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petedude

SephStorm wrote: »

. . . That said, I think anyone who is still on XP is an idiot. Sorry, but my opinion.

That's harsh.

XP runs faster on older hardware than 7 or 8 will. It requires less hardware just to boot. Software designed for XP is less bloated, so you might be able to get something on CD that would require a DVD now. If you need a small random Windows VM for something odd, XP fills the bill nicely.

I realize there are security and stability concerns, but if you're not connecting the system to the 'net or have a very limited set of uses for it, you'll probably be OK.

datgirl

petedude wrote: »

That's harsh.

XP runs faster on older hardware than 7 or 8 will. It requires less hardware just to boot. Software designed for XP is less bloated, so you might be able to get something on CD that would require a DVD now. If you need a small random Windows VM for something odd, XP fills the bill nicely.

I realize there are security and stability concerns, but if you're not connecting the system to the 'net or have a very limited set of uses for it, you'll probably be OK.

I concur, XP still has usefulness, particularly with VMs, or for pen-testing, though I would be reluctant to run it in production environments.

whatthehell

Sigh --- I am in the same boat as JD --- 2 folders and stacks of discs with non matching lists of serials! Argh!

Technet was great --- I guess the only good option now is Dream Spark and, if you can afford it or your company buys it for you, MSDN.

colby_ar

Be sure to sign the petition to keep TechNet or create an affordable alternative to MSDN...

http://www.change.org/petitions/continue-technet-or-create-an-affordable-alternative-to-msdn