OT: Let's SAVE Windows XP - Page 4

Varga · 05-05-2008, 11:12 AM

I have no Love for Vista, frankly I don't care too much for the office 07 either. I had to learn where everything is, all over again.

Plus my quickbooks 06 ($300 value) does not work with vista and they didn't tell me that until I paid to renew my payroll service. click to upgrade.......pay......Thank you for payment but cannot upgrade call us.....celled and was told it doesn't work with Vista but there is a solution......buy the 08 version of quickbooks, another $300!!!

theres no doubt in my mind that they do this to get the consumer to re-purchase the same thing. like the mechanic who makes sure you go right back to him in a few months!!

BigAl07 · 05-05-2008, 11:32 AM

Varga that's not the FIRST time I've heard this same situation come up. I'm ordering a new system this week for a client and having XP installed in it from the factory for that reason alone. It's almost comical.

Allen

Frankie · 05-05-2008, 12:08 PM

CATALYST · 05-06-2008, 01:53 AM

So, I'm just about ready to sell my brand new computer...any takers?

Gateway quadcore
Vista
1T drivespace
3GB Ram

Quickbooks 08
Office 07
Quicken 08

Make me an offer

CATALYST · 05-06-2008, 01:55 AM

And, I have two more laptops if interested. A Fujitsu 10" and a Vaio UX280. These both have XP.
I also have a Dell axim.

BoomerD · 05-06-2008, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CATALYST

So, I'm just about ready to sell my brand new computer...any takers?

Gateway quadcore
Vista
1T drivespace
3GB Ram

Quickbooks 08
Office 07
Quicken 08

Make me an offer

oh my...what kind of video card?

DaveK · 05-06-2008, 05:52 AM

The whole Microsoft Vista verses XP comes down to this. Like it or not, Microsoft is going to drag you kicking and screaming into the Vista world. It may take a few years, but it will happen.

If you don't like that, you have several options -
1. Stick with XP, and realize it will not be supported.
2. Switch to a Apple MAC.
3. Switch to Linux or similar system.

That's about it. Personally, I chose option 3, but I can only recommend it for people that really know what they are doing when it comes to computer systems. Most people shouldn't consider this option.

CATALYST · 05-06-2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomerD

oh my...what kind of video card?

GeForce 8500 GT

BoomerD · 05-06-2008, 09:56 PM

For those who are interested, Microsoft has FINALLY released SP3 through the update site. It's been available for a while (for those who knew where to look), but they didn't formally release it because of a couple of business apps that weren't compatible.

Craig Manoukian · 05-06-2008, 10:28 PM

OK, I took the plunge!

CAVINCA · 05-08-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomerD

For those who are interested, Microsoft has FINALLY released SP3 through the update site. It's been available for a while (for those who knew where to look), but they didn't formally release it because of a couple of business apps that weren't compatible.

That Which We Protect

BoomerD · 05-08-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAVINCA

That Which We Protect

Yeah, I've heard the horror stories as well. I have installed SP3 on both my laptop and my gaming machine, and so far, haven't had any problems of any kind.
YMMV.

CAVINCA · 05-08-2008, 03:58 PM

seems like a perfectly viable microsoft solution... break it so everyone has to upgrade. *cough* xbox 360 *cough*

BigAl07 · 05-08-2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomerD

YMMV.

Huh?

AQTCJAK · 05-08-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

OK, I took the plunge!

Well

05-05-2008, 11:12 AM	#46 (permalink)
Varga Golden Moray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,381 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Let's SAVE Windows XP I have no Love for Vista, frankly I don't care too much for the office 07 either. I had to learn where everything is, all over again. Plus my quickbooks 06 ($300 value) does not work with vista and they didn't tell me that until I paid to renew my payroll service. click to upgrade.......pay......Thank you for payment but cannot upgrade call us.....celled and was told it doesn't work with Vista but there is a solution......buy the 08 version of quickbooks, another $300!!! theres no doubt in my mind that they do this to get the consumer to re-purchase the same thing. like the mechanic who makes sure you go right back to him in a few months!!

05-06-2008, 01:53 AM	#49 (permalink)
CATALYST Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,223 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Let's SAVE Windows XP So, I'm just about ready to sell my brand new computer...any takers? Gateway quadcore Vista 1T drivespace 3GB Ram Quickbooks 08 Office 07 Quicken 08 Make me an offer __________________

05-06-2008, 01:55 AM	#50 (permalink)
CATALYST Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,223 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Let's SAVE Windows XP And, I have two more laptops if interested. A Fujitsu 10" and a Vaio UX280. These both have XP. I also have a Dell axim. __________________

05-06-2008, 05:52 AM	#52 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 661 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Let's SAVE Windows XP The whole Microsoft Vista verses XP comes down to this. Like it or not, Microsoft is going to drag you kicking and screaming into the Vista world. It may take a few years, but it will happen. If you don't like that, you have several options - 1. Stick with XP, and realize it will not be supported. 2. Switch to a Apple MAC. 3. Switch to Linux or similar system. That's about it. Personally, I chose option 3, but I can only recommend it for people that really know what they are doing when it comes to computer systems. Most people shouldn't consider this option.

05-06-2008, 09:56 PM	#54 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Let's SAVE Windows XP For those who are interested, Microsoft has FINALLY released SP3 through the update site. It's been available for a while (for those who knew where to look), but they didn't formally release it because of a couple of business apps that weren't compatible. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,386 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Let's SAVE Windows XP OK, I took the plunge! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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CAVINCA Plate Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 772 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Let's SAVE Windows XP seems like a perfectly viable microsoft solution... break it so everyone has to upgrade. cough xbox 360 cough __________________ Chronicle Marina del Filon de los Carlos CARL

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