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Windows XP no longer HIPAA compliant? - Old and Tired MT
Posted: Feb 25, 2014
That's just great-- who can afford a new computer? Time to give up MT altogether.
You can have your computer - xx
[ In Reply To ..]upgraded to Windows 8, maybe even Windows 7 (which is more like XP than Windows 8), and you can probably have the RAM doubled as well, which would be very helpful. You don't have to get a new computer to upgrade the operating system.
It still costs money and for what we are paid--- - Old and Tired MT
[ In Reply To ..]I wonder if it is even worth it. I had to get Word, a new foot pedal, an upgrade to my internet, etc., for the last place I applied and they only paid 6 and 3 cents. Needless to say, I didn't stay long. Everything is an expense to us and we are paid peanuts.
Why is Windows XP no longer HIPAA compliant? - anybody know?
[ In Reply To ..]I've heard that XP is no longer HIPAA compliant, but does anybody know why?
Is it noncompliant now (today), or is it going to become noncompliant when Microsoft stops their support for XP in April?
In April. They won't maintain it, so they say it can be hacked - n/m
[ In Reply To ..]n/m
But won't a firewall work for that? - sm
[ In Reply To ..]I have a really good firewall that blocks all ports and incoming connections. Won't that work to protect against hacking? My thinking is that if they can't get past the firewall to get in, then they wouldn't be able to do any hacking. Or am I wrong about that?
There will no longer - xx
[ In Reply To ..]be any incentive for any company providing security products to provide products or updates that protect computers running XP. It will become more vulnerable as time goes on.
Also, Microsoft will no longer be providing security updates for XP.
Thats terrible. Whats wrong with XP? - Why no more incentive to update and
[ In Reply To ..]Support? I haven't used mine in a while, but I really like XP.
It's called planned obsolescence and they want to sell new computers - n/m
[ In Reply To ..]n/m
Not planned obsolescence - see msg
[ In Reply To ..]I don't agree that it's really planned obsolescence, like a refrigerator that's made to break down in x-amount of years.
I think it has more to do with things changing, security, technology,etc. XP did not break down, it just sort of got pushed aside after so many years.
That being said, I don't think we need to have so many new Windows programs as often. That is designed to keep the consumer purchasing the product, for those who always want an "updated" version. Kind of like the person who has to have stainless steel appliances when nothing's wrong with their white or black appliances. Wait until the white appliance wears out, then go buy a stainless steel one.
The constant new Windows versions that keep coming out does have a bit to do with XP going out---the techs, etc., have enough to keep up with.
The world has moved on - xx
[ In Reply To ..]XP is not suitable for all the applications and other features people want now, and it is not compatible with tablets. There is no money in maintaining it or paying programmers to write updates for it. It's just business, not a conspiracy.
Windows XP and HIPAA - Anon100
[ In Reply To ..]Windows XP has nothing to do with HIPAA. Microsoft is no longer going to support Windows XP and will not be issuing any more security patches or upgrades so if you use it you are at risk of downloading worms and viruses and are more likely to be hacked. Secondly, upgrading to Windows 7 is not that easy. Yes, you can double the RAM, but you may need a faster processor and there are other things you will need that may not be upgradable. It is not possible to upgrade from XP to 8. Plus, for what it would cost (in terms of labor), it would be cheaper to purchase a new PC. You can get deals - Dell sells refurbished Windows 7 boxes at a discount or you can get a laptop for the cost of an upgrade.
Agree Anon100...SM - Old Anon
[ In Reply To ..]My computer shop guy told me the same thing regarding my present processor, etc., not being able to handle Windows 7. I did double my RAM on my XP machine and keep my virus program up-to-date, but until my MTSO tells me I have to get a new operating system (Win7), I'm going to use this one to death.
That's fine, but if you are looking for a new job, they won't accept it - n/m
[ In Reply To ..]n/m
Dell Refurbs - What I do
[ In Reply To ..]I have not paid full price for a computer in years. I buy Dell refurbs, and have never had a lick of trouble. Worst that happened one time was I had to add some memory, but the chip was only $20, and we put it in ourselves.
Where do you buy Dell refurbs? - on their website?
[ In Reply To ..]clueless, here...
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