Re: upgrade 98se to xp???

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From: Tumbleweed (tumbleweednews_at_mysockshotmail.com)
Date: 05/23/04 

Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 15:12:15 +0100

Dude, "if it aint broke, dont fix it". 

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"Victoria" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:318F16E4-FE7F-4C7E-ABFA-E0861D4D35EF@microsoft.com...
> I'm wondering if i should upgrade from 98se to xp.  Is there an advantage.
I'm having NO problems w/my 98se except that the software that came with my
digi cam from Arcsoft is causing issues (windows sys not responding, illegal
actions, and can't open .avi's).  They are sending me an older version to
see if this eradicates the problem. I've been reading up on xp, and here are
some comments that concern me (please bear with the long diatribe).  I
REALLY need feedback before I make a decision whether or not to upgrade.
Notes about my system:  PIII, 14gb, 128ram, 1000mhz, MS Office Pro 2000 and
some older software & drivers from my scanner & printer (about 5yrs old).
(also, I have a no issue w/installing my own drivers, piece of cake)
> #1)   MS's new method of licensing and registration of WIN XP may prove
too scary to stomach for some users. Apparently you will need to reactivate
WIN XP anually. This will require a licensing fee each and every year that
you use this OS. Also, the unique license numbers are generated by taking an
image of your hardware configuration. The license is limmited to a few
computers. This means if you need to reinstall XP on a freshly formatted
hard disk then you will lose of the licenses that you are alloted. If you
run out of licenses then you will be required to purchase a new pack of
licenses. Do you really want MicroSoft to track your hardware and software
configuration? #2) Not only will you be buying the new XP, but you'll likely
have to also buy upgrades to nearly all the software you currently run. Have
antivirus software, you MUST upgrade it. Run pre-2000 Office software,
upgrade. Have a scanner, it may not even work, yet. #3)  Now for installing
my drivers. NOT!!!!!! I wonder how many of you avid gaming freaks out there
own a 3DFX card made by VooDoo? If you do you might as well go out and buy a
nice new GForce card because XP just turned your 64 MEG 4X AGP VooDoo 5500
into a 2 Meg Trident 9680... You cannot run any GLIDE Games whatsoever in
Windows XP.. At best you can use D3D or OpenGl. Alright MicroSoft you did it
again... I bet so that all of us VooDoo freaks will run right out and get a
GForce... Well Not me
> PLEASE PLEASE give me your feedback on this comments and my issue.
Thanks.

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