Windows 7 vs 8 poll

View Poll Results: Windows 7 vs 8 ?

Voters
47. You may not vote on this poll
  • What do you mean? Windows 8 is great!

    11 23.40%
  • Tried it, Hated it. Back to Windows 7!

    19 40.43%
  • I haven't tried Windows 8 yet.

    7 14.89%
  • Gonna wait till Windows 9 (or something better comes along)

    9 19.15%
  • Maybe, if they created a different version for PC and Tablet

    11 23.40%
  • I'd rather switch to a different OS (linux etc.)

    2 4.26%
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  1. Posts : 2,726
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #1

    Windows 7 vs 8 poll


    On the back of more than 3 out 4 enthusiasts reject windows 8
    It would be nice to have a general vote on what people think

    I'll change any of the choices if needed
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  2. Posts : 1,442
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #2

    Apple did it with two different operating systems. iOS and OSX.
    Why couldn't Microsoft release Windows 8 Desktop and Windows 8 Mobile????

    Windows 8 Desktop = keyboard/mouse
    Windows 8 Mobile = touch
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  3. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #3

    My vote also.
    Maybe, if they created a different version for PC and Tablet

    A very old saying.
    Anything that works on everything works on nothing well.
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  4. Posts : 355
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64bit, Manjaro Xfce, Debian 10 64bit Xfce
       #4

    I went with the "tried it..." and "maybe, if..." options.

    I haven't used Windows 8 on my PC, but I have used it on several other computers that I've worked on. I'm definitely staying with Windows 7 for the time being.
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  5. Posts : 399
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit 7601
       #5

    I did not vote, With polls like that 100% of the people polled would say Windows 8 is terrible, If you are going to make a poll at least have a check box for the people that like it and use both Windows 7 and 8
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  6. Posts : 296
    Windows 7 Professional
       #6

    I voted Gonna wait till Windows 9 (or something better comes along) since there's really no reason to upgrade to Windows 8 from Windows 7.

    Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with Windows 8 (at least the desktop version of Windows 8) it's just Windows 7 is much more practical and does exactly same thing without having to learn how to work with two separate OS environments.

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  7. Posts : 3,371
    W10 Pro desktop, W11 laptop, W11 Pro tablet (all 64-bit)
       #7

    I like Win 8 well enough that I am perfectly happy with my new laptop that came with it. However, I don't feel 8 is worth the hassle of upgrading any of my Win 7 machines to run it. I didn't vote since there is no option to vote "I like both".

    @Havoc - Win 8 already is a dual OS, no need for 2 separate OSes. It runs fine as a desktop OS for those of us that choose to run it that way. For those that prefer the mobile-like Start screen and it's associated Metro apps for their tablet or phone, it does that too.

    With Win 8 you can have your cake and eat it too!
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  8. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #8

    HAVOC said:
    Apple did it with two different operating systems. iOS and OSX.
    Why couldn't Microsoft release Windows 8 Desktop and Windows 8 Mobile????

    Windows 8 Desktop = keyboard/mouse
    Windows 8 Mobile = touch
    Layback Bear said:
    My vote also.
    Maybe, if they created a different version for PC and Tablet

    A very old saying.
    Anything that works on everything works on nothing well.
    Two simple questions:
    1. Please could you give me some examples of Windows 8 features which cannot be used or are more difficult to use with mouse and keyboard?
    2. In which way should the "desktop" version of Windows 8 be different?


    I have used windows 8 as my main OS since the first pre-release test versions. I have not nor will I get a touchscreen in a foreseeable future (not counting mobile devices), one of the reasons I like Windows 8 being how easy it is to use with a roll mouse, how fast and flexible everything can be found and used.

    Kari
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  9. Posts : 2,588
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
       #9

    Used the 15$ (or so) upgrade to 8. Never looked back (admittedly, it took me some time to learn 8).

    Was worth it, and with 8.1, it is only getting better

    Do I sound like a fanatic?
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  10. Posts : 8
    Windows 7
       #10

    Went back to 7


    Ran it on my desktop for 4 months, couldn't take it anymore.
    1. Needs a start menu. I have 3 monitors, NOTHING gets a full screen.
    2. It's UGLY. Reminds me of a 5 year old with a box of crayons (8 color box)
    3. Needs an option to turn aero back on.

    Yes, 8 should have been the tablet OS.
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