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Why upgrade to Office 2003 if Office XP works
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Why upgrade to Office 2003 if Office XP works
JoAnn Paules [MVP] wrote...
I figured as much - and my opinion still stands. It is not essential that everyone run the latest and greatest. End users need to use what works for their purposes. HOWEVER, if someone is still using a DOS application, I recommend they find a newer program that does the same thing. Other than that, there are times when the old adage is appropriate: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." .... Why replace DOS machines/software? If DOS systems/software is still running and giving correct or acceptable output/results, that kinda defines robust. The biggest danger is that the product media for the DOS software must now be quite old, and the older floopy disks get the less reliable they become, so it'd be a very good idea to back up product disks onto CD/Rs if not done already. FWIW, there are a few Clipper applications still used where I work. They run under Windows XP, but they're DOS executables. Some manufacturers still use DOS machines for shop floor real time monitoring and control. GUIs are overrated and nothing but unnecessary overhead for batch or unattended programs. |
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Why upgrade to Office 2003 if Office XP works
Cam wrote...
I value your opinon, don't get me wrong, and if we where talkning about a TV I would agree. But with Hotfixes comming out like a bad rash and security an ever increasing problem surely it is wise to keep all software as up to date as possible. If virus attacks were your concern, better to use Lotus SmartSuite. Darn few viruses targetting it. And Lotus Notes server & client are safer than Exchange/Outlook. Life is easier when you use software from someone other than the 800-pound gorilla with the big red bullseye painted on its back. |
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Why upgrade to Office 2003 if Office XP works
Hey, if a DOS system works and it's doing what you need, go for it. However
if you are trying to plug that data into a Windows app and it's not working, then it's time to look for something else. I used to sell computers and when someone would mention a DOS application, I was honest and told them that there were no guarantees that they would run properly in Win XP. A DOS emulator is not DOS. I had several people come in b*tching that they were told their DOS programs would run, no problem. I told them that only a fool would say that. It didn't make them happy but what more could I do? I refuse to intentionally lie to someone. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Harlan Grove" wrote in message oups.com... JoAnn Paules [MVP] wrote... I figured as much - and my opinion still stands. It is not essential that everyone run the latest and greatest. End users need to use what works for their purposes. HOWEVER, if someone is still using a DOS application, I recommend they find a newer program that does the same thing. Other than that, there are times when the old adage is appropriate: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." ... Why replace DOS machines/software? If DOS systems/software is still running and giving correct or acceptable output/results, that kinda defines robust. The biggest danger is that the product media for the DOS software must now be quite old, and the older floopy disks get the less reliable they become, so it'd be a very good idea to back up product disks onto CD/Rs if not done already. FWIW, there are a few Clipper applications still used where I work. They run under Windows XP, but they're DOS executables. Some manufacturers still use DOS machines for shop floor real time monitoring and control. GUIs are overrated and nothing but unnecessary overhead for batch or unattended programs. |
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Why upgrade to Office 2003 if Office XP works
JoAnn Paules [MVP] wrote...
.... I used to sell computers and when someone would mention a DOS application, I was honest and told them that there were no guarantees that they would run properly in Win XP. A DOS emulator is not DOS. I had several people come in b*tching that they were told their DOS programs would run, no problem. I told them that only a fool would say that. It didn't make them happy but what more could I do? I refuse to intentionally lie to someone. .... Don't disagree, but it depends on the software. DOS games usually need DOS as the OS because they tend to work directly with the hardware. Some DOS software does the same thing, e.g., Lotus 123 Releases 1.x and 2.x. DOS software from the Windows 3.x era, other than games, is generally better behaved. Clipper apps and Lotus 123 Release 3.1 can run under NT-ish Windows, FWLIW. |
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Why upgrade to Office 2003 if Office XP works
On that we do agree. :-)
-- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Harlan Grove" wrote in message ups.com... JoAnn Paules [MVP] wrote... ... I used to sell computers and when someone would mention a DOS application, I was honest and told them that there were no guarantees that they would run properly in Win XP. A DOS emulator is not DOS. I had several people come in b*tching that they were told their DOS programs would run, no problem. I told them that only a fool would say that. It didn't make them happy but what more could I do? I refuse to intentionally lie to someone. ... Don't disagree, but it depends on the software. DOS games usually need DOS as the OS because they tend to work directly with the hardware. Some DOS software does the same thing, e.g., Lotus 123 Releases 1.x and 2.x. DOS software from the Windows 3.x era, other than games, is generally better behaved. Clipper apps and Lotus 123 Release 3.1 can run under NT-ish Windows, FWLIW. |
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Why upgrade to Office 2003 if Office XP works
To be perfectly blunt, if they are still using 2002, why waste a switch
to 2003 when 2007 is coming out in half a year? wrote: I have been asked to answer the above question from my "IT manger". You would laugh even more if you knew where I worked. But that would be naughty of me. To be honest the question has left me speachless! Where do I start? Is it just me or does this guy live under a rock! Could you guys help? I know Microsoft stopped providing Calendar support for Office XP. But does this extend to any other areas? Can you think of as many reasons to change as possible please. I guess I should really be objective and ask for any reason not to as well, but only if your really board. |
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