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Actually, DOT NET does NOT require XP.
But, give me a break. 98 was designed mostly in 1996, and XP mostly in
2000. It's 4 years newer. It has features and capabilities not present
in 98, and some of those will be required and used by an increasing
number of newer applications.
I really would like GM to give me a new 2005 car, or at least put all of
the improvements that they have made into my 1997 car, but I fully
understand that while I'd like it, expecting it is not very realistic.
mike wrote:
> William J. Burlingame wrote:
>
>
> I wanted to try something newer than visual basic 6. Dot net REQUIRES
> XP. You can argue that the dotnet environment is required, but it can
> be loaded on 98SE. >> I don't use Dot net.
>
> I bought a network appliance that plays mp3s wirelessly thru your
> stereo. The mp3 server software REQUIRES XP. Can't think of any reason
> for that. >> I sold the appliance.
>
> An increasing number of hardware and software products REQUIRE XP.
>
> Go down to Best Buy and try to buy a laptop computer that does not have
> XP on it. Call up Dell and try to get one. Yes, you can probably find
> a vendor, but it won't be mainstream.
>
> When I decided to upgrade from my old computer, no one put a gun
>
>> to my head. My old computer did everything it did when I first bought
>> it and more, but I just wanted newer technology.
>
>
> And you're certainly welcome to do that. Come back after you hear,
> "The XP activation number you have dialed is no longer in service;
> please check the listing" and tell us how happy you are.
>
> The computer I chose
>
>> didn't have an OS preloaded. I chose to use XP Pro. I've tried Red
>> Hat and prefer XP, but there are some who prefer a Linux based OS.
>
>
> You're allowed to choose whatever you want. I'd like that same option,
> and my choices would be different...if I had a choice.
>
> Linux is not ready for prime time. And it will NEVER be in it's present
> form. You have to be able to get drivers with new hardware you get from
> CompUSA. This won't happen until the OS is standardized. This won't
> happen until someone figgers out how to make a buck off it. Then it
> won't be free any more. Catch-22.
>
> I
>
>> chose not to buy a Mac and I understand that Mac's are preferred by
>> some users.
>
>
> Mac is a great choice if you're in the graphics art business. Otherwise
> Hw and Sw are limited and expensive. And why is it expensive, you ask?
> Because Apple has the monopoly on apple hw and sw.
>
> The point is that we all have a choice. If the
>
>> government gets into the act, they may be able to force the price
>> down,
>
>
> I'm not asking the government to force the price down. I'm asking the
> government to punish predators and restore the free market.
>
> but you would probably see the supply dry up and/or the
>
>> development of the product will be moved offshore. I just bought a
>> used laptop on Ebay for less than $200 (including shipping). It came
>> with an OS preloaded, but I knew that ahead of time and it was one of
>> the things I looked at when I decided to make a bid. I wasn't
>> "forced" to buy that computer. I have downloaded Open Office and it
>> didn't cost a dime.
>
>
> Open office looks like a fine product. If I didn't have a passel of
> Office 97 licenses, I's use it.
>
> I have MS Office Professional 2003 on my desktop
>
>> and it was my decision to do that - wasn't forced. I think the EULA
>> will permit me to put MS Office on both the desktop and the laptop,
>> but I haven't tried yet. My old desktop came with 98SE and I upgraded
>> that to XP Home.
>
>
> What was your motivation? What did XP give you that 98SE didn't?
> Isn't "home" a downgrade in networking capability?
> If it's just a matter of extra money, I can take that off your hands.
>
> I wasn't forced to do that either. I went to Costco
>
>> and bought it. The are many companies that sell systems they call
>> "barebones" and you load them up with what you want.
>
>
> Again, you're allowed to spend your money any way you want.
>
>
>>
>> I'm going to make some guesses about your situation. Unless your
>> retired
>
>
> Yes I am.
>
>> or independently wealthy,
>
>
>
> That too.
>
>> I would guess you sell your job
>
>
> So, you're still batting zero on your assumptions.
>
>> skills to someone at the most you can charge. Those who pay for your
>> services can either pay the price, find another person willing to
>> perform the service for less, or ask you to take less. You probably
>> think that they should be forced to pay what you think is "fair" and
>> you have already indicated that companies to be force to sell at
>> prices you have determined are "fair".
>
>
> You're missing the point. What I think is fair matters not. The free
> market determines price...except in the case of a monopoly that controls
> the price...and in this case wags the whole industry.
>
> From what I've read of your
>
>> posts, you are a Socialist.
>
>
> You say that like it's a bad thing.
> I'm not even sure the implications of the title.
>
> Let me say this:
> When the school bully slams you up against the wall and asks for your
> lunch money, what are you gonna do? He's providing a service at a price
> you're willing to pay. Or you can "choose" to NOT give him your lunch
> money. The teacher is also intimidated and looks the other way.
>
> Whatchagonnado?
>
> mike
> Barry is right.
>
>>
>>
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>>
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>> amount of spam mail. Change the 'bs'in my address to 'bellsouth' to
>> send me a message.
>> Bill Burlingame
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