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Morrigoon · 06-17-2012, 09:45 PM

If your computer is that old, you could double its power by grabbing a $300 netbook

if that's any consolation

RStar · 06-17-2012, 11:51 PM

I know. Even if I got the cheepest computer on the market, it would be twice what I have now.

One reason that I dragged my feet on replacing it is I'm still running Windows XP, and I'd have to get use to Windows 7, not to mention transfering everything over, including programs I purchased that could be a hasstle.

Morrigoon · 06-18-2012, 12:32 AM

Definitely a hassle

Moonliner · 06-18-2012, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RStar

I know. Even if I got the cheepest computer on the market, it would be twice what I have now.

One reason that I dragged my feet on replacing it is I'm still running Windows XP, and I'd have to get use to Windows 7, not to mention transfering everything over, including programs I purchased that could be a hasstle.

Not to mention, Windows 8 is just around the corner.

RStar · 06-18-2012, 06:34 AM

I'm not sure about 8, but the difference between XP and 7 is quite substantial.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-18-2012, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RStar

I'm not sure about 8, but the difference between XP and 7 is quite substantial.

Which is a good reason to hold off a little longer until Windows 8 shows up. In many ways the difference between Windows 8 and Windows 7 is bigger than the difference between XP and Windows 7. So if you're going to make a transition, might as well wait for 8 and do it once rather than spending time to get used to 7 only to then move to 8.

Snowflake · 06-18-2012, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RStar

I know. Even if I got the cheepest computer on the market, it would be twice what I have now.

One reason that I dragged my feet on replacing it is I'm still running Windows XP, and I'd have to get use to Windows 7, not to mention transfering everything over, including programs I purchased that could be a hasstle.

Windows 7 is not too terribly different that I've seen, but I get you on the software replacement.

Alex · 06-18-2012, 08:04 AM

I use XP at work and 7 at home. What is weird is that when I first got the 7 machine it all seemed so strange and weird.

But right now if you asked me to make a list of how my XP machine is different than my Win7 machine the only thing that comes to mind is being able to maximize windows by dragging them to the top of the screen.

Not saying they aren't different, just that I've apparently internalized them all into one big "computer" and I just switch seamlessly between them like I can use a mouse equally well with either hand.

Kevy Baby · 06-18-2012, 09:51 AM

Just be glad you got to skip over Vista

Alex · 06-18-2012, 10:00 AM

I didn't. I had Vista at home before Win7. I had absolutely no problem with it either. It proved extremely stable and never gave me any problems.

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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I know. Even if I got the cheepest computer on the market, it would be twice what I have now. One reason that I dragged my feet on replacing it is I'm still running Windows XP, and I'd have to get use to Windows 7, not to mention transfering everything over, including programs I purchased that could be a hasstle. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I'm not sure about 8, but the difference between XP and 7 is quite substantial. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I use XP at work and 7 at home. What is weird is that when I first got the 7 machine it all seemed so strange and weird. But right now if you asked me to make a list of how my XP machine is different than my Win7 machine the only thing that comes to mind is being able to maximize windows by dragging them to the top of the screen. Not saying they aren't different, just that I've apparently internalized them all into one big "computer" and I just switch seamlessly between them like I can use a mouse equally well with either hand.
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06-18-2012, 10:00 AM	#2070
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I didn't. I had Vista at home before Win7. I had absolutely no problem with it either. It proved extremely stable and never gave me any problems.
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