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That is some very useful info. Hopefully those that want more control will use these options. Ultimately, this is the kind of info that needs to spread around whenever possible. As always with windows, there is a way to get what you want done. Maybe its not a pretty toggle switch, but since...

Its very unfortunate that this all stems from a Forbe's article that is highly suspect when it comes to facts and clarity on the subject. MS has been collecting usage data for a long time, way before Windows 10, even before Windows 7. The only difference now is that we are in the age of...

I am sure that the camps that hate 8 and like 8 will remain. It seems clear that some users have no interest in even seeing the added touch elements, while others seem to be able to ignore it and use the desktop just fine. This video is just another in a long line of those upset about 8 or...

Thanks for the offers to help. I am leaning towards the site working once its added, I would just like to be sure before dropping several hundred dollars on a tablet.

I am currently looking at getting a tablet. I would like to do a Windows 8 or Windows RT tablet, but I first need to confirm something. I am leaning towards RT due to the tablets being lighter and a bit smaller vs 8 tablets based on Atom cpus. The tablet will be used for email and internet...

I don't think its like that at all, but I can use your same analogy to show what I mean. Win 8 is more like McDonalds giving you that fried chicken sandwich, but then offering the big mac right behind it. So while you have to move the chicken sandwich out of the way, you still can have what...

I agree that its important to keep the politicians in check as much as possible. Unfortunately there are far too few good guys working in our government to trust them to represent the people and not themselves. The best thing we all can do is educate ourselves on these issues and then hold our...

Well Bing isnt a bad service at all, so it wouldn't surprise me that it would continue to grow. They are doing alot of interesting things over there. Its funny though, when the article is about IE losing say 1 percentage point to other browsers, its big news, but when Bing shows a little...

Ive had great experiences with Corsair products over the years, probably the most reliable/consistent brand I've used over the years from ram, to power supplies and cases.

I had assumed that this program was getting money from the fcc program to get broadband into more homes. They sure did ask for a big chunk of money to make it happen, so I would think at least some of the money is involved with this. if that can be clarified, that would be helpful

I understand that there are many people out there that are struggling just to survive, and that there are freeloaders that take advantage of the programs that are created to help the real struggling people, so its a tightrope we have to walk, trying to avoid going too far in these cases but also...

Probably fairly few at this point. That first run or two of consoles that had serious issues is only going to be in circulation for so long. after so many years, id say most of these sales are proper.

I dont think this thread should be locked simply becuase some feel they need to vent thier true feelings about the man. On the other hand, its perfectly fine for other to ignore those comments if it disturbs them. I have never been a fan of Steve's outward appearence when it comes to...

maybe not limiting advanced users but instead making it different. advanced users are probably more likely to complain about serious ui chnages than beginners right? advanced users dont like the fact that they have to learn how to do things that they already knew how to do. So the changes...

so you say that those that hate and will not use the ribbon interface represent the majority of office users? got any facts to back that up? i dont doubt many agree with your points, im just saying i dont know if that amounts to a majority of office users or not. look, until we see some...

Here are the changes Im talking about: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2011/09/08/delivering-fast-boot-times-in-windows-8.aspx That goes into great detail about what MS is doing on the windows startup side to improve things. Now will that mean we can feel the improvement, thats what...

The faster boot times and smaller memory footprint exist regardless of what bios your using. Yes, if you use an EFI bios you get another boost to boot times, but they mentioned improvements to windows boot times due to specific changes they made to the process. So you missed all of thier...

So how do you reconcile your usage issues versus the opinions of others? See this isnt a static issue, nor is it fair to assume that any single person's experience reflects the group at large. Ive heard others just as you said, they were frustrated with the ribbon interface and felt like it...

What i find hilarious is that MS cant win when it tries to make noticable changes. They put out this dev preview to give developers a taste of how the new Metro UI works, specifically in how it relates to tablets and other touchscreen devices. Its at best an alpha version of the OS. This is...

Siri is the coolest feature talked about at this event. I wouldnt call it earth shattering yet, but i think its a direction we are going in regards to voice control. i get how using your voice will make it easier to do various things, but hearing it talk back to you is going to be wierd. im...

