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While wondering around the Internet with its many, many, MANY, web sites, you gather enough information from various users, such as:
Is XP worth buying?
I heard XP was rubbish, doesn't play games!
XP is crapz0r olloll!!!11
XP is just ME!
And so on, and so fourth. I intend to put some of your minds at ease with this simple topic; of course, I can't explain every feature, every bad point, and every good point about XP. But I can indeed tell you, that it may or may not be worth your money...
Read on:
- Windows XP
The main problem people see about XP, is the fact that they have to change from their previous operating system, this being, 9x, 2K, NT, or ME. Most people seem to favour in the direction of Windows2K, as it is said to have the best GUI and NT as a side order. But is it seriously all it's hyped up to be?
FACT: WindowsXP can do just about anything Windows2K can do, and even more.
Bill Gates is kind enough to add a compatibility wizard to WindowsXP, meaning your entire ancient and old applications, as well as games, will DEFINETLY work on WindowsXP.
- The Hardware Problem
WindowsXP DOES require a top-notch system ONLY if you wish to run it at peak performance, if you're using it for educational and small home purposes, then by all means you're fine, hence, you won't need to splash the extra 90 quid for a top of the range graphics card, as well as the other eye-candy features which it has to offer.
XP needs at least 1.5GB to be installed to. If you're still running one of the older machines with 2-6GB Hard-Drives, it would be wise to get a higher capacity; especially with the latest programs and internet downloads which now can reach at least 600-900MB a pop.
XP needs at least 64-128MB RAM. This is a key factor on which you should look at the most, RAM. WindowsXP DOES seem to eat RAM very fast (could just be my PC of course) but if you're like me and are using like 5-10 programs at the one time, you can bet your bottom dollar you'll be craving for more RAM each and every time it begins to slow down. As I said previously if you're just using it for educational and home purposes, then you do not need to worry as much.
XP needs a fast processor. It's hard to say how much MHz you'll need, it depends entirely on what you'll be doing with XP. But roughly, I'd say 500+MHz just to be safe.
Currently, I'm using:
256MB RAM PC133
1.7GHz Intel Pentium Processor
40GB Python Hard-Drive
- The Software Problem
If you're worried about your previous software, being games & applications, then no need, XP comes with the included "Compatibility Wizard".
This useful tool ensures you, all your programs will work. Ranging from 95, 98, 2K, ME, NT, you will certainly not need to worry about which products can and can't be used on XP.
- The Jargon Problem
Reading the back of the WindowsXP casing now are we? What's this about the BIOS? Well, remember on the earlier machines, when you would start up and the big black screen with all the big words, and funny numbers? That is a BIOS. WindowsXP doesn't have a BIOS, instead, it boots up in 10 seconds, rather than 2 minutes... Brilliant, no?
What's this about XP not crashing? Indeed, it doesn't. Like I said, if you're PC is top of the line, you won't have to worry. Whenever XP does have a fault, it fixes the problem leaving you trouble free. I'm also pretty sure the nice folk at Microsoft done away with the Kernal or "The blue screen of death" which would appear every time you create a "General Protection Fault"... Wasn't that just sooo annoying? I mean, come on, your working on a big project for someone, and boom, blue screen, freezes, have to reboot. XP thankfully, now has the "Non-Crash" feature enabled. Simply brilliant.
- Final Words
Well, so what is it for you? Are you willing to upgrade to a more stable, user friendly OS? Or are you staying behind in the times with the limited amount of features enabled. The choice is entirely up to you, I just needed to clear a few things up for folk who are a little edgy about an upgrade. My advice is do so, go for it. It won't hurt having something better than you already have.
~ Thanks for listening. =D
Is XP worth buying?
I heard XP was rubbish, doesn't play games!
XP is crapz0r olloll!!!11
XP is just ME!
And so on, and so fourth. I intend to put some of your minds at ease with this simple topic; of course, I can't explain every feature, every bad point, and every good point about XP. But I can indeed tell you, that it may or may not be worth your money...
