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[lbuttery]

Ben:

I agree, staying current is "imperative"

skimping is counter-productive

I would also caution about upgrading older PC's to a new OS

XP to Vista was a large leap and I wouldn't recommend upgrading an XP PC to Vista/Win7/Win8

Vista to Win7 upgrade - probably not an issue
unless the Vista PC was "weak" to start with

Win8 is looking to be a large enough leap that I would caution about upgrading to it

My general recommendation is to buy a new OS with a new PC
that was built for it

bottom line - if you can't afford to stay current then be prepared to
deal with "hassles" that will grow and grow until you are forced to move forward

I've been buying computers since 1978 and this is "reality"

Lew

[HumbleChief]

Ben:

I agree, staying current is "imperative"

[rant] Sigh... Nonsense. Staying current is NOT "imperative" it is simply an option. A well maintained, older machine will run programs just fine for a long time after those who claim that it's imperative to upgrade.

skimping is counter-productive

I disagree. Not knowing your system or how to maintain it is counter-productive. Skimping isn't even a term that can be defined let alone defended.

I would also caution about upgrading older PC's to a new OS

XP to Vista was a large leap and I wouldn't recommend upgrading an XP PC to Vista/Win7/Win8

Vista to Win7 upgrade - probably not an issue
unless the Vista PC was "weak" to start with

Win8 is looking to be a large enough leap that I would caution about upgrading to it

I've done it many times and won't hesitate to do it again. It's a simple process if you know what you are doing. If you don't then I'd caution against it too. I'll upgrade my current system to 7 or 8 when the time comes with no qualms or fear of doing so.

My general recommendation is to buy a new OS with a new PC
that was built for it

That is the silliest advice I've read in a long time. But Lew this forum is about ideas. That's yours, mine is very very different.

Are you saying when it comes time to upgrade your system to Win 8, which I assume is 'imperative' to you and will be right away so you can stay 'current', you will buy a new computer?

Seriously? Again, we all have different ideas, but I hope no one reading this actually thinks they need to buy a new computer when upgrading an OS. If you do then please e-mail directly and I'll talk you off the cliff.

bottom line - if you can't afford to stay current then be prepared to
deal with "hassles" that will grow and grow until you are forced to move forward

Eventually a user will have to upgrade. The user who understands his system will know when that time is. There is no absolute time to upgrade. Again if you understand your system then you'll know your system and you'll know when it's time..

I've been buying computers since 1978 and this is "reality"

Lew, do you know nothing about "realty?" Reality doesn't come in a one size fits all package. There's different versions for everyone.

In your reality it's imperative that you stay current. In my reality it's imperative my system work so I can get my work done.

I am getting a little tired of the same old mantra about some need to stay current and the constant bad advice about doing so.

Today's computer user does NOT need to stay current. They need to keep their system operating at its highest efficiency until it no longer serves their purpose. If that requires a 'current' driver or OS then so be it, but there is no absolute rule about upgrading software, OS or hardware and IMO you should stop advising that there is. [/rant]

[lbuttery]

Larry:

I agree - opinions are opinions not "rules"

I never said my opinion was a "rule" or "mandatory"

yes, "imparative" may not be the correct word
perhaps "inevitable" ???

I have my opinion you have yours

others can make their own choice...

Lew

[HumbleChief]

Larry:

I agree - opinions are opinions not "rules"

I never said my opinion was a "rule" or "mandatory"

yes, "imparative" may not be the correct word
perhaps "inevitable" ???

I have my opinion you have yours

others can make their own choice...

Lew

Peace Brutha!