Camy Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Just a swift heads up. If you're thinking of upgrading to windows 8 Pro (from XP, Vista, or Windows 7) do it before the end of January. Before the end of January you can upgrade for less than $30. After January the price rockets to over $150. Also-if you're upgrading-remember that it's probably Windows 8 Pro that you want. Windows 8 RT is the tablet version and won't run a desktop, or legacy software. Link to comment
DesDownunder Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Come what may, I have no intention of going through the hell of another Windows installation, unless they announce a return to something us old people can actually understand. In the meantime I am sending smoke signals and waiting for the reply via jungle drums. Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Think twice. The "New" Windows looks a lot like the Old AOL. It's fugly and its mother dressed it funny. Link to comment
Chris James Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I hope not to encounter the horrors of another Windows operating system until I have to replace my PC. Even then a few dollars slid under the counter to the right technician will probably result in a change of programming back to Windows 7. The features of 8 don't attract me...old dog new tricks, you know how it is. Link to comment
Camy Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I have to say I wasn't enamored at first. But as I don't use the metro interface and it's a lot faster to load than 7, I've found - for my sins - I rather like it. Link to comment
vwl Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 There is a $5 (U.S.) program from Stardock called Start8 that essentially recreates the Windows 7 start button and setup. After installing that, I found Windows 8 quite user friendly and fast. The $40 upgrade price to Windows 8 pro is available until the end of the month. Link to comment
DesDownunder Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Classic Start Menu is a free program which allows you to choose Win Xp, W7, or W8 Start menus and also allows you to select/adjust other settings which are much more friendly. Have a look at it here. I wouldn't want to be without it. Link to comment
The Pecman Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I just heard an hour-long program from noted industry pundit Leo Laporte, and he's already proclaimed Windows 8 to be a failure, and that Microsoft is panicking. He's telling friends, clients, and listeners to stick with Windows 7 -- which he calls "the best version of Windows ever." Link to comment
colinian Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I think Leo has gone off the deep end. I've had Windows 8 running on my Acer i3 laptop since it was released, and I love it. I normally use the classical interface, and it's basically Windows 7 but is significantly faster and more stable. I'm so impressed I bought an upgrade copy for my desktop which I'll install real soon now. My laptop install was straightforward and flawless (once I uninstalled the Acer Bluetooth utility, which isn't Win8 compatible), the easiest Windows upgrade install I've ever used.. Like Des, I use Classic Start Menu as well. Colin Link to comment
bi_janus Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 What is this "Windows" of which you speak? Link to comment
The Pecman Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 What is this "Windows" of which you speak? Link to comment
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