Re:Is Windows XP really worth it?

[Alucard]

Well it might run smoothly for now but give it time. XP is worthless in every sense of the word. Windows gets more and more unstable and eats up more and more computer resources with every new version. I have XP on this comp and its good for nothing.

My advice: get a Mac...

[Dracos]

I find if you have a certain level of power it runs rather smoothly and is simple to use.

If you don't it's complete crap.  If you want something really good, go elsewhere.

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[Ginnezumusha]

My advice to Alucard:  RTFM.

[Alucard]

My advice to Alucard:  RTFM.

If only I knew what that meant I would know whether I should be insulted or happy....

[Jeram]

I believe that RTFM is most commonly used to mean: Read the F'in Manual

[Alucard]

Ah. Thank you. I've definitely read the manual (though it was totally uneccesary and I wouldn't recommend it). Knowing how to use XP doens't make it any better. If you have something against Mac get Linux or Unix but for God's sake only use XP if you're getting a cheap desktop PC for non-computer related work or just internet usage and file storage.

Personally, after I graduate I plan to buy a really cheap PC for work/compatabilite's sake and then get the best high-priced Mac my money can buy for my personal use.

I'll give you an example. I have one really out of date Mac at home (at least it can connect to the internet). Guess how many times the latest version of Netscape has crashed on it? Virtually never. Guess how often the latest versions of Netscape and Explorer crash on Windows XP? Weekly if not daily...

Same goes for the operating system itself. I get the blue screen of death monthly if not more. With my Macs at home I've gone for years at a time without fatal system errors.

[Dracos]

Okay, I don't think this argument really is going to go anywhere worthwhile.  There are fans of all sides on here and those who hate all sides.  Thread closed.

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