Windows 8

[jack1953]

I know this isn't the 8 forum but I was curious as to what the feedback is on it. I was looking to possibly upgrade and the research I've done has been about 50/50.
Jack

 

[edwar]

If you like Windows 7 stay with it. There is nothing really new in Win 8. Other then the completely stupid metro interface and it may boot a little faster then Win 7 (but that is from the system never really shutting down. It goes into a hibernate mode instead of shutting down).

I personally have been running it in a virtual machine since it first released as a beta then RTM and can't see why anyone with a Real Computer would use it. May be fine on a phone or pad but not for a real computer.

 

[Brink]

Hello Jack,

For Windows 8, you might consider posting at our sister site Eight Forums to get better results.

 

[Sir George]

I know this isn't the 8 forum but I was curious as to what the feedback is on it. I was looking to possibly upgrade and the research I've done has been about 50/50.
Jack

If you intend to use a touchscreen, it seems to be a great choice, but if you are using the conventional keyboard & mouse, I don't see any real advantage or reason to use it. The default setting for "Social Media" desktop isn't something I like.

You could install Virtual Box, which is free, and install Windows 8 in a virtual machine to get some hands-on experience. Then, if you like it, take the plunge.

HTH

 

[programmer40]

I know this isn't the 8 forum but I was curious as to what the feedback is on it. I was looking to possibly upgrade and the research I've done has been about 50/50.
Jack

I know if you use PowerShell at all it was great in windows 7. If you get into windows 8, its even better! PowerShell can actually download help from the internet. I think its a really cool feature man. The metro thing is a little strange but you don't have to use it if you don't want, I just go on the desktop if I'm using it on vmware. If you get a touch adapter the metro thing would actually be a lot more useful, but still I don't like typing on my screen while reaching across my keyboard. Instead of Anna they've added 3 more people that speak, they sound more like people too!

 

[jack1953]

Thanks for the input folks! That's pretty much on par with what I've heard. 7 is running super on my desktop so I am just going to use the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

 

[DeaconFrost]

Ignore the "it's only for touchscreens" comments, because they simply aren't true. With one of several add-in programs, you can restore the start menu and boot right to a usable desktop. The Metro UI is still one click away, if needed. I am liking it so far, and it's quite responsive. There's nothing wrong with Windows 7, so I don't feel a need to upgrade, but I plan to on at least one of my three systems.

 

[Sir George]

Ignore the "it's only for touchscreens" comments, because they simply aren't true. With one of several add-in programs, you can restore the start menu and boot right to a usable desktop. The Metro UI is still one click away, if needed. I am liking it so far, and it's quite responsive. There's nothing wrong with Windows 7, so I don't feel a need to upgrade, but I plan to on at least one of my three systems.

I personally haven't seen anything that states "It's only for touchscreens". I have read quite a few reviews, however, that point out the touchscreen aspect as being one of its main features and I know MS is using it as a highlight in their advertising. I have been running it in a VM, and since I use a computer mostly for business, I don't see any real reason to change.

Just a couple of pennies worth of my thoughts.

 

[DeaconFrost]

I personally haven't seen anything that states "It's only for touchscreens".

Read any of the other "Should I use Windows 8" threads. Someone along the thread always makes that comment.

 

[Sir George]

I personally haven't seen anything that states "It's only for touchscreens".

Read any of the other "Should I use Windows 8" threads. Someone along the thread always makes that comment.

What point are you trying to make?

 

[DeaconFrost]

What point are you trying to make?

I'm confused as to why you keep pushing this, and what you hope to achieve. I'll spell it out.

Anytime someone creates a thread asking if they should use Windows 8 instead of Windows 7, there is always a response that states Windows 8 is only for touchscreens. Happens each and every time.

My "point" was to preempt that comment by stating that Windows 8 isn't "just for touchscreens" and that there's more to consider than just whether or not a computer has a touchscreen. No where did I state that it was an official comment from Microsoft, or any other source, and frankly I'm still uncertain why my comments are a big deal to you.

 

[Sir George]

What point are you trying to make?

I'm confused as to why you keep pushing this, and what you hope to achieve. I'll spell it out.

Anytime someone creates a thread asking if they should use Windows 8 instead of Windows 7, there is always a response that states Windows 8 is only for touchscreens. Happens each and every time.

My "point" was to preempt that comment by stating that Windows 8 isn't "just for touchscreens" and that there's more to consider than just whether or not a computer has a touchscreen. No where did I state that it was an official comment from Microsoft, or any other source, and frankly I'm still uncertain why my comments are a big deal to you.

The only comment in this thread about Windows 8 and the touchscreen feature was posted by me, so I thought you had misunderstood my post and were being a bit insulting. I had no idea you were just making a general reference.

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

 

[whs]

Windows8 has some interesting features. I especially like the Trim function for SSDs that comes with defrag. But for daily use it is awfully cumbersome. This mixed UI is not the yellow of the egg. I may put a copy on one of my systems - just to stay up-to-date. But for normal operation I'll stay with /7.

 

[DeaconFrost]

I had no idea you were just making a general reference.

I get the initial confusion, but even after I explained what I meant, you still questioned the point I was trying to make. My original comments weren't directed at you in any way.