Windows 10 Release Date Revealed for July, AMD Exec Says

@lrdfancypants: Are... are you Neal Boortz?

@alaannn@bdrtfm: That's true. But just because somebody likes their ancient OS, doesn't mean companies need to continue to support it.

@alaannn@bdrtfm: If there are people still using XP, then that in itself is an issue.

Considering it is no longer supported whatsoever by Microsoft, it's no longer being updated and as a result is going to end up with a bottomless well of security back doors.

That, and just sticking with the older OS is not a good idea in the long run, because it will ultimately end up unsupported and obsolete. Hell, Windows 7 is on the verge of obsolescence with Windows 8.1's faster booting and improved features.

I'm sure Windows 10 will be a good OS.

@pongley: because it runs using less resources, is more efficient. takes up less system resources while gaming.

there is no search bar because you don't need one. you just type from anywhere in the start screen and your search is already running.

most of Windows 8.1 is better but a few changes are just an annoyance. some of the PC settings have to be accessed through charms\metro screen and are not accessible through Control Panel. the folders are not customizable anymore: border width and other sizing and font options are gone from Explorer. etc...

mostly it is a better running and looking OS than 7 but I'm glad 10 is already coming out and MS has addressed much of the bigger problems\complaints.

@pongley@bdrtfm: Like anything else, its just a matter of getting used to. And the longer you go without upgrading, the harder it will be to make adjustments. People who jump from Windows XP to windows 10 are going to be completely lost because they skipped Vista, 7 and 8.

I disliked 8 immensely at first. Both using it and working on it for customers. Now I find it no different than working on any other Windows OS. People dislike change but, change is inevitable.

@pongley@jinzo9988: Yeah, I'm not a fan of that look but I think it's something that would grow on me over time. I thought they should've expanded on their "Gadgets" functionality (or widgets in Android if you prefer) over replacing the entire desktop with the Metro UI. It's a shame that never really took off and it's a shame that it also seems to either be gone entirely from Windows 10 or understated to the point of obscurity... especially now that they've done what Linux distros have been doing for years with multiple desktops (maybe Macs started this feature? I'm not too familiar with Macs).