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Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 03:08:34 -0000

I think Linux Ubuntu is the best OS for any computer.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Ass — Mon, 28 May 2012 04:03:23 -0000

Windows XP the best system for old computers and old laptops.
Windows 7 the best system for new computers and new laptops.
GET IT?!

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Ass — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:59:55 -0000

Wow. Do you know, old games works exactly works fine in WinXP. I have many problems about in Win7. And it is not working Virtual on Virtual XP mode. I never understand why it is something missing about in win7 files. Win XP is much good for old computers. For Win7 is much good for new computer (hardware).
I like Win7, some of there are annoying to download many many files (It could be just 3 files) and some of not. WinXP is the best for using old laptop's and much more care about battery life.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Marcus Cook — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:35:05 -0000

Windows 7 is good but not as practical as XP. There is an abundance of hardware and software for XP and XP is basically the industry standard of computing. My main machine is an XP computer I purchased brand new in 2008 and it is very fast. Win 2k is also a great os as well. still very useable.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Wayne Borean — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:46:29 -0000

Actually all of them apply. Most Windows users are blown away when they realize that there are operating systems that don't require anti-virus, that there are operating systems that don't Blue Screen, that there are operating systems which don't need maintenance.

It's the average joe who has the most to gain.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

OhNo - NOT AGAIN! — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:36:20 -0000

Why the rush for additional features? Add those when the "core" is great. It isn't. Look at the pedigree of the stack. It was lousy in Vista and doesn't seem any better in 7.
I'll admit it.
I DON'T play games, FUNCTION outweighs FORM every time, stability means more to me than prettyness or that extra gadget.Changing OS isn't about lazy/not lazy. Changing OS can be hard if you are in a business environment. In a corporate environment, try telling them that it is "better". For something to be better, it must offer something you need at a price that is acceptible to whoever is paying the bill. "Media Centre functionality" or "extended DVD playback while on battery" won't cut it in most corporations.
How can anyone claim that a brand-new OS is more secure? It can be built to be secure (and I have seen little real evidence of that) but the real test is when there is a few million or more, doing real things with it, installing all those apps on it, surfing wherever you want to surf and it doesn't get compromised.
"Chase-the-next-version-because-it-is-better" - Surely we are smarter than that? If there is a compelling reason to upgrade (and I use that word with caution - the first release is usually troublesome) then do it. Otherwise you are spending time and money to achieve nothing apart from the "I've got Windows 7" bragging rights. I'll take an established, pretty strong, pretty reliable tool that XP SP3 had EVOLVED INTO, over the marketing hype of a new product that carries all of the "it's faster", "It's more secure" etc comments that have been rolled out at every Windows launch.
I'm NOT anti-Windows, I am a business-grade user that doesn't fall for the hype, doesn't need a workspace with fancy effects, but needs security, stability and support. We have an all Windows environment. Change for the "better" is good, as long as you can clearly identify what better means for you. Change for the sake of change or because something is "shiny" is just dumb.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Romit — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:56:41 -0000

I have used many Operating Systems on many machines and what i have t say about this is that XP is still great for gaming, not counting the DX11 upgrade which in any case for gamers makes Windows 7 best choice and i would have totally agreed with Mr.Imran for that point if he had put that up......
Coming up to Linux vs. Win its not a topic to be discussed here coz whatever one say i myself believe Linux to be best for an average user and not a hardcore gamer for the availability of Wine makes games for windows playable in Linux too, no flaming is intended here.
The thing which I had like to say is that the final decision is always on users about whether he wants to use any software or not and calling them lazy for there decision is wrong for some of them may not have enough time to download that or not enough bandwidth........................I myself have been using Win for last 3-4 years and now i am really bored of it but still have win 7 installed for its my requirement and for (b)ME(/b) win 7 is the best win ever but if someone who has tried different distros its always them they had like to choose

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Imran Hussain — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:13:34 -0000

Neither of your reasons apply to the average Joe who uses Windows.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Wayne Borean — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:55:45 -0000

Well, there's a lot of good reasons not to upgrade to Windows 7. There's Moon OS, Tiny Core, Slax, BSD Anywhere, Paldo, InstaLinux, ArtistX, Desktop BSD, 64 Studio, Absolute Linux, gOS, and so on, and so on.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Imran Hussain — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:02:22 -0000

which ones do you find unacceptable?

