Windows xp extension

alyoob · 04-06-2008, 01:23 AM

What do you guys think of the extension date on windows xp. They are saying they will keep selling and putting windows xp on low end budget pc's.

g25racer · 04-06-2008, 02:06 AM

Wow! First one to vote! I feel special. LOL I have vista obviously and dont really care but maybe if, if xp progresses then i might consider dual boot. By then, there will be a new Os from microsoft.

Ambushed · 04-06-2008, 03:00 AM

Doesn't really concern me.

munkyeetr · 04-06-2008, 04:44 AM

Overall, don't care because I use Linux full time...
but for the Windows users, I think they should extend it as Vista sucks a**!

OvenMaster · 04-06-2008, 05:16 AM

Hey, I got my copy of XP and have no intention of downgrading to Vista. Every extension of life for XP is an admission that they are getting a LOT of flak about Vista.

PC eye · 04-06-2008, 05:34 AM

Vista may have some obvious short comings like a few changes not expected like no more add/remove Windows components option seen but it hasn't been a total waste once you get accustomed to certain improvements also seen. One of those is an improvement in crash control when a software or device driver attempts to load into a reserved memory address.

More memory? XP vs 98SE saw a larger increment there from 16mb to 128mb recommended. Aero styles themes? That was "eye candy" as well as the side bar. Did you know the original version of Vista was scraped half way through. The restart of the revised version took another 3yrs. to see retail form.

g25racer · 04-06-2008, 05:51 AM

I am very happy with Vista!! Barely any problems at all. I had a few problems at the beginning but a bios update fixed most of the issues. I have over 70programs and 10 games installed and no problems with any of them!! Vista really isnt that much slower than xp and if your pc cant handle vista or you cant make vista run good then you prob dont belong on a pc!!

PC eye · 04-06-2008, 06:56 AM

With SP1 now out many Vista users are noticing improvements right away. That's due to the over 400 fixes tucked inside of it. XP's SP1 saw over 1,000 there!

But look at how many refused to upgrade to XP from an older version like 98SE or 2000. The main excuse is simply not wanting to spend on replacing softwares that won't run on a newer version of Windows. Another of course was seeing $200 retail for 98-XP and what $400 for Ultimate!

cohen · 04-06-2008, 08:09 AM

I voted for - Like it.

But you should be able to have either XP or vista. - You can choose.

patrickv · 04-06-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munkyeetr

but for the Windows users, I think they should extend it as Vista sucks a**!

lol, the extension is good. i will use XP until the day support from Microsoft Stops completely, Vista is not at all my concern right now

View Poll Results: What do you think of windows xp bieng Extended Through 2010 for Ultra-Low-Cost pcs?
Like it	7	53.85%
Hate it	0	0%
Dont care got windows vista	3	23.08%
Other	3	23.08%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

04-06-2008, 01:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
alyoob Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 21 Posts: 106	Windows xp extension What do you guys think of the extension date on windows xp. They are saying they will keep selling and putting windows xp on low end budget pc's.

04-06-2008, 02:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,418	Wow! First one to vote! I feel special. LOL I have vista obviously and dont really care but maybe if, if xp progresses then i might consider dual boot. By then, there will be a new Os from microsoft. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

04-06-2008, 03:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ambushed Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,733	Doesn't really concern me. __________________ Core 2 Duo E6550 2.3GHz @ 3.4GHz FOXCONN MARS 2GB DDR2 800 500GB western digital SATA II XP Professional SP3 Nivida GeForce 9600GT 512MB 19" LCD widescreen 5ms

04-06-2008, 04:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
munkyeetr Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Canada Age: 34 Posts: 628	Overall, don't care because I use Linux full time... but for the Windows users, I think they should extend it as Vista sucks a! __________________ If the advice you receive helps, please post a reply saying so as courtesy to others who will come here with the same problem.** MSI MS-7032 MB - Sempron 3000+ 1.8Ghz - 2GB PC3200 500GB Western Digital - 80GB Samsung - 80GB Maxtor (Dualbooting Ubuntu 7.10/Debian Lenny) nVidia GF 5700LE 256MB (AGP) - SoundBlaster 24bit PCI LiteOn DVDRW - Acer AL1916W 19" (2x) Registered Linux User: 448689

04-06-2008, 05:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Away for a while Age: 49 Posts: 1,961	Hey, I got my copy of XP and have no intention of downgrading to Vista. Every extension of life for XP is an admission that they are getting a LOT of flak about Vista. __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * DVD: Pioneer DVR-115DBK & LiteOn SOHW-812S DVD/CD burners PSU: Antec SmartPower 2.0 350W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: eMachines * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * PRN: Epson C88+ * OS: XP Home SP2 *** ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

04-06-2008, 05:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 18,938	Vista may have some obvious short comings like a few changes not expected like no more add/remove Windows components option seen but it hasn't been a total waste once you get accustomed to certain improvements also seen. One of those is an improvement in crash control when a software or device driver attempts to load into a reserved memory address. More memory? XP vs 98SE saw a larger increment there from 16mb to 128mb recommended. Aero styles themes? That was "eye candy" as well as the side bar. Did you know the original version of Vista was scraped half way through. The restart of the revised version took another 3yrs. to see retail form. __________________ Geek Goliath: Gates Says G'Bye to Microsoft http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/sto...5246378&page=1 Nitendo DS hits the classroom http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=5250297

04-06-2008, 05:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,418	I am very happy with Vista!! Barely any problems at all. I had a few problems at the beginning but a bios update fixed most of the issues. I have over 70programs and 10 games installed and no problems with any of them!! Vista really isnt that much slower than xp and if your pc cant handle vista or you cant make vista run good then you prob dont belong on a pc!! __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

04-06-2008, 06:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 18,938	With SP1 now out many Vista users are noticing improvements right away. That's due to the over 400 fixes tucked inside of it. XP's SP1 saw over 1,000 there! But look at how many refused to upgrade to XP from an older version like 98SE or 2000. The main excuse is simply not wanting to spend on replacing softwares that won't run on a newer version of Windows. Another of course was seeing $200 retail for 98-XP and what $400 for Ultimate! __________________ Geek Goliath: Gates Says G'Bye to Microsoft http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/sto...5246378&page=1 Nitendo DS hits the classroom http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=5250297

04-06-2008, 08:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 4,747	I voted for - Like it. But you should be able to have either XP or vista. - You can choose. __________________ View My website User Name - cf Password - computer My Computer Specs My Computer Pics E-mail Me MSN Mac vs PC (Has swearing)

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