[AccessD] Windows11 pro

[Bill Benson]

Even though MS stops supporting 10 next year. 67% ?? Sounds low to me.

By next year that might drop to what, 45%?

Surely MS won’t REALLY drop support that quickly will they?

Can you say MONOPOLY POWER?

On Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 8:51 AM John Colby <jwcolby at gmail.com> wrote:

> Windows version market share
> <
> https://gs.statcounter.com/os-version-market-share/windows/desktop/worldwide/
> >
>
> Windows 10 still has 67% windows market share.  Including my very important
> two laptops and one desktop.
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 8:11 AM James Button via AccessD <
> accessd at databaseadvisors.com> wrote:
>
> > Custom PC -
> >
> > I am still looking for a win-11 system to last at least 5 years of MS
> > updates.
> > Considering the way 10 went -
> > 2GB @ start, now needing more than 8B RAM,
> > and 32GB storage OK for apps too, to wanting over 64, OK, nearly 100GB
> for
> > Windows(to do a major version update)
> > 32 OS,
> > 16GB Hiber,
> > 16GB  Pagefile ( visual Studio Office, Email & EDGE)
> > 32GB for new version creation, and backout from the update files  (now
> > windows will "reserve" that space )
> > 6GB for new version update files ISO.
> >
> > Options
> > Large case, spread out modules, plug-in's lots of fans and extra slots -
> > Small "compact" device @ half the price  limited upgrade space - probably
> > needing extra external cooling fan -
> >  Assume the savings will allow replacement (OK an additional system, with
> > old one being a Backup device) ) in a couple of years
> >
> >
> > Maybe a raid pair "OK" SSD's for your Apps and data
> > Separating OS from the Apps, and from your data can allow backups to be
> > split to be @ different intervals & smaller image sets so faster to take
> > and upload
> >
> > And a pair of very good SSD's  for the  OS, and other files.
> > Remember pagefile use will hammer the cells and vastly reduce their life.
> > Maybe get enough RAM to not need a pagefile, or use as a virtual drive
> for
> > at least the majority of the pagefie space
> >
> > And - RAM, consider the electricity saved using low power CPU and RAM -
> > and the display(s) !
> >
> > Less electricity cost using them as heating.
> > So less power to fans to move the heat from the case
> > Less power to move the heat from the system location.
> >
> > Not sure about low power SSD reliability/life vs cost !
> >
> >
> > Try finding a reasonably priced USB-c hub to give you extra USB-c port
> > sockets - I haven't managed !
> >
> >
> > So - at least 3 USB-c sockets @ 3.2, preferably at least 1 to be 3.2x2,
> or
> > lightening rated
> > Multiple displays - maybe just 3 ?
> > the main "boot" one, and 2 larger ones to ease the eyes and for large
> > worksheets etc.
> >
> > Also some 3.2 sockets for backup drives.
> >
> > and maybe micro SD for ongoing through the day worked on file backups
> > I have a script on the removable storage that copies "Stuff" updated
> since
> > the last copy to the device -
> > But just from selected folders - include an extra folder for ad-hoc files
> > -
> > manual copy to that folder while working means it will be included in the
> > external device backup.
> > You can even have that script initiated by a timed task -
> >
> > message on screen if the backup device is not found, and a message if the
> > device is already full, or is full after the backup script.
> >
> > If you have nothing better -
> > Use Robocopy with long long filenames allowed -
> >
> >
> > Some converters from A to c and c to A
> > And maybe c to HDMI for TV as a display
> >
> > Printer - Mono for low cost O/P, quality colour for good pictures.
> >
> > Wi-Fi 6 ?
> > Wired comms 1Gb ?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: AccessD <accessd-bounces+jamesbutton=
> > blueyonder.co.uk at databaseadvisors.com> On Behalf Of Bill Benson
> > Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2024 11:38 PM
> > To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving <
> > accessd at databaseadvisors.com>
> > Subject: Re: [AccessD] Windows11 pro
> >
> > JC thanks for posting that link, I have bookmarked it!!! I think it is
> > funny that the author indicates I am safer doing things myself, that
> > warrants a big BWAHAHAHAHA.
> >
> > And Stuart, I have already added 2 Win 11 and one Win 10 to my cart, I am
> > currently in the process of building a totally new system.
> >
> > I went into the store (who builds custom PCs) thinking I knew what I
> wanted
> > - but the owner talked me out of some things and into others. I told him
> to
> > just design something and I would consider it. I intend to bring his
> > recommendations to my friends and on Win-HOME list to see if his
> > suggestions pan out.
> >
> > What I thought would be ideal is a super amazing fast fully loaded system
> > with 4 hard drives; I would RAID each pair, so let's call this 2
> "drives" -
> > one for personal use and one for client dev work. The client dev "drive"
> > (RAID pair) I can partition into as many separate OS's and make each
> > bootable and encrypted.
> > I will be backing up by partition, and when starting new client projects,
> > restoring from a base image that has all the dev tools I need; perform
> > windows updates, and commence development. When that client's project is
> > complete, take a backup of that partition, store it for future support;
> > then when starting next client, go back to the base image, load any more
> > tools I may have discovered that I cannot develop without, perform
> Windows
> > updates, take that as my new base image; and start in on that project.
> >
> > To me this ought to work great. I may invest in NAS to try to automate
> some
> > of the backups; that was recommended by the custom build guy who also
> said
> > I ought to get a server and but I said no thanks (why would a one man dev
> > team need a server? Seriously, I am open to input... but he did not
> > convince me.)
> >
> > I had almost bought a DELL OPTIPLEX with two large HDs which I would
> RAID 1
> > then split into lots of partitions for same effect described above. But
> > DELL said it would void the warranty. Good-bye DELL!!!
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 25, 2024 at 12:20 PM John Colby <jwcolby at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > well maybe they have seen the light?
> > >
> > >
> https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-remove-annoying-ads-from-windows-11
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jan 25, 2024 at 11:36 AM Susan Harkins <ssharkins at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > I don't see anymore ads on 11 than I did on 10. Windows 11 is easy to
> > > > adjust to -- I've noticed almost no difference, no bugs, no issues.
> > > >
> > > > Susan H.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > My current desk topper, a Hewlett-Packard Packard, all in one, Three
> > > years
> > > > old came with Windows 10. And is nagging me to upgrade to 11 which
> I’ve
> > > > been stalling on hoping to get some feedback from you all. But
> there’s
> > > > apparently no charge for this upgrade.
> > > >
> > > > r
> > > >
> > > >
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