• Bears_Koolaid@lemmy.world
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        2 years ago

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

  • jsveiga@sh.itjust.works
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    2 years ago

    Entertaining human written read.

    But if I’m going to be that reckless, I’d rather feel the forbidden joy of riding my motorcycle sans helmet!

  • Troy@lemmy.ca
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    2 years ago

    I have one old Panasonic Toughbook that still runs XP. It’s a control system for a specific scientific instrument. Damn thing just keeps chugging along. Fortunately, I physically removed the wifi chip lest anyone get any ideas.

  • Lettuce eat lettuce@lemmy.ml
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    2 years ago

    I miss XP, the last OS from Microsoft that felt like it had a clear human touch IMO.

    That installation music…oh, baby…

  • BoxOfFeet@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    I run XP on my Dell E510 (with good capacitors! ). I love revisiting some of my old games that just don’t hit the same on modern Win. Battlezone II, Battlefield 1942, Rollercoaster Tycoon.