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    Default Anyone else here installing Windows 8 tomorrow?

    I'm going to install it on the kids computers. That gives exposure to the OS without worrying about my current projects becoming inoperable.

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    No way will I ever upgrade Windoze in an older computer unless I absolutely have to. The newest versions are always more resource-hoggers and as a result they slow the PC down. Plus a lot of my old software has to be upgraded so there goes another few hundred down the drain. Also new versions are notorious for bugs and I have better things to do besides waiting for updates to install and restarting my computer 15 times. If there was some benefit then I might consider it but normally the later version simply delivers what the older version promised.

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    They will have to pry my XP Pro out of my cold, dead hands.
    ‎'Is there anything wrong with anything.' Is that what you're asking, friendo?

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    One reason I jump on new releases is because my livelihood depends on it. Windows 8 is going on the kid's computers because as long as their games work, they are happy. I have already confirmed they do with a pre-release version of Windows 8. While they are at school it is possible to test projects on their computers. The only downside is that my kids are now bugging me for tablets. Being ahead of the curve with things like cloud deployment, SQL Server 2012, Visual Studio 2012, Windows Server 2012, etc. does wonders for the choice and hourly rate of project opportunities. I will let the incurious deal with being salaried, overworked (working overtime for FREE) doing manual tasks with legacy applications. If I walk into a gig that still uses XP, my status stays available and they will soon get a two week notice that I am leaving the project as soon as another project comes along.

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    I can't believe how bad the GUI looks.
    Like seriously Microsoft...
    Windows 7 was (finally) a step in the right direction IMO, and they've gone and replaced it with this mess.
    If you also agree that an animals suffering should be avoided rather than encouraged, consider what steps you can take.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tailfins View Post
    I will let the incurious deal with being salaried, overworked (working overtime for FREE) doing manual tasks with legacy applications.
    I am none of the above. I am rich and retired.
    ‎'Is there anything wrong with anything.' Is that what you're asking, friendo?

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    I don't know who this is worse for, existing users, or new users...
    Like if they adopt this at my Mums work, all hell's gonna break loose.

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qIMuJTrxuhQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>
    Last edited by Noir; 10-25-2012 at 11:14 AM.
    If you also agree that an animals suffering should be avoided rather than encouraged, consider what steps you can take.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anton Chigurh View Post
    They will have to pry my XP Pro out of my cold, dead hands.
    That's a good version. I have an eight year old machine running it at my cabin. It starts up (usually) within 20 seconds or so and runs autocad 2004 just fine. About every 3-4 starts it fails, requiring a hard restart. But once it's going it just goes.

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    I will stick with windows 7 as long as I can. I think Microsoft made a big mistake with windows 8.
    I have windows 7 iso and will wipe and install that on any new PC I buy.

    As for my job, it will be at least a couple of years before any business migrates to 8 so I will be developing software for years to ccome on older versions of windows.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thunderknuckles View Post
    I will stick with windows 7 as long as I can. I think Microsoft made a big mistake with windows 8.
    I have windows 7 iso and will wipe and install that on any new PC I buy.

    As for my job, it will be at least a couple of years before any business migrates to 8 so I will be developing software for years to ccome on older versions of windows.
    I see businesses using Windows 7 for desktops and Windows 8 / Server 2012 for virtual machines, especially for associates who work in IT. The latest releases get the most attention from Microsoft in the way of bug fixes and optional tools / features. There will also be consideration for apps to work on an Android, iPad and Windows 8 RT. With support for XP ending in about 18 months, there will be no pressure to test applications for XP.

    Do you really think IT people will tolerate not having new features like these?
    http://arstechnica.com/information-t...12_first_look/
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    Quote Originally Posted by tailfins View Post
    I see businesses using Windows 7 for desktops and Windows 8 / Server 2012 for virtual machines, especially for associates who work in IT. The latest releases get the most attention from Microsoft in the way of bug fixes and optional tools / features. There will also be consideration for apps to work on an Android, iPad and Windows 8 RT. With support for XP ending in about 18 months, there will be no pressure to test applications for XP.

    Do you really think IT people will tolerate not having new features like these?
    http://arstechnica.com/information-t...12_first_look/
    Windows server 2012 is another matter. Yes I see it being adopted earlier

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    Quote Originally Posted by tailfins View Post
    I'm going to install it on the kids computers. That gives exposure to the OS without worrying about my current projects becoming inoperable.
    Maybe something here will help you.

    http://www.komando.com/tips/index.as...title-a&page=1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. P View Post
    Maybe something here will help you.

    http://www.komando.com/tips/index.as...title-a&page=1
    Two things I noticed so far: It WILL let you install the upgrade from a machine running the pre-release version of Windows 8. It did NOT check to see if XP, Vista or 7 was installed. If you want to see a list of visible apps, you press the window key<windows symbol=""> + Q. This key sequence essentially does what the start button used to do.</windows>
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    NO. I am sticking with Windows 7. I would prefer to still have Windows XP. It seemed much more comfortable to use, even more than Windows 7.

    Windows 8 appears to be somewhat of a trick, in many ways to force everyone to either Upgrade, or they will eventually lose their Microsoft upgrades. Much like they ended the XP upgrades.

    This is called being between that ROCK and the HARD PLACE...until Microsoft makes their Billions again.

    In other words. Unless we use APPLE as an alternative. We're eventually screwed.gif
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    Here's the latest on my Windows 8 saga. My kids two computers did fine. I waited until evening to upgrade my wife's computer. Microsoft's transaction system crashed, put three pending transactions on my credit card and gave me no product. Granted, each pending transaction was only $14.99, but still annoying. I wonder if this crash will soon become a news story.

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