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

anon — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:59:55 -0000

I refuse to upgrade because they removed lots of features I used which I find unacceptable. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wik... and http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

ravingstein — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:59:42 -0000

I agree with some of your points, despite being a devoted Linux user. You didn't mention the hardware requirements that make people stay with XP. Even though 7 has worked on low end hardware, it's not really useable is it? XP still reins supreme there and will until that low end hardware becomes ancient. I still see XP being used until the next major Windows release.
As for Goblin, my advice is to ignore him. He seems to be overconfident and underestimates others. I understand the annoyance some people can be, but staying calm is the best way to see through situations.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Raza — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:23:18 -0000

The choice is purely personal. If you're a typical "end-user", you do not need to upgrade to Windows7. I've tried Windows7 out for a month or so (maybe, I'll do a post on that soon on my own blog) and it is great ... new features, lots of eyecandy as well. But there's nothing there that you absolutely MUST need under any circumstances. WindowsXP SP3 is fine as it is, and will continue to be the most popular OS out there for a while. Bringing up Linux vs. Windows debate is meaningless, Windows is not worth paying hundreds of dollars unless it comes bundled with your machine to be very honest, and that is how MOST people end up using it. Linux is equally good (or even better), depends on your needs and who you ask.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Nakodari — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:34:16 -0000

Let's start the war meme! lol. So Uzee I think your dp sucks ;)

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Nakodari — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:32:21 -0000

No my friend! The war is still on... :P

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

UzEE — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:04:22 -0000

I'm I too late? Is the "debate" already over? :P

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Manan — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:56:03 -0000

Yes, I've worked my way to your blog (& read your post before I made my comments here) but you see, I can't be adding RSS feeds for a post that I'm expecting some time in the future, since I've subscribed to this comment stream if you were to post a link here I would get the notification, a solution I find to be rather intelligent. :)

Let's keep Linux out of this since you want to, and since you raised the question of my age, lets go a little more down memory lane & come to XP's launch. Microsoft was written off by the tech community only 6 years later to have you defending your right to use XP.

I still haven't read a comment where anyone has tried to make a case that 7 isn't a worthy upgrade, all I've been reading is that XP is "good enough". You haven't tried 7 to know what you're missing or what you're not. Which makes the point Imran's talked about, people are being lazy to even try out something new & would be happy with what they have, something that can be attributed to ignorance as well. So in all this banter you've actually been giving Imran concrete proof of what he's trying to say. :)

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Imran Hussain — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:36:55 -0000

I know certain people who wouldn't upgrade because they will have to back up their data even though they like the new features in newer versions. That is lazyness. Ignorance means most people don't even know there's a new OS, and that it can benefit them. And different rules apply to businesses therefore I didn't target them in this article.

Oh and Goblin, you can stop trolling now. All your posts here onwards will be marked as spam. I don't support trolling specially on my own blog. Do whatever you want on your blog, but your 15 minutes of fame here are over now. Take a screen dump of this, and frame it on your wall.
P.S. for you thinking you brought a discussion to my blog, I link to this image for your pleasure: http://www.twitpic.com/8ovc4
And go cry to your mom for freedom of speech. I just don't allow bullshit.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Anon — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:18:11 -0000

I think its important to remember that, if a user is happy with XP and feels that it does everything they need with an adequate level of security, then there's no real need for them to rock the boat with an upgrade unless they need to purchase new hardware as well. Keep in mind that there are ways to bolt on improvements to XP, often at less than the cost of a full system upgrade, and sometimes for free. Being lazy or ignorant has nothing to do with that kind of motivation; in fact not fixing things that aren't broken is often a good way to avoid potential headaches. And if they need to purchase new hardware anyway, then it is best for them to look at their options in terms of software and hardware with eyes wide open and consider all their options. Besides, you should know that many businesses are wary of updating to any new Microsoft OS before the first service pack is released.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Goblin — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:36:38 -0000

Manan Im not sure if you are old enough to remember the Vista release. If you are then I think you will remember a very similar situation.

Why are you trying to make this a Linux v Windows argument? My point was (and is) if a user is happy with XP, there is no reason to upgrade. It is neither correct nor polite for Mr Hussain to consider a non upgrading user ignorant or lazy.

Trolling? Last time I checked it was Mr Hussain with the swearing and insults.

