[DISCUSSION] Browser Support for Windows 7

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Chuterix, Jan 6, 2023.

  1. drewc99

    drewc99 MDL Novice

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    "Impossible"? Likely never. The real question is if/when hobby developers will ever lose interest in doing so.
     
  2. John_3_16

    John_3_16 MDL Senior Member

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    As more & more businesses & websites completely block devices using Win7 or an older browser version then it will become obvious that continuing to try to use Win7 &/or the older browser has come to an end. May be different for everyone. Some are still using XP & even older M$ versions on older machines but not to access the internet. Rule is: we go till we can't. End is a bit different for everyone depending on their individual computing needs. Me? Mine is a survival tool. I use it on 2 platforms for investing. I use it for VA healthcare communications. For all other government business like tax filing & SSA. 90% of my food needs are ordered/delivered via this laptop. All my bills are paid via this laptop. I have ZorinOS & a modern private browser ready to go the very minute my access is compromised. I think modern access security requirements will be what drives me away from Win7/FF. Live photos, finger prints, eye scans & 2FA keys are becoming more accepted & common. HD+ cameras & devices better supported with more modern software. You just have to let your own individual needs & requirements dictate "when" it is time to cut the cord.

    My 73rd birthday today. Making the rounds, checking for news or updates & keeping my account alive. Watching a couple other forums here as well. Still chugging along with my Win7 laptop, my MSE continues to be updated & works fine. FF 115 updated still working on sites with the help of my VPN in some cases. My secondary ZorinOS is primed & ready to go. Weather is fair, oceans are calm & smooth sailing ahead for now. Pray the same for all who are left here.
     
  3. ryegrass

    ryegrass MDL Member

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    Happy birthday :band: , my 72nd is almost here as well (in September).
    Like I mentioned before, I haven't had any problems with r3dfox 152.0.4 and the User-Agent switcher and Manager add-on for Firefox visiting any sites including my credit union. The only limitation is that it won't play DRM content making watching Amazon, Disney+ etc. much harder as the workarounds have quite a few limitations.
     
  4. John_3_16

    John_3_16 MDL Senior Member

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    I think we still have options that work for as long as the internet sites continue to communicate with us on our Win7 rigs. Lot of new security protocols being designed & incorporated; some mandatory for certain access; that we will eventually need to accept & evolve for. For now, I access everything I need to; everything I want to; in a fashion I am satisfied with. At our age we begin to wonder if we might just be able to outlast a very volatile world. Happy 72nd to you next month & many more.