On 9 Dec 2004 22:00:08 GMT, (Hunt) wrote:
Your case seems a bit the exception right now, but I’m sure that the success of SP-2 is based on the software that one has installed, and the versions of that software. When I first heard "horror" stories, I checked the problem software list, and found that many of my applications were on it. Only a few of these had an SP-2 friendly version at, or near, release. I’m also faced with some legacy stuff that will probably never be upgraded to SP-2 specs. At some point, I’ll obviously be forced into it – like buying a new box with OEM XPxxxx on it. Then I have to face the reality of changing, or abandoning my legacy software. Heck, I still use enough of the Fractal Design/MetaCreations 3-D painting programs, that I had a box built for ME w/ only 512MB RAM. I keep monitoring my usage, as that box is capable of so very much more, but as long as I use the apps, I’ll keep it with its archaic setup.
Thanks for the positive notes on SP-2, however.
No problem. One of the computers is loaded with software, some quite esoteric, the other is a standard set up. The survey of users in the PC mag I subscribe to found the following (over 5000 respondents, mainly professionals i.e professional users or professional IT):
Over 75% has no problems at all
71% of people that had problems solved them easily by changing the security settings
Over 80% said they’;d recommend the upgrade
45% of people that had problems found the answer fairly easily on the MS web site
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