New Computer

[parkie]

I mentioned last week I was dreading installing my new computer.
Well, I've done it after a few glitches but I must say this new Wndows 8 takes a bit of getting used to.
Anyone else feel the same?

[sara3]

I've had it for about 3 months, and I'm not feeling the love.

[2sp_]

I'm thinking of getting a new PC, but I'm wary because of reports about Windows 8...

[Hopkirk]

I love my Windows XP

[parkie]

I think that says it all.

[hc4361]

I LOVE Windows 8 on my desktop.

[FredPuli43]

Yes. I've had 8 for months. It is a complete pain on this computer (Toshiba Satellite) mainly because I move the cursor lightly and the computer takes me to a different page, a different system (IE for Chrome or vice versa) or to mail when I want nothing more than to move it across the existing page

[Ann]

I hate change! ;)

I will stick to my trusty 10 year old+ computer and Windows XP ..............

[Answerprancer]

I've recently built my current comp and (glad to say) I installed Windows 7 (64 bit). I've heard that Windows 8 is a bit bro-crap-colli.

[society]

I have both Windows 7 and XP Professional and I only use XP Professional. The Windows 7 laptop is unplugged, battery removed and sitting on the book shelf. I love XP and think it's the best of all the Windows programs so far.

[WyeDyed]

I seem to be a lone voice in the wilderness but:
Windows 8 is, by far, the most resource efficient OS that Microsoft have released. It is a bit of a jump from XP or 7 (we won't mention Vista spit ) but it is really good once you learn how to make it work for you.
Windows 8.1 is out soon (NOT service pack 1 apparently) and they promise to restore the Start Menu, although, I quite like having a whole screen for the "start bar".

WyeDyed, using a desktop, Windows 8 x64
There, I've said it!

[society]

I'm sure the Microsoft cooperation is aware of its millions of XP users worldwide. Perhaps they might change their minds about ending support in 2014 for XP. I hope they do.

[Lie-in King]

My new PC came with Windows 8 (no option to change) & it's the most user-unfriendly suite I've ever seen.

IMO, this was introduced to facilitate the use of touch-screen devices & for no other reason. BTW - who wants to be cleaning greasy fingerprints from their screen 20 times a day? Ridiculous.

I'll be changing back to Windows 7 at the earliest opportunity.

Good night all, be well :-)

[Buenchico]

The current issue of 'Web User' magazine has a feature on the 10 worst pieces of software ever. Predictably, it includes programs like RealPlayer, iTunes and Norton AntiVirus. It also includes Windows 8.

'nuff said!

[parkie]

You pays your money..............and you takes your choice.

[society]

...and I do agree with those choices, Buenchico.

[daffy654]

I have Windows 8 on my laptop and I absolutely hate it.

[daisya]

I had new desktop built with (heaven help me) Win 8 and I hated it, however the guy then put the Win 7 shell on for me so I can use both. Must say I stick with Win 7 but my first choice would have been to stick with Windows XP but I knew support was going for it in 2014 so couldn't have that again sadly.

[Jan1957]

I hate it so don't use it.

[Nibble]

W8 on my mobile, no probs so far after 5 months..... On a PC.... I'll get round to changing it in the future.. But en again I've been running with PDA's as a mobile for years, with W7 for 4 years.