windows 8.1 v windows 7
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Both are a big jump from XP mate, Windows 8.1 was only brought out because the original version 8 was so poor.
Windows 7 will be around and supported long enough to out live any PC or laptop bought today.
Unless you are getting a touchscreen PC or laptop then theres not really any benefit of 8.1.
Hope that helps?
Windows 7 will be around and supported long enough to out live any PC or laptop bought today.
Unless you are getting a touchscreen PC or laptop then theres not really any benefit of 8.1.
Hope that helps?
cookie1992
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ways used windows 7 and always will 8 is pritty poor
onefortheroad
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I tried 8 , didn't like it , a lot of what we've all been used to navigating in xp, windows 7 etc , is missing , it got very confusing , so I reverted back to windows 7 pro .
tonyfromalnwick
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Do yourself a favour Alan, move over to the darkside....get an iMac or Macbook.
nunthorpe mag
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Used XP for years now never had a problem......I know its not supported now but it suits me fine
Agree
I find XP no bother but my pc is grinding to a halt,takes forever to boot up, few programmes I need no longer work.
my son uses Mac so might see what they have
tonyfromalnwick
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You won't go back to windows once you've used OSX.
lead chucker
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8.1 windows eh madness my house has 7... 9 including doors
Neli Gingerson
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also what has not bein mentioned is using a linux (i recomend ubuntu), that saves you having to pay for a os (not sure the rules on pirate stuff on hear as you can also use windows if you a noughty boy), but a linux system will do all you need and is toatly free, (i only use windows as i game a bit and as such have to use it , the GFs lappy is on linux as all she does is Fb or photo stuff).
you decided to build a pc or get a lappy?
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also what has not bein mentioned is using a linux (i recomend ubuntu), that saves you having to pay for a os (not sure the rules on pirate stuff on hear as you can also use windows if you a noughty boy), but a linux system will do all you need and is toatly free, (i only use windows as i game a bit and as such have to use it , the GFs lappy is on linux as all she does is Fb or photo stuff).
you decided to build a pc or get a lappy?
Neli Gingerson
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the other thing about going linux is pretty much any program you would use on a windows pc has a counter part that looks very much the same and does the same stuff, and you get nerd points with the grand kids.
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the other thing about going linux is pretty much any program you would use on a windows pc has a counter part that looks very much the same and does the same stuff, and you get nerd points with the grand kids.
nunthorpe mag
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Ours did that last year got the bloke out and he removed a lot crap now its fine
done that a few times got most on a external hard drive, gets all sorts of messages pages unresponsive is a prime one.
Windows XP is 12 years old now, it's also no longer supported anymore, and technology has move on loads since.
For every day work, internet, emails, pictures and videos, then windows 7 is the easiest and cheapest solution.
Other things such as Apple Mac and Linux have their place, but they are either expensive or complicated to use.
It's my job, I know what I'm talking about :red:
For every day work, internet, emails, pictures and videos, then windows 7 is the easiest and cheapest solution.
Other things such as Apple Mac and Linux have their place, but they are either expensive or complicated to use.
It's my job, I know what I'm talking about :red:
