Windows 8 "Release Preview" Released

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  1. Posts : 5,941
    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
       #100

    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 W7 -- 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
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  2. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #101

    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.
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  3. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
       #102

    jimbo45 said:
    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 W7 -- 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
    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.
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  4. Posts : 1,533
    Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
       #103

    pparks1 said:
    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.
    I would just bring a laptop with me. There, Windows to go
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  5. Posts : 290
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #104

    I just noticed this today, looks like MS is starting to push Windows 8. No thanks!
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Windows 8 "Release Preview" Released-w8.jpg  
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  6. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
       #105

    pparks1 said:
    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.
    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.
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  7. Posts : 1,797
    Win 7 Ultimate, Win 8.1 Pro, Linux Mint 19 Cinnamon (All 64-Bit)
       #106

    Windows 8 for $14.99...

    Says it all really
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  8. Posts : 1,533
    Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
       #107

    Burdus77 said:
    Windows 8 for $14.99...

    Says it all really
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  9. Posts : 710
    Win7 Pro x64
       #108

    Say, does Metro now allow you to set a video file (mp4, whatever) as the background? Can't remember where I heard this...
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  10. Posts : 26,863
    Windows 11 Pro
       #109

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