Why should I upgrade to Windows 8?

[synth]

Well, the title says it all, why should I upgrade to Windows 8? I LOVE Windows 7, and what I basically do with my computer is mostly web developing, and gaming.

Would love to hear you views guys, Windows 7, by far, for me, is one of the best OS i've used, and yes I have tried linux and os x, (i worked for apple for a while) but because of the gaming I still go back to Windows.

So, please, enlighten me.

 

[Bongo]

Well, the title says it all, why should I upgrade to Windows 8? I LOVE Windows 7, and what I basically do with my computer is mostly web developing, and gaming.

Would love to hear you views guys, Windows 7, by far, for me, is one of the best OS i've used, and yes I have tried linux and os x, (i worked for apple for a while) but because of the gaming I still go back to Windows.

So, please, enlighten me.

The answer is hightlight in red in you ? if you are happy with Windows 7 don't upgrade.

Jerry

 

[SIW2]

Why should I upgrade to Windows 8?

Can't think why you would want to.

 

[indianacarnie]

No reason that I can see.

 

[MourningStar]

Were it me, my answer would be via results of a thorough test-drive.

 

[Plunder6459]

I will be completely honest with you, in my opinion you shouldn't do it. Here's why:
->We are all used to the Windows NT interface and thus getting used to the Windows 8 interface takes time. (I know because I have asked many of my friends who made the mistake and have since reverted)
->While you would have access to many new features like Microsoft App Store, you would probably find it difficult to navigate the interface.
->It would be a much more complex process to do simple tasks like go to control panel, computer management and furthermore command prompt.
->The interface contains many hidden screen shortcuts, ie right side of screen for search, start; bottom left for start menu/desktop and thus it would be more difficult to get to the applications not installed through the Microsoft App Store.

These are just a few differences between W7 and W8; it is up to you nevertheless.

Cheers

 

[boohbah]

you use the word should,
is someone forcing you to upgrade, if not remain doing what you are happy with.
i use windows 8.1, it was forced upon us as we upgraded a laptop as the old one broke.
however i will say, i prefer it now.
there is little difference to windows 7 as i use start 8 and modernix , yes there are glaring differences but the performance is better and i use the laptop for everything i used it for when i had win 7. my computing is not hindered in any way with 8.1.

that said, each to their own, one man's meat is another's poison ,as they say.

 

[AddRAM]

Can`t think of 1 reason why you should. But God please if you do, make a disk image of 7 first.

 

[ShamrockRig]

Yeah id stick with windows 7 mate, my dad has it on his laptop and oh dear, its horrible, also has problems with alot of games, windows 7 is just the complete package in my opinion

 

[rvcjew]

If you need to for some reason make sure you get something like classicshell its what i use on my laptop and makes it like 7 again for the most part. i haven't touched the start screen for months.

 

[Mellon Head]

The only reason that I would do it would be to develop for the App Store, and you say that you do development.

I upgraded for that very reason, and other than to develop apps, I strictly use Win 7. It's much better and a much more attractive interface. Win 8 is an eyesore if you ask me.

 

[jadinolf]

No checkmark?

 

[Plunder6459]

Just to add to my original list, you lose valuable features like DVD Movie support by default. (Yes, Windows 8 does not support the playback of DVD movies, unless you buy the Pro Pack ~$99).
It does not come with Media Center (Also a part of the pro pack).
It does not come with RDP, Bitlocker (Some other things that were included in W7)... (Again, part of the Pro Pack)
It does not support things like Wubi (Windows Installer for Ubuntu)
And finally you will need a Microsoft Account (sooner/later) to use 8.1

 

[synth]

I appreciate all the replies guys, I really do, but judging from the majority of your posts, seems like I should just stick with 7, for now, atleast, maybe not till Microsoft decides to shove 8 on everyones throats when they retire 7.

Anyway, I was then wondering what are like the major differences Win 7 and 8 has, i mean ofcourse aside from the start menu interface that really does take time to get used to. Any other specific things that 8 has and 7 doesn't that boosts performance? Any detail and info would be great. Yes, I can just read up on it or whatever, but I prefer hearing these kinds of things from knowledgeable users who have at least tried it.

