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In reply to the discussion: To XP or not to XP . . . ? [View all]TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)10. I've read it can, too, but the truth is...
those old 5.1 files are mostly saved in other formats and I just haven't had much reason to dig into them anyway.
The truth is that for years I've preferred WP to work in, but since so few of us use it, the final work tended to be in some other format. When WP started allowing direct conversion to PDF years ago, it was a great relief and timesaver.
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It's a good idea if you have Virtualbox to do the last updates while you can.
Spitfire of ATJ
Mar 2014
#34
Great post. And I agree heartily with the Linux Mint recommendation below it. n/t
jtuck004
Mar 2014
#11
Of course the WSJ wants you to spend money for something you most likely won't need.
hobbit709
Mar 2014
#24
Windows XP support is ending on April 8 and scammers from India has become hyperactive!
David_ness
Mar 2014
#32