Read on:
- Windows XP
The main problem people see about XP, is the fact that they have to change from their previous operating system, this being, 9x, 2K, NT, or ME. Most people seem to favour in the direction of Windows2K, as it is said to have the best GUI and NT as a side order. But is it seriously all it's hyped up to be?
FACT: WindowsXP can do just about anything Windows2K can do, and even more.
Bill Gates is kind enough to add a compatibility wizard to WindowsXP, meaning your entire ancient and old applications, as well as games, will DEFINETLY work on WindowsXP.
- The Hardware Problem
WindowsXP DOES require a top-notch system ONLY if you wish to run it at peak performance, if you're using it for educational and small home purposes, then by all means you're fine, hence, you won't need to splash the extra 90 quid for a top of the range graphics card, as well as the other eye-candy features which it has to offer.
XP needs at least 1.5GB to be installed to. If you're still running one of the older machines with 2-6GB Hard-Drives, it would be wise to get a higher capacity; especially with the latest programs and internet downloads which now can reach at least 600-900MB a pop.
XP needs at least 64-128MB RAM. This is a key factor on which you should look at the most, RAM. WindowsXP DOES seem to eat RAM very fast (could just be my PC of course) but if you're like me and are using like 5-10 programs at the one time, you can bet your bottom dollar you'll be craving for more RAM each and every time it begins to slow down. As I said previously if you're just using it for educational and home purposes, then you do not need to worry as much.
XP needs a fast processor. It's hard to say how much MHz you'll need, it depends entirely on what you'll be doing with XP. But roughly, I'd say 500+MHz just to be safe.
Currently, I'm using:
256MB RAM PC133
1.7GHz Intel Pentium Processor
40GB Python Hard-Drive
- The Software Problem
If you're worried about your previous software, being games & applications, then no need, XP comes with the included "Compatibility Wizard".
This useful tool ensures you, all your programs will work. Ranging from 95, 98, 2K, ME, NT, you will certainly not need to worry about which products can and can't be used on XP.
- The Jargon Problem
Reading the back of the WindowsXP casing now are we? What's this about the BIOS? Well, remember on the earlier machines, when you would start up and the big black screen with all the big words, and funny numbers? That is a BIOS. WindowsXP doesn't have a BIOS, instead, it boots up in 10 seconds, rather than 2 minutes... Brilliant, no?
What's this about XP not crashing? Indeed, it doesn't. Like I said, if you're PC is top of the line, you won't have to worry. Whenever XP does have a fault, it fixes the problem leaving you trouble free. I'm also pretty sure the nice folk at Microsoft done away with the Kernal or "The blue screen of death" which would appear every time you create a "General Protection Fault"... Wasn't that just sooo annoying? I mean, come on, your working on a big project for someone, and boom, blue screen, freezes, have to reboot. XP thankfully, now has the "Non-Crash" feature enabled. Simply brilliant.
- Final Words
Well, so what is it for you? Are you willing to upgrade to a more stable, user friendly OS? Or are you staying behind in the times with the limited amount of features enabled. The choice is entirely up to you, I just needed to clear a few things up for folk who are a little edgy about an upgrade. My advice is do so, go for it. It won't hurt having something better than you already have.
~ Thanks for listening. =D
you youngsters with your la-di-dah 3.1 interfaces.
for a real nostalgia trip, startup with to dos prompt, sellotape over your right and middle mouse button (we still have pcs with one mouse button at work in some of the smaller labs), and listen to some early 80's music. better yet, throw the mouse away.
try not to leave a hot cup of coffee on the 8 inch floppy disks though
*sighs* I miss that compaq portable pc
for a real nostalgia trip, startup with to dos prompt, sellotape over your right and middle mouse button (we still have pcs with one mouse button at work in some of the smaller labs), and listen to some early 80's music. better yet, throw the mouse away.
try not to leave a hot cup of coffee on the 8 inch floppy disks though
*sighs* I miss that compaq portable pc
And for those really suck in the dark ages and like the look and feel of Windows 3.x, go to start -> run and type progman and press enter, just like the old days.
