I use a computer having Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2 as OS with a Core 2 Duo processor and 1 GB RAM and have been many times criticized by some persons, I know well, as being “stuck up to the oldies…” [ because I use many old versions of softwares, but it does not include my antivirus !]. Many people consider old hardware and/or softwares as a waste and get their hands on the latest updates/upgrades. The choice of the computer platform on which one works is closely related to one’s lifestyle and work. If you are an architect or an avid gamer you would always need a fast CPU and good graphic card like add-ons but if you are a simple student preparing some damned school report (like I do) or a mediocre gamer (again like me!) you can manage well (albeit with some irritation) with 256MB-512MB RAM even!
I know many people would contradict what I’m telling you but it is the truth. It just takes some brains to extract the best from your PC! I tell so because I’ve been, for the past 7 years, working on a computer equipped with mere 128 MB RAM and a Pentium 4 Processor (well its still a very good processor!) first with only Windows 98, then with _98_ and XP Professional, then with XP SP 2. Believe me that my computer has crashed less than many other peoples higher RAM and better processor computers (My computer usually crashed because I… frequently used to play with its settings and registry. Of course, it was an idiotic thing to do and I still do it but don’t ever try it with your PC!). I got it upgraded only when I had done some-to put it mildly-damage to its hard disk through some modifications… (it was totally unintentional and lets draw a curtain of charity over it!). It was then that I got my computer upgraded with the afore-mentioned configuration.
Even after upgrading my computer, my choice of OS has been criticized in favour of Windows Vista. The reason why I chose XP is simple and it is- “XP IS FASTER AND EASIER FOR A COMMON MAN”. Vista does make the PC sluggish.
I know many people would contradict what I’m telling you but it is the truth. It just takes some brains to extract the best from your PC! I tell so because I’ve been, for the past 7 years, working on a computer equipped with mere 128 MB RAM and a Pentium 4 Processor (well its still a very good processor!) first with only Windows 98, then with _98_ and XP Professional, then with XP SP 2. Believe me that my computer has crashed less than many other peoples higher RAM and better processor computers (My computer usually crashed because I… frequently used to play with its settings and registry. Of course, it was an idiotic thing to do and I still do it but don’t ever try it with your PC!). I got it upgraded only when I had done some-to put it mildly-damage to its hard disk through some modifications… (it was totally unintentional and lets draw a curtain of charity over it!). It was then that I got my computer upgraded with the afore-mentioned configuration.
Even after upgrading my computer, my choice of OS has been criticized in favour of Windows Vista. The reason why I chose XP is simple and it is- “XP IS FASTER AND EASIER FOR A COMMON MAN”. Vista does make the PC sluggish.
I’m not criticizing Vista, no not at all. It’s great software with many improvements but many of its features have to be DISCOVERED which isn’t always easy for a common user! I’ve to install anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware, etc. both in XP as well as in Vista to protect my computer. Of course, Vista has many built-in security features but you’ll always need professional software. The other major problem is with drivers. If you simply install Vista, chances are high that your old hardware won’t function and you have to make them
“VISTA-READY”. The reason why Vista is so large is that it has to be made so that it runs even the old programs (the term is called “BACKWARD COMPABILITY”). I would rather go for LINUX than Vista because many of its features are at par with Vista and there are things, like a software management feature, which Vista lack
Leave Vista and come to other common softwares. This text has been typed in MS-WORD 2003. Why not the latest one? Well, because “Office-2003” is fine for me! I don’t have the latest Adobe Reader 9.1 (again a great software) but and older version and I don’t have any problems as again the software is fine for me. I run the Disk Defragmenter time to time unlike many of my friends because it does help my computer to be a good one. I check my computer’s drives for errors as it again helps my PC. I have many softwares but I don’t use them all. If I can run a file with many softwares, I would go for one or two unlike many people who would install all of them (it usually happens with music files where one installs a number of players that one is never going to use). Many of my friends have upgraded to the new Internet Explorer and are telling how good it is. In response to it, I have an old (and still good) IE besides the latest Opera and Firefox!
The choice of hardware and software and their use depends a lot upon your requirements. If you have XP and don’t plan to change to Vista then why the hell should you be stressed on buying a Ready-Boost supporting flash-drive? If you are a ordinary student, a 160 GB Hard-Disk is very good for you. Upgrading isn’t always the best thing. Before running behind an update just care to think whether you really need it or you are just cluttering your PC with junk!
“VISTA-READY”. The reason why Vista is so large is that it has to be made so that it runs even the old programs (the term is called “BACKWARD COMPABILITY”). I would rather go for LINUX than Vista because many of its features are at par with Vista and there are things, like a software management feature, which Vista lack
Leave Vista and come to other common softwares. This text has been typed in MS-WORD 2003. Why not the latest one? Well, because “Office-2003” is fine for me! I don’t have the latest Adobe Reader 9.1 (again a great software) but and older version and I don’t have any problems as again the software is fine for me. I run the Disk Defragmenter time to time unlike many of my friends because it does help my computer to be a good one. I check my computer’s drives for errors as it again helps my PC. I have many softwares but I don’t use them all. If I can run a file with many softwares, I would go for one or two unlike many people who would install all of them (it usually happens with music files where one installs a number of players that one is never going to use). Many of my friends have upgraded to the new Internet Explorer and are telling how good it is. In response to it, I have an old (and still good) IE besides the latest Opera and Firefox!
The choice of hardware and software and their use depends a lot upon your requirements. If you have XP and don’t plan to change to Vista then why the hell should you be stressed on buying a Ready-Boost supporting flash-drive? If you are a ordinary student, a 160 GB Hard-Disk is very good for you. Upgrading isn’t always the best thing. Before running behind an update just care to think whether you really need it or you are just cluttering your PC with junk!
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I agree that some people do not like to change their softwares for some reason
and if it is excluding the antivirus then that should be fine
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