Windows XP users will be lost in the iCloud

By +Frank B.
in Back Page News

 Share

Recommended Posts

Mentor

iuerg87yerg879e0rg9erugjer

Posted
Posted

I don't see any reason to switch to the bloated hardware hungry Windows 7, or, the new Tic-Tac-Toe Windows 8. Every application and hardware I need just runs fine

on my XP.

oh are we going to play this game are we? hmmm ok then does that mean XP is not hardware hungry, bloated OS when you compare it the days of windows 3? seriously? think before you gob off

Grand Master

Rigby

Posted
Posted

I don't see any reason to switch to the bloated hardware hungry Windows 7, or, the new Tic-Tac-Toe Windows 8. Every application and hardware I need just runs fine

on my XP.

How is Windows 7 bloated and hardware hungry? It has fewer built in programs than XP did (they removed Movie Maker, Outlook Express, and all that stuff) and it runs just fine on older hardware. Are you running some ancient Pentium II with 256MB of RAM or something?

Grand Master

alexalex

Posted
Posted

How is Windows 7 bloated and hardware hungry? It has fewer built in programs than XP did (they removed Movie Maker, Outlook Express, and all that stuff) and it runs just fine on older hardware. Are you running some ancient Pentium II with 256MB of RAM or something?

A more modern Pentium 4 mobile with 1GB of ram :-)

Mentor

Jen Smith

Posted
Posted
Which would run better one Win7 than XP...

Not to get in the middle of the silly XP vs 7 argument (again), but I do tend to agree with that, I have 7 running on a junk tablet with a 900MHz Celeron and 512MB rather nicely. (With a couple features disabled of course, mostly indexing, the scheduled WinSAT stuff etc etc .. it's was a slow POS even when it was new) Once it's booted and settles down, it's actually rather smooth. Wellllll aside from the swap file thrashing, but with 512MB you get that in XP too.. anything bigger than Notepad wails on the swap file.

As far as iCloud goes.. /shrug always possible it'll probably work under XP with a bit of tweakage, just can't reasonably expect anybody to actually support running their software on an unsupported legacy OS that's rapidly approaching its expiration date. Have to wait and see.

Grand Master

+Warwagon MVC

Posted
  • MVC
Posted

In October Windows XP will be ten years old!

Who can imagine still using Windows 95 in 2005 (ten years after it was released)?

I support the dropping of support for it, people need to upgrade, Windows 7 is everything XP was, but better.

The correct question should have been

"Who can imagine still using a crappy unstable Windows 9x kernel in 2005"

As opposed to using a stable NT Kernel in 2011

Grand Master

Growled Member

Posted
  • Member
Posted

I support the dropping of support for it, people need to upgrade, Windows 7 is everything XP was, but better.

Same here. I mean, we use XP at work and that's okay because we are a closed environment. We don't expect to upgrade to the newest features. Home users, on the other hand, should upgrade. If they don't, then they can expect to be left behind.

Grand Master

+Warwagon MVC

Posted
  • MVC
Posted

Same here. I mean, we use XP at work and that's okay because we are a closed environment. We don't expect to upgrade to the newest features. Home users, on the other hand, should upgrade. If they don't, then they can expect to be left behind.

Once support runs out. I mean if they have a computer running XP and if it's running good for them, why not wait until support runs out, save your money and put that $100 towards a better machine.

Collaborator

DiamondFootprint

Posted
Posted

Same here. I mean, we use XP at work and that's okay because we are a closed environment. We don't expect to upgrade to the newest features. Home users, on the other hand, should upgrade. If they don't, then they can expect to be left behind.

I agree, my work is the same! A lot of the software we use is solely designed for use on a Windows XP environment! We wouldn't need the features that Windows 7 brings to the table so it really would be a costly and time consuming task for really no benefit!

Mentor

Digitalfox

Posted
Posted

In October Windows XP will be ten years old!

Who can imagine still using Windows 95 in 2005 (ten years after it was released)?

I support the dropping of support for it, people need to upgrade, Windows 7 is everything XP was, but better.

+1

Look I hated Vista (Not because of what others were saying or the press, but because of my own problems with it, mainly drivers and slow performance).

But ever since 2008 and the release of Windows 7 beta, I only use Windows 7. It's stable, fast doesn't have any major compatibility problems on drivers or apps.

Grand Master

Quillz

Posted
Posted

I don't see any reason to switch to the bloated hardware hungry Windows 7, or, the new Tic-Tac-Toe Windows 8. Every application and hardware I need just runs fine

on my XP.

Then why bother upgrading from Windows 1.01? After all, everything I truly use on a daily basis, such as a text editor, a basic web browser, etc, works on Windows 1.01 and it's far less power hungry than XP.

Mentor

Jen Smith

Posted
Posted
I believe text-based browsers did exist, yes. Although, back then, it would have been more in the form of browsing Telnet or BBS, not the WWW.

