Jane, I see a small backlash on the consumer side. For instance, Playstation
2 has backwards-compatibility to support Playstation 1 games. If consumers
demand backwards-compatibility and only a few will buy the new technology
without being backwards-compatible then the hardware and software
manufacturers will seriously consider supplying this backwards-compatiblity
because their bottom-line is being hurt. It is capitalism to a T and the US
revolves around supply and demand.
Do not worry because there are always ways to work the system and you just
have to study it in order to understand how it works.
: Hello to all,
: This is indeed a sad thread, but alas it is all true.
: These are the Last days friends and the wise will
: know and understand what I mean.
: Big Business isnt really concerned about consumers,
: just so long as they consume. New "upgrades & updates"
: will constantly be flowing in putting pressure on every parent
: to dip into the back pocket so their kids have the latest in
: technology.
:
: Its not about computing or computers, its about profits, (pity
: it isnt about listening to prophets)
:
: sadly, regards Jane
:
: : > RJK wrote:
: > > I was casting an eye down through:-
: > >
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/default.mspx
: > >
: > > ...and noticed that MS plans to abandon XP home on:-
: > >
: > > Windows XP Home Edition
: > > Direct OEM and Retail License Availability (end date) 2001 December 31
: > > System Builder License Availability (end date) 2005 December 31, 2006
: > >
: > > ...well, they can just F*** *** ! If they dump XP Home Ed. I'm going
: > > straight back to W98se !!
: > >
: > > ...I think I may start collecting some PC parts, and cpu's below 2.1ghz
: etc.
: > > ...mumble...mumble !
: > >
: > > I mean , HOW MANY TIMES, in one lifetime, do MS expect a person to
adapt
: ??
: > > ...and dump a significant proportion of knowledge that used to be
useful
: ?
: > >
: > > regards, Richard
: > >
: > >
: >
: >
: > Never heard of Moore's Law?
: >
http://www.intel.com/research/silicon/mooreslaw.htm
: >
: > Basically, it means that computers will double in capability every 18
: > months to two years. Naturally, operating systems and software also
: > have to develop at roughly the same rate, to fully utilize the
: > capabilities of the hardware.
: >
: > In effect, this means that, in computing terms, two years equals a
: > generation. A 3-year-old computer, with a 3-year-old OS, is the
: > computing equivalent of a '57 Chevy. (Well, except for the "classic"
: > part.) So, if you want to stay "computationally current," expect to have
: > to upgrade hardware and software every two or three years. Of course,
: > if your older system continues to meet your needs into the next decade,
: > that's fine. No one will force you to upgrade. The choice is yours.
: >
: >
: >
: > --
: >
: > Bruce Chambers
: >
: > Help us help you:
: >
: >
: >
: > You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
: > both at once. - RAH
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