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Windows 8
by
Paul the Headblader
on 04 Oct, 2012 15:32
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Hello.
I've upgrade my OS from windows 7 to windows 8. It is indeed quite a major change...in a good way.
I always wanted to try macOS on my pc, but as I've read on the net, the transition is quite difficult...

Anyone else here using w8?
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#1
by
theman
on 05 Oct, 2012 14:15
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I went for Windows XP , to Window'7, and I am still learning about this.

Let us know how it turns out. I do have a guy that can change it for me if it is good.
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#2
by
Natedawg
on 05 Oct, 2012 15:34
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Nope. It will probably be quite a long time before I do that upgrade. Don't see it as immediately necessary. Windows 7 handles everything I need, Windows-wise. That's just me, though.. Glad to hear you like it, Paul. How about some screen shots?
Anyone who wants to try an alternative OS, give Linux a try. Linux Mint is fantastic for beginners. Best of all, it's free.
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#3
by
mrzed
on 05 Oct, 2012 16:20
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I migrated from Windows XP to Suse Linux back in 2004, I think it was. Then to Ubuntu, and now Linux Mint.
Ubuntu, by default changed the desktop to something that 'lost' me. I was so crippled with the new desktop. Could not find anything. So switched to Linux Mint which retains a more traditional desktop that I understand.
I doubt I'll ever go back to Microsoft. Everything I need to do can be done in linux, and did the other fellow say that it was free no cost to try it out. no cost to upgrade. no cost for applications. Resistant to virus.
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#4
by
Cam
on 10 Oct, 2012 14:01
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I think I'm going to install Win 8 on my desktop, since I generally only use it for podcasting and not my primary machine. My laptop, which is my workhorse, will be staying on Windows 7 until I see how well 8 plays with the software I use for work.
From what I've seen so far, though, I'm not impressed with 8.
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#5
by
baldOUfan
on 13 Oct, 2012 00:10
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Heard win 8 was like a win vista so friend said stay with 7, I prob wont upgrade untill win 20 lmao
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#6
by
Bluebriz
on 13 Oct, 2012 06:14
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Another big Linux fan here, my home laptop is Linux Mint Debian. Works like a dream!
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#7
by
imaginary
on 03 Nov, 2012 19:14
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I've considered upgrading, but I'd rather wait.
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#8
by
skinheader
on 03 Nov, 2012 20:23
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I still use XP and love it. When that is no longer supported I will swap to win7. I was watching a news article about microsoft and the launch of win8, They claim If win8 is not a big success it could sink microsoft all together. I doubt this is the case though.
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#9
by
tomgallagher
on 03 Nov, 2012 21:59
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I still use XP and love it. When that is no longer supported I will swap to win7. I was watching a news article about microsoft and the launch of win8, They claim If win8 is not a big success it could sink microsoft all together. I doubt this is the case though.
Me to.
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#10
by
Beardman
on 03 Nov, 2012 22:21
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It will be a success purely because it is microsoft... for most people the only other alternative is mac, which is becoming more popular these days, but I don't think it will ever be as big as windows
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#11
by
Mr Jules
on 04 Nov, 2012 04:21
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Tempted to buy a new machine with Win 8 pre-installed. Like the idea of a PC with a touchscreen monitor, for which Win 8 is designed.
Think I'll wait until the new year sales...
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#12
by
buddha
on 04 Nov, 2012 04:24
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I used to run PC Linux OS several years ago and it was great. I'd like to go back to a Linus OS but I can't comprehend how to leave a Windoze partition. I have only one game on my computer and I simply refuse to not have it in working order. I tried installing an emulator called Wine but my game would not run and that just won't do! So for now I am stuck with 'Doze!
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#13
by
tomgallagher
on 04 Nov, 2012 06:29
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I need a couple of new laptops but I think I'll wait for "Black Friday". That's not a long wait.
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#14
by
ZachM
on 04 Nov, 2012 12:44
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I got the $14.99 Windows 8 upgrade offer when I bought my laptop over the summer and installed it last week. It's different to say the least, but I am getting used to it. I'm not crazy about the new start menu and how it's laid out, but it does seem to boot up faster than Windows 7, which I really loved.