When we were happy XP

When we were happy XP, originally published on September 22^nd, 2014.

Turns out that after seeing all the "technological advances and miracles (that we enjoy and obviously pay a high price for); people just realized that during a period of several years, these advancements have increased and improved their capabilities, functions and therefore their reach... and grasp.
 

Do you remember when you bought your first computer (if its the case) back in the year 2001? In that year we entered a new era, where we left our beloved Windows 98 and Windows ME. Well, I believe that in that year we started living in a complete technological dependency. We became groupies to Windows XP and then, with the passage of time, Windows Vista... The latter promised a different design and interface, and it was so! but not that many people liked it. We preferred to keep our beloved Windows XP.

Over the years we have consumed many Operating Systems from every single developer. In your computer, in your Tablet, in your mobile... your gaming consoles and even in cars. I have had the opportunity of visiting clients that are not in the technological vogue, but their businesses are working properly with their current computers, even with Pentium 4 processors and Windows XP.

Here's the interesting part. Most of the electronic components have a lifespan of up to 6 years, and even more than that if we are careful. There is something called Planned  Obsolescence, and is nothing more than defining the life span of things. That planned life, may not be accurate for the physical components, but it is precise when it comes to Software.

When you buy a computer, in our case we acquired an Ultrabook with a Core i3 processor, 8GB in RAM, SSD of 120GB with Windows 8. The device works just fine, but we know that its life span is of no more than 3 years (because of its characteristics we know its good to go as far as 2017 or 2018... probably more) because the new Windows versions make you have a more powerful processor, better graphics, and a never ending list of requirements.

This also applies to phones. A few days ago iPhone 6 and iOS8 appeared. I don't know about you, but my iPhone 4* began to experience certain problems... coincidence or planned obsolescence? It is worth mentioning that I have not downloaded any updates. Couldit be true that the conspiracies in which app developers and network carries work along with Apple to "slowdown" the old devices whenever there is a new release?.
 

 
 

 Note. IOS 8 does not work in iPhone 4; and to be honest, we are not amazed. iOS 8 is in fact iPhone 4's deathbed. Although it seems like it was yesterday when they announced the brand new iPhone 4, now Apple announces that the old devices and previous IOSs, won't get any support or updates, matter of fact, as of September 17th, they are discontinued. We saw it last year, iPhone 3GS died when it wasn't able to hold iOS 7, so we are not surprised to see iOS 8 doing the same. 

A few months ago Apple discontinue iPhone 4 in several countries, including India and Brazil. But it has kept sales in developing countries as “a cheap” option of smartphone, while the old versions are disappearing quickly.

P.S. Take a look at “The Lightbulb Conspiracy”by Cosima Dannoritzer.

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