Windows 7: Windows 8 "Release Preview" Released

Hi there
My main interest in W8 was the "Windows to go" feature -- this really works -- you have a fully working Windows running from a USB stick (or better) an external USB disk device -- and I mean a FULLY working windows system -- not an install mechanism or a boot to your internal HDD's. You can disconnect every disk in your computer and boot up the windows to go system via a USB slot.

I have no problem whatsoever with Windows 7 -- for a desktop OS it really can't be bettered --even though loads of Linux distros have improved over the years - but it doesn't have the "To GO" feature -- pity as this would be a W8 Killer app.

I don't find any problem with MS launching a tablet / mobile phone OS -- after all Google with Android started from scratch -- and horrible it was too.

Android is rapidly maturing into a decent mobile phone OS (although who ever thinks of those names -- latest version ICS -- "Ice Cream Sandwich" for gawds''sakes).

W8 has to decide whether it wants to be a desktop or mobile os. No way Metro with 35 km of left scroll to find your application will this ever get NEAR a corporate workplace.

Cheers
jimbo

Wasn't aware of the Windows To Go feature. Unsure why I would need or benefit from having a portable version of Windows. Gotta think about that one for awhile.

Is there an app for that?











J/K , I thought about setting one up, and would if I didn't have to mess around with the WAIK etc.

I would just bring a laptop with me. There, Windows to go

I just noticed this today, looks like MS is starting to push Windows 8. No thanks!

It lets you boot up to Windows and log in with your user account and credentials that you already setup, on somebody else's PC. Then when you shut down and remove your device everything you did goes with you. Nothing is stored on the PC's internal drive and nothing is done to the installed OS. No trace is left behind, its like you were never there. You just keep the thumbdive in your pocket for emergencies where you don't have your laptop with you, or the PC is so messed up its installed OS won't load. I'd imagine you could repair a windows install and or run diagnostic if you wanted.

Windows 8 for $14.99...

Says it all really

Say, does Metro now allow you to set a video file (mp4, whatever) as the background? Can't remember where I heard this...

Windows 8 for $14.99, not bad. It's probably worth that, but not much more.