they no longer support Windows '95? brooklynite Apr 2014 #47

I miss those days when everyones networked box was wide open. L0oniX Apr 2014 #62

This... sendero Apr 2014 #54

Your assuming Sgent Apr 2014 #55

I wouldn't put that beyond what MS would do. L0oniX Apr 2014 #63

No, you're wrong. Stop it! cprise Apr 2014 #66

Oh.. sendero Apr 2014 #69

Jury results pintobean Apr 2014 #71

What brave contrarians you are. n/t cprise Apr 2014 #72

It's not like he is advocating opening a linux terminal and typing sudo rm -rf L0oniX Apr 2014 #75

Indeed. Only leaving your data unprotected for the taking and cprise Apr 2014 #77