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Are you still using windows 7. I am using until windows 7 and will change to windows 10 in 2019. My motherboard on my gaming pc does not have drivers for windows 10 or support it
 

Yes, I'm still using Windows 7. I've tried Windows 10 and I didn't like it. I have so many programs that will not work with it and I can't get updates for them so I will continue to use it as long as possible.
 
Windows 7 here too. Not going to Win 10 unless I am forced (e.g. I have to buy a new computer and it's already installed). I'm trying to get up the nerve to set up my computer to dual boot Win 7 and Linux. I would like to go to Linux exclusively.
 
Granny B. said:
Windows 7 here too. Not going to Win 10 unless I am forced (e.g. I have to buy a new computer and it's already installed). I'm trying to get up the nerve to set up my computer to dual boot Win 7 and Linux. I would like to go to Linux exclusively.
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You won't be sorry, Windows is "high maintenance" for no really good reason. When i switched to Linux in 2004 I found myself just smiling with contentment, over being able to use MY computer the way I wish, without being beholden to a large, money-grubbing corporation.
 
Windows 7 was very good, but when W10 was released for free, I got it. It didn't take long to configure it pretty much the same way W7 was, and I've had Zero problems with W10. If/when W11(or whatever it is called), is released, I will probably quickly get it. I have no use for most of the "aps" that come with these releases, but they are easy to disable, which speeds up the system, a bit. I recognize that Windows is a primary target for hackers, etc., because it is so widely used...as opposed to other Op systems which are only used by a small fraction of users....but, it seems that Windows, and the associated anti-virus programs are quickly updated to reduce the chances of problems.
 
My old computer was acting up, so we got a new one that came with Windows 10 already installed, there was no option to buy a new computer with Windows7 at the time, because I would have preferred that. I don't like Windows10, and don't use all the extra bells and whistles...but I'm dealing with it.

I still have my Windows7 computer in the basement, with free dial up service, just as a backup in case my cable ISP goes down for any length of time.
 
Same here, SeaBreeze.

I upgraded to Win10 on my 11 year old computer and didn't like it. I'd been using Win7. When I got a new comp, it had Win8 and only a few months later I upgraded to Win8.1. After disabling some stuff I didn't use, I loved it. Three years later, I bought yet another comp (gave the "old" one to a friend in need) already installed with Win10, and the shop didn't even sell the Win8 program. Neither did another shop I went to. Win10 was frustrating for the first couple of months, until I discovered how to disable useless-to-me programs/apps.

I am also considering Linux, for pretty much the reasons tnthomas touched on.
 
I've thought about going with Linux. One of these days I may get around to it.

I haven't been impressed with any Windows products since XP and 7, both of which were okay. Windows 10 knocked out my wifi printer. I would futz around and get it working, then MS would update 10 and away it went again. It gave me fits until I finally found a workaround. When I first went with 10, I spent an inordinate amount of time getting rid of stuff I didn't want and would never use. I have a Windows 7 installation disk and I can't imagine getting rid of it.
 
I upgraded to a Win7 PC shortly after they stopped updating the security for XP.

My next computer may be Linux; I've got the time now to learn it. But I would want to learn it while my Win7 PC is still working, to use it to learn Linux.
 
SeaBreeze said:
My old computer was acting up, so we got a new one that came with Windows 10 already installed, there was no option to buy a new computer with Windows7 at the time, because I would have preferred that. I don't like Windows10, and don't use all the extra bells and whistles...but I'm dealing with it.

I still have my Windows7 computer in the basement, with free dial up service, just as a backup in case my cable ISP goes down for any length of time.
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I'd be surprised if your dial up service is still in service. They might not even answer your call.
 
Used Linux (Mint) since XP was replaced as the go to OS. Never looked back, I find Linux is cleaner, safer & easier than trying to navigate through Windows. Of course I'm no expert on either of the OS's including Apple. For what I use, it fits the bill & it's all FREE. Email, pictures, Facebook (no longer), surfing & research, a few simple games, maybe a forum, (like this) & watching/streaming TV or movies. Basically the 98% of things retirees use it for.
 
