Who's upgrading to Windows 8?

Just wondering.

When I build a new computer or buy a new laptop. I will not upgrade from 7 to 8 because that would be pointless!

I'm fine with 7.

Win 7 on my desktop and Win XP on my laptops for me!

Nope, i probley will be able to get it for free part of my college tutition going to something. But after using the dev and beta builds well it is a bit faster metro is just crap

Windows 3.11 = Good

Windows 95 = Garbage

Windows 98 = Good

Windows ME = Garbage

Windows XP = Good

Windows Vista = Garbage

Windows 7 = Good

Windows 8=?

Pass

Still using Vista x64 with no problems...it runs great.... Also have a sealed copy of Win 7 still sitting in the closet with no need to use it till I decide to build a new system.

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When I build my new system I'll probably use it.

Metro really isn't that bad since you barely have to spend any time in it. The only time I see it is when I boot my PC and when I want to launch a program.

tap Windows key -> type app name (partially usually enough) -> press enter -> you're back in traditional view

Metro for desktops is nothing more than a glorified start menu.

Windows 3.11 = Good

Windows 95 = Garbage

Windows 98 = Good

Windows ME = Garbage

Windows XP = Good

Windows Vista = Garbage

Windows 7 = Good

Windows 8=?

Pass

GummiRaccoon

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Windows 3.11 = Good

Windows 95 = Garbage

Windows 98 = Good

Windows ME = Garbage

Windows XP = Good

Windows Vista = Garbage

Windows 7 = Good

Windows 8=?

Pass

RealzAtheist

Left out Windows 2000, probably the best one, just behind XP, XP came along and stole the spotlight.

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[QUOTE="GummiRaccoon"]

Windows 3.11 = Good

Windows 95 = Garbage

Windows 98 = Good

Windows ME = Garbage

Windows XP = Good

Windows Vista = Garbage

Windows 7 = Good

Windows 8=?

Pass

GTR12

Left out Windows 2000, probably the best one, just behind XP, XP came along and stole the spotlight.

Windows 2000 was never really sold to the general public and it had pretty awful game support.

As an OS it was fine, but as you can see, I left NT out of there and windows 2000 was really windows NT.

I've had every version of (mainstream) Windows since 3.1. This time around I may not bother with Win8 - not because it's bad, but because when my next major upgrade rolls around, I may take the SSD route, which will need a total overhaul and OS reinstallation.

windows 8 need to die!

The hate for Windows 8 is misguided. It is very similar to Windows 7, the main differences being better performance and a glorified start menu.

Windows 3.11 = Good

Windows 95 = Garbage

Windows 98 = Good

Windows ME = Garbage

Windows XP = Good

Windows Vista = Garbage

Windows 7 = Good

Windows 8=?

Pass

GummiRaccoon

Windows 95 = Garbage

GummiRaccoon

In case your memory is bad.

"In the marketplace, Windows 95 was a major success, and within a year or two of its release had become the most successful operating system ever produced. It also had the effect of driving other major players (including OS/2) out of business,

"Many features that became key components of the Microsoft Windows series, such as the start menu and the taskbar, originated in Windows 95. Neil MacDonald, a Gartner analyst, said "If you look at Windows 95, it was a quantum leap in difference in technological capability and stability." Windows 95 was the first version of Windows to be a standard factory install on the average PC. Ina Fried of CNET said "By the time Windows 95 was finally ushered off the market in 2001, it had become a fixture on computer desktops around the world."

Probably. I'll also probably get a Windows 8 tablet. I really like the Metro UI and don't give a damn about the traditional start menu(which I use maybe ten-eleven times a year if that).

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Windows 95 = Garbage

Gambler_3

In case your memory is bad.

"In the marketplace, Windows 95 was a major success, and within a year or two of its release had become the most successful operating system ever produced. It also had the effect of driving other major players (including OS/2) out of business,

"Many features that became key components of the Microsoft Windows series, such as the start menu and the taskbar, originated in Windows 95. Neil MacDonald, a Gartner analyst, said "If you look at Windows 95, it was a quantum leap in difference in technological capability and stability." Windows 95 was the first version of Windows to be a standard factory install on the average PC. Ina Fried of CNET said "By the time Windows 95 was finally ushered off the market in 2001, it had become a fixture on computer desktops around the world."

Reading comprehension fail.

