I have a ten year old lenovo tablet that has windows eight. I have received a noticed that windows eight will no longer be provided with updates. Is this a problem? It does have virus protection, it has never been used for banking, very little documents stored on it. I am assuming windows eight will still run, just not update, and this little tablet is not set up for an upgrade to windows 11. What ever that means.
Quote from: Possum on January 08, 2023, 06:55:24 AMI have a ten year old lenovo tablet that has windows eight. I have received a noticed that windows eight will no longer be provided with updates. Is this a problem? It does have virus protection, it has never been used for banking, very little documents stored on it. I am assuming windows eight will still run, just not update, and this little tablet is not set up for an upgrade to windows 11. What ever that means.
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Lucky you!!!
If there was way, I'd stop all win updates, they're just updates to their own corrupt and illegal entry into your Pooters back door to spy on you.
The operating system is done and developed, but other entities around the globe keep finding ways to hack their system, while Gates claims it's for our safety. Familiar Lie?
Unless Win stops using the old format, you should be just fine. I have a friend who refuses to abandon Win 98.
I'd still be using it too if not for a hard drive crash. And like every OS after Win 95, 11 sucks Dog shit big time!
I just bought an Alienware system and 50" monitor for my games since my other PC literally died on the spot.
Was I backed up? Yep, all on the dead computer. :angry: :bigl :bigl :bigl :bigl :bigl :puke
Quote from: Solar on January 08, 2023, 07:42:18 AM:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Lucky you!!!
If there was way, I'd stop all win updates, they're just updates to their own corrupt and illegal entry into your Pooters back door to spy on you.
The operating system is done and developed, but other entities around the globe keep finding ways to hack their system, while Gates claims it's for our safety. Familiar Lie?
Unless Win stops using the old format, you should be just fine. I have a friend who refuses to abandon Win 98.
I'd still be using it too if not for a hard drive crash. And like every OS after Win 95, 11 sucks Dog shit big time!
I just bought an Alienware system and 50" monitor for my games since my other PC literally died on the spot.
Was I backed up? Yep, all on the dead computer. :angry: :bigl :bigl :bigl :bigl :bigl :puke
Solar, thanks. I kept thinking why would someone pick windows 8 to hack when there probably are not that many people still using it. I like it, better than 11. 11 in my opinion has nothing to brag on. Like I said, there is nothing on that laptop to hack, but windows acts like I'm going to lose my first born if I don't change it out. :thumbup:
Quote from: Possum on January 08, 2023, 08:19:37 AMSolar, thanks. I kept thinking why would someone pick windows 8 to hack when there probably are not that many people still using it. I like it, better than 11. 11 in my opinion has nothing to brag on. Like I said, there is nothing on that laptop to hack, but windows acts like I'm going to lose my first born if I don't change it out. :thumbup:
The only things to worry about is video support, Java Etc.
But I'm willing to bet even Win 98 still works to this day.
Keep using it, no one will bother you. :biggrin:
Still using 8, Brave and Mccfee say they won't update. Not having a problem.
Quote from: Rick on January 08, 2023, 11:17:27 AMStill using 8, Brave and Mccfee say they won't update. Not having a problem.
Thanks, Rick. :thumbup:
Quote from: Possum on January 08, 2023, 06:55:24 AMI have a ten year old lenovo tablet that has windows eight. I have received a noticed that windows eight will no longer be provided with updates. Is this a problem? It does have virus protection, it has never been used for banking, very little documents stored on it. I am assuming windows eight will still run, just not update, and this little tablet is not set up for an upgrade to windows 11. What ever that means.
Biggest risk is that updates for browsers, AV software, etc. will eventually be stopped. Check with your software vendors to find out their support for Windows 8 going forward.
Quote from: VVet69 on January 08, 2023, 03:13:14 PMBiggest risk is that updates for browsers, AV software, etc. will eventually be stopped. Check with your software vendors to find out their support for Windows 8 going forward.
VV, thanks. I knew this was the place to ask questions. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Quote from: VVet69 on January 08, 2023, 03:13:14 PMBiggest risk is that updates for browsers, AV software, etc. will eventually be stopped. Check with your software vendors to find out their support for Windows 8 going forward.
firefox has said they are going to extend their updates but no time table given yet. Keeping my fingers crossed. :thumbup:
You're probably like me learning new la
Quote from: Possum on January 08, 2023, 03:53:17 PMfirefox has said they are going to extend their updates but no time table given yet. Keeping my fingers crossed. :thumbup:
IF YOU'RE like me at the thought of learning new languages at our age? There is always Linux as a replacement.
Quote from: Solar on January 09, 2023, 06:00:23 AMYou're probably like me learning new laIF YOU'RE like me at the thought of learning new languages at our age? There is always Linux as a replacement.
