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***glc*** · 10-14-2009, 02:11 AM

Well - here's the story on the flying pigs.............

I am a FIRM believer in "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". I also am a firm believer that the only purpose of an operating system is to support your software. I do not like an operating system that is obtrusive. This computer has Windows 2000 on it, and I haven't reformatted in 8 years. I am completely happy with Windows 2000.

People were bugging me and wondering why I refused to upgrade to XP. Why not? Because if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Not only that, it took M$ about 5 years to get XP right. I wound up telling people that I'll get XP when pigs fly.

I decided to build a new computer last year. I didn't really need one, but I figured what the heck. Windows 2000 was not supported on the motherboard I chose, so I put XP on it. It's also finally getting to the point where some software I want to run won't run on 2000, XP is required. I have no regrets - XP is solid now. I still haven't moved everything over to the new box, I have them both on a KVM.

So, that's why pigs are flying - glc went and installed XP. Do note that I have absolutely everything set to classic view and all visual effects turned off.

Vista? I can't stand it. I do not like the interface, and there is no classic view. It also doesn't work right.

Windows 7? I installed the RC on a bench box and I still don't like the interface. However, it looks like Windows 7 fixes almost everything that's broke in Vista. I feel that it's going to be a good OS for the long haul, but I'd advise you to wait till you HAVE to. Run XP till it no longer serves your needs. By that time, Windows 7 should be thoroughly debugged and solid.

For reference, I installed the 7 RC on an Asus P5L-MX with an E4700 and 2gb ram. It performs VERY well, and Aero even runs on the onboard video.

10-14-2009, 02:11 AM	#10
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,707	Well - here's the story on the flying pigs............. I am a FIRM believer in "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". I also am a firm believer that the only purpose of an operating system is to support your software. I do not like an operating system that is obtrusive. This computer has Windows 2000 on it, and I haven't reformatted in 8 years. I am completely happy with Windows 2000. People were bugging me and wondering why I refused to upgrade to XP. Why not? Because if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Not only that, it took M$ about 5 years to get XP right. I wound up telling people that I'll get XP when pigs fly. I decided to build a new computer last year. I didn't really need one, but I figured what the heck. Windows 2000 was not supported on the motherboard I chose, so I put XP on it. It's also finally getting to the point where some software I want to run won't run on 2000, XP is required. I have no regrets - XP is solid now. I still haven't moved everything over to the new box, I have them both on a KVM. So, that's why pigs are flying - glc went and installed XP. Do note that I have absolutely everything set to classic view and all visual effects turned off. Vista? I can't stand it. I do not like the interface, and there is no classic view. It also doesn't work right. Windows 7? I installed the RC on a bench box and I still don't like the interface. However, it looks like Windows 7 fixes almost everything that's broke in Vista. I feel that it's going to be a good OS for the long haul, but I'd advise you to wait till you HAVE to. Run XP till it no longer serves your needs. By that time, Windows 7 should be thoroughly debugged and solid. For reference, I installed the 7 RC on an Asus P5L-MX with an E4700 and 2gb ram. It performs VERY well, and Aero even runs on the onboard video.