[Ham-Computers] Local Ham with computer troubles...

[jeff]

On 04/20/2012 05:40 PM, Loren Moline WA7SKT wrote:
>
> Every new version of MS operating system means more programs you
> can't run and more hard drive space consumed and more vulnerability
> to hackers.

Agreed.


> I will stay with XP til the cows come home. The hackers
> don't mess with XP much anymore. They have a new operating system to
> challenge their hacking skills in Win 7.

Disagree.  You're going to be more vulnerable with XP once support 
stops, which is soon.  Any new vulnerabilities discovered or developed 
for XP will not be patched.  Since many will be sticking with XP, 
particularly businesses, it will still be a huge target.

You will also be vulnerable due to apps you run on XP, which may or may 
not be patched.

I run linux at home and work primarily.  Because I have to support 
Windows, I have to keep a Windows box.  I have 7 at work and XP at home 
and felt like you - I'd just keep XP.  But after consideration, I'm 
probably going to downgrade to 7 at home after support for XP ends.

I hate M$ but have to be realistic and safe.  I recommend the same for 
everyone else.



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