[Cringing Negativism Network]

I think Windows 8.1 is fabulous, and highly recommend it.

That said, I use Linux, but Windows 8.1 is excellent.

[SeekAndFind]

And now, we have this from THE STREET :

Microsoft is said to be ready to release another update -- "Windows 8.1 Update 1" -- within the next few weeks. The update is expected to make it even easier for users to hide the boxy "Metro" screen and just deal with the Windows interface. It reportedly also will add improvements including making the system easier to navigate for keyboard and mouse users and traditional, non-touchscreen PCs.

It's believed the next major overhaul, Windows 9, will arrive sooner than originally expected. Current thinking has the operating system beta being released sometime this spring with the final release version heading to manufacturers before Thanksgiving.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

I think Windows 8.1 is fabulous, and highly recommend it.

No thanks, I enjoy using my mouse.

I don't want to treat my 24-inch monitor as a tablet and get smudgies on it.

[Neanderthal]

I think Windows 8.1 is fabulous, and highly recommend it.

I agree. Once you configure 8.1 properly for mouse and keyboard and boot to the desktop it is much better than 7. You never need to see the goofy tiles or other touch features. It is a big improvement.