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> From: Sterten AT aol DOT com
> Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:48:22 EDT
> Reply-To: djgpp AT delorie DOT com
> 
> > If you want to use DJGPP,  stick with XP SP3.
>  
> thanks. So I need an old, used computer, not a new one.

Or a new computer and a legit CD with Windows XP.

> "SP3" is usually not specified at ebay

You can install an older version, then download an upgrade from the MS
site.

> I have problems with a virus from autorun, now I read that 
> autorun is disabled in Windows 7, which makes it more attractive
> to me than XP.

Install a good antivirus, and you will have no reason to prefer W7.

In general, disabling features is not a good way of fighting
intrusions, because sooner or later you will need the disabled
feature.

> Windows XP has been criticized for its susceptibility to malware, computer  
> viruses, trojan horses, and computer worms.

Yeah, right.  The most vociferous critics are no doubt MS agents who
want you to buy newer versions.  XP is in fact rock solid, and W7 has
still a long way to go before it can compare with XP.

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