I feel that an older system that is currently serving your purposes should be left alone for now.
I think a good general rule is to wait a few months before trying any new operating system.
CPUs before 2003 will definitely not run Windows 8. From 2005, most will as they’re mainly 64-bit CPUs.
Antes de atualizar seu Windows XP, Vista ou 7 para o Windows 8, considere:
:: Seven Essential Things You Need to Know about Windows 8 and Windows RT – v. laurie: Gizmo’s Freeware – Updated 9. November 2012 – 0:43
Thinking of upgrading to Windows 8 or buying a PC with the new operating system? Confused by all the changes in Windows that have taken place? In this article I will try to give answers to some basic questions about the new systems. Here are the essential things you need to know before you upgrade or buy anything.
:: Problemas e soluções na compra do Windows 8 via download – Marcos Elias Picão: Hardware.com.br – 26/10/2012 – 17h58
Uma dúvida muito comum é sobre como instalá-lo. O processo de atualização pode ser feito diretamente pelo assistente, caso esteja usando uma versão que pode ser atualizada. Outra opção é criar uma mídia…