If you had read (or remembered) the post I made before you would have seen I also made the point of popularity != better OS. What ever figure you want to put on Linux use its more now than ever (whatever that figure is)

"Please do link it here so that I can rip it apart."

LOL. Yes I've seen your "ripping apart" (Im very impressed!?!) and I think I've received a few extra hits as other people want to see it.

Of course I will link, although I would have expected you to have been able to work out where my blog was by now.

Regards
Goblin

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Imran Hussain — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:41:11 -0000

All my friends have MSDN Premium accounts or Technet ids OR can afford it.
I myself have an MSDN Premium id too.
Piracy? lol!

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Umair Khan Jadoon — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:24:47 -0000

Are you on vications? you have so much time.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Umair Khan Jadoon — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:21:49 -0000

It was a comparison! you have compared it with Linux with lame reasons

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Manan — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:18:48 -0000

"No my silly friend. Upgrade, just because you can is pointless." incase yo forgot we're talking about Windows here & not OS X. lol

"After a few sensible comments by legitimate Windows users, the rest are insulting and childish. You are right, theres no debate here." My apologies, but someone's got to speak the truth ;)

"As for your theory about upgrades, I don’t see many Vista uses who upgraded from XP being happy. Maybe thats why they downgraded back?"

Yes, there are lot of people who are unhappy with upgrading to Vista & that is why Microsoft has been rather vocal about it's Beta & RC programs for people to decide whether they want to upgrade or no. But from what you're saying it's somewhat suggesting that because people upgraded to Vista from XP, didn't like it and went back to XP they should not try out 7, they shouldn't move to 7, which is rather surprises me as a comment & discourages me from indulging in a conversation.

"Where-ever Linux is now, its more popular than it was a year ago so I’d suggest the trend of trying something new (and not just Linux) is becoming more popular."

yes it took it a decade to come here ... its ever so popular :)

"The advantages of an OS which has yet to hit the shelves are a little hollow when you consider people are happy with XP. Thats not being stuck in the past, thats exercising freedom of choice."

Which makes me certain of something Imran has been trying to point out, you're trolling. It's not hit the shelves but has been available as a public beta & then as public RC for a really long time. SO anyone who talks about advantages after spending time with these builds is in a really good position to express his opinion.

But if you seem to be talking without trying out either which raises a ? on your competence to speculate on the matter. If you have something like, "win XP users shouldn't upgrade 'coz it offers nothing better than XP & were to substantiate your claim, then there would be a discussion or a debate. Until then you should realize that you're trolling.

"Your implication that refusal to upgrade could in some way harm advancement is a little rich when you consider the actions of certain proprietary companies and their patent portfolio’s. (IMO)"

Taking your reasoning that one shouldn't upgrade because the previous isn't broken one can only draw this conclusion.

"After re-reading your comments I get the word “sock puppet” coming to mind. Maybe its not, maybe its your pirate friend from twitter coming to your defense again…."

Me a pirate? lol I'm rich.

"I’ll let readers be the judge and I’m sure you will have some more theories when I post my new article."

Please do link it here so that I can rip it apart.

Re: Why should you leave Windows XP and get Windows 7?

Goblin — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:57:45 -0000

@ Manan

No my silly friend. Upgrade, just because you can is pointless. Linsux? LOL We both know where that names used dont we?

I agree though, nobody is really debating here, thats why its rare any of the articles here get a discussion going. Mr Hussain is busy with his potty mouth (and being supported on Twitter by someone who openly admits to infringing copyright)

After a few sensible comments by legitimate Windows users, the rest are insulting and childish. You are right, theres no debate here.

As for your theory about upgrades, I don't see many Vista uses who upgraded from XP being happy. Maybe thats why they downgraded back?

Where-ever Linux is now, its more popular than it was a year ago so I'd suggest the trend of trying something new (and not just Linux) is becoming more popular.

The advantages of an OS which has yet to hit the shelves are a little hollow when you consider people are happy with XP. Thats not being stuck in the past, thats exercising freedom of choice.

Your implication that refusal to upgrade could in some way harm advancement is a little rich when you consider the actions of certain proprietary companies and their patent portfolio's. (IMO)

After re-reading your comments I get the word "sock puppet" coming to mind. Maybe its not, maybe its your pirate friend from twitter coming to your defense again....

I'll let readers be the judge and I'm sure you will have some more theories when I post my new article.

Regards
Goblin.