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Windows 8
I personally like the idea of Windows 8 for tablets, but the ui is aweful for desktops and microsoft is forcing you to adapt the change. I, like many others, think the operating system will fail.
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I managed to get a look at Windows 8 before there was any offical graphics drivers and thought to my self this would be great on a tablet. Windows are going to trying a break into the tablet market. I think I'll just stick to 7 for now.
I cannot agree with ragan651 more. The whole "every second windows release is crap" argument is completely and utterly facile. It's a result of people not accurately remembering what those operating systems were like when they were first released.
it makes no sense to change from win 7
As far as i know steam works and runs great on Win 8, not a fan either though. It's good for tablets but a desktop/laptop with no touch screen, there is no need of it. Stick with 7 Cheers!
Messaggio originale di Killer Rabbit:
I personally like the idea of Windows 8 for tablets, but the ui is aweful for desktops and microsoft is forcing you to adapt the change. I, like many others, think the operating system will fail.

I agree with both of your points. I think Windows 8 for the tablet will be a great success, it's very easy to use, has a very friendly UI (Metro) and all in all will make a very appealing tablet to everybody, and will serve as a great rival to the iPad, however the iPad has one thing that Microsoft will never have. The App Store. So I reckon it'll not compete anyway, but who knows?

As for Windows 8 on a desktop, Yeah I agree also. I do like how they've made everything more square than all of the rounded edges, but that's just a personal preference. I've been running Windows 7 64-bit ever since it came out and has been the most fantastic OS I have ever experienced, before that it was XP.

I tried the Windows 8 Release Candidate build for PC's on a 100GB partition of my 1TB HDD for about 2 weeks, I really loved the UI but I can't see it being used on desktops, especially when the desktop we all know and love has now become an app!

In terms of game support, this will be an interesting factor to see on Windows 8. I remember steam, and all my other programs and games running absolutely fine, but I've heard rumours from some of my friends that some of the programs and games they used during the time has some issues. Especially DiRT 3. I think that Windows 7 will remain dominant for gamers during the release of Windows 8.

But we will see what happens, personally I'll be sticking with Windows 7 64-bit way through until the next edition of windows (if they make one) unless they make some serious changes to the UI of Windows 8 for Desktops.


Messaggio originale di Marule:
it makes no sense to change from win 7

In short, I agree with this. It makes no sense. They're practically the same thing but 8 will have some downsides for desktop users over 7.
Ultima modifica da AVLNCH; 31 ago 2012, ore 15:19
There was nothing wrong with XP lol, I only switched to 7 as some games aren't supported by XP anymore.
Why on earth whould we need a new Windows-version anyway?
Messaggio originale di ∞ Solum:
Why on earth whould we need a new Windows-version anyway?

Because Microsoft doesn't think 7 is good enough.
Having used Windows 8 on a desktop, a laptop and a tablet PC I have to say that I really like it.
Then again I also had zero problems with Vista on my XP era laptop.

I do think that Windows 8 might need some really minor adjustments to things such as the default programs and some of the start menu icons for desktop users but on tablets it's bloody amazing and is by far the best of the big three tablet OS's.

Overall Windows 8 is actually a LOT faster than windows 7 once you get used to it and here lies the problem, people hate change and that’s ok, they do not have to upgrade. Nobody is holding a gun to your head and telling you that you must upgrade. So if you really don't like it you can stick with Windows 7 for a long time yet, just as some stuck with XP when Vista came out.

I am also really excited about all the new mobile form factors and even desktop PC's that we are going to be seeing over the next few months. Fun times we live in.

(Also sites like The Verge with their Mac bias can get F***ed!)
Ultima modifica da Nutterguy; 31 ago 2012, ore 18:10
I should point out though that WinRT is a different kettle of fish and we will have to wait and see with that one.
I'm upgrading to it day 1 :) I thought the time it takes to 'relearn' is maybe an hour or two and then there's barely anything different. Sure, the initial WinRT apps could be better but the OS otherwise is great. I don't really get the antipathy.

Honestly don't care though. People gripe about every major Windows release, call it pointless, blah blah blah millions of people buy it anyway and life goes on.
Messaggio originale di Elve ~GuildWars2:
..however the iPad has one thing that Microsoft will never have. The App Store.

Quite wrong : they may have a BUILT-IN WINDOW STORE (read it here[steamunpowered.eu]) which can be a real problem for Steam and other platforms in the future...
Ultima modifica da Kure[DJS]; 31 ago 2012, ore 20:06
got 8 installed atm i like it yea it changes but tbh there isnt any change from 7 part from the windows start bar its in little tabs just like having tuns of short cuts
Messaggio originale di PGR Wrong Way Up:
got 8 installed atm i like it yea it changes but tbh there isnt any change from 7 part from the windows start bar its in little tabs just like having tuns of short cuts

Not all changes are readily visible...such as changes in how drivers function.
Been using the beta for a while now and I've only had problems with AV and firewall software.

Removing the start menu was a smart move and leads the way to more advanced navigation systems within the OS.. a(n auto hidden) task bar with all your frequently used apps makes a start menu obsolete so truthfully I don't understand why there's been uproar about it.

All my games run fine as well as any software with the exeption of AVs and Firewalls as mentioned previously, and any of you with an SSD will mark exceptional boot times.

I will be buying Windows 8 as soon as it is released.
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