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Thursday, July 19, 2007

How to make Windows XP last for the next seven years

Or, put another way, how to absolutely hate yourself seven years from now. Can you imagine running Windows Me today? How about the initial shipping version of OS X? Yugh:

If you've got Windows XP, worry not -- you can keep it running on your hardware for years to come. As with an old car, though, if you plan to keep XP around for a while, you're going to have to spend some time maintaining it. Think of us as your virtual mechanics. We'll give you tips, tweaks and tricks so that you'll be able to keep XP running smoothly, at top performance, for smooth operation and long life.

But what if you suffer from Vista envy, and you're interested in more than just maintaining XP as it is? No problem -- we'll also show you how to get many of Vista's goodies, such as greatly improved security, transparent windows, Windows Flip 3D and the Network Map, all without having to spend the money to upgrade or get new hardware.

So, if you've got better things to do with your time and money than upgrade to Vista, read on. There's still plenty of life in your old operating system.

I have to be honest. I disagree with this advice. Sure, you could run XP for the next few years. But even mainstream PC users will want to migrate to Vista during this time.

Labels: Vista

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