09-19-2012, 10:22 PM | #61 | |
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Chrome now can be installed to use with Metro. I do love that. If it's the default browser, the Metro interface will open. If not, it opens on the desktop. There is apparently a legitimate way to sideload Metro apps for Enterprise and Server versions, but I haven't really looked into it. As long as I can install what I want/need to the desktop, I don't care much. And so far, I've been able to with the Win 8 preview. (The only exception was a Media Center add on, apparently due to a .NET change, but that's a different issue. Compatibility, not restriction.) I would LOVE a Surface Pro. It's the tablet PC I always hoped would come to be. I don't have much use for an iOS, Android or even RT tablet, but a full Win 8 tablet? Yes, please. Can't afford one right now, but someday... In the meantime, my Duo will be getting the $40 Win 8 upgrade on release day, definitely. |
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09-19-2012, 10:56 PM | #62 | ||
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There is no way they could stop OpenOffice and LibreOffice without also eliminating their Visual Studio product line and stopping the custom applications central to operation of the world's medium size and larger businesses and governments. Most organizations would have to stick with Windows 7 (assuming they are there yet) until, maybe a decade from now, they had rewritten their entire non-mainframe, non-web software inventory to run on something like Linux. Also, Steve Ballmer would have to take back this. |
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09-20-2012, 12:32 AM | #63 |
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RT aside, I'm guessing tabs that run a full edition of Windows on x86 architecture are going to allow third party software in the same manner as any other Windows machine. Actually there's no guessing involved.
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09-20-2012, 12:51 AM | #64 | |
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The second part has already been answered by Sil_lis. The $399.- I gave was for Microsoft branded "Surface" tablets (that is the model name) running Windows RT. Apparently the screens are 11.6". |
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09-20-2012, 02:22 AM | #65 | |
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My initial reaction was to write a reply based on "nightmare", never being off the clock. But there were already two more pages to go through. "Sorry, no connection" is the best strategy for procrastination. Once you can't get away with that, you'll be working 24/7/52. Last edited by Kumabjorn; 09-20-2012 at 02:25 AM. |
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09-20-2012, 04:19 AM | #66 | ||
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The nightmare situation that you mention is already here, with work provided smartphones. |
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09-20-2012, 04:32 AM | #67 |
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Work provided Smartphones are turned off when work is finished. I've had a few altercations with my bosses about this, but I'm adament that when I'm not on the corporate dime, I'll do whatever pleases me.
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09-20-2012, 06:31 AM | #68 |
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I consider my cell phone a device of last resort. All it has going for it is relentless connectivity. The screen, user interface, and apps are awful. Great opportunity for improvement in this arena.
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09-20-2012, 08:53 AM | #69 | |
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And whether I am "off the clock" or not, sometimes people need to reach me immediately for work stuff. Stuff that can't be put off. Not being available isn't an option, regardless of the time. So this appeals to me. |
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09-20-2012, 11:14 AM | #70 | |
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I don't get from your post if you think that a tablet would be better or worse in this case. |
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09-20-2012, 11:21 AM | #71 |
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What I'm saying is that a lot of employers think you should be available 24/7 becasue they provide you with the communication devices to do so. To me they are tools to do my job, hence they are only connected when I work. I have often got asked about not being able to be reached or not responding to an e-mail sent after hours and my standard reply is that I wasn't working at that hour.
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09-20-2012, 11:44 AM | #72 | |
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09-20-2012, 12:25 PM | #73 | |
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09-20-2012, 12:38 PM | #74 | |
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09-20-2012, 12:41 PM | #75 | |
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You probably should have included a bit more information. I had no idea what you were talking about, as a $399 tablet isn't mentioned in the post I was replying to. Last edited by carld; 09-20-2012 at 01:36 PM. |
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