XPost: alt.comp.freeware, comp.os.ms-windows.misc   
   From: uce@ftc.gov   
      
   On 04/03/2014 09:25 PM, Bubba wrote:   
      
   > My primary computer is using Windows 7 x64, so I may just take the   
   > older XP off-line and call it a day.  Some electronics stores sell   
   > refurbished Windows 7 boxes with limited warranty, so that might be   
   > the easiest option for those worried about XP being compromised.   
   > Anyone thinking about doing that should do it soon before supplies   
   > run out.   
   >   
      
   If you believe the hype, your XP box will be dead soon so you have   
   nothing to lose by trying Linux on it.   
      
   Download and burn an ISO to CD then boot the XP machine with it.   
   If you haven't played with Linux recently, you will be surprised.   
      
   If you take the plunge and install it (therefore wiping out your   
   Windows programs) there are lots of freeware Linux programs.   
   Post a list of your can't-live-without Windows programs, maybe   
   we here can recommend a Linux replacement.   
      
      
      
   technomaNge   
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