RE: which version of windows should I get

2015-03-03 Thread Chris Grabowski via Talk
List Subject: RE: which version of windows should I get Hello, I too am keeping an eye out for getting a newer system, and also have the same sort of questions as many when it comes to which Windows edition will work best with Win eyes. I know that some like Win 7, and Win 7 is easier if all you

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-03-03 Thread brendoncdono...@icloud.com via Talk
version of windows should I get Hi Gang, I am currently using windows 7 64 bit, but my computer is about to fail on me and I am going to get a new one. I'm familiar with windows 7 64 bit but don't even know if it's available any more on a new computer. My question is, of the versions

RE: which version of windows should I get

2015-03-02 Thread Smith, Veronica via Talk
Window 7 rocks! -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+veronica.smith=aps@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of brendoncdono...@icloud.com via Talk Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 3:20 PM To: Mike Pietruk; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: which version of windows

RE: which version of windows should I get

2015-03-01 Thread Jim Grimsby Jr. via Talk
Of Loy via Talk Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 8:56 AM To: t...@window-eyes.com Subject: Re: which version of windows should I get My opinion If you are use to XP, you might want to get Windows 7 if you can find it. It is easier to navigate than Win 8.1. And it is my understanding that all

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-28 Thread Grant Metcalf via Talk
Jim, I currently have windows 7 running on a 32 bit machine purchased much IRTI. Will the recommendations you made to Bud work with my current PC or is it much better to upgrade to a larger PC? Thanks. Grant Metcalf email: theg...@dslextreme.com

RE: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-28 Thread Jim Grimsby Jr. via Talk
[mailto:talk-bounces+jgrimsby=roadrunner@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of David via Talk Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 12:27 PM To: Bud Schwab; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: which version of windows should I get Well, for your information, Windows 9 simply does not work at all. Reason

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-27 Thread brendoncdono...@icloud.com via Talk
] On Behalf Of Pamela Dominguez via Talk Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 3:58 PM To: Don H; Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Re: which version of windows should I get Thanks for telling me that you can get windows 7 in computers again. I will check. I have an old vista laptop, but if I can find

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-26 Thread Loy via Talk
. - Original Message - From: Rick Thomas via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com To: 'Bud Schwab' budsch...@verizon.net; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' talk@lists.window-eyes.com Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:24 AM Subject: RE: which version of windows should I get Hi Bud: I run

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-26 Thread brendoncdono...@icloud.com via Talk
Discussion List' talk@lists.window-eyes.com Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:24 AM Subject: RE: which version of windows should I get Hi Bud: I run Windows 8.1 and WindowEyes 8.4 I think and can get around ok for the most part. This combo is a far cry from the ease and stability Windows XP

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-26 Thread Loy via Talk
:38 PM Subject: Re: which version of windows should I get Hi, windows seven support has now ended! Thanks. Warm Regards, Brendon Donohue On 27 Feb 2015, at 2:55 am, Loy via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com wrote: My opinion If you are use to XP, you might want to get Windows 7 if you can

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-26 Thread brendoncdono...@icloud.com via Talk
...@window-eyes.com Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 3:47 PM Subject: Re: which version of windows should I get No, this is not correct. XP support has ended, but Windows 7 support goes through 2200. - Original Message - From: brendoncdono...@icloud.com To: Loy loyrg2...@gmail.com; Window

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-26 Thread Mike Pietruk via Talk
Brendon What are you basing your belief that support for win7 has ended. It will continue, according to Microsoft, until at least 2020. And it is always possible that it may go beyond that date. Many manufacturers and pc builders are offering Win7 as an option and are likely to continue doing

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-26 Thread brendoncdono...@icloud.com via Talk
...@icloud.com To: Loy loyrg2...@gmail.com; Window-Eyes Discussion List talk@lists.window-eyes.com Cc: t...@window-eyes.com Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2:38 PM Subject: Re: which version of windows should I get Hi, windows seven support has now ended! Thanks. Warm Regards, Brendon Donohue

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-26 Thread Mike Pietruk via Talk
Thanks for the explanation and clarification. And, regardless of the official support position, folks continue happily and productively using versions of Windows prior to 7. So, Bud, if he is comfortable with 7, can expect many good years of use. And, if he later decides to upgrade to a

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-26 Thread David via Talk
I don't know where the idea that Win7 has ended comes from, but can confirm that late as yesterday, my computer received Important Updates from Microsoft that needed to be installed. That is most definitely on a Win7 machine. If they still send out updates, why would anyone so stubbornly tell

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-26 Thread net bat via Talk
used or refurbished. -Original Message- From: David via Talk Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 4:43 PM To: Mike Pietruk ; Window-Eyes Discussion List ; brendoncdono...@icloud.com Subject: Re: which version of windows should I get I don't know where the idea that Win7 has ended comes from

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-25 Thread Mike Rogers via Talk
I have windows 7 and really like it. I have an industry computer trouble shooter friend, who works for a big earospace complesx. He says to avoid Windows 8 like the plague. He set my 7 up for me. www.harmonicaworkshops.com www.woodeneyemusic.com

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-25 Thread Rick Jarvis via Talk
I have windows 8.1 on a desktop and I am using win-eyes 9.0 and I have very few problems. I find it very easy to use. Rick On 2/25/2015 2:34 PM, Don H via Talk wrote: I bought a Windows 8.1 laptop two months ago and I find it very useable. Only issue I have are some focus issues but they

Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-25 Thread David via Talk
Well, for your information, Windows 9 simply does not work at all. Reason? It does not exist. Microsoft lost their abacus when they were to release the next version after Windows 8.1, and hence found it much easier to start from afresh, which means Windows 10. Smiles. Just wanted to clarify

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: which version of windows should I get

2015-02-25 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
: which version of windows should I get I have windows 7 and really like it. I have an industry computer trouble shooter friend, who works for a big earospace complesx. He says to avoid Windows 8 like the plague. He set my 7 up for me