2007-03-13 12:06:40 · 7 answers · asked by jane681215 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It varies, but benefits could include any of the following:
* Continued support (e.g. you can't get support from Microsoft for Windows 95 any more).
* More features
* Fewer bugs
2007-03-13 12:10:23 · answer #1 · answered by David D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a new feature you always thought would be a good idea in your current version.
If your version is so buggy its a liability
Be careful when upgrading (especially a Microsoft Operating System.) You could well reduce your nearly-new super-fast PC to an old 286. Windows Vista for example seems to have been written exclusively for supercomputers with graphics cards that would put ILM to shame.
2007-03-13 12:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Software upgrades include fixed bugs, added features, and streamlined code. I work under the pretense "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Unless you are missing a necessary feature or your work is affected by a known/fixed bug, don't upgrade.
Following this, obviously, at some point your software will become obsolete and you will have to upgrade, but until then you should have uninterrupted productivity.
2007-03-13 12:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by stonelinton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally you only upgrade if you need the new features.
The best method is to use free open source and only pay for something you absolutely need. If you are interested:
Get UBUNTU (or XUBUNTU if your computer has less than 256MB of RAM).
It's a free, reliable and up to date operating system.
You can explore it from the "LIVE CD".
It's easy to install and use. You can dual boot it with other operating systems.
Once you have it installed, you gain access to thousands of free programs created by the open source community. There is excellent support - see the WIKI starter guide, and the Linux forums.
Always back up your data before making changes to your computer.
2007-03-13 12:13:51 · answer #4 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes its a disadvantage to upgrade to some software because software gets bought out by different company's and its not always for the better and some programs that you may know and love might not be as good when you upgrade
2007-03-13 12:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by top cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only pressing reason is if the new software has security fixes, or some new feature that you need. As a rule "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
2007-03-13 22:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple well it is faster
2007-03-13 12:21:31 · answer #7 · answered by Granny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