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Title: Urgent PC Request
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Published: May 21, 2012
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Post Date: 2012-05-21 10:51:03 by Eric Stratton
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My laptop just shit the bed.

It's fine, it's 7+ years old (or maybe even 8+, not sure it's been so long) and I've gotten far more than average life out of it.

Nevertheless, it needs to be replaced. It's the physical aspects of it that are crumbling, not the internal or s/w ones.

All I really need is a "blank" laptop since all the new ones come w/ Windows 7 which I hate.

I own XP so I can reinstall that over anything that I buy. But where can I get a list of which programs work w/ Linux? Should I consider using Linux? (I don't need a litany of reasons, just whether or not it's practical, etc. I know it's better by my understanding than Windows.)

I still use Outlook Express, which XP supports. Can it be run on Linux?

... or should I just buy a plain laptop and install XP over whatever's on it?

I'm so confused ...

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#5. To: Eric Stratton (#0) (Edited)

I am very gratified that someone out there prefers XP to Windows7. My geek acquaintances treat me like a perv for my loyalty to my XP.

New computers with XP are very hard to find. I suspect that wiping out the W7 and replacing it with either XP or Linux will complicate the warranty.

I do not know much about Linux, except that so far it has not been a significant victim of viruses - possibly because it has not attained the ubiquity of Windows. There are several websites and groups on the net devoted to Linux and they can tell you about available software. There are even magazines devoted to Linux and their ads can show you want's on the market for them.

However, you want a laptop. In terms of W7 versus XP or Linux that is not significant, but my limited experience with laptops tells me that the keyboards on laptops are a LOT less comfortable than the usual keyboards. It may well be that the configuration of the keyboard could be as important to you as the OS.

Shoonra  posted on  2012-05-21   12:59:55 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  

#6. To: Shoonra (#5)

I injured my arms years ago and use a USB plug in keyboard with my laptop. Although my newest (and largest) laptop's keyboard is the best I've had.

I can't touch type well anymore, so position of the keyboard is important to me.

I also use Ubuntu Linux which adds speed and power which can be important if one is using an older laptop.

Ferret  posted on  2012-05-21 13:15:54 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  

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