Nice post, covering XP in slightly more detail than 'it looks different'
just a minor niggle about one of the points though
>Most people seem to favour in the direction of Windows2K, >as it is said to have the best GUI and NT as a side order
windows XP is windows NT (check out the sytem properties), and is able to duplicate the win2K interface
other than that, nice post
just a minor niggle about one of the points though
>Most people seem to favour in the direction of Windows2K, >as it is said to have the best GUI and NT as a side order
windows XP is windows NT (check out the sytem properties), and is able to duplicate the win2K interface
other than that, nice post
While wondering around the Internet with its many, many, MANY, web sites, you gather enough information from various users, such as:
Is XP worth buying?
I heard XP was rubbish, doesn't play games!
XP is crapz0r olloll!!!11
XP is just ME!
And so on, and so fourth. I intend to put some of your minds at ease with this simple topic; of course, I can't explain every feature, every bad point, and every good point about XP. But I can indeed tell you, that it may or may not be worth your money...
Read on:
- Windows XP
The main problem people see about XP, is the fact that they have to change from their previous operating system, this being, 9x, 2K, NT, or ME. Most people seem to favour in the direction of Windows2K, as it is said to have the best GUI and NT as a side order. But is it seriously all it's hyped up to be?
FACT: WindowsXP can do just about anything Windows2K can do, and even more.
Bill Gates is kind enough to add a compatibility wizard to WindowsXP, meaning your entire ancient and old applications, as well as games, will DEFINETLY work on WindowsXP.
- The Hardware Problem
WindowsXP DOES require a top-notch system ONLY if you wish to run it at peak performance, if you're using it for educational and small home purposes, then by all means you're fine, hence, you won't need to splash the extra 90 quid for a top of the range graphics card, as well as the other eye-candy features which it has to offer.
XP needs at least 1.5GB to be installed to. If you're still running one of the older machines with 2-6GB Hard-Drives, it would be wise to get a higher capacity; especially with the latest programs and internet downloads which now can reach at least 600-900MB a pop.
XP needs at least 64-128MB RAM. This is a key factor on which you should look at the most, RAM. WindowsXP DOES seem to eat RAM very fast (could just be my PC of course) but if you're like me and are using like 5-10 programs at the one time, you can bet your bottom dollar you'll be craving for more RAM each and every time it begins to slow down. As I said previously if you're just using it for educational and home purposes, then you do not need to worry as much.
XP needs a fast processor. It's hard to say how much MHz you'll need, it depends entirely on what you'll be doing with XP. But roughly, I'd say 500+MHz just to be safe.
Currently, I'm using:
256MB RAM PC133
1.7GHz Intel Pentium Processor
40GB Python Hard-Drive
- The Software Problem
If you're worried about your previous software, being games & applications, then no need, XP comes with the included "Compatibility Wizard".
This useful tool ensures you, all your programs will work. Ranging from 95, 98, 2K, ME, NT, you will certainly not need to worry about which products can and can't be used on XP.
- The Jargon Problem
Reading the back of the WindowsXP casing now are we? What's this about the BIOS? Well, remember on the earlier machines, when you would start up and the big black screen with all the big words, and funny numbers? That is a BIOS. WindowsXP doesn't have a BIOS, instead, it boots up in 10 seconds, rather than 2 minutes... Brilliant, no?
What's this about XP not crashing? Indeed, it doesn't. Like I said, if you're PC is top of the line, you won't have to worry. Whenever XP does have a fault, it fixes the problem leaving you trouble free. I'm also pretty sure the nice folk at Microsoft done away with the Kernal or "The blue screen of death" which would appear every time you create a "General Protection Fault"... Wasn't that just sooo annoying? I mean, come on, your working on a big project for someone, and boom, blue screen, freezes, have to reboot. XP thankfully, now has the "Non-Crash" feature enabled. Simply brilliant.
