Windows 8

Discussion in 'Technology' started by cmdrmonkey, Feb 6, 2012.

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  1. #41 Fusion, Jun 3, 2012
    No, it isn't. Aero is still in the release preview for one. Well a cut down version of it at least. The final release will have a simplified design for desktop to better match metro.

    Also IIRC, the release preview expires on the day Win 8 retail hits...
     
  2. #42 cmdrmonkey, Jun 19, 2012
    This is a really good article summarizing everything that's wrong with Windows 8:

     
  3. #43 khaid, Jul 2, 2012
    Like with the Win7 preorders during Win7 launch, MS will be doing big discounts again. But this time, hardcore discounts. My win 7 preorder was $99 back then. MS will be cutting win8 pro down to $39.99 now.

     
  4. #44 bfun, Jul 3, 2012
    Pretty good deal I guess. I'll probably pick up a license even if I don't use it.
     
  5. #45 knowname, Jul 5, 2012
    It's like an OSX upgrade... both in style and price now. I think MS is just taking a page from AlterEgo's (Apple's) book on this one. I know pretty well agree with it at 40 bucks... but still don't like it.
     
  6. #46 Fusion, Jul 5, 2012
    Would that upgrade apply to OEM versions of XP/Vista/7? I like that it gives you a license for any of those OS's, that way if you don't like it you can roll back... or if you still have XP, it's $40 for 7. I'm not sure if they should let anyone install Vista though... ???
     
  7. #47 khaid, Jul 25, 2012
    Gabe Newell caused quite a bit of controversy in his recent remarks about Windows 8. Quite a bit of mixed reactions.

     
  8. #48 cmdrmonkey, Jul 25, 2012
    I absolutely agree with him. Gabe Newell is a very smart man.

    I never thought I'd say this, but if Microsoft doesn't reverse its course with Windows 9, I may very well end up on Linux or a Mac. Windows 8 is a clusterfuck of epic proportions.

    They need to fire Ballmer and hire a CEO who has some clue what he's doing and an actual vision for the future. Ballmer is no Bill Gates or Steve Jobs.
     
  9. #49 alterego, Jul 25, 2012
    His ideas on what constitutes a "closed" ecosystem seem kind of muddled, just like everyone else's.
     
  10. #50 khaid, Jul 28, 2012
    An exec at Blizzard also agrees with Gabe Newell's comment

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    http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/28/windows-8-not-awesome-for-blizzard/

    He is also receiving a bunch of flak much like Gabe did from the public, mixed reactions, etc.
     
  11. #51 khaid, Aug 8, 2012
    Now it becomes a little clearer why Gabe isn't liking Windows 8

     
  12. #52 Phisix, Aug 9, 2012
    I am sure I saw an advert for Win 9 yesterday. They used the same music and stuff as the Win 8 advert.
     
  13. #53 khaid, Aug 9, 2012
    you were probably watching stoner's broadcasting station
     
  14. #54 chairmansteve, Aug 9, 2012
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    Gabe is worried, so Windows 8 will probably be a massive success.
     
  15. #55 Grim, Oct 26, 2012
    I am in the process of doing the £15 upgrade on a box here, will see how I get on as I want to test it in a work environment.

    EDIT: Would be if the Dell support site would let me in. Want to get all the firmware updated before I start but it just will not work, probably being spammed by loads of people trying to do the same thing.
     
  16. #56 chi, Oct 26, 2012
    It was probably a Windows 8 advert then... Your eyes must be going in your old age mate.
     
  17. #57 khaid, Oct 28, 2012
    I installed it Saturday morning and it's been smooth. The only problem is that intel ssd toolbox isn't working. On consumer preview, it wouldn't even install. It's installed now and I can see the numbers rundown on my system, but none of the functions work. Hopefully, Intel will update it soon.

    Since I have only been using it on my laptop for the past year, I didn't get to experience the multi-monitor support. It's pretty awesome now.
     
  18. #58 bfun, Nov 3, 2012
    Still like it?
     
  19. #59 khaid, Nov 3, 2012
    Indeed, no issues so far. One thing caught me off guard. I knew it used your live account to sync settings and whatnot, but I had no idea it also synced your themes. So yesterday, I turned on my laptop and logged into Win8 and all of the sudden, it looked exactly like my PC. Even my desktop wallpapers.

    That got me thinking.. what if I had some scantily clads as my wallpaper and took my laptop into the public.
     
  20. #60 bfun, Nov 3, 2012
    I picked up a copy for $15. It's just sitting there on my desktop waiting to be loaded. I'm still torn. I didn't like the trial version but I also didn't give it a fair shake. The tile intyerface seems pretty pointless if you don't have a touch screen.
     
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