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Is anyone else up late downloading windows 8?
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:07 am
by reible
I haven't had time to do much of a preview but I figured doing one of my machines would be educational.
If you don't here from me in the next few days you know it didn't go well.
At least the price wasn't too bad, $39.99 for the download, and extra 14.99 for a backup DVD and $2.49 shipping, total $57.47 for the Pro version.
Ed
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:25 am
by reible
Downloaded, installed and running.
Ed
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 4:47 am
by damagi
reible wrote:Downloaded, installed and running.
Ed
Converted my machines a month or two ago...very pleased. Can't wait till the surface gets delivered later today
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:31 am
by paulmcohen
reible wrote:I haven't had time to do much of a preview but I figured doing one of my machines would be educational.
If you don't here from me in the next few days you know it didn't go well.
At least the price wasn't too bad, $39.99 for the download, and extra 14.99 for a backup DVD and $2.49 shipping, total $57.47 for the Pro version.
Ed
Been running it for a few months, and so far I HATE IT. Where is the start button!! NO drivers for my 6 month old 8-core computer, until today and I am still missing a video driver that works with my high performance graphic card, the finger print software that I loved on Windows 7 had to be removed and IE 10 is not compatible with sites I have to use on a regular basis. The only bright size is my CutList application that did not run or install on Windows 7 runs perfectly on Windows 8. I give it a BIG FAIL.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:41 am
by dusty
I'm just beginning to get the hang of of Windows 7. I don't even want to think about another Windows upgrade. Someday maybe when a version offers something that I really, really need.
It would be interesting to hear what you who have converted expect from 8 that you don't already have.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:40 am
by joedw00
I have been thinking about it with the price so low, but will wait until they get all the bugs out that I am sure will be in.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:25 am
by heathicus
Windows 8 is the ugliest GUI I've ever seen.
I'll switch to a Mac before I switch to Windows 8. And I hate Macs. (Well, "hate" may be a little strong, but I very much dislike them.)
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:54 am
by Ed in Tampa
Damagi be sure to give us a full review of the surface.
For those on Windows 8, the new interface seems to oriented toward a touch sceen. What does it buy you if you are using a mouse and keyboard?
Windows 3 Something new
Windows 3.1 good
Windows 95 fair service packs were invented
Windows 98 fair
Windows 98 SE good
Windows millenium junk
Windows xp good
Vista junk
Windows 7 good
Windows 8 if it follows trend it should be junk.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:46 am
by curiousgeorge
The only time I upgrade my OS is when I replace the computer and it comes with the new OS. At present I have my old computer with XP and my newest desktop and laptop with 7. I see no reason to spend all that money just for a few minor changes that most of the time don't even work with my existing hardware anyway. If it ain't broke...
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:47 pm
by ryanbp01
I'm sticking with Windows 7. I read that Windows 8 was designed for tablets.
BPR