Kurt...


 KW{at}> You could run a cut-down version of Windows XP in a VM. Less hardware
 KW{at}> compatibility hassles, a 16 bit DOSVDM, and if you remove enough of
 KW{at}> Windows XP there's not much to exploit.

  I was wondering about that myself. I currently have Windows XP, SP3, on
both desktops (1 for the BBS, the other for games), and 1 of the 2 laptops
that I have (the other has Vista).

  I had considered Windows 7 with XP mode, especially considering Microsoft
is ENDING all support, security upgrades, etc. for XP in April, 2014. But,
I can't see forking out all that money to upgrade 4 computers...not to
mention, the many legacy 16-bit DOS doors, etc. on the BBS, and the potential
for them to quit working. BBSing is the last major hobby that I am still able
to do, due to numerous health issues.

Daryl
... Microsoft Tech Support For Legacy Windows?? FAT Chance!!
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