Post XP Strategy

[websquad]

It would be nice if I could turn over my hardware every few years to match the demands of the latest operating systems; alas, I can't.

Having said that, what strategies are available for my 1030 when Windows XP is no longer available. Will there be some version of Windows 7 that could thrive in this small package? If not, would some distro of Linux be the way to go?

I don't plan on purchasing any Windows applications for the 1030; I'll make maximum use of Open Source. That will give me upgrade flexibility.

Any thoughts .....

[CJisohsocool]

when the 9th comes u can get A LEGAL beta copy of windows 7. windows 7 works great on netbooks.

[websquad]

If you take the plunge with Windows 7, I for one sure would like to hear about your experience on a HP Mini ... keep posting !!

[Richboy455]

from what I've seen windows 7 runs great on old hardware, even faster than xp for that matter.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/03/wind ... p-in-real/

I wouldnt hesitate to upgrade at all.

[CJisohsocool]

One of the members on this forum uses windows 7 on it already and says its really good
http://myhpmini.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=144

[intel9295]

Websquad: I have a post that has my mini running windows 7. Here is the link:[url]http://myhpmini.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=144/url] I have been updating it regularly, and am currently writing an overall experience of Windows 7 on the mini.

[Pyromaniak]

Theres always the linux option (especially since you like to use open source software)
I Played with XP for an hour before I realized that I didnt want to go back a step in OSes

[mrkrad]

XP is good until 2014. the mini's atom will probably self destruct long before then.

you notice how many applications are incompatible with XP and only compatible with VISTA (AKA 7)? maybe some skins and widgets. lol.

[websquad]

XP is good until 2014. the mini's atom will probably self destruct long before then.

By "is good" I take it that Microsoft will support XP with maintenance until 2014? Is that the correct assumption?

[mrkrad]

pretty much free support until then. you'd be kind of pissed if you bought a new UMPC with XP and they dumped support in a few years huh?