Windows 7 driving me mad!
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Nanaimo (CAC8)
I'm a long time Mac user, but when I have to use Windows, W7 is fine for me. It's the best version of Windows that I have used.
I wouldn't dream of upgrading to Windows 10, because of the multiple issues and the lack of control over upgrades. Don't get me started on Vista and W8!!!!
I wouldn't dream of upgrading to Windows 10, because of the multiple issues and the lack of control over upgrades. Don't get me started on Vista and W8!!!!
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: UK
I have just uploaded Linux on a spare hard drive, as people have said it is fast and furious. The big problem is that it is not a social program. I tried to load a couple of recreational games like Mah Jong and Solitaire from CDs. The files came up on the list but there were no install files. I searched the web for Linux versions but there are loads of sites offering free versions but there seems to be no way of automatic loading, the instructions are horrendously complicated.
I have just tried to download the Google Toolbar to find that it has been discontinued. I have used that for most of this century so without that it's bye bye Linux.
I have just tried to download the Google Toolbar to find that it has been discontinued. I have used that for most of this century so without that it's bye bye Linux.
Last edited by Fareastdriver; 18th November 2018 at 21:03.
Joined: May 2009
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From: Down under
I am reminded of a very profound observation made in this column a couple of years back by another user: "Linux is an excellent operating system - until you try and do something with it ... ". I tried it; more than once, but it always disappointed. I found it infinitely more complicated to learn much less master, and it seemingly almost always needed to be updated or adjusted. At the end of these experiments, the hassle of deleting the Linux partitions, and then re-discovering and authorising the valid boot sector caused more than enough angst. To those who can feel comfortable and confident in the environment, I salute you! You are able to function at an entirely different to that which I was able to achieve.
However - and to my surprise - I'm finding w7 and W10 are going along OK and working well in almost all I ask of them. And XP on a couple of other machines still purrs along on a couple of programs which I need to use occasionally - off line of course!
However - and to my surprise - I'm finding w7 and W10 are going along OK and working well in almost all I ask of them. And XP on a couple of other machines still purrs along on a couple of programs which I need to use occasionally - off line of course!
