Originally Posted By: Ryszard
I have never liked Microsoft. I DESPISE Windows 10.


The latest builds of Windows 10 run fine, and I would vent my anger at the people who make hardware that choose to not write new drivers. I am dealing with a similar thing with Pro Tools and Focusrite. The Focusrite Windows 10 driver does not work with Pro Tools. That isn't Microsoft's fault. They can't write an OS to fit every piece of 15 year old hardware out there. I am not a huge fan of Microsoft either, but it is my choice to run Windows computers rather than invest in the higher priced Mac options. And that is not because of the OS. That is because I would then have to buy a new version of Office, Pro Tools, BIAB, etc...

Remember that when Microsoft disowns a version of Windows, it just means that they will no longer update it. It doesn't mean that they send some kind of magic kill switch to make your OS stop working. And by the time the OS reaches end of life, any minor exploits that were found over the 10 or so years have been patched, so other than people who want to latest and greatest for some reason, stay with what works for you. As long as you don't buy any Windows 10 specific stuff you will continue to function as always. The other side of that logic is that when you buy a new computer it will have the latest OS with no option to back rev it.

I currently share your space because the computer in my studio, that with the memory upgrade is currently clocking in at $1350, is worthless to me as far as Pro Tools (which was $600) goes. But eventually I will get that worked out. For now I am working (when I work) in BIAB and saving tracks to be completed in Pro Tools when I get this mess resolved.

Just my opinion but you get way too angry about stuff like this. I'd hate to be around when the computer chip that runs your car explodes and you go off on GM for making an engine that is computer controlled. Because, after all, is music how you make your living? Are there CD sales on the table that are in jeopardy? The new wing on the house depend on your latest CD? We are 95% hobby level songwriters here.

Breathe.