El_Capitan Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 I'll have to try it out for work purposes, but at least I won't have to buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_Guy Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 No way in the world i am buying it. Tried it, liked some features but overall its a fail. I want my *Start* button back ((( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest_Jim_* Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 I will not be replacing any of my current Win7 installs with Win8, that is for sure, and I will probably never use Win8 for a desktop (unless the service packs bring back the desktop), but I would be willing to get it for a tablet like the Surface. That seems to be the intended environment for it, so I would be willing to use it there. I have to admit though, I really wish we could see the new task manager come to Win7. It is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 Once I saw the screen shots of windows 8 I wasn't even interested in trying it and I haven't and I have no plans to do so.... I beta tested for both Vista and Windows 7 because it looked interesting and usable.... windows 8 doesnt to me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 Windows 8 is getting a lot of bad press about the interface but to be honest i think the reasoning is wrong. While the interface is about phone and tablet usage it has another reason for the design, it moves Windows to a more task oriented interface. The basic premise is solid and in my opinion a great idea, the issue for me is the implementation. Right now running an app that is not designed for the metro interface takes you back to a desk top interface and then into the app. This makes the OS feel patched together and clumsy. They need to do a better job of hiding the old desktop or kill it completely. As for the underlying OS, it is basically a very polished Windows 7. This means a nice move forward and the system has a little more snap. <div><br></div><div>In the end I have to use it to provide customer support and for proper review purposes moving forward. I have been using the preview and while it is very clumsy to use at first, once you get the desktop setup with the apps you use and clean out the junk I actually find it has grown on me. Now I firmly expect it to get bad press on release but the bad press will be all about superficial matters. I do not think it is a must move to item but from what I have seen it is not another<i> Me</i>.</div> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 I will probably be doing a side by side comparison review with Windows 7 once I get the release version installed. I just don't like being biased by preview versions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 Won't be buying it. Actually I don't need to. Being MSP I'll get it for free. And I'm not going to use it. Win 7 FTW!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90sgamer Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 I don't appreciate M$ trying to turn my desktop into a smartphone. They can pry my Win7 copies from my cold dead fingers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black64 Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 I don't want it, Seems like it's going to be another Vista to me, I bet Windows 9 will be great thou. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gebraset Posted July 22, 2012 Posted July 22, 2012 Interface is useless and they are attempting to much redesign here. Great for a tablet, but seeing as I don't own one, it looks horrible on a desktop or laptop PC. Plus, I'm guessing this will just follow the usual Microsoft cycle of crap -> good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjj226_Angel Posted July 23, 2012 Posted July 23, 2012 I will probably be buying it if I can find it cheap. I probably won't use it as my boot OS, but I do want to make sure I know how to use it in case I find myself at a public computer with win 8 on it. The other reason it might be worth getting it is if it turns out to be more stable than windows 7. I seriously doubt it will be, but who knows, microsoft could surprise me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My_Inner_Fred Posted July 23, 2012 Posted July 23, 2012 Windows 7 is already quite stable for my needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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