This message demonstrates your lack of practical knowledge of the field quite plainly. Xp was abandoned for numerous valid reasons, and just because you think its stable doesn't necessarily mean its fit for service for even most users, let alone business or government settings. I have a windows 98 machine. It works great, as such things go. Its got office, JFW7, USB drivers (though that took some work), and runs like a charm. I could even use it to get some work done, were I so inclined. Unfortunately, if I connect that machine to the internet, it would be pretty much instantly infected with all kinds of viruses and other nasty software, because, quite simply, windows 98 is, and has been, insecure for a tremendously long period of time. The exact same principle applies to xp. Just because windows xp is capable of running a particular piece of software, does not mean that its capable of doing it in a fashion that the vast majority of computer users would consider proper. Furthermore, windows xp lacks support for more modern hardware configurations (you're most likely limited to 3.2gb of ram, for example, whereas this 2011 laptop I'm writing on right now has 8, and the numbers are only rising). Windows xp was abandoned because it is incapable of moving forward into the future of computers, and newer operating systems are. It was abandoned because there's only so many times you can patch up a leak or rig a damaged engine before it gives up completely. This is not the first time this issue has come up on list, and every time, we receive the exact same responses. Before you post next time, please do some research of your own so you don't come across as utterly clueless about the subjects you're discussing. If you can provide some evidence to back up your points, you might make headway in convincing the rest of us. As it is however, you're ranting does nothing but make you look foolish.
-------------------------------------------------- From: "Charles Rivard" <wee1s...@fidnet.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 17:57 To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> Subject: Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers The only reason it isn't supported is because Microsoft quit supporting it. Otherwise, it would still be a stable and reliable platform for those who must rely on screen readers. If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!! -----Original Message----- From: Shaun Everiss Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 4:47 PM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: Re: [Audyssey] For those using Dropbox on older computers Well to be honest xp is unsupported, it may be good for olderoffline use and some older programs. But xp will continue until it is not viable for others to use or develop it. Its not safe really to run xp on the net or any network anymore anyway. So even if you are a heavy xp user you will need a modern something to continue to use it via clients. On 26/04/2016 11:16 p.m., Karl Belanger wrote: > Hi all, > > As some people use Dropbox for sharing betas and other game related things > I > felt this was relevant to the list. Over the summer Dropbox will be ending > desktop support for Windows XP computers. On June 26, you will no longer > be > able to download the desktop app on windows xp or create an account with > it. > Then, on August 29, Dropbox will sign all XP users out of the desktop app > and they will no longer be able to sign in from that system. The account > will still be accessible from the online site or other devices. > > Here is the page on dropbox.com with more info: > > https://www.dropbox.com/help/9227 > > Karl > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the > list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. > . > --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
