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Returning from Windows 8
I gave Windows 8 CR a thorough run and have decided to return to Windows 7. While many users find all kinds of things wrong with Windows 8 I find it pretty much the same as Windows 7 for my applications of website development, newsletter editing and various spreadsheet projects. True, there is a bit of a learning curve figuring out how to configure Windows 8 to effectively duplicate Windows 7 features but that was the fun part of experimenting with Windows 8. I have little (no?) interest in Metro Apps that use the full screen of one of my 24" monitors to run a program suited for a 7-inch screen. Hence, my conclusion is that there is no reason to upgrade to Windows 8. However, if I were to buy an new computer next year with Windows 8 installed it would be completely adequate and convenient for my computer related activities.