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[dlgoff]

Thanks. But I guess that would imply reinstalling all programs, maybe data files?

Usually Micosoft operating system software upgrades are fairly painless. But I'm not sure when "downgrading"; Windows 10 to Windows 7.

 

[Klystron]

Windows 10 perhaps? That's why I'm still using Windows 7 with GWX Control Panel.

Concur. So far reluctant/resisted installing Windows 10 on my work-laptop running version 8.2.

My issue with upgrading to W 10 includes not just installed programs and apps but also years back my brother-in-law spent a day installing and fine tuning widgets and what not. Professional job.

I also liked W 7 but this laptop came with W 8. Windows 10 was just becoming available but I am waiting for Microsoft to get the kinks out of the release .

 

[fresh_42]

While at it, wonder why minisoft does not "de-license" software from older versions

Because people wouldn't upgrade. It is too often for the worse. W2003 Server ed. was the last reasonable OS.

 

[WWGD]

Because people wouldn't upgrade. It is too often for the worse. W2003 Server ed. was the last reasonable OS.

Isn't that an OS for SQl Server? Besides, I thought new CEO Nutella (Sp?) was doing a better job than Gates in general.

 

[WWGD]

Interesting cultural classification of countries on a scale of 1-100 , based on work by Hofstede:
https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison/germany,spain,sweden,the-usa/
They use 6 parameters: uncertainty avoidance, masculinity, individualism, hierarchical acceptance, long-term orientation and indulgence.

 

[WWGD]

Wow, was that some guy coughing or a motorcycle that would not start? Didn't see a motorcycle around, so...

In another note, I hope I heard incorrectly that "Python 2.7 is being defecated". Yikes, what did it do to deserve that?

 

[Monsterboy]

cupcakes anyone ?

 

[WWGD]

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cupcakes anyone ?

Lord of the cupcakes? Rings sounds better to me.

 

[Monsterboy]

Lord of the cupcakes? Rings sounds better to me.

The problem is, I can't make the rings at home.

 

[WWGD]

The problem is, I can't make the rings at home.

I can't even make cupcakes.

 

[WWGD]

After almost a month resisting, minisoft won and my PC is updating. I am "looking forward" to a few hours of doing nothing.

 

[BillTre]

Resistance is Futile!
Prepare to be assimilated.

 

[WWGD]

Resistance is Futile!
Prepare to be assimilated.

The expression of those who use minisoft seems like that of those heading for the bathroom while Mac users look more like those who just left the bathroom.

 

[fresh_42]

Two hackers meet in the street.
"Have you heard? If you play the newest microsoft CD backwards, you'll hear satanic verses!"
"That's nothing. If you play it forward you get Windows 10 installed!"

 

[WWGD]

And the rehashed old one:
Only way microsoft can come up with something that does not suck is if they start making vacuum cleaners.

 

[Keith_McClary]

"downgrading"; Windows 10 to Windows 7

When I upgraded Windows 7 to Windows 10 my old scanner worked. But not with a new W10 laptop. All the Interweb sources said it was impossible to install that scanner. (The install failed with a "can't find file" message for a file that existed.)
The scanner works with Ubuntu, plug'n'play.

 

[nuuskur]

Arch linux, sailing without a hitch since 2014 in my laptop. No windows shenanigans necessary.

 

[strangerep]

The expression of those who use minisoft seems like that of those heading for the bathroom while Mac users look more like those who just left the bathroom.

...whereas Linux users look like they had a deep thought while in the bathroom...

Arch linux, sailing without a hitch since 2014

Good to hear -- smooth sailing in the bathroom. Yes!

 

[WWGD]

...whereas Linux users look like they had a deep thought while in the bathroom...

Good to hear -- smooth sailing in the bathroom. Yes!

Wait till you see the Ubuntu crowd!

 

[strangerep]

Wait till you see the Ubuntu crowd!

I used to run Ubuntu -- until they made that huge change to the interface (I forget what it was called).

When that happened I came out of the bathroom, still vomiting up bits of my guts, and quickly made a dash for the OpenSUSE stall.

 

[WWGD]

I used to run Ubuntu -- until they made that huge change to the interface (I forget what it was called).

When that happened I came out of the bathroom, still vomiting up bits of my guts, and quickly made a dash for the OpenSUSE stall.

So you _do_ get Ubuntu, my bad.

 

[nuuskur]

We got a category 1 storm alert. I imagine aussies be like 'Why the warning? It's just a cat-1 you sissy!'

 

[WWGD]

There are no ATMs in the West Bank.

 

[WWGD]

Confusing name for a couple: Sidney and Cindy. He may even have Australia as a last name, I guess.

 

[nuuskur]

Oh lord have mercy, I'm in love again. Infatuated at the very least..

 

[fresh_42]

Oh lord have mercy, I'm in love again. Infatuated at the very least..

Good luck!

 

[WWGD]

Wasn't there a line in some song : "Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me"?

 

[fresh_42]

Wasn't there a line in some song : "Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me"?

Oh no! Now I'll have this one in mind the whole day ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJNWYSJ829w

 

[Borg]

Hmm, my first thought was this.

 

[WWGD]

Hmm, my first thought was this.

As long as you don't say "Jehova".