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Old 12-13-2012, 07:36 AM
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I have downloaded a number of books and video training tutorials on Windows 8 and it looks very interesting. Very different to say the least. I am seeing that you are able to do everything you are able to do in Windows 7 but just in a different manner. There will be a BIG learning curve but the tutorial covers about everything.

Mind you I have not yet upgraded to 8 but I am planning to do so in the near future but it will be in a dual boot set up on my lap top. That way I will not lose anything from 7 and have the ability to play with 8.

The one thing that Microsoft did in 8 is to design it to be the same look and feel for almost anything that uses an operating system. Learn to use it on your desktop and you do not have to relearn things for your lap top, tablet or even Windows phone. I don't think they gave much thought to the learning curve for the millions of current users.

I will have to take a good look at how 8 handles e-mails. You are able to set up a number of different accounts but if it is a drastic difference from Outlook that will not be good. As an Outlook user for years in both business and at home I find that is something I don't want to change.

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