Re: XP on Mac vs. new Win 7/8 machine

[Harry Binswanger hb@xxxxxxxx]

Yes, please keep us informed.


I'm in process of getting a new computer to replace my dying ThinkPad
vintage 2005. After much soul-searching, I decided on a Mac Mini. I'm
happy with the Mac I have and I'm reluctant to invest in another Microsoft
OS PC. The mini is much more practical than the Macbook Air I had my
sights on. It's cheaper, has great connectivity, and I already have
keyboard & monitor. Will report on success with Parallels with XP or Win
2K after I've had a chance to set things up.


Thanks to all for advice.

Lisa Kleinholz



From: Harry Binswanger 
To: xywrite@xxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, March 7, 2014 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: Staying with XP after April 8 2014 (was Win 7 vs Win 8)

Lynn,

As I've said before on this list, I am quite happy with Win 7 but it must
be 32-bit (to avoid having to run a virtual machine).

I would think that Win 7 32 bit will always be purchasable on ebay. Right
now, the "buy it now" prices range from $73.55 to a little over $100.

I did find a slight need to learn new stuff when I went from XP to Win 7.
It's a bigger transition than going from Xy 3+ to Xy IV but less than going
from the old Word to Word with "the ribbon" (if you are familiar with that
trauma).

Longer term, I'm hoping that Nota Bene will be our salvation.

--Harry


>Thank you, Kari. I'll take a look at safe surfing applications. I already
>have everything else on your list.
>
>I'm thinking only of buying the Win 7 software - not a new computer yet -
>because by the time I need a new computer, Win 7 software may be more
>difficult to find.
>
>In other words, I'm planning a future move to an OS (Win 7) that's already
>outdated. This feels like my permanent fate as a Xywrite devotee who lacks
>tech expertise. Luckily for me, there are many tech savvy people on the
>List. Reading all your comments has persuaded me that my easiest course
>after abandoning XP would be to set up Xywrite on XP Mode in Win 7.
>
>There's nothing about Win 8 that sounds remotely attractive to me.
>(Clearly, even non-Xywrite users aren't attracted to it.) True, I can't
>rule out the possibility that a future Win 9 will offer something better
>(in which case I may be out whatever the Win 7 software costs me). Who
>knows, perhaps Win 9 will even allow for a relatively easy continued use
>of ancient legacy apps? But I very much doubt it
>
>Lynn
>
>P.S. Does anyone know what percentage of the List still use XP?
>
>
>
>On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 4:32 AM, Kari Eveli
.fi> wrote:

>Hello,
>
>"Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool is aligned with the company's
>anti-malware engines and signatures, and as such the removal tool will
>continue to be provided for Windows XP through July 14, 2015. However, any
>PC running Windows XP after April 8, 2014 should not be considered
>protected as there will be no security updates for the Windows XP
>operating system. "
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/endofsupport.aspxhtt
p://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/endofsupport.aspx>http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/endofsupport.aspx

>
>That said, how serious the threat is depends largely on your computing
>habits. If you are very careful when surfing and use a good anti-virus
>solution and a possibly a firewall, you could continue using XP with
>reasonable tranquillity. One possible solution would be to use a
>"safe-surfing application" as the one in COMODO Internet Security (even
>free edition).
>
>Windows 7 is quite good, but wreaks havoc with an XP setup. A new
>installation is needed. I you are not in a hurry, buy a new computer only
>when you intend to put it into good use. Hardware rarely matures like a
>wine with years, it just gets sour. Advances in Windows may come with Win
>9, so skipping Win 8 might not be a bad idea.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Kari Eveli
>LEXITEC Book Publishing (Finland)
>lexitec@xxxxxxxxlexitec@xxxxxxxx
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>
>6.3.2014 21:31, Lynn Brenner wrote:
>I'm in no rush to abandon XP. I don't rely on MS Security Essentials to
>protect my computer. And I'm sure it'll be awhile before I need a new
>program or a new iteration of an old program that's incompatible with
>XP, which I gather still has almost a 30% market share.
>
>But perhaps I should buy Win 7 Pro without delay, so I'll have it ready
>to install when I can't put it off anymore.
>
>Lynn
>
>