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yonder

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7. Old survey/mapping stuff, LandDesktop/AutoCad, MS Office on an unconnected XP Pro

Reply to grumpyduck (Original post)

Tue Jul 25, 2023, 10:54 AM

Jul 2023

the products of which can get copied back and forth to a connected Win 7 laptop.

Sometimes files need workarounds because of version compatibility issues but that old XP and LandDesktop work especially well together — smooth and fast.

I just try to be cautious using that W7 laptop on the internet. So far so good but one day I'll probably get bitten.

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How often do you update software? [View all] grumpyduck Jul 2023 OP

Yes Timewas Jul 2023 #1

Using a Linux Ubuntu 20+ version bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 #2

I use Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Best_man23 Jul 2023 #9

True that many updates are just marketing and don't add value, but .. TreasonousBastard Jul 2023 #3

I do. sinkingfeeling Jul 2023 #4

More than likely an essential part of the hardware failed and Backseat Driver Jul 2023 #5

I use Office 2010, a version of Adobe Audition that's 13 years old, and a 22-year old laser printer Earth-shine Jul 2023 #6

Old survey/mapping stuff, LandDesktop/AutoCad, MS Office on an unconnected XP Pro yonder Jul 2023 #7

"Software"?? What is this "software" of which you speak...? TygrBright Jul 2023 #8

Windows is up to date canetoad Jul 2023 #10

still use CD burner XP. fast and simple nt msongs Jul 2023 #11

Page Plus X9 from 2009 LeftInTX Aug 2023 #12