It keeps your head protected from nasty things around you.
Posted on 10/18/2013 7:49:57 AM PDT by McGruff
Windows 8.1 is available to everyone starting today, October 19. The latest version of Windows improves on Windows 8 in every way. It’s a big upgrade, whether you use the desktop or new touch-optimized interface.
The latest version of Windows has been dubbed “an apology” by some — it’s definitely more at home on a desktop PC than Windows 8 was. However, it also offers a more fleshed out and mature tablet experience.
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I’m getting a new machine with 7 installed.
Yes you can buy it.
http://www.evaluesoftware.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=213&gclid=COTj1bPboLoCFfFj7AodTjwAWQ
I recently upgraded my computers from XP to Win8 and then to Win8.1 and have to confess that I like it quite a bit. It certainly is speedier, has a fresher look and makes finding things easier. I highly recommend the Start8 third-party addon, $5, which makes the desktop experience just like XP.
“Microsoft’s motto: Change simply for the sake of change with total disregard toward actual improvement...”
I think Yahoo subscribes to the same motto. Yahoo just changed my e-mail AGAIN, and it just gets worse and worse with every change.
The main problem lies in the fact that a lot of people have this operating system with a traditional PC (non-touch screen). The first few days can be really, really bad. This is solely because of the redesigned start menu (a touch screen menu) and learning to shut it down. There is nothing that clues you in on how to shut it down; you have to move your cursor to the top or bottom right and it mysteriously pops out. You basically are forced to live with it. If you have a surface touch screen then 8 would be decent in this regard...I would suppose.
I've learned to live with it, and get around it. It really depends on how tech savvy you are. It became intuitive after a week or so. But if I can upgrade for free I'm going to do it. It still doesn't change the fact that it's a poor design for a traditional PC/laptop.
I think you have until April of 2014 to move on from XP because they will stop supporting it. I still use XP on my work computer and will have to get it replaced soon.
The whole notion that cellphones, tablets and PC’s need the same OS is ridiculous.
I like Windows 8 because of the storage spaces feature. I purchased an OEM license and installed it on an Intel 3.2 Ghz board with an 128 GB SSD for the OS which will be used as a home server. Three 3 TB drives are used for storage with room for expansion. So far the system runs great. Built in Windows Explorer seems to work fine. It took a little while for me to get used to the start screen but now it’s not an issue. File history is even good for backups.
Correction to above. Built in Windows Defender seems to work fine. My mistake.
All I have to say is....
Ubuntu
“Stop supporting it” doesn’t mean it stops working
Fixed it for you :D ROFL!
Isn’t a fedora a hat?
Is this an upgrade like when Windows Media Player dropped DVD playback?
There’s only one thing anybody needs to know about Windows 8.1: it’s lipstick on a pig and the deckchairs have been rearranged a tad. (OK, technically that’s two things.)
But seriously, if you are a business person or use your PC(s) for anything besides texting, twittering, facebooking, or looking up the latest cat videos, under no circumstance should you consider using Windows 8.xxxxxxx; instead, stick with Windows 7.
It keeps your head protected from nasty things around you.
So, if you have suffered through Windows 8, will they upgrade you to 8.1 for FREE as an apology?
Asked and answered.
Tucson is liberal heaven. Watch your step. I would look to the Phoenix area or Texas for sure.
I'm running five separate businesses on Win8 and everything is going very well. I actually find Win8 preferable to XP, which I had been using since it came out. All of my software with the exception of a very old time and billing program is functioning in Win 8 without problems. The key is to not use the tile screen. Get Start8 or its equivalent and configure it to boot straight to the desktop and the experience is really quite familiar and pleasant. I'm not a MS fanboy by any stretch, but I don't blast them when I don't find it to be warranted.
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