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Windows XP going off market in June: What it means

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Cybergal, Apr 17, 2008.

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  1. Apr 17, 2008 #1
    Cybergal

    Cybergal Road Train Member

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    Windows XP going off market in June: What it means

    4/17/08
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2008 #2
    Brickman

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    I'm good for a few yrs. Bought a NEW Dell desktop with XP in 07. Bought a refurb laptop with XP in 08.
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2008 #3
    Markk9

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    Most Big Businesses do not have any plans to go with Vista, most software will work with XP for the next 5 years for so.

    My wife works for one of the big truck makers, and just last year they upgraded to WinXP.

    WinXP will be supported (security updates) by microsoft for like 5 years

    Mark
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2008 #4
    smurf-316

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    hell you can still find plenty of games and programs that are compatible with Win98 and ME. I don't see a problem for at least 10 years and by that time Vista will be gone by the way side.
    As long as there is demand there will be a supply.
     
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    WiseOne

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    I just bought a new computer a bit back and refused Vista and had to pay MORE for Windows XP. My bro wanted it on his computer so I put it on (took FOREVER on a fast computer!)...about 2 weeks or so and he was literally begging for me to take it back off. I will NEVER get Vista. Worse comes to worse, I'll buy a Mac.
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2008 #6
    Cybergal

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    YOU can't get a #### laptop with XP at all! I think it's sad when a person spends a pretty good sum for a good laptop and has to turn around and buy the program for XP or take it somewhere to have VISTA taken out and XP put in.

    I have one laptop that I did that with XP and one that still has VISTA.

    MY desk computer has XP. I have to tell ya, when it comes to loading programs XP is much better!
     
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    Brickman

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    Cybergal eBay and eBay express are full of laptops with XP. NEW Lenovo R61 for just under $600 on eBay express.
     
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  10. Apr 18, 2008 #8
    Markk9

    Markk9 "On your mark"

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    You can still get a Thinkpad with XP for $35 extra from the factory.

    Mark
     
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  11. Apr 18, 2008 #9
    Pur48Ted

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    YES YOU CAN.
    If you order a DELL Laptop, you still have a choice of XP or Vista
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2008 #10
    calmar_1955

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    The key to watch for is "END OF LIFE" - that's when M$ will quit producing the updates for Windows XP. You should be good for several years - typically five to seven years, before XP will EOL.
     
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