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    How to Survive the Death of Windows XP
    How to Survive the Death of Windows XP
    How to Survive the Death of Windows XP
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    How to Survive the Death of Windows XP

    By Annie Jean Brewer

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    Windows XP is Dead

    Microsoft's beloved operating system has been given the axe. As of April 2014 there will be no more updates coming for this old workhorse.

    For those who still have computers running XP, this places you in a dangerous predicament. If you keep using the computer, you risk getting attacked by hackers and your personal information stolen. What do you do if you can't afford to buy a new machine?

    There is one option available that your wallet will love. Linux is now the most popular operating system in the world. You see it every day on Android smartphones, tablets, Google Chromebooks and many other devices.

    Ubuntu is a version of Linux that is designed to be easy for beginners to learn yet powerful enough for expert users. Unlike with Google Chrome OS, you don't have to buy a Chromebook to get Ubuntu. You can download and install it for free!

    Ubuntu works especially well with older computers, so your XP machines are an ideal candidate for this powerful, budget-friendly operating system.

    In this book you will learn:

    * A brief history of Linux
    * How Linux awakens the Inner Cheapskate
    * The things you need to safely try out Ubuntu for yourself
    * Where to get Ubuntu
    * How to give Ubuntu a test drive - *without* making any changes to your computer
    * How to install Ubuntu
    * Tips and tricks to maximize your Ubuntu experience

    By following the instructions in this book you will learn that you don't have to be at the mercy of giant corporations trying to take your money.

    Instead, you can choose to keep your older computers in use for as long as *you* desire, without paying a single penny in outrageous upgrade fees.

    Get started today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAnnie Jean Brewer
    Release dateSep 10, 2013
    ISBN9781301572236
    How to Survive the Death of Windows XP
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    Annie Jean Brewer

    Annie Brewer learned how to combine minimalism with frugality to live the life of her dreams. A single mother, she is a computer professional who works from home and primarily supports her family through writing. You can follow her adventures at Annienygma.com, discover her articles on the Yahoo Contributor Network and read free samples of her books here. Download one of her free ebooks today!

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      How to Survive the Death of Windows XP - Annie Jean Brewer

      HOW TO SURVIVE THE DEATH OF WINDOWS XP

      BY:

      ANNIE JEAN BREWER

      PUBLISHED BY:

      ANNIE JEAN BREWER ON SMASHWORDS

      COPYRIGHT 2013 BY ANNIE JEAN BREWER

      Microsoft Windows XP is either a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

      ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

      This book is dedicated to the souls brave enough to try something new.

      Much thanks to all of the readers of Annienygma.com, without your support this book would not have been written. Thank you for everything!

      ***

      Disclaimer

      The information provided in this book is offered with NO WARRANTY. Please consult a computer professional before attempting any upgrades to your computer.

      You should completely back up your computer before attempting this or any other computer upgrade. This will enable you to restore your system should you decide you no longer want to use Ubuntu.

      This book is FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. I am not responsible for any loss, real or implied, that may come as a result of you trying the tips in this book.

      IN OTHER WORDS...

      I am not your mother. This book was written based on my personal experience with the Linux operating system. I will not come to your rescue if you trash your system so back up ALL of your files and have a copy of the original restore disks on hand just in case you decide that Ubuntu Linux is not for you.

      About the links in this book

      All of the links in this book are accurate at the time of publication. The Internet changes constantly though. A website that is here today may be gone weeks, months or years from now.

      I tried to select only responsible, established websites when I wrote this book. They should be around for a long time but I'm not perfect and I have no control over the pages I link to.

      If you happen to find a broken link in this book please contact

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