A few months ago I gave Win10 another try and I've been more than happy with it to date.

My Win7 Ultimate install kept crashing and getting bugs from Facebook. Win10 hasn't crashed yet.

Tried Linux again a while back, still get too frustrated with all the "Sudo" commands that you have to look up. It reminds me a bit too much of my old BASIC days.
 
Ever since I got my first iPad, I started using the Apple iOS, love it, and never looked back ! I do not have any hassles with the iPad, don’t have to worry about it getting a virus, the updates come in at regular intervals, and it is much more portable than even a small laptop would be. Also, the iPad can have cellular connection; so if you travel with it and are not close to a wi-fi connection, you can still go online.
The iPad comes in several different sizes and styles, so there should be one for everyone. I have one of the large iPad Pro’s with a keyboard case, making it just about like a 13” laptop.
I also have an iPad Mini, which is just a little larger than a Kindle Fire, and I use that for when I just want to listen to music or the motivational apps, or something like that. I have a keyboard case for it that I can use if I should travel, so I do not need to take the full-size one along if I do not want to.
My husband has an iPad Air, which is middle-size between the two that I have, and he easily carries it around.
Since I can do everything that I want to do with just the iPad, there is no reason that I would ever go back to any of the Windows computers or laptops.
 
Happyflowerlady said:
Ever since I got my first iPad, I started using the Apple iOS, love it, and never looked back ! I do not have any hassles with the iPad, don’t have to worry about it getting a virus, the updates come in at regular intervals, and it is much more portable than even a small laptop would be. Also, the iPad can have cellular connection; so if you travel with it and are not close to a wi-fi connection, you can still go online.
The iPad comes in several different sizes and styles, so there should be one for everyone. I have one of the large iPad Pro’s with a keyboard case, making it just about like a 13” laptop.
I also have an iPad Mini, which is just a little larger than a Kindle Fire, and I use that for when I just want to listen to music or the motivational apps, or something like that. I have a keyboard case for it that I can use if I should travel, so I do not need to take the full-size one along if I do not want to.
My husband has an iPad Air, which is middle-size between the two that I have, and he easily carries it around.
Since I can do everything that I want to do with just the iPad, there is no reason that I would ever go back to any of the Windows computers or laptops.
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Im with you HFL, I have the iPad Air 2 now and I'd never go back to using a computer...I don't even like laptops. I also have a mini iPad but it's old and slow so never use it.
 
My Mini is a 2nd Generation, which is comparable to an 2-3 generation iPad, and it only has 16GB, so it does not hold much; but I do not need it to do much with. I have my music apps and the self-hypnosis apps that I listen to at night, and it works just fine for this purpose.
I mostly just leave it next to the bed and use it to listen when I am going to sleep; but if I were to travel, and wanted to be able to use it like the regular iPad, then I can put it in the keyboard case and i am good to go.
Your iPad Air, Chrissy , is small enough that it is easy to carry along with you; but the almost 13” iPad Pro (especially in its keyboard case) is large and heavy, even in my backpack.
I got the Mini used from a guy who had it advertised on CL, and for about $100, and it is perfect for what i want it for.
 
Happyflowerlady said:
My Mini is a 2nd Generation, which is comparable to an 2-3 generation iPad, and it only has 16GB, so it does not hold much; but I do not need it to do much with. I have my music apps and the self-hypnosis apps that I listen to at night, and it works just fine for this purpose.
I mostly just leave it next to the bed and use it to listen when I am going to sleep; but if I were to travel, and wanted to be able to use it like the regular iPad, then I can put it in the keyboard case and i am good to go.
Your iPad Air, Chrissy , is small enough that it is easy to carry along with you; but the almost 13” iPad Pro (especially in its keyboard case) is large and heavy, even in my backpack.
I got the Mini used from a guy who had it advertised on CL, and for about $100, and it is perfect for what i want it for.
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yes, I agree the mini is a good size to carry with you but still bigger than any iPhone. Maybe I'll look into getting one used, don't want to buy a new one.
 
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