Right, the first browsers didn't show up till the early 90's. Those were the days.. acoustic modems, phreaking to avoid long distance bills from Bell/AT&T, ANSI art, pestering sysops to let you see their download sections, FidoNET.. fun fun.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Posts

    • Browser vendors pen open letter to Microsoft saying "enough is enough"

      By +Batfink · Posted

      Agreed +1 to this.
    • Save 59% on training for a Claude AI Professional E-Degree

      By News Staff · Posted

      Save 59% on training for a Claude AI Professional E-Degree by Steven Parker Today on offer via our Online Courses section of the Neowin Deals store, you can save 59% on the cost of training for a Claude AI Professional E-Degree. Note: Available to New users only. Master Claude AI for Productivity, Automation & AI-Powered Workflows Unlock the full potential of Claude AI with a structured, hands-on eDegree designed to help you master prompting, agentic coding, workflow automation, integrations, and AI-powered systems for real-world applications. Through four in-depth modules, you’ll learn how to use Claude beyond simple conversations and turn it into a practical tool for productivity, development, and business workflows. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, freelancer, creator, or working professional, this program teaches future-ready AI skills designed to help reduce repetitive work, improve efficiency, and build smarter workflows. With 100+ lectures, 8+ hours of video content, quizzes, practical projects, and a professional certificate, you'll gain hands-on experience applying Claude AI to real-world tasks. Master Claude AI from Prompting to Automation Advanced Prompt Engineering & AI Communication: Learn effective prompting techniques, context management, chain-of-thought workflows, & methods for improving Claude responses. Agentic Coding & Development: Learn AI-assisted coding workflows, debugging techniques, VS Code integrations, & Claude-powered development systems. Workflow Automation, Integrations & Plugins: Connect Claude with Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, Chrome, MCP connectors, & productivity tools. Claude Cowork Ecosystem: Explore plugins, sub-agents, workflow systems, & practical AI automation strategies. Learn Through Real-World Projects 5 Practical Projects: Build projects focused on marketing workflows, AI websites, automation systems, educational content, virtual assistants, & AI-powered applications. 100+ Lectures & Quizzes: Reinforce learning through guided lessons & hands-on activities. Professional eDegree Certificate: Earn a certificate upon successful completion. Future-Ready AI Skills: Gain practical experience designed for productivity, development, & AI workflow applications. What You'll Get 4 Comprehensive Courses 8+ Hours of Video Content 4 Claude Tools Covered Master Claude AI from beginner to advanced level Learn powerful prompting and AI communication techniques Build real-world AI automation workflows Use Claude for agentic coding and faster development Explore plugins, integrations, and AI tools Automate repetitive business and productivity tasks Improve workflow efficiency with AI-powered systems Gain hands-on experience with practical projects Learn industry-ready AI productivity strategies Earn a professional eDegree in Claude AI mastery Good to know Length of access: Lifetime Redemption deadline: Redeem your code within 30 days of purchase Access options: Desktop or mobile Maximum number of device(s): Multi-device access Available to New users only Certificate of Completion ONLY Experience level required: All levels Updates included: Yes Closed captioning NOT available NOT downloadable for offline viewing Here's the deal Training for a Claude AI Professional E-Degree normally costs $49, but you can pick it up for just $19.99, that's a saving of $29. For terms, specs and license info, click the link below. Deal Price Get trained for just $19.99 (was $49) Although priced in U.S. dollars, this deal is available for digital purchase worldwide. Support queries If you have queries or need support for any of the Neowin Deals, please use the contact form here. Neowin Deals are managed and sold by StackCommerce who represent Neowin on an affiliate basis. Why we post these deals We post these because we earn commission on each sale so as not to rely solely on advertising, which many of our readers block. It all helps toward paying staff reporters, servers and hosting costs. So for those that keep moaning and complaining, be thankful we're still online for you to even do that. Other ways to support Neowin Whitelist Neowin by not blocking our ads Create a free member account to see fewer ads Make a donation to support our day to day running costs Subscribe to Neowin - for $14 a year, or $28 a year for an ad-free experience Disclosure: Neowin benefits from revenue of each sale made through our branded deals site powered by StackCommerce.
    • Still using Classic Outlook? Microsoft highlights 15 reasons to switch to New Outlook

      By techfreak · Posted

      All good features. But it is not an actual Windows app. I’d rather use the PWA. Meanwhile but versions - Classic and Modern - are full of bugs and inconsistencies. Yuck.
    • Browser vendors pen open letter to Microsoft saying "enough is enough"

      By satukoro · Posted

      2009 all over again
    • Still using Classic Outlook? Microsoft highlights 15 reasons to switch to New Outlook

      By AndrewSteel · Posted

      Had one user who switched to new Outlook, could not send an email he sends weekly due to file size to large error, works fine in classic Outlook. Issue just today, user received a meeting invite, when she went to add the meeting to the calendar it opened up New Outlook (she has classic open) and we could not add the invite to her calendar, We had her switch to New Outlook, it crashed when we tried to add the invite. Still hot garbage.

  • Recent Achievements

    • Conversation Starter
      mobandz earned a badge
      Conversation Starter
    • Apprentice
      fernan99 went up a rank
      Apprentice
    • One Month Later
      nothanks earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • One Month Later
      B2Proxy earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • One Year In
      MadMung0 earned a badge
      One Year In

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      468
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      250
    3. 3
      Skyfrog
      79
    4. 4
      FloatingFatMan
      77
    5. 5
      Michael Scrip
      60
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!