[AccessD] Windows 8

John Bartow john at winhaven.net
Thu Dec 1 11:08:16 CST 2011


I never really understood what "their old XP computers do need a face-lift"
meant. Why? 

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From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 10:41 AM
To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
Subject: Re: [AccessD] Windows 8

These are interesting times...

A full version of Windows is selling for about $400 while preloaded version
cost $50 or less. It is cheaper to buy a new computer with Windows preloaded
and now people are seriously looking at other options than always having to
go out and buy another piece of hardware.

Recently, a client asked whether it would be a good idea to install Linux in
their office. I have to admit the price is right and their old XP computers
do need a face-lift. The other option is to buy Windows and in their case
the cost will be another 10K to 15K...that is before the server is upgraded.




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