Atlantis word processor 1.6.5.91/7/2023 What runs on Windows Vista will (normally) run on Windows 7, but that's not true of Windows XP. All your programs will keep running: You don't have to worry about program incompatibilities. So although XP might be old it's still a fully-supported operating system.Ģ. Hence, anyone who's using Windows XP will continue to get updates, security patches and service packs until April 2014. Since many of netbooks sold came with Windows XP, Microsoft, by policy, was obligated to provide support for XP for 5 more years. ![]() Netbook sales have plummeted though - tablets have stolen their thunder. Netbook sales were excellent in 2009 even in a slumping economy. Microsoft had to retreat and re-release Windows XP because it was all they had that would run on netbooks. ![]() Microsoft was caught by surprise when netbook sales soared and Windows Vista wouldn't work on netbooks because it's too resource hungry. The reason they have to do this is because of the netbook craze. You will still have free support! Microsoft will support Windows XP until April 2014. Here are some reasons you might want to stay with Windows XP:ġ. If you wait until late August when manufacturers are dumping their Windows 7 machines and building new Windows 8 machines for the October market - you'll get big discounts on brand new Windows 7 computers and a coupon that will allow you to upgrade it to the best version of Windows 8 (Pro) for $14.95. They've announced that anyone who buys a Windows 7 computer this summer will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for just $14.95. Windows 8 Release Preview just came out yesterday - so it looks like Microsoft is on track to release Windows 8 to the public in October (2012). But I know my computer is getting old and I'd like your opinion on whether you think now is good time to buy a new Windows 7 computer or should I wait for Windows 8 to come out? I'm sure there are others like me who are wondering the same thing. ![]() I bought my Windows XP computer in 2003 and other than putting in a new hard drive I haven't had any problems with it. ![]() Jen wants to know if it's time for her to dump Windows XP:
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