XP users. Just read this - dont know if anyone needs it or not but some new info. 4th paragraph--So it is suggested that if you have an XP machine you need to think forward and actually do something. If your response is well ok but I have no money to buy a new computer there are solutions. You could run a version of Linux called Ubuntu or Mint, both are free and the applications are free. They will also run on your existing computer. They are very stable and will read your existing data............. Dear Newsletter Subscriber, Traditionally just before Christmas and towards the end of the calendar year people decide it is the right time to change their computers. This year is a little different since the well loved operating system, Windows XP, will arrive at the end of the product life cycle only weeks into the New Year. Many of our Clients still use XP, they are waiting until the time is right to make a change. The time is now. When Microsoft ends updates and support, XP will continue to work, so your computer will still be there to help you. The problem is that there will be few new applications and more of a concern, many of the anti virus and anti spyware companies have indicated that they will no longer support XP. In turn this means the likelihood of encountering problems will increase significantly, XP will also become a very soft target for the virus and spyware makers. It is interesting to note that even today most of the questions we see on XP machines relate to virus and spyware issues. You may find this a little unsettling but a more interesting show is about to unfold. Many large corporations and Government departments still commonly use XP. They have no special exemption or protection. It is hoped that they have a clear migration path in place or there will be a lot of organizations very exposed and some quite interesting headlines when it comes to the theft of money and information due to weak technology systems. An XP machine will become an easy target and in business a lucrative one for exploit as well. So it is suggested that if you have an XP machine you need to think forward and actually do something. If your response is well ok but I have no money to buy a new computer there are solutions. You could run a version of Linux called Ubuntu or Mint, both are free and the applications are free. They will also run on your existing computer. They are very stable and will read your existing data. Many of the programs are very similar to what you are used to so the learning curve is small. Firefox for example looks just like the Firefox you may be using today. Whatever you do, do not use pirated software. Often it has hidden built in spyware. You may find it an attraction but it will ultimately turn round and bite. This migration path can be a bit frightening for some. If you know that you want to make a move and would like assistance then open up a ticket on the protonic site. We can help you decide what to do. We can help you install Linux if that is what you prefer. We can help you find free open source software if you upgrade on Windows and need to replace some applications. In case you are wondering .... this message is sent to you by protonic as an incidental information email to all the subscribers of our Newsletter email list. protonic Client Support Administration
Posted on: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 03:29:34 +0000
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