Money will be the biggest problem users of Windows XP will face when Microsoft officially stops supporting it on Tuesday. As a last resort, Microsoft is offering custom support for Windows XP as a temporary stopgap. That could cost as much as $200 per PC per year, Gartner estimated. The UK government reportedly has paid Microsoft about $9 million to extend Windows XP support for one year. The average user will have to shell out for a new Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer and subscribe to Microsoft Office online, at the very least.
Are all these 'doomsday' articles on XP bordering on FUD? Have no fear Linux is here.
Why waste that old Hardware, its bad for Planet Earth.
Get the most worth out of your PC as long as it works well.
How to Break free from the cycle of Planned Obsolesce?!!??
Stay safe with Linux.
There is a very good chance Linux OS will run well with older hardware with lower specs
Switch to the free, safe, secure & awesome OS: www.ubuntu.com/download
Its the worlds most popular free OS. It has free upgrades & security updates. It has a free office suite, LibreOffice that comes standard along with other great apps/programs.
For those who like the Windows look, I would recommend: www.kubuntu.com & for older computer with lower specs www.xubuntu.com or http://lubuntu.net
Or try Linux Mint: http://linuxmint.com
Because the Linux option is free & now so easy (user friendly) one must give it a try. You have so much to gain.
Lots of people give their time, effort & money to make these great products that they just give the world for free. So they may not have the huge ad budgets & would need users like us to spread the word. Although its free, you are welcome to donate if you like the software.
For those worried about Office 2003 support ending try LibreOffice or OpenOffice.
Time to check out the free, safe, secure & feature-packed LibreOffice. Its truly multi-platform & takes just a few minutes & clicks to install.
Try it now you have so much to gain: www.libreoffice.org/download
Thunderbird is excellent as well.
I feel most people should find it great. All they need to do is try it out 1st in a LiveDVD or LiveUSB.
Let me see if I get it. I can either pay Micro$0ft $200 per seat and about $100 a seat for Mal-Ware protection, or I can upgrade my OS for nearly$500 for some Windoz, plus another $100 per year for Mal-Ware protection.
I can then pay about $300 for Office...
**** OR ****
I can pay nothing for Linux. It is pretty safe. I can pay nothing for Open Office or many of the other Office clones.
**** OR ****
I can pay a bit more for Apple hardware and get FREE OS (today) and really inexpensive Office type software.
Why is Micro$oft still in business? Who, in their right mind, would recommend a company stay with M$?
In my little enterprise it would NEVER happen. I suspect in larger ... Well, I am not going to suggest kick backs factor in...
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XP Users Have a Bad Headache Coming On
Posted by: Richard Adhikari April 7, 2014 01:01 PMMoney will be the biggest problem users of Windows XP will face when Microsoft officially stops supporting it on Tuesday. As a last resort, Microsoft is offering custom support for Windows XP as a temporary stopgap. That could cost as much as $200 per PC per year, Gartner estimated. The UK government reportedly has paid Microsoft about $9 million to extend Windows XP support for one year. The average user will have to shell out for a new Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer and subscribe to Microsoft Office online, at the very least.
Why waste that old Hardware, its bad for Planet Earth.
Get the most worth out of your PC as long as it works well.
How to Break free from the cycle of Planned Obsolesce?!!??
Stay safe with Linux.
There is a very good chance Linux OS will run well with older hardware with lower specs
Switch to the free, safe, secure & awesome OS: www.ubuntu.com/download
Its the worlds most popular free OS. It has free upgrades & security updates. It has a free office suite, LibreOffice that comes standard along with other great apps/programs.
For those who like the Windows look, I would recommend: www.kubuntu.com & for older computer with lower specs www.xubuntu.com or http://lubuntu.net
Or try Linux Mint: http://linuxmint.com
Because the Linux option is free & now so easy (user friendly) one must give it a try. You have so much to gain.
Lots of people give their time, effort & money to make these great products that they just give the world for free. So they may not have the huge ad budgets & would need users like us to spread the word. Although its free, you are welcome to donate if you like the software.
For those worried about Office 2003 support ending try LibreOffice or OpenOffice.
Time to check out the free, safe, secure & feature-packed LibreOffice. Its truly multi-platform & takes just a few minutes & clicks to install.
Try it now you have so much to gain: www.libreoffice.org/download
Thunderbird is excellent as well.
I feel most people should find it great. All they need to do is try it out 1st in a LiveDVD or LiveUSB.
I can then pay about $300 for Office...
**** OR ****
I can pay nothing for Linux. It is pretty safe. I can pay nothing for Open Office or many of the other Office clones.
**** OR ****
I can pay a bit more for Apple hardware and get FREE OS (today) and really inexpensive Office type software.
Why is Micro$oft still in business? Who, in their right mind, would recommend a company stay with M$?
In my little enterprise it would NEVER happen. I suspect in larger ... Well, I am not going to suggest kick backs factor in...