Microsoft is getting ready to release Office 2010 and you'll need a modern PC if you want to run these applications efficiently. So, instead of paying for a Windows 7 upgrade if you currently use XP, consider replacing your older PC with a new system that comes with Windows 7.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Plan to upgrade your older PC in 2010
Microsoft is getting ready to release Office 2010 and you'll need a modern PC if you want to run these applications efficiently. So, instead of paying for a Windows 7 upgrade if you currently use XP, consider replacing your older PC with a new system that comes with Windows 7.
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I'm going to go ahead and give a contrarian viewpoint here. I love computers and technology; so do the members of my family. Right now, we have 8 computers in our house. Part of the reason is that I tend not to throw away old computers. What we have done is to maintain 1-2 "flagship" computers and then keep the others as backups. I find that even for older PCs it is very useful to install a free Linux operating system and give them a boost in longevity. Our Linux computers have proven very helpful for our younger children who like to play simple games or watch video clips. The one down-side is that setting up a Linux computer can sometimes take time. But I would rather spend an afternoon cruising previous forum posts for solutions than spending large chunks of cash for an out of the box solution. (perhaps that's just me).
ReplyDeleteI have been so impressed with the recycled Linux machines (in terms of cost and capabilities) that I actually intend to make our next "flagship" computer a full-time Linux box.
It's something that I think everyone should at least try...