I would imagine taking a single-core XP machine and going to 7 would no great. I can even see a many of the moderately nice visuals linux distr today might not perform well on such a machine.
They did OK, as long as there wasn't any background processing going on. Once you ran a virus scan or the index search kicked in you'd need to go for a walk.
Not much later, we got the first Core 2 duo systems with SATA drives,
they were a breath of fresh air.
Cozmo wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=-
LOL! I run my BBS on a P4 running Windows 7. The OS runs fine but most
Web browers don't and like you said, forget about running any virus software. I'm using Seamonkey and that seems to run fine.
...Windows is so I/O hungry it is no longer funny.
The downside is that gathering a healthy Windows 7 plus drivers is a bit more work than usual these days since all the hardware that used to be suported is EOLed.
Once you ran a virus scan or the index search kicked in you'd need to go...
I mention this (wow, deja vu!) 'cause I've run across a few people that thought EOL meant it would just...die, shut down forever, etc.
I mention this (wow, deja vu!) 'cause I've run across a few people that thought EOL meant it would just...die, shut down forever, etc.
I mention this (wow, deja vu!) 'cause I've run across a few people that
thought EOL meant it would just...die, shut down forever, etc.
That is what MS want people to think. That the computer will just stop working. They want people to go out and purchase a brand new system. Even though the hardware of the current PC would do the job (Minus the stupid W11+ requirements).
I've installed Linux Mint on mum's pc, and the only anoyance is the canon printer driver can't see how much ink is left.
...Microsoft would only be getting paid for a Windows License...
I've heard sales of Windows isn't Microsoft's biggest income generator... I've heard Microsoft makes a lot more money from data services, hosted applications (Office 360, etc.), and other business-related things.
Once you ran a virus scan or the index search kicked in you'd need to go
That's why I haven't switched to Linux or BSD as my daily driver.
Dispite what the fanboys tell you, there's still a lot of
incompatibility or even absence of drivers for various hardware. I have
a Canon flatbed scanner from the 2010s (I think) and there are no linux/BSD drivers for it, nor will SANE work with it.
Vorlon wrote to Mortar M. <=-
I've installed Linux Mint on mum's pc, and the only anoyance is the
canon printer driver can't see how much ink is left. I did do a test install of W11 after running refus though it to remove the TPM
requirement etc, but the are no printer drivers fro her printer, and
the w10 ones won't work.. arghhh...
Nightfox wrote to Vorlon <=-
Although Microsoft does produce some of their own PCs, I don't think they're very common. If someone buys a new system, it would likely be
a different brand of computer, and Microsoft would only be getting paid for a Windows license (either from the computer's OEM, or if the user built their own PC, they may have bought a Windows licence to install Windows on it legally and for support).
The downside is that gathering a healthy Windows 7 plus drivers is a bit more work than usual these days since all the hardware that used to be suported is EOLed.
That only applies to Windows Updates and security patches. The OS itself will work just fine, just keep it offline. I mention this (wow, deja vu!) 'cause I've run across a few people that thought EOL meant it would
just die
What I meant is I have a Windows 7 era laptop around, and I can't download most of its drivers from the manufacturers because they shut the respective download pages down after 10 years of operation. If you ever need to reinstall this thing you are up for a rough ride.
While a certain version of Windows is still actively supported, it can be good to go download the drivers & things and make a backup of those somewhere in case you ever need to re-install it from scratch.
I mention this (wow, deja vu!) 'cause I've run across a few people
that thought EOL meant it would just...die, shut down forever, etc.
That is what MS want people to think. That the computer will just stop
working. They want people to go out and purchase a brand new system.
Even though the hardware of the current PC would do the job (Minus the
stupid W11+ requirements).
Although Microsoft does produce some of their own PCs, I don't think they're very common. If someone buys a new system, it would likely be a different brand of computer, and Microsoft would only be getting paid
for a Windows license (either from the computer's OEM, or if the user
built their own PC, they may have bought a Windows licence to install Windows on it legally and for support).
I've heard sales of Windows isn't Microsoft's biggest income generator anymore though, as sales of computers has shrunk a bit and people are[...]
email etc. probably provide a lot of revenue for Microsoft. I'd guess
more so than home users.
I've installed Linux Mint on mum's pc, and the only anoyance is the
canon printer driver can't see how much ink is left.
What I'll probably end up doing is use Win10+VirtualBox when I need the scanner, which isn't often, but enough to need it.
I've installed Linux Mint on mum's pc, and the only anoyance is the
canon printer driver can't see how much ink is left. I did do a test
install of W11 after running refus though it to remove the TPM
requirement etc, but the are no printer drivers fro her printer, and
the w10 ones won't work.. arghhh...
I have a Canon MX 922, and it's kooky. It's got separate CYMK tanks,
plus a second black tank for black and white prints. There's an LED underneath the installed cartridge that glows red. Any low cartridge blinks.
I found it on the side of the road, brought it home, tried printing and got an accordion jam on the exit side. Looked into the printer and saw that a highlighter had fallen back there. Shook it out, and VOILA! free printer AND free highlighter!
the TPM requirement etc, but there are no printer drivers for her
printer, and the w10 ones won't work.. arghhh...
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