OT: Windows XP Performance Myths

[Thomas Rogers]

I know this topic came up before and a lot of FUD was bantered around, so, here is some more fud...

 

[Wes Davis]

All I can say is I have loaded WinXP on several computers and the better, faster more upgraded computer will run XP flawlessly. I have loaded XP on some older slower computers and it did run but you sure didn't want to sit there and wait on it. Not to mention the size of XP itself will eat up a lot of space on older hard rives. Like the article states one of the keys to a good running machine is RAM, much more important than processor or hard drive speed.

 

[Richard L]

Tom,

That's some good info. Thanks for finding it an posting a link.



...Rich

 

[Dallas Starr]

I agree with everything in that article, most of the stuff people do is based on a wondows version of an urban legend it seems

 

[Dre L]

Very interesting… and Mac viruses are starting to pick up speed again.



http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/bulletins/SB2005.html

Cyber Security Bulletin 2005 Summary

2005 Year-End Index

Information in the US-CERT Cyber Security Bulletin is a compilation and includes information published by outside sources, so the information should not be considered the result of US-CERT analysis. Software vulnerabilities are categorized in the appropriate section reflecting the operating system on which the vulnerability was reported; however, this does not mean that the vulnerability only affects the operating system reported since this information is obtained from open-source information.

This bulletin provides a year-end summary of software vulnerabilities that were identified between January 2005 and December 2005. The information is presented only as a index with links to the US-CERT Cyber Security Bulletin the information was published in. There were 5198 reported vulnerabilities: 812 Windows operating system vulnerabilities; 2328 Unix/Linux operating vulnerabilities; and 2058 Multiple operating system vulnerabilities.

 

[Deleted deleted]

I've loaded and ran XP on a laptop with only a 300mhz processor and 256mb ram. It runs just fine, as long as you have some patience when booting it up.

 

[Casey B]

Hardware limitations are the only thing that would not allow it to run. If drivers can be found that support XP and the minimum requirements are met, it'll run (slow). Proprietary computers cause most people who don't know or don't care to upgrade their computer. Just wait, Vista is almost ready and Service Pack 3 for XP will release late next year.

 

[Gavin Allan]

re: OT: Windows XP Performance Myths by Me,3/8/2006 14:40 CT



All I can say is I have loaded WinXP on several computers and the better, faster more upgraded computer will run XP flawlessly. I have loaded XP on some older slower computers and it did run but you sure didn't want to sit there and wait on it. Not to mention the size of XP itself will eat up a lot of space on older hard rives. Like the article states one of the keys to a good running machine is RAM, much more important than processor or hard drive speed.

I agree with "ME". if the computer is somewhat current >1000 mHz and has a bunch of RAM (at least 512 mb), Windows XP runs GREAT!

 

[shawn stonbraker 2]

Both computers that I have had, had Windows XP and I love it. My old computer only had 128MB RAM and it was slow till I put in another RAM of 256. My new computer had 512MB RAM when I got it and I put in another 512MB card and it is like super rediculus fast. I still have 2 more slots for memory. It will handle up to 4 GB RAM. This version actually has the new Windows Media pack on it and it really is a nice feature.

 

[Casey B]

stonemiser-Don't put 4 gigs in it. XP won't recognize that much memory.

 

[Gerald Pierce]

I've loaded and ran XP on a laptop with only a 300mhz processor and 256mb ram. It runs just fine, as long as you have some patience when booting it up.

I agree. My son is using my old 400C with 768M ram with XP. All he does is surf the internet, IM, and play MP3's on it. As long as he doesn't shut it down, it works great.... shut it down and you could read war and peace in the time it takes to boot.