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Summary: Windows XP - Some people with low experience should not buy
Comment: Hi it's Person. Windows XP is a great operating system. It's very stable and helps get things done around here. I've read some reviews about software not running correctly. Do you want to know how to fix it? Set the compatability. Really, I think some people are out of control and aren't trying hard enough to understand Windows XP. Once you understand how to use it, you will love that you have it. If you are new to this software, I recommend taking the Windows XP Tour at Start>All Programs>Accessories>Tour Windows XP If you have an old Windows OS, then try this. You will not regret it. I'm glad I have it because Windows 98 sucks bad compared to this. Hey ya!
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Summary: Turned my Dinosaur PC into a Performer
Comment: When I had Windows 98, my computer had a lot of problems. It was always stalling, it was unstable, and practically froze on me 2 times a day over an 8 hour usage. When I installed Windows XP the difference was completely noticeable. I stopped getting the stupid errors on the screen, and my computers functionality and power increased at least by 210%. Windows Xp has its downside though. It still has a compatibility problem with really old programs, (Try Nisus Missle Master 2.5 made back in 1992, for example). But who cares? All I've ever wanted is a computer that can go beyond its limits. Now, with Windows XP, your computer can pass every limit ever made.
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Summary: Why pay to upgrade when its free?
Comment: You can dl service pack 1 and 2 from the MS website for free. The only reason I can think of buying the CD would be if you have a slow internet connection since the dl is quite large. Id recommend upgrading one way or the other to close some of the security holes that plague XP. As a suggestion, be sure to stop your anti virus program during the install to speed things up.
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Summary: You don't know what you are doing
Comment: I don't blame all of you for giving this OS bad marks. God help you, you just don't know what you are doing..and that's ok. I've installed this OS on over 200 machines. It's by far one of the most stable OS's ever made. My users have never had a crash..not one. I'm talking about 150 people, using it 40 hours a week, all day long for 2 years. However....
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Summary: XP=eXpect Pain
Comment: Let me say that Windows ME was great with backwords compatibility. XP is better right? WRONG! This OS is very random on what it will run! Even on programs that say they work on XP! The reason? Mainly because security updates will mess up a lot of them. Also with old programs it won't run well in the first place. ALSO even with all the security updates XP is very vulnerable. If you plan to get a new computer and want to use DSL I heard Macs are very good. Also people who use older OSes will have to learn how to do stuff again. Another problem is that XP is a BIG HOG OF RAM! If you can find one get ME. XP is bad espiaclly for DSL!
Summary: Windows XP - Some people with low experience should not buy
Comment: Hi it's Person. Windows XP is a great operating system. It's very stable and helps get things done around here. I've read some reviews about software not running correctly. Do you want to know how to fix it? Set the compatability. Really, I think some people are out of control and aren't trying hard enough to understand Windows XP. Once you understand how to use it, you will love that you have it. If you are new to this software, I recommend taking the Windows XP Tour at Start>All Programs>Accessories>Tour Windows XP If you have an old Windows OS, then try this. You will not regret it. I'm glad I have it because Windows 98 sucks bad compared to this. Hey ya!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Turned my Dinosaur PC into a Performer
Comment: When I had Windows 98, my computer had a lot of problems. It was always stalling, it was unstable, and practically froze on me 2 times a day over an 8 hour usage. When I installed Windows XP the difference was completely noticeable. I stopped getting the stupid errors on the screen, and my computers functionality and power increased at least by 210%. Windows Xp has its downside though. It still has a compatibility problem with really old programs, (Try Nisus Missle Master 2.5 made back in 1992, for example). But who cares? All I've ever wanted is a computer that can go beyond its limits. Now, with Windows XP, your computer can pass every limit ever made.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Why pay to upgrade when its free?
Comment: You can dl service pack 1 and 2 from the MS website for free. The only reason I can think of buying the CD would be if you have a slow internet connection since the dl is quite large. Id recommend upgrading one way or the other to close some of the security holes that plague XP. As a suggestion, be sure to stop your anti virus program during the install to speed things up.
Customer Rating:
Summary: You don't know what you are doing
Comment: I don't blame all of you for giving this OS bad marks. God help you, you just don't know what you are doing..and that's ok. I've installed this OS on over 200 machines. It's by far one of the most stable OS's ever made. My users have never had a crash..not one. I'm talking about 150 people, using it 40 hours a week, all day long for 2 years. However....
If I wasn't there, it would be a nightmare. With increase functionality come increased confusion. This is completely unavoidable. I understand that not everyone is a geek so I can see where people could really mess this up. It's ok, it's not your fault..but it's not Microsoft's either.
Should you get a Mac with OSX? Absolutely. They make great software, and you should have a relatively easy time of it. However they are 2% of the market and if you want to go outside of the bounds of what they do you are going to have a big problem.
Customer Rating:
Summary: XP=eXpect Pain
Comment: Let me say that Windows ME was great with backwords compatibility. XP is better right? WRONG! This OS is very random on what it will run! Even on programs that say they work on XP! The reason? Mainly because security updates will mess up a lot of them. Also with old programs it won't run well in the first place. ALSO even with all the security updates XP is very vulnerable. If you plan to get a new computer and want to use DSL I heard Macs are very good. Also people who use older OSes will have to learn how to do stuff again. Another problem is that XP is a BIG HOG OF RAM! If you can find one get ME. XP is bad espiaclly for DSL!