- Final Words
Well, so what is it for you? Are you willing to upgrade to a more stable, user friendly OS? Or are you staying behind in the times with the limited amount of features enabled. The choice is entirely up to you, I just needed to clear a few things up for folk who are a little edgy about an upgrade. My advice is do so, go for it. It won't hurt having something better than you already have.
~ Thanks for listening. =D
Is XP worth buying?
I heard XP was rubbish, doesn't play games!
XP is crapz0r olloll!!!11
XP is just ME!
And so on, and so fourth. I intend to put some of your minds at ease with this simple topic; of course, I can't explain every feature, every bad point, and every good point about XP. But I can indeed tell you, that it may or may not be worth your money...
Read on:
- Windows XP
The main problem people see about XP, is the fact that they have to change from their previous operating system, this being, 9x, 2K, NT, or ME. Most people seem to favour in the direction of Windows2K, as it is said to have the best GUI and NT as a side order. But is it seriously all it's hyped up to be?
FACT: WindowsXP can do just about anything Windows2K can do, and even more.
Bill Gates is kind enough to add a compatibility wizard to WindowsXP, meaning your entire ancient and old applications, as well as games, will DEFINETLY work on WindowsXP.
- The Hardware Problem
WindowsXP DOES require a top-notch system ONLY if you wish to run it at peak performance, if you're using it for educational and small home purposes, then by all means you're fine, hence, you won't need to splash the extra 90 quid for a top of the range graphics card, as well as the other eye-candy features which it has to offer.
XP needs at least 1.5GB to be installed to. If you're still running one of the older machines with 2-6GB Hard-Drives, it would be wise to get a higher capacity; especially with the latest programs and internet downloads which now can reach at least 600-900MB a pop.
XP needs at least 64-128MB RAM. This is a key factor on which you should look at the most, RAM. WindowsXP DOES seem to eat RAM very fast (could just be my PC of course) but if you're like me and are using like 5-10 programs at the one time, you can bet your bottom dollar you'll be craving for more RAM each and every time it begins to slow down. As I said previously if you're just using it for educational and home purposes, then you do not need to worry as much.
XP needs a fast processor. It's hard to say how much MHz you'll need, it depends entirely on what you'll be doing with XP. But roughly, I'd say 500+MHz just to be safe.
Currently, I'm using:
256MB RAM PC133
1.7GHz Intel Pentium Processor
40GB Python Hard-Drive
- The Software Problem
If you're worried about your previous software, being games & applications, then no need, XP comes with the included "Compatibility Wizard".
This useful tool ensures you, all your programs will work. Ranging from 95, 98, 2K, ME, NT, you will certainly not need to worry about which products can and can't be used on XP.
- The Jargon Problem
Reading the back of the WindowsXP casing now are we? What's this about the BIOS? Well, remember on the earlier machines, when you would start up and the big black screen with all the big words, and funny numbers? That is a BIOS. WindowsXP doesn't have a BIOS, instead, it boots up in 10 seconds, rather than 2 minutes... Brilliant, no?
What's this about XP not crashing? Indeed, it doesn't. Like I said, if you're PC is top of the line, you won't have to worry. Whenever XP does have a fault, it fixes the problem leaving you trouble free. I'm also pretty sure the nice folk at Microsoft done away with the Kernal or "The blue screen of death" which would appear every time you create a "General Protection Fault"... Wasn't that just sooo annoying? I mean, come on, your working on a big project for someone, and boom, blue screen, freezes, have to reboot. XP thankfully, now has the "Non-Crash" feature enabled. Simply brilliant.
- Final Words
Well, so what is it for you? Are you willing to upgrade to a more stable, user friendly OS? Or are you staying behind in the times with the limited amount of features enabled. The choice is entirely up to you, I just needed to clear a few things up for folk who are a little edgy about an upgrade. My advice is do so, go for it. It won't hurt having something better than you already have.
~ Thanks for listening. =D