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Chosen · 10-19-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by **********

No, thanks....

DamianJ · 10-20-2012, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rock-reed

Windows 7 is a fantastic operating system and works really well.

I tried the Beta of Windows 8 --- and I also had trouble with basic functions and getting around.

What the fuck is wrong with you Microsoft?

What's wrong is they have tried to combine a desktop OS and a tablet OS into one.

I think it works well on a tablet. Not so much on a desktop.

LamboSV · 10-20-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by **********

nope thank you

NaughtyRob · 10-20-2012, 08:35 AM

Like iPhone, iPad, OSX. MS playing catch up. About 5 yrs late.

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Originally Posted by tical

by forcing people to get used to windows 8, it's going to make for a much more seamless transition into mobile devices (tablets, phones, etc)

then in the future when people pick up a microsoft tablet or phone, they'll intuitively know how to use it since it mimics their laptops / desktops... easier sell

as long as it has the 'classic shell' i'll be fine with it... windows 7 was perfect as far as i'm concerned

EddyTheDog · 10-20-2012, 08:49 AM

I have been using it pretty much since the day the beta was released. Its good but the lack of a "START" button will confuse at first.

Just make shortcuts to your most missed start button applications and it works like a dream - I haven't tried to click the non-existent start button for months

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lol - I remember trying to turn the computer off in Win 8 for the first time - I had to Google it.

I never ever see the Metro crap BTW.....

Dirty F · 10-20-2012, 08:58 AM

I might try Windows 8, just want to know why i would try it. What does it do that Windows 7 can't? Give me a few reasons to install it.

EddyTheDog · 10-20-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirty F

I might try Windows 8, just want to know why i would try it. What does it do that Windows 7 can't? Give me a few reasons to install it.

I would say that Windows 8 is a 'Power User' upgrade. It has pretty low hardware reqs compared to other upgrades but as an example if I put it in front of my mum so she could buy cheap handbags on EBay I doubt she would know where to start (excuse the pun).

It runs faster on low spec machines (for me anyway) than Win 7, just use the normal Desk Top.

If you use Metro then its a different story, it is SO slow it hurts.

Sorry about the random thoughts - Had a few beers

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Dirty F · 10-20-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

I would say that Windows 8 is a 'Power User' upgrade. It has pretty low hardware reqs compared to other upgrades but as an example if I put it in front of my mum so she could buy cheap handbags on EBay I doubt she would know where to start (excuse the pun).

It runs faster on low spec machines (for me anyway) than Win 7, just use the normal Desk Top.

If you use Metro then its a different story, it is SO slow it hurts.

Sorry about the random thoughts - Had a few beers

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Great, now give me a few reasons to install it.

EddyTheDog · 10-20-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirty F

Great, now give me a few reasons to install it.

Do what you like - I was just sharing my experience.

Use it if you know your way around Windows (or if you have never used Windows).

Sounds strange but I know what I mean.

Shoplifter · 10-20-2012, 12:00 PM

The Metro interface is pretty irrelevant, the only time I see it is if I decide to start up the Netflix app.

Windows 8 is really good with multi core systems. We installed it on a 3930k machine, did a couple of tests with Sony Vegas and found it was maybe 20% faster than Win 7 running on the same box.

Disk i/o seems a lot better and the way it handles and looks on high DPI displays is really nice.

We just installed it to test it out and never went back to Win7.

Klen · 10-20-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cjr2006

Well that explain why i had deja vu when i saw metro interface first time.

MPGdevil · 10-22-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BradBreakfast

... and I could not figure out how to exit out of a program... the interface is REALLY cumbersome to use. I have over 20 years of experience with computers too... I say this is going to be another "Vista" experience but with a worse user interface.

I'll be keeping my Windows 7. PC sales are about to fall... hard.

This guy can show you how.

10-20-2012, 08:49 AM	#55
EddyTheDog Just Doing My Own Thing Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, Spain, New Zealand, GFY - Not Croydon... Posts: 25,064	I have been using it pretty much since the day the beta was released. Its good but the lack of a "START" button will confuse at first. Just make shortcuts to your most missed start button applications and it works like a dream - I haven't tried to click the non-existent start button for months . lol - I remember trying to turn the computer off in Win 8 for the first time - I had to Google it. I never ever see the Metro crap BTW.....

10-20-2012, 08:58 AM	#56
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	I might try Windows 8, just want to know why i would try it. What does it do that Windows 7 can't? Give me a few reasons to install it.

10-20-2012, 12:00 PM	#60
Shoplifter Richest man in Babylon Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Posts: 10,002 Posts: 5,702	The Metro interface is pretty irrelevant, the only time I see it is if I decide to start up the Netflix app. Windows 8 is really good with multi core systems. We installed it on a 3930k machine, did a couple of tests with Sony Vegas and found it was maybe 20% faster than Win 7 running on the same box. Disk i/o seems a lot better and the way it handles and looks on high DPI displays is really nice. We just installed it to test it out and never went back to Win7.