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    From Mike Dippel@954:895/1 to All on Fri Jan 26 18:24:46 2024
    I just received a Dell computer with Windows 11 pre-installed. I purchased it because I
    didn't own 1 computer capable of the Windows 11 O/S. I got a great deal on it so I
    didn't mind buying it so I could try it out.

    What a chore for me to install all of the programs that I normally use on a daily basis!
    Since I do web design, I need my HTML editing program, and then I had to enter each
    website along with its log in and password so I can easily reach the site when needed.
    That only took me about an hour since I have quite a few that I own or manage :(

    I had to install RoboForm so I can easily retrieve all of my passwords. I had to install
    Malwarebytes as well. I know there has been some negative feedback about the program, but it is a necessity for me because most of my domains are online Directory
    sites where anyone can submit their site to. I do not add any that come back as
    potential malware sites.

    I had to set up my Remote Desktop so I can reach my main hobbylinebbs.com server
    when needed.

    I am sure there are more programs that I will need to add in the future.

    Anyway, I still think it is money well spent as Windows 10 support will end next year and
    I want to be ready.

    Mike Dippel


    --- Platinum Xpress/Win/WINServer v7.0
    * Origin: The Hobby Line! BBS - hobbylinebbs.com (954:895/1)
  • From Roman@954:895/12 to Mike Dippel on Sat Jan 27 16:29:45 2024
    I am writing to you from Windows XP :) I have never had any problems with this because I used portable versions of programs that did not require installation. All that is required when working with them is to copy them from one computer to another. I also replaced many programs with JS scripts. They play the role of applications. I don't remember the last time I installed something through Install. In general, it remains a mystery to me why people need new versions of Windows...

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2023/04/30 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: Central Ontario Remote (954:895/12)
  • From Mike Dippel@954:895/2 to Roman on Sun Jan 28 23:18:44 2024
    On 27 Jan 2024, Roman said the following...

    I am writing to you from Windows XP :) I have never had any problems
    with this because I used portable versions of programs that did not require installation. All that is required when working with them is to copy them from one computer to another. I also replaced many programs
    with JS scripts. They play the role of applications. I don't remember
    the last time I installed something through Install. In general, it remains a mystery to me why people need new versions of Windows...


    I didn't really need it, but I do so much work on computers for others, I really wanted to familiarize my self with it. I am still using my old computer as my main one.

    Mike Dippel
    Mystic Hobbies BBS, mystic-hobbies.com
    Sun City Center, FL
    HobbyNet Hub

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Windows/64)
    * Origin: Mystic Hobbies BBS, mystic-hobbies.com (954:895/2)
  • From Roman@954:895/12 to Mike Dippel on Mon Jan 29 08:48:37 2024
    I think it's time for us to open a club for anonymous users of old computers without updates....

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2023/04/30 (Windows/32)
    * Origin: Central Ontario Remote (954:895/12)