[MERGED] Windows 8 discussion - Page 23

02-12-2012, 01:15

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Originally Posted by Dave42

nope wanted full aero lol

as I said that clip missed out the permission changes needed as well

Cobbydaler · 06-12-2012, 20:42

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2...ate-windows-8/

jonbxx · 07-12-2012, 09:33

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Originally Posted by Cobbydaler

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/philg/2...ate-windows-8/

Bit confused by that article. No 'Home' key? Yes there is - there is a physical key on tablets and the Windows key on a keyboard. Both take you straight back to the Start screen.

A month in and I love Windows 8 and its speed. The quick startup is a joy. This morning I wanted to check if a podcast had been released and it took me less than a minute from hitting the space bar to start the machine, through starting iTunes, clicking refresh on my podcast list, finding nothing and hitting the sleep key. Before on Vista, that would be at least a 5 minute job. It's changed the way I use my desktop machine.

mike_gain · 07-12-2012, 14:35

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Originally Posted by jonbxx

A month in and I love Windows 8 and its speed. The quick startup is a joy.

Got to say I agree. After a few false starts caused by a faulty hard disk I am loving Windows 8 on my laptop. The start up time and energy consumption are greatly improved.

My knackered old battery would only last 30 minutes on Vista but now I can squeeze about 90 minutes out of it. I'm glad I upgraded.

MalteseFalcon · 07-12-2012, 15:37

And me, the full version much better than the trial one I used. Bargain at Â£15.

Dave42 · 10-12-2012, 20:51

the story of windows 8 why it looks way it does

http://vimeo.com/52173464

SnoopZ · 27-12-2012, 12:18

I will likely pick this up for Â£15 (if i can get it) or the regular Â£25 upgrade and put it on my new SSD this coming weekend, seeing the offer ends soon.

I will be taking an image of my current Windows 7 install as recommended by Tiz so if i don't like it i can go back to Windows 7.

Russ · 27-12-2012, 12:27

I'm using one of the many widely-available 'start button and menu' apps you can download for it so it looks as close to 7 as I can get it - I'm happy with 8 now.

SnoopZ · 27-12-2012, 12:31

I will likely install 1 of those too, as i don't think i will care for the modern UI, but the desktop is said to offer improvements over Windows 7, so i will give it a try for not very much money.

**Paul** · 27-12-2012, 14:05

Good grief - we got a Laptop with this pile of rubbish forced on us. Metro or whatever its called is just truly awful .

Adding a user takes like 10 minutes and wants my e-mail and entire life story - what the hell is that about. Do they seriously believe big businesses will want this pile of crap.

I was so pee'd off that Im already looking at buying W7 to install on it, - I will be installing the classic shell first to see how that goes.

27-12-2012, 14:17

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Originally Posted by Paul M

Good grief - we got a Laptop with this pile of rubbish forced on us. Metro or whatever its called is just truly awful .

Adding a user takes like 10 minutes and wants my e-mail and entire life story - what the hell is that about. Do they seriously believe big businesses will want this pile of crap.

I was so pee'd off that Im already looking at buying W7 to install on it, - I will be installing the classic shell first to see how that goes.

you can create local accounts that do not need log ins.

if you search my posts in the windows 8 threads then you will find a few tips that will make it easier for you

Sirius · 27-12-2012, 14:38

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Originally Posted by Paul M

Good grief - we got a Laptop with this pile of rubbish forced on us. Metro or whatever its called is just truly awful .

Adding a user takes like 10 minutes and wants my e-mail and entire life story - what the hell is that about. Do they seriously believe big businesses will want this pile of crap.

I was so pee'd off that Im already looking at buying W7 to install on it, - I will be installing the classic shell first to see how that goes.

I am now back on Windows 7 and will not be re installing this bag of pooo. I would install Linux before even reconsidering windows 8

27-12-2012, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Sirius

I am now back on Windows 7 and will not be re installing this bag of pooo. I would install Linux before even reconsidering windows 8

what else has it done to you besides not playing COD ?

SnoopZ · 27-12-2012, 17:02

i am struggling to make up my mind again on whether it is worth the hassle of spending Â£15-25 on it.

27-12-2012, 17:24

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