will you skip Windows 8?

[investmenttech]

How many of you are planning to get Windows 8 when it comes out?

 

[Phone Man]

I am in the undecided group. I have to look at it and see what it brings to the table.

Jim

 

[Tarka Dal]

As far as I can see the new Windows 8 will be used by Business more than personal use. But who in business wants to touch a screen that other people have been using and have all their germs all over the screen. Especially the fact that most businesses don't even possess screen cleaners as it's too ''expensive'' for them to stock.

 

[davehc]

There is a tendency to regard the touch screen as the final and ultimate advantage of Windows 8. There are already hacks to show how to return to the more familiar Windows 7 screen. If businesses have the budget, they should look further ahead than the Touch facility. Windows 8, already, promises better performance.
Having said that. Imho most businesses are already achieving desired performance, probably overloaded with uneeded software on their networks, which won't go away with a new OS. Possibly, with Windows 7, updating for update sake, has come to the end of the line. With a worldwide economic plunge, which is forecast to go on for a long while, I doubt there will be a rush to purchase the new OS.

 

[noobvious]

I'm happy with 7.

 

[DustSailor]

If I need a brand new computer sometime in the future, sure. Never need a touch screen for home use. I Like the Win 7 look a lot better though.

 

[zigzag3143]

Loved win 7 but am already on WDP so yes.

 

[JMH]

Will get {another}new lappy with Win 8 on it ...so yes I will try / use it

 

[pparks1]

I won't be able to make this call until I see what Windows 8 turns out to be when released. If it's anything like the currently developer preview, I'd be in no hurry to obtain it and certainly wouldn't spend my own money on it as it doesn't provide me with any feature that I can see that I am currently lacking/wanting/needing.

 

[boogieboy]

I will buy Windows 8 but i wont get it soon after the final release and will try the RC and will see and hear different opinions, bugs and everything else from internet and other users

 

[sygnus21]

I'll take the wait and see attitude for now. Pretty happy with the 7 is performing.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Likewise for me it's an every other OS purchase for me. But if it does an amazing amount of new things better (hard to imagine) then of course I will consider it. Cost vs Performance will always come into play.

 

[biggles1000]

as others have said, I'm perfectly happy with Windows 7. Also, after spending a fairly large amount of time in the W8 developer preview, it does seem to be incredibly touch-centric. Which will be great for tablet users and people with touchscreen monitors, but for the 99.9% (probably ) of us with normal monitors, it takes longer to get things done.
The new start menu is a main part of my dislike for it. As a Windows Phone 7 user, a fullscreen start menu is needed (the tiny WinMo 5-ish start menu was a pain, hence the 6.5+ transition into fullscreen ones). On a what, 20" monitor? I don't think so

 

[Corazon]

As far as I can see the new Windows 8 will be used by Business more than personal use. But who in business wants to touch a screen that other people have been using and have all their germs all over the screen. Especially the fact that most businesses don't even possess screen cleaners as it's too ''expensive'' for them to stock.

Probably the same executive-type guys who don't wash their hands after using the restroom (for, um, small business, that is) and shake every stranger's hands with a flash of their teeth. :devil:

 

[whs]

From what I see right now, there is little reason to complicate my life with Win8. But it is early days and I will reserve my final decision until I see the RTM.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I probably won't build a new PC until 2015. At that time, I would likely use the then current Windows--assuming it doesn't have a hopeless reputation.

Between now and 2015, I likely would not upgrade to another OS unless MS offers a very low promotional price, much as they offered Windows 7 Home Premium for $49 for a period of 6 months prior to its official launch.

 

[investmenttech]

does anybody know if I get a laptop in the future with Windows 8 on it, will I be able to use that key on my desktop or other laptop as well?

 

[whs]

does anybody know if I get a laptop in the future with Windows 8 on it, will I be able to use that key on my desktop or other laptop as well?

Are you talking about the Win7 product key ??

 

[investmenttech]

No I'm talking about the windows 8 key....
This thread is about w8 non w7...

 

[whs]

An OEM jey you cannot transfer. What you would need is a multi license retail key.