I'm gonna stop you right there, windows 95 was one of the biggest security risks of all time. all time.

Was my list successful/unsuccessful? no it was good/garbage and win 95 was garbage.

I have read up on Windows 8 here and there and will stick with Windows 7 as well as get even more acquainted with Linux, just like ex Microsoft employee Gabe Newell.

:P

I will. It does everything win 7 does plus it's alot more light weight.

When I build my new system I'll probably use it.

AfroPirate

Same here. I wish Microsoft would consider lowering the prices of upgrading.

I have read up on Windows 8 here and there and will stick with Windows 7 as well as get even more acquainted with Linux, just like ex Microsoft employee Gabe Newell.

:P

Hexagon_777

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I have read up on Windows 8 here and there and will stick with Windows 7 as well as get even more acquainted with Linux, just like ex Microsoft employee Gabe Newell.

:P

AlexKidd5000

[QUOTE="Hexagon_777"]

I have read up on Windows 8 here and there and will stick with Windows 7 as well as get even more acquainted with Linux, just like ex Microsoft employee Gabe Newell.

:P

AlexKidd5000

i think i might,

if i end up getting a 8 Core AM3+ CPU from AMD. i think Windows 8 will support that kind of CPU with 8 cores?

No other browser but IE allowed to run in Windows Classic Mode. What? Windows 8 sounds great already!

No other browser but IE allowed to run in Windows Classic Mode. What? Windows 8 sounds great already!

Hexagon_777

No other browser but IE allowed to run in Windows Classic Mode. What? Windows 8 sounds great already!

Hexagon_777

I think that is for the ARM version though. It's not likely to stand anyway...

"The chips have new requirements for security and power management, and Microsoft is the only one who can meet those needs.

"The chips have new requirements for security and power management, and Microsoft is the only one who can meet those needs.

Hexagon_777

And?

ARM devices need to run perfectly cause they are used in important situations, so I don't see the problem with MS being tight with security and stability for browsers.

They might allow it later on but it's not like MS have said FIREFOX WILL NOT RUN IN WINDOWS 8.

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"The chips have new requirements for security and power management, and Microsoft is the only one who can meet those needs.

FelipeInside

And?

ARM devices need to run perfectly cause they are used in important situations, so I don't see the problem with MS being tight with security and stability for browsers.

They might allow it later on but it's not like MS have said FIREFOX WILL NOT RUN IN WINDOWS 8.

Implying if IE is more secure and stable than othe browsers.

(it's not)

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

[QUOTE="Hexagon_777"]

"The chips have new requirements for security and power management, and Microsoft is the only one who can meet those needs.

GummiRaccoon

And?

ARM devices need to run perfectly cause they are used in important situations, so I don't see the problem with MS being tight with security and stability for browsers.

They might allow it later on but it's not like MS have said FIREFOX WILL NOT RUN IN WINDOWS 8.

Implying if IE is more secure and stable than othe browsers.

(it's not)

[QUOTE="GummiRaccoon"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

And?

ARM devices need to run perfectly cause they are used in important situations, so I don't see the problem with MS being tight with security and stability for browsers.

They might allow it later on but it's not like MS have said FIREFOX WILL NOT RUN IN WINDOWS 8.

FelipeInside

Implying if IE is more secure and stable than othe browsers.

(it's not)

Haha, if you want something to work optimally don't go through M$.

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Implying if IE is more secure and stable than othe browsers.

(it's not)

GummiRaccoon

Haha, if you want something to work optimally don't go through M$.

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[QUOTE="FelipeInside"] I didn't mean that, although IE9 (and the new IE10) have gotten great reviews in terms of performance and security. I think MS just want to make sure their ARM devices work optimally. FelipeInside

Haha, if you want something to work optimally don't go through M$.

Yeah exactly. M$ wants no other software from other venders.

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Haha, if you want something to work optimally don't go through M$.

GummiRaccoon

Yeah exactly. M$ wants no other software from other venders.

[QUOTE="GummiRaccoon"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"] I meant that by not adding too much other software...FelipeInside

Yeah exactly. M$ wants no other software from other venders.

If ARM devices were supposed to be simple and fast, then why are there going to be ARM devices running windows?

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="GummiRaccoon"]

Yeah exactly. M$ wants no other software from other venders.

GummiRaccoon

If they were supposed to be simple and fast, then why are there going to be ARM devices running windows?