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Title: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Clive on April 27, 2009, 20:17

Microsoft's new OS comes with compatibility insurance policy (sort of)


THE REGISTER (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/04/27/windows_7_xp_mode/)

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Simon on April 27, 2009, 21:13

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Microsoft is adding a "Windows XP Mode" to Windows 7, in a move to encourage users to make the switch to the software vendor's forthcoming operating system.

Why not just stick to XP?   :)x

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: sam on April 27, 2009, 22:23

or.... oh I wont.  :cry:

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Simon on April 27, 2009, 23:08

:out:  ;D

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Rik on April 28, 2009, 10:37

Then there's an iMac.  :devil:

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Simon on April 28, 2009, 11:48

You too!  :splat:  ;D

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Clive on April 28, 2009, 13:04

XP Pro for me.  I know it makes sense.   ;D

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: sam on April 28, 2009, 16:00

is that because you are some ethereal being who has been to the future - or is it just aeons of experience? Some wise old saying "XP Pro makes good sense".

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Clive on April 28, 2009, 17:22

In the same way that the BBC has forgotten how to make comedies or report news, MS has forgotten how to make operating systems.   ;)

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Rik on April 28, 2009, 17:27

That's assuming they ever knew, Clive. :)

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Clive on April 28, 2009, 19:17

You have become so cynical Rik.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Rik on April 29, 2009, 00:33

Yes, but be fair, it was about 40 years ago. :)

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Simon on April 29, 2009, 00:49

I was just 5 then! :)x

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Rik on April 29, 2009, 00:55

Ahhh. :)

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Sandra on April 29, 2009, 01:21

He also had hair I presume  ;D

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Rik on April 29, 2009, 08:47

 :-X ;D

Title: Re: Windows 7 gets built in XP mode
Post by: Simon on April 29, 2009, 11:42

:aarrgh: