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Want to live dangerously? Try running Windows XP in 2023(www.theregister.com)

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Bears_Koolaid@lemmy.world
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I run a CNC machine which requires XP for the control program. The only other option was DOS. We installed it via floppy

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kimpilled@infosec.pub
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If it’s not internet connected it’s not that big of a deal

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Bears_Koolaid@lemmy.world
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It’s actually the most reliable PC we have in terms of actual hardware lol.

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ares35@kbin.social
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i have several clients with xp, or even older, in similar roles. i keep a couple old desktops (slot 1 celeron, anyone?) at the office just in case they need a replacement.

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