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jblum315

11-14-2012, 02:26 PM

Do I really need to update to Windows 8? It's gotten some bad reviews and even Microsoft seems to be a little embarrassed about it. Anyone using it? Do you like it more than Windows 7?

rubicon

11-14-2012, 02:31 PM

I just bought a new laptop with windows 7. Best Buy did inform me that window 8 was on its way and would be offered the following week. I discussed windows 8 with four geek guys and not one of them seemed impressed and two of them acually cringed.

I had heard that Windows 8 requires stronger hinges for laptops and companies have been experiementing with a number of various configurations and metals.

to be sure Window 8 will be improved upon and shortly it will be the rage

skyguy79

11-14-2012, 04:27 PM

I've been a subscriber for many years to a website called Windows Secrets. Generally speaking I decided long ago not to update any software when it first comes out, especially software like Windows. The advise I've read stated it's better if you give some time for any bugs to be worked out. So I would personally wait at least a year before upgrading.

However, my decision may not match decisions of others, depending on their own experience or levels of knowledge and willingness to dig in and work out kinks for themselves if necessary.

Either way, there is a video on the following link that one may be interested in on this topic:

Upgrade to Windows 8? (http://windowssecrets.com/wacky-web-week/upgrade-to-windows-8-or-not/)

2BNTV

11-14-2012, 04:42 PM

The latest is not always the greatest. Any major revision needs time to work out the bugs. This is suppose to be MicroSoft's latest attempt to stay relevant in the PC industry. IMHO

I personally agree that it is prudent to wait tio jump on the newest version but that's me. :smiley:

Geewiz

11-14-2012, 06:01 PM

The main advantage with Windows 8 is that it supports touchscreen use and it's a bit less of a systems hog. The joke was always that new Microsoft rollouts were a invitation to be a beta tester. Maybe in a year or two when most computers have touchscreen monitors...but, I would shy away right now unless you are a tech and love figuring out fixes.

GordyM

11-14-2012, 07:23 PM

Pat_RI

11-15-2012, 07:57 AM

From what I read if you don't have touchscreen you're not taking full advantage of 8. I'm waiting for the prices to go down on touchscreen ultrapads/Tablets before moving.

NotGolfer

11-15-2012, 08:44 AM

How long will it be before tablets are less expensive?? Touch-screens...are they better and easier??

nika38

12-12-2012, 04:09 PM

I have been running Windows 8 Pro for about 2 months now. At first I didn't like it but it has kind of "grown on me" now and it is not so bad.

If anyone would like to see it and test drive it on my laptop..... just let me know.

Take care,
Gordy

Dear Gordy, what are you thinking now about Windows 8 after running it awile? I have bought a new laptop with Windows 8 and don't understand how it works. Is it ok to ask you?
Thank you
Lena

kaydee

12-12-2012, 11:14 PM

i happen to be on the phone last week with tech support regarding issues I am currently having with my pc and the subject of Windows 8 came up. This guy said that his mother just got a new pc and he himself is having a difficult time managing it as it has windows 8.... If this tech support guy is having trouble I can only just imagine the mess I'd be in.

fraurauch

12-13-2012, 05:49 AM

I don't like Windows 8 at all.

Virtual Geezer

12-13-2012, 07:36 AM

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.

VG

VG

memason

12-13-2012, 07:42 AM

Wife got a new laptop about a month ago. It came with Windows 8.

To begin with, it was incredibly hard to initially setup and it crashed several times in the startup/setup process. This was very frustrating; especially for an Apple user! But, after a few hours, we were able to get it up and running. THis was a brand new, out of the box computer. It reminded me why I bought an Apple...

Once it was running, we looked at it and said, "now what?" Everything we knew about Windows was gone. She is S l o w l y learning her way around, but everything she does, she has to relearn. It took her 15 minutes to figure out how to "shutdown" one day.

As someone who worked in the corporate world and even had a stint as an IT Manager, I believe Microsoft really shot themselves in the foot with this one. The corporation I worked for and that has some 60,000 PC's, has just begun migrating to Windows 7 from NT and XP. There is no way they will ever use Windows 8. The training for 60,000 people would cost them millions and there would many man-years of lost productivity.

Sorry Microsoft..... FAIL

Just my opinion....

Virtual Geezer

12-13-2012, 08:15 AM

You are very true regarding Windows 8 and the corporate world. The company that I did tech support for even had a hard time going from XP to Windows 7 so 8 is out of the question. Microsoft bases it's thinking on using the consumer to force the corporate world into going there way.

VG

2BNTV

12-13-2012, 09:10 AM

I don't have any interest in going to windows 8 but your so right about the corporate learning curve. I would agree that MS has shot itself in the foot if they think all users will like the idea of conforming to their new platform.

I read somehere that MS was trying to keep up with Apple with this interface but quite honestly, I don't know a darn thing about windows 8. I do know that MS has a history of trying to stay ahead of the curve and comes out with programs that are flawed is some respects.

Time will tell if this attempt is sucessful........

BTW - i worked in the IT industry for many years and know that I am behind the curve.........

Computer Corner

12-15-2012, 11:37 PM

Do I really need to update to Windows 8? It's gotten some bad reviews and even Microsoft seems to be a little embarrassed about it. Anyone using it? Do you like it more than Windows 7?

simply put...

wait on Windows 9. This does seem to be another 'vista' moment for Microsoft. Hopefully they make it to 9.

rubicon

12-16-2012, 05:29 AM

I purchased a laptop with windows 7 and the store had given me an option to purchase windows 8 at a huge discount. Four of four geek guys told me to nix Windows 8. I went back to the store three weeks later and saw three people in line returning their laptops with windows 8. I spoke to one guy and he said I have a life other than using a computer and to hi it was so complicaed that he found himself spending hours on it.

It would seem that as time goes by software ought to be easier and easier and not harder and harder. Suddenly sharpening my encil or re-filling my ballpoint pen doesn't seem so bad. Hmmmm

Regor

12-16-2012, 08:57 AM

All you have to do to make Windows 8 act like 7 is, click on the desktop tile. That will bring you to a windows 7 type desktop with the "Start/menu" button missing. Go to lee-soft.com and download and install their free "ViStart" program. Now you will have a Start button just like Win7 has.

Virtual Geezer

12-16-2012, 02:02 PM

Face facts, Windows 8 is not going away and it is the way things will be in the future if we like it or not. At some point in time everything will be migrated over to the new style of O/S. Microsoft or third party companies may provide programs that will give Windows 8 users the look or feel of Windows 7 but 8 will still be there.

If you are having troubles with 8 why not give TV Computer Club a try? There are devoting a lot of time and effort into the subject of Windows 8 and it would be worth your while to look into it. The learning curve for even those folks has been rough but they are willing to help anyone and will pass along their experiences to help you and others to get use to Windows 8.

VG

Xavier

12-16-2012, 04:38 PM

Microsoft has a really good deal on Window8 Pro Upgrade - Just $40 from now through the end of January. I always love an adventure so I'll be giving it a try.

Click Here > Window8 Pro Upgrade (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/buy)

Xavier

Virtual Geezer

12-16-2012, 08:54 PM

Also you can create a duel boot and have both 7 and 8 on the same computer. Minimum requirements are at least 20 gig of hard drive space available. Check out his site for full details on how to do it.

http://mashable.com/2012/11/08/dual-boot-windows-8/

Note that you are doing a totally new install so things like your Favorites and IE settings will not be carried over. Same goes for installed programs.

VG

Xavier

12-17-2012, 10:09 AM