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To: Don Green who wrote (97192)	6/29/2017 2:51:29 PM
From: SI Ron (Crazy Music Man)	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110626

Windows 10 is not compatible with all computers, my notebooks are not Windows 10 compatible lots of bugs that prevent the computer to run properly. Nothing wrong with XP. Don't believe all the negative hype.

To: Don Green who wrote (97192)	6/30/2017 3:26:14 AM
From: Zen Dollar Round	1 Recommendation Recommended By goldworldnet Respond to of 110626

I'm guessing many of those PCs are too old to run Windows 10 (or very well) and the cost to upgrade the hardware is substantial. The real problem seems to be people refusing to install the latest XP patches from Microsoft, since they do still seem to be fixing major flaws. From an IT perspective, I can understand the hesitation to download and install every new patch from Microsoft when it becomes available, as they do sometimes break things. This is especially true when using custom and/or legacy software for which support may no longer be available. That said, I'm sure more businesses and IT departments will take a closer look at their update policies and make sure better backup systems are in place. These ransomware outbreaks are going to continue to occur until there's no more money to be made in it, and that could take a very long time.