Windows 8

[fbg40]

Just thought I'd ask and see if anybody has switched to W8 yet and what they think of it ?
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[bibblebub]

Yes, on my desktop PC. Boot-up is a touch quicker and I'm using it mostly in desktop mode for which the only significant difference is the lack of a start button; I've been using Windows 7 like that for some time anyway so that is no big deal for me.

After boot-up one starts at the app screen and I don't find the apps to be of much use. However I have set tiles for various desktop programs and they, when clicked, automatically switch you to desktop mode whilst running the program so.

Overall, it's ok, no great shakes so far, but there's probably features of Windows 8 that I'm yet to discover e.g. maybe the apps might become more appealing with time.

[SlackAlice]

No, I haven't. I'll let everyone else test it first. I'm on Windows 7 and quite happy with it.

[fbg40]

Thanks for the prompt replies folks.
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[DTCwordfan]

I am going the same route as Alice.....after XP Vista etc, prudence!

[Jordyboy9]

Just had an email saying windows 8 is here think i will wait for others who know about these thing than me.

[deggers316]

its built more for touch screens i heard on "click" it wasn't that good for normal laptops or pc
will see more results on this

[gingejbee]

If you read Computeractive's review, you really won't bother....


http://www.computerac...soft-windows-8-review

[fbg40]

Many thanks for all the opinions ABers.
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[LeonardDileo]

Windows 8 is doing wonders in both tablets and my desktop computer. It is similar to the original Windows software and as per my experience, Microsoft is creating a better OS.