Oh no! oh no! oh nooo! (RIP WinXP...or not?)

Onkel Neal · 01-29-14, 12:14 PM

Microsoft is about to take Windows XP off life support

Jimbuna · 01-29-14, 12:24 PM

Didn't we address that here?

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...21#post2164921

Herr-Berbunch · 01-29-14, 12:55 PM

Should run a poll, see who is on what. Just for fun info.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-29-14, 01:06 PM

All work computers are on Windows 7. All home computers are on Windows XP. The home ones are in need of an upgrade sometime this year, I'll most likely
switch to 7 then, it is good until 2020

Buddahaid · 01-29-14, 01:08 PM

I still run it on two home systems and my work laptop still runs it. I'm using Win7 on my main home PC but this is terrible news. I suppose Win7 will follow in short order as this is about the evil cloud and speaks to the end of local control.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-29-14, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

I still run it on two home systems and my work laptop still runs it. I'm using Win7 on my main home PC but this is terrible news. I suppose Win7 will follow in short order as this is about the evil cloud and speaks to the end of local control.

Win 7 is good until 2020.

Buddahaid · 01-29-14, 01:15 PM

Too soon for me still.

Sailor Steve · 01-29-14, 01:21 PM

I suppose I could try to upgrade my computer to something newer, but even if it worked it's a lot of money to spend on a machine I'm trying to replace anyway.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-29-14, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I suppose I could try to upgrade my computer to something newer, but even if it worked it's a lot of money to spend on a machine I'm trying to replace anyway.

My thoughts as well. I'll upgrade when I get a new computer.

Jimbuna · 01-29-14, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I suppose I could try to upgrade my computer to something newer, but even if it worked it's a lot of money to spend on a machine I'm trying to replace anyway.

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Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

My thoughts as well. I'll upgrade when I get a new computer.

You should both be good for a few years yet...I still regret going over to W7 but that was my only choice at the time when I purchased a new system.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-29-14, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

You should both be good for a few years yet...I still regret going over to W7 but that was my only choice at the time when I purchased a new system.

Win 7 seems to be more popular than 8 from what I have heard and seen. The lesser of two evils I guess.

Edit: Anyone have much success with Windows XP Mode? I have a bit of experience with it at work but not anything game related. Also you need
Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate to run it. We have Pro here.

Aktungbby · 01-29-14, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

The lesser of two evils I guess.

In the naval sense?...even at

:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNL0KfD0nts

AVGWarhawk · 01-29-14, 03:29 PM

I run Vista, W7 and W8. The W8 computer is set up to look like W7. Can't tell the difference honestly. When I look at XP it seems ancient.

Buddahaid · 01-29-14, 03:45 PM

I have some 16bit software I still use that was quite pricey in it's day and still serves me well. I tried running them in Win7 legacy mode but they don't work. I suppose I'll just have to move files by memory stick and cut the PC's off the network.

The only thing I dislike about the old Xp machine is because I don't use it more than once a month and have to let it update for awhile before getting down to business.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-29-14, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

In the naval sense?...even at :subsim

The lesser of two weevils : )

01-29-14, 12:14 PM	#1
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ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The one and only East Coast Posts: 10,775 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	All work computers are on Windows 7. All home computers are on Windows XP. The home ones are in need of an upgrade sometime this year, I'll most likely switch to 7 then, it is good until 2020 __________________ Back in the Day

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,566 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	I still run it on two home systems and my work laptop still runs it. I'm using Win7 on my main home PC but this is terrible news. I suppose Win7 will follow in short order as this is about the evil cloud and speaks to the end of local control. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

01-29-14, 01:15 PM	#7
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,566 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	Too soon for me still. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I suppose I could try to upgrade my computer to something newer, but even if it worked it's a lot of money to spend on a machine I'm trying to replace anyway. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I run Vista, W7 and W8. The W8 computer is set up to look like W7. Can't tell the difference honestly. When I look at XP it seems ancient. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

01-29-14, 03:45 PM	#14
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,566 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	I have some 16bit software I still use that was quite pricey in it's day and still serves me well. I tried running them in Win7 legacy mode but they don't work. I suppose I'll just have to move files by memory stick and cut the PC's off the network. The only thing I dislike about the old Xp machine is because I don't use it more than once a month and have to let it update for awhile before getting down to business. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie