10-27-2012, 05:35 PM | #16 |
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I used to, but haven't used anything but laptops for the past three or four years. Prices are much the same, at least for computers suitable for my purposes (Office, email, and web browsing).
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10-27-2012, 05:44 PM | #17 |
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From what I've read, Windows 7 will never get a service pack 2. I don't use it much, but Windows 7 appears to be quite usable and reliable.
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10-27-2012, 10:09 PM | #18 | |
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My workplace is *supposed* to convert to Win7 sometime this year....of course, I heard that late *last* year, so I don't know if it's true or just another rumor. And I *still* hate the Office ribbon we were forced to deal with when we upgraded to 2007. |
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10-28-2012, 02:41 AM | #19 | |
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Having used every version of Windows except Vista -- saw no reason to upgrade to Vista -- I can't imagine using an earlier version than Win 7. It is an excellent OS, even though it only has SP1 . |
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10-28-2012, 02:55 AM | #20 |
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I have to admit, I would have happily stayed with WinXP. And the changes to the Start menu and Windows Explorer in Win7 made me crazy ... until I discovered Classic Shell and put most of the things back to the way I preferred them.
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10-28-2012, 02:56 AM | #21 |
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Isn't that a rumor rather than announced by MS? Perhaps a ruse to make people switch to 8? I did? Then again, I/m probably too easy to convince.
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10-29-2012, 01:50 AM | #22 | |
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10-29-2012, 02:31 AM | #23 |
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I upgraded to Win8 as soon as it was released. Other than a bit of a learning curve it seems to be working well. I'm not sure it's really worth upgrading if you're happy with Win7, but I thought I'd give it a go anyway.
There are things I like, and some I don't. We'll see how it works out over time. |
10-29-2012, 02:45 AM | #24 |
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I get some weird enjoyment out of it on my laptop, wouldn't consider for desktop. But for laptop with decent touchpad it's interesting system... Not too much experience yet though...
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10-29-2012, 03:17 AM | #25 |
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I haven't adjusted to the Start screen yet. I kind of like the full screen browser and e-mail app, but there is still a learning curve, maybe that is what I enjoy.
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10-29-2012, 03:19 AM | #26 | |
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Many reviews are bagging it, and it might turn out to be another Vista or Me. There is no way that I will consider putting it on one of my work machines - I need to get things done, not spend the day chasing my tail over yet another Windows 8 problem. Addendum: A headline in local media asking "Is Windows 8 going to destroy Microsoft"? People are turning away in droves. Nearly all the reviews here are either outright negative or very cautiously optimistic. Quote: "Analysts don't expect Microsoft's corporate and government customers to immediately embrace the new system, no matter how much it's hyped. About half of this traditionally cautious group of customers still haven't upgraded to Windows 7. Most analysts expect companies and government to hold off on switching to Windows 8 for at least another year." None of our schools are allowing "upgrades" for the time being. Last edited by DarkScribe; 10-29-2012 at 03:35 AM. |
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10-29-2012, 04:03 AM | #27 |
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MS still hasn't fixed W7 search functionality.
Upgrade to W8 atm = absolute madness. |
10-29-2012, 05:11 AM | #28 | |
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10-29-2012, 07:12 AM | #29 | |
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Most tech reviewers in the media seem to consist of media-studies graduates who believe that the ability to switch on an iPad is sufficient qualification to write about IT issues. MS simply had to move forward to accommodate touch surfaces. However, unlike Apple they don't force you to upgrade or perish. They are still providing security updates for XP, after all, while you will be hard pressed to find someone who will even recall the name of the OS that was used by Apple at the time of XP's release. |
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10-29-2012, 12:47 PM | #30 | |
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