Thanks again guys!


P.S.

I'm thinking of installing a copy of it on one of my work computers. just for kicks. lol.

 

[rvcjew]

I appreciate all the replies guys, I really do, but judging from the majority of your posts, seems like I should just stick with 7, for now, atleast, maybe not till Microsoft decides to shove 8 on everyones throats when they retire 7.

Anyway, I was then wondering what are like the major differences Win 7 and 8 has, i mean ofcourse aside from the start menu interface that really does take time to get used to. Any other specific things that 8 has and 7 doesn't that boosts performance? Any detail and info would be great. Yes, I can just read up on it or whatever, but I prefer hearing these kinds of things from knowledgeable users who have at least tried it.

Thanks again guys!


P.S.

I'm thinking of installing a copy of it on one of my work computers. just for kicks. lol.

they wont retire seven for a long time they are having enough trouble trying to retire xp since so many corporations are still on it lol.

To answer your questions, 8 s faster to boot up, requires less ram and as a whole is better optimized but its new start menu is a horrible interface without touch components and same for the charms menu, i use classic shell to just always stay on the desktop like in 7 as i have no need for metro apps. and you can open all pc settings in non metro form if you open the right links. for dvd support you can use xbmx for a media center which imo is way better than windows media center anyways. or if you want to just play a disc without any setup vlc will also do this. besides if you go into blu-ray no windows program can play that anyway. you always need 3rd party support for it. Now 8.1 for me was not anywhere near what i wanted in performance because the driver support was not their for my work computer(y510p). They are also still finding huge holes in 8 security wise not to mention 8.1. Id give 8.1 a month or so before jumping on it as some better support will be out for it, check manufacture support for of 8/8.1 before just installing it.
hope this helps with your questions.
rvcjew

 

[synth]

To answer your questions, 8 s faster to boot up, requires less ram and as a whole is better optimized but its new start menu is a horrible interface without touch components and same for the charms menu, i use classic shell to just always stay on the desktop like in 7 as i have no need for metro apps. and you can open all pc settings in non metro form if you open the right links. for dvd support you can use xbmx for a media center which imo is way better than windows media center anyways. or if you want to just play a disc without any setup vlc will also do this. besides if you go into blu-ray no windows program can play that anyway. you always need 3rd party support for it. Now 8.1 for me was not anywhere near what i wanted in performance because the driver support was not their for my work computer(y510p). They are also still finding huge holes in 8 security wise not to mention 8.1. Id give 8.1 a month or so before jumping on it as some better support will be out for it, check manufacture support for of 8/8.1 before just installing it.
hope this helps with your questions.
rvcjew

It really does thank you so much for this. Specially the info about the RAM part. It really sounds optimal. Does it consume less resources compared to Windows 7? Is it the reason why it's boot up is faster?

 

[rvcjew]

It really does thank you so much for this. Specially the info about the RAM part. It really sounds optimal. Does it consume less resources compared to Windows 7? Is it the reason why it's boot up is faster?

While it does have less overhead for ram usage it uses a kinda hybrid sleep state to be faster on startup and it has something called fast boot. it also uses a efi bootloader now i believe. this explains it better than i could> How Windows 8 Hybrid Shutdown / Fast Boot feature works - TechRepublic

 

[lehnerus2000]

Hybrid Boot

It really does thank you so much for this. Specially the info about the RAM part. It really sounds optimal. Does it consume less resources compared to Windows 7? Is it the reason why it's boot up is faster?

It uses a hybrid Hibernation boot up sequence.
Hybrid Boot

Even without Hybrid boot enabled it was a few seconds faster to boot than W7, on my PC.
Not a good reason to swap from W7 to W8/W8.1 (IMO).

lol
rvcjew posted the same link I selected.

 

[Tyrandis]

I think its a hard switch from windows 7 to 8, but that's just me

 

[rvcjew]

lol lehnerus we used the same article.