Windows 8

JTM29 · Post by **JTM29** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:04 pm

Developer Preview is out if you want to play around with it.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516

w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:55 pm

downloaded, just about to install, this could be interesting.

wobblysauce · Post by **wobblysauce** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:18 pm

I have been holding back from posting here.. but this is a small bit of info.

Windows 8 dev preview is up!
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/home/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Please share, tweet and check out this video which was just shot in a hangout with +Brian Aldridge +Dierk Maertens +Maximilian Majewski +Peter McDermott and +matthew rappaport as they add their commentary.

This is really cool stuff that is only possible with Google+

Thanks for sharing!
Windows 8 Public Beta FIRST LOOK
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Watching the full Windows 8 presentation keynote from Build. Very interesting stuff...
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http://www.bgr.com/2011/09/13/sorry-app ... st-pc-era/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
[Windows 8]

The post-post-PC era
At first I didn't think much of Windows 8 but the recent unveiling has me excited. I'd love a tablet that is a fully functional PC and more. It'd be interesting to see if such devices can pack all the necessary hardware too.
This isn't bad news for Apple though as the article suggests. Nothing is certain in the tech market today.
Sorry Apple, Windows 8 ushers in the post-post-PC era Apple's iPad ushered in the "post-PC" era, but the its capabilities are limited compared to a real PC. With Windows 8, Microsoft is showing us the future.

windows 8 usb flash-drive
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w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:12 am

the new Consumer Preview is out.

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Crowella · Post by **Crowella** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:07 pm

Going to install it tonight on my tablet PC.

dvestate · Post by **dvestate** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:58 pm

Heading to Microsoft on Thursday I am sure they will be Windows 8 marketing

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nutty · Post by **nutty** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:46 pm

Ran it up on a Dell Slate the otherday, I liked it.. It basically feels like Windows Phone but on a computer

Server 8 on the other hand, not a massive fan...

Crowella · Post by **Crowella** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:20 pm

So far, first impressions.

Pro's
+ Visually pleasing, very easy to read
+ Swiping is very fluid. All touch gestures are great
+ Touch keyboard in comparison to Windows 7 OS is better, miles better
+ Live tiles make "social networking" easier. Big improvement on that gadget business
+ Great work converting Windows 7 over, bug free in that respect

Con's
- Can't close programs easily
- Little confusing at first, such as swipe from right of screen to left to bring up menu
- Menus can get a bit cryptic at times. In simplification you have to search for what you want.

It's a bit unsual since you aren't given too much in terms of customising but when you evaluate what you "really" do with a home computer these days, it fits in well. It is a superb tablet OS.

w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:15 pm

I've finally given it a go. I hated Metro in the first developer preview but after having a fiddle with this version I quite like it. It takes some getting used to just because it's so different but it's quite enjoyable to use.

w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:36 pm

here's a little tip, when you move your mouse to the bottom left corner to access the start page, right click it instead.

richo · Post by **richo** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:10 pm

Great on a tablet but not much fun when using a keyboard and mouse , I will stick with 7 even though i have been dual booting with both for months.

Still its a nice idea having one OS looking and working very similar on a range of products .

ysu · Post by **ysu** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:03 am

richo wrote:Great on a tablet but not much fun when using a keyboard and mouse , I will stick with 7 even though i have been dual booting with both for months.

Still its a nice idea having one OS looking and working very similar on a range of products .

It may sound like a neat idea, but as you can see it just does not work. Small screen and crippled controls needs different methods on tablets. Similarly to console/pc. The console control methods just don't work on pc. I reckon this will be a tablet OS.

Crowella · Post by **Crowella** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:58 pm

If they could give the option of having the original windows style for desktops without going through all that start screen business, it'll be good.

Loving it on the tablet PC. Only hoping they update the " people" app, it dies a little bit on my tablet.

w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:02 pm

there's a program called Start8 that brings a proper start menu back to Win8. It seems ok. http://stardock.com/products/start8/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:44 pm

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petey · Post by **petey** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:39 pm

what a patient fella

nutty · Post by **nutty** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:10 am

Good news out today, people who own windows 7 pro can upgrade for >$40
http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-8-pr ... -cost-3999" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Vilante · Post by **Vilante** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:13 am

nutty wrote:Good news out today, people who own windows 7 pro can upgrade for >$40
http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-8-pr ... -cost-3999" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Article says Windows XP and above - WOOP!!

w00dsy · Post by **w00dsy** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:27 pm

after using the consumer preview i think that's still $40 too much. It'll be the first time ever i don't upgrade when it comes out. By adding Metro it's like having 2 operating systems in one and neither does everything you want it to do.

ysu · Post by **ysu** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:43 pm

petey wrote:what a patient fella

you should see my mum at 79 doing this in front of any computer screen...so, IMHO it's not really a measurement of "real" people using it.

wobblysauce · Post by **wobblysauce** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:58 pm

Tried it for a while now.. but as others have said, Metro is good for touch but not so much with the mouse.

As for the upgrade cost.. you can see why it is only $40 like a Apple upgrade not much has changed, but some have been rumorings that the upgrade is stopping the ability to reinstall the older ver of windows.

Post by **Shonky** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:47 pm

I gotta say I have no interest at all in upgrading Windows to the latest version, Metro just does nothing for me, I keep watching the occasional video or reading the occasional review of the interface and none of them sell it to me, it probably doesn't help that Win7 for me would be the best OS I've ever used, rock solid stable and just does what it needs to without any fuss, it's looking like I'll be one of those people that will wait for the Windows 8 successor before moving up to a new version. This could be another XP->Vista moment for M$ I feel.

wobblysauce · Post by **wobblysauce** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 6:35 pm

hahaha.. couldn't help be think of Arse when I read this.

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DexterPunk · Post by **DexterPunk** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:19 pm

SHoNKY wrote:I gotta say I have no interest at all in upgrading Windows to the latest version, Metro just does nothing for me, I keep watching the occasional video or reading the occasional review of the interface and none of them sell it to me, it probably doesn't help that Win7 for me would be the best OS I've ever used, rock solid stable and just does what it needs to without any fuss, it's looking like I'll be one of those people that will wait for the Windows 8 successor before moving up to a new version. This could be another XP->Vista moment for M$ I feel.

I feel exactly the same. I reckon I'll probably give this one a miss. Should he great on tablets though.

Sent from Han Solo using TK-421's phone.

richo · Post by **richo** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:44 pm

DexterPunk wrote:
SHoNKY wrote:I gotta say I have no interest at all in upgrading Windows to the latest version, Metro just does nothing for me, I keep watching the occasional video or reading the occasional review of the interface and none of them sell it to me, it probably doesn't help that Win7 for me would be the best OS I've ever used, rock solid stable and just does what it needs to without any fuss, it's looking like I'll be one of those people that will wait for the Windows 8 successor before moving up to a new version. This could be another XP->Vista moment for M$ I feel.

I feel exactly the same. I reckon I'll probably give this one a miss. Should he great on tablets though.

Sent from Han Solo using TK-421's phone.

Amen to that !

As nice as a unified OS may sound it just doesn't work in a non touch desktop imho, i have had WIN8 on my second HDD for over 8 months and i never boot into it .
They did there a sales of new OS product a disservice by making Windows 7 a decent product that actually works as it supposed to .

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