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Backseat Driver

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5. More than likely an essential part of the hardware failed and

Tue Jul 25, 2023, 11:12 AM

Jul 2023

the "new" 'puter came pre-loaded with newer operating systems; have relied on HP CPU desktops and usually have been able to upgrade new major Microsoft softwares for free or at least free trials.

Some accessory drivers, printers, audio/visual, software have compatibility issues with Windows 11. Some maintenance processes under newer software also have become automated.

Older software on some electronics also became unsupported for security and privacy issues.

I'll tell you one thing - I learned more about the software/hardware guts of computers under older operating systems. I hate icons; prefer word menus. I've tried to learn more than basic HTML - but
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How often do you update software? [View all] grumpyduck Jul 2023 OP

Yes Timewas Jul 2023 #1

Using a Linux Ubuntu 20+ version bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 #2

I use Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Best_man23 Jul 2023 #9

True that many updates are just marketing and don't add value, but .. TreasonousBastard Jul 2023 #3

I do. sinkingfeeling Jul 2023 #4

More than likely an essential part of the hardware failed and Backseat Driver Jul 2023 #5

I use Office 2010, a version of Adobe Audition that's 13 years old, and a 22-year old laser printer Earth-shine Jul 2023 #6

Old survey/mapping stuff, LandDesktop/AutoCad, MS Office on an unconnected XP Pro yonder Jul 2023 #7

"Software"?? What is this "software" of which you speak...? TygrBright Jul 2023 #8

Windows is up to date canetoad Jul 2023 #10

still use CD burner XP. fast and simple nt msongs Jul 2023 #11

Page Plus X9 from 2009 LeftInTX Aug 2023 #12