They're moving Windows back to a by-yearly upgrade cycle like they used to have with Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, Me, etc.
The 90's were by and large good times...
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They're moving Windows back to a by-yearly upgrade cycle like they used to have with Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, Me, etc.
You really haven't been paying attention then.I'm not sure why everyone hates 8.
A few months ago we switched our entire infrastructure over to Windows 8 from a mixed 2003/XP/7 environment. So far the experience is going very well.You really haven't been paying attention then.
so... windows 9 will be little more than a service pack addon to windows 8?
(Forgot to mention the company has 500-1000 employees and 4 overseas locations.)A few months ago we switched our entire infrastructure over to Windows 8 from a mixed 2003/XP/7 environment. So far the experience is going very well.
I've learned to just stay quiet. Those that love it will tell those that hate it they are using it wrong. Those that hate it tell those that like it that they are just MS whores that don't know what they are talking about. There really is no middle ground. No matter what, you're wrong.
Sure the middle ground is MS makes Windows auto-detect what type of device you're on at bootup and whether or not its touch capable, and/or give users a choice what they boot into by default. But in their arrogance they won't do that, so Window's slow bleedout continues while the arguments rage on.
Its not an issue of love or hate -- it really comes down to an issue of choice versus no choice. And people that insist "no choice is good. you'll get used to it" are in fact astroturfers. If Metro was so compelling for desktop users, they wouldn't have to force it - it could flourish and grow organically. StartMenu replacements are not the longterm answer -- their existence is day by day, not guaranteed, for as long as MS decides not to patch them out.
To those of you who hate Windows 8 - what makes you think Windows 9 will be any different?
I'm waiting for 9 to see what it has to offer me. I have no reason o upgrade to 8 on my main machine. Sticking with 7 till I can see what 9 offers.
I'm not sure why everyone hates 8. I've had no problems with it at all on the machines I haven't installed it on.
Sure the middle ground is MS makes Windows auto-detect what type of device you're on at bootup and whether or not its touch capable, and/or give users a choice what they boot into by default. But in their arrogance they won't do that, so Window's slow bleedout continues while the arguments rage on.
Its not an issue of love or hate -- it really comes down to an issue of choice versus no choice. And people that insist "no choice is good. you'll get used to it" are in fact astroturfers. If Metro was so compelling for desktop users, they wouldn't have to force it - it could flourish and grow organically. StartMenu replacements are not the longterm answer -- their existence is day by day, not guaranteed, for as long as MS decides not to patch them out.
Isn't the "next" DirectX that is implemented/supported by Windows 8 already locked out from Windows 7, or was that just IE?I just hope the next DirectX and the one after it can run on Windows 7. I don't care after that because I'll replace the PC with some touch thingy.
Isn't the "next" DirectX that is implemented/supported by Windows 8 already locked out from Windows 7, or was that just IE?
you're right looks like microsoft will restrict DirectX 11.1 to Windows 8 only
you're right looks like microsoft will restrict DirectX 11.1 to Windows 8 only
Exactly. Give people a choice and many more people would be using it.
I've learned to just stay quiet. Those that love it will tell those that hate it they are using it wrong. Those that hate it tell those that like it that they are just MS whores that don't know what they are talking about. There really is no middle ground. No matter what, you're wrong.
Sure the middle ground is MS makes Windows auto-detect what type of device you're on at bootup and whether or not its touch capable, and/or give users a choice what they boot into by default. But in their arrogance they won't do that, so Window's slow bleedout continues while the arguments rage on.
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I've been doing the same things in 8 on the desktop as I've done in 7.
"Naturally November is the perfect time ahead of the holiday season."
What?
"Jimmy, son, what would you like for Christmas? A B.B. gun? A dirt bike? The new Playstation?"
"No, dad, I want an operating system upgrade! You don't understand me at all!"
I meant the middle ground of liking it. If someone says they like it but not hate it or love it - it's still not cool.... But, your outlook on the above is exactly what I've been thinking. If it's a touchscreen device, boot into Modern UI. If not, throw a Start button one there. Have an option in the Control Panel to have either as a default. One HUGE thing I'd love to see is a GPO for a style of 'classic mode' that does the same. It'd be perfect for enterprise. There are a lot of companies that aren't going to 8 because of the huge changes (it would take too much training to get end users adjusted). Some are because they just rolled out 7, but a lot are because of the new Modern UI.
If people don't like the new UI then they don't like it, that's fine. The issue I have with some Windows 8 opponents are their incredibly broad generalizations or factually incorrect statements that tend to show a back of day to day use. I don't see how it is possible for Windows 8 to be a flawed as some are saying particularly with keyboards and mice on the desktop. I've been doing the same things in 8 on the desktop as I've done in 7. Sure there are differences but on the desktop they aren't that radical, certainly not to the point for me that typical desktop work is anymore difficult or time consuming.
So again if one doesn't like it they don't like it and some people are going to have issues with it. But plenty aren't having issues with it as well.
If people don't like the new UI then they don't like it, that's fine. The issue I have with some Windows 8 opponents are their incredibly broad generalizations or factually incorrect statements that tend to show a back of day to day use. I don't see how it is possible for Windows 8 to be a flawed as some are saying particularly with keyboards and mice on the desktop. I've been doing the same things in 8 on the desktop as I've done in 7. Sure there are differences but on the desktop they aren't that radical, certainly not to the point for me that typical desktop work is anymore difficult or time consuming.
So again if one doesn't like it they don't like it and some people are going to have issues with it. But plenty aren't having issues with it as well.
I personally think Microsoft should bring back "NT" brand back.
Obviously 8 isn't great enough for even you to switch...
Main Rig - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 RTM...