I've been using XP and Xywrite III+ for years with no problem. Now, it
looks as if my computer's motherboard (and perhaps other pieces of
hardware as well) are on their last legs.
I use the computer for writing, editing, email and online research --
not games, video, music, etc. And I want to stay with XP for all the
reasons cited here.
I can have someone build me a new computer and install XP and my
current programs for less than the cost of a new desk top that's loaded
with stuff I don't want.
My question: is there any known XP compatibility problem I should seek
to avoid in selecting a new motherboard, hard drive, and processor?
Lynn Brenner
718 855 2179
new email address:
mailto:lynn.brenner.nyc@xxxxxxxx
I've been seeing a fair number of queries and complaints regarding
AHCI-driver-required hardware (mostly for hard drives, with some
newer motherboards), but I have nothing to contribute on that score
-- re BIOS settings, workarounds, etc. -- because I'm still running
older hardware, and have never had to deal with this myself.
But it has been enough to make me glad I haven't run into it yet.
This is all a system hardware matter, and has no direct bearing on
Xy. For example, some people seem to be unable to connect
external HDDs (mostly e-SATA), and have them be recognized.
Running W7 or 64-bit Windows may make this even more of a
problem, but I'm not sure about that.
Jordan