Google can do what they want with thier money, but this is another example of why tech like Solar will continue to be a niche option for a long time. The market is not healthy when a company (or government) has to completely pay for panels to be installed on people's houses. The upfront...

the problem with any industry that has to rely on tax breaks and subssidies is that eventually you run out of the free money or your tax breaks dry up. you better hope that you can make it on your own before that happens.

1. Where did I say I liked a slow pace? Did I say that it was 'ok' or that it was good enough. Try not to jump to conclusions. Its like you thought I was putting Apple down or something. 2. Ill make my point again. I believe that there are other companies out there that could have...

People like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates just dont get universal respect. The unfortunate things is, too many people feel the need to choose sides and become married to one product or company. That leads to arguments, debates, and outright attacking the other side. It happens in almost every...

i said Apple gets credit for accelerating the market, not inventing it. lets not blow these things out of proportion. apple pushed before anyone else wanted to and they have been handsomly rewarded for it. i dont know why you would think these types of products would not have happened...

Thats debatable though. Smartphones were around before the iphone and tablets around before the ipad. What isnt debatable is that Apple accelerated the market by moving in so aggressively. I think without that push, we would still be maybe 4-5 years away from 'modern' tablets and...

Say what you will about the man personally, but I have to give him props for the exceptional job he has done with Apple. He has brought them from the brink to being one of the leading technology companies in the world. He did it through smart planning and marketing. He ruled with an iron...

Ive run into a problem with my 360 not seeing the playlists or music that is added to my wmp 12 library. Im not using the media center function for this, just going to the music section, selecting my pc, and then playing the music I want. The part that is most frustrating is that this has...

I know its often the case that the company never gets the benefit of the doubt, but I dont think the price increases are all the unreasonable if what they say is true. If the reality is that thier current pricing is not enough to allow them to bring in more content, then I understand why...

isnt beta exactly when people should be bitching? if no one made it an issue, I doubt google would be doing anything about it now. thats the whole point of letting people use it now, find the problems and make it known to google, who will hopefully fix it.

well what could have been a useful thread became quite the drama with two posters that should have left this thread long ago and taken thier battle elsewhere. it kind of sucks when your just interesting in reading about a potential issue for a product your thinking about buying. I dont care...

yes she did, im just wondering what else she was going to say and what the answer would be to a direct question if one could set the system to boot to the standard ui by default after you click through the welcome/login screen.

So basically, we dont really know what options will be there or how that type of scenario would work since she got cut off in mid thought. You can try and make assumptions based on that part said, but I still want to see that demoed or here them really explain it.

Well regarding whether the tile ui will be the default for a desktop that doesnt use a touchscreen, I could see why some are thinking it will be the forced, unavoidable, interface. I think we just dont know enough to be jumping to that conclusion. I mean the entire demo is obviously using...

The reaction by some here to bash this new ui and MS itself in the most irrational way possible all over a single video of one aspect of Win 8 (an OS not due for at least a year), is exactly the kind of reaction MS will need to combat going forward. Those same people really dont want MS doing...

Id argue that having to use Itunes to validate everything through iOS would count as a validation check and getting in the way of the device.

It all boils down to the fact that people dont think MS is 'cool' while Apple and Google are, regardless of specific features, hardware, etc. So yeah, bing is actually a great alternative to say google, but its from boring, old MS, so who cares right? lol

I think the problem is that so many people in threads like this and elsewhere have the idea that MS must be as aggressive in the consumer market as say Apple and Google are in order to be successful. The reality is that they are being very agressive in the area that matters most to them...

I think another issue when you try to compare what one country has versus what the US has is that you cant simply single out one aspect and then ignore the other realities. Take comparing internet access in say the UK or S. Korea vs the US. Beyond the obvious size differences that others...

Usually, performance reviews help me get a fair look at what to expect, but my real world experience does not reflect thier results at all. Currently, I primarily use Firefox and IE9. Ive tried the current Chrome and its nice too, but its never given me anything I couldnt get with the other...