I'm not that smart.
Quote from: Possum on January 09, 2023, 06:04:11 AMI'm not that smart.
I'm not that patient anymore. :biggrin:
Quote from: Possum on January 09, 2023, 06:04:11 AMI'm not that smart.
Your smart enough to adjust the font height. I have not figured emjoy's yet, just ask Solar.
Quote from: Solar on January 09, 2023, 06:00:23 AMYou're probably like me learning new laIF YOU'RE like me at the thought of learning new languages at our age? There is always Linux as a replacement.
I installed Linux Mint on my old Windows 8 HP laptop. I had no previous experience with Linux but was able to install Linux and keep Windows 8 and dual boot into either one. There is a lot help on the internet about this. Make sure you back up your files, export you browser shortcuts and get a physical copy of usernames and passwords before doing this. If you have questions we can help.
Quote from: VVet69 on January 09, 2023, 03:02:08 PMI installed Linux Mint on my old Windows 8 HP laptop. I had no previous experience with Linux but was able to install Linux and keep Windows 8 and dual boot into either one. There is a lot help on the internet about this. Make sure you back up your files, export you browser shortcuts and get a physical copy of usernames and passwords before doing this. If you have questions we can help.'\
Thanks VV, but I'm not really into it and really don't want to take on another project until I finish the other 3000 I have yet to complete. :biggrin: :cry:
Quote from: Possum on January 08, 2023, 08:19:37 AMSolar, thanks. I kept thinking why would someone pick windows 8 to hack when there probably are not that many people still using it. I like it, better than 11. 11 in my opinion has nothing to brag on. Like I said, there is nothing on that laptop to hack, but windows acts like I'm going to lose my first born if I don't change it out. :thumbup:
Windows 8 is still used by ~3% of the market of desktop users... that's definitely not insignificant...
https://gs.statcounter.com/windows-version-market-share/desktop/worldwide/
I think with Windows updates, as Solar eluded to, it's sort of damned if you do, damned if you don't. There are updates that have to happen, but others that don't and seem to cause problems. (as of late, for this client I brought on board, I'm having to use Windows)...
Quote from: Possum on January 09, 2023, 06:04:11 AMI'm not that smart.
I'd say give it a try. Ubuntu 22.10 (the latest) isn't like the old Linux days. Installs are easy peezy. I've been forced to use Windows 10 lately and now have first-hand experience between the differences.
Quote from: VVet69 on January 09, 2023, 03:02:08 PMI installed Linux Mint on my old Windows 8 HP laptop. I had no previous experience with Linux but was able to install Linux and keep Windows 8 and dual boot into either one. There is a lot help on the internet about this. Make sure you back up your files, export you browser shortcuts and get a physical copy of usernames and passwords before doing this. If you have questions we can help.
Mint is good too... I used that for a while back in the day...
Quote from: taxed on January 17, 2023, 03:52:00 PMWindows 8 is still used by ~3% of the market of desktop users... that's definitely not insignificant...
https://gs.statcounter.com/windows-version-market-share/desktop/worldwide/
I think with Windows updates, as Solar eluded to, it's sort of damned if you do, damned if you don't. There are updates that have to happen, but others that don't and seem to cause problems. (as of late, for this client I brought on board, I'm having to use Windows)...
As far as I can find out, Firefox is the only browser that will continue updates for the now dying windows 8. But they do not say for how long. I would feel better if I had a better internet service, but Hughes net is the only option until mid to late 2023 when we should be getting starlink. I don't do any banking on that computer, not even Amazon.
But to be honest, all the knowledge I have about computers you could put in a thimble and roll it around. So, I guess if I ever get into town I'll have to stop by the old best buy and upgrade.
Quote from: Possum on January 17, 2023, 04:03:04 PMAs far as I can find out, Firefox is the only browser that will continue updates for the now dying windows 8. But they do not say for how long. I would feel better if I had a better internet service, but Hughes net is the only option until mid to late 2023 when we should be getting starlink. I don't do any banking on that computer, not even Amazon.
But to be honest, all the knowledge I have about computers you could put in a thimble and roll it around. So, I guess if I ever get into town I'll have to stop by the old best buy and upgrade.
I'm like you with holding on... I've had this laptop I'm on now since 2018...
I just came across this... related on Desktop market share. It's still mindblowing to me how much of the market Microsoft has...
https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/united-states-of-america
Quote from: taxed on January 22, 2023, 02:00:24 PMI just came across this... related on Desktop market share. It's still mindblowing to me how much of the market Microsoft has...
https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/united-states-of-america
Also remarkable that IOS has as much market share as they do.
Quote from: VVet69 on January 23, 2023, 05:34:24 AMAlso remarkable that IOS has as much market share as they do.
No doubt... lots and lots of iPhones...