View Poll Results: Do you like Windows 8?

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  • No. I'm sticking with Windows 7, XP.

    65 48.87%
  • I'm undecided. I haven't tried it yet.

    8 6.02%
  • I love Windows 8. Took a little getting use to

    60 45.11%
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  1. #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by FreshFroot View Post
    Windows 8 might be a better built OS. But for me the Interface is VERY important and because of that, I have to stick with Win 7 for now.
    For those that miss Quick Launch, there's www.truelaunchbar.com I've used since nearly its inception. It's much better than Quick Launch. And it's Win8 compatible so you can have your start button, quick launch bar, and all. The developer even gives WHT members 50% with coupon dj50off. I think it's well worth the twenty bucks. For ten bucks, it's a no brainer.

    I have one of those $39 Windows 8 disks. I just haven't had the gumption to give it a go yet. Maybe I'll try it during holiday vacation time.
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    Been using truelaunchbar (on Win7) since SWR showed it to me. Great stuff there.
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  3. #28
    Really liked it...makes win 8 much more bearable
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    Quote Originally Posted by bear View Post
    Been using truelaunchbar (on Win7) since SWR showed it to me. Great stuff there.
    I've never heard anyone say they didn't like it.

    Yeah. I run it on Win7 too ... and Windows Pro as well. I wouldn't use a Windows pc or laptop without it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by silvasolver View Post
    Really liked it...makes win 8 much more bearable
    That's in reference to TLB? Yeah - For those that like the classic Windows feel, it sure makes life easier. I don't use any of the plugins (there're a ton of them), but I always create virtual folders. It's nice to have everything organized.

    And I don't make nuthin' off the dj50off coupon. I only asked the developer to give WHT a discount.

    Sorry - Don't wish to take this thread off topic. But someone did mention something about the GUI, so I posted my fix. Enough about TLB. Let's talk about Windows 8.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lazyt View Post
    Hate it have experienced a lot of comparability issues. Plus the metro interface makes me feel like I'm using something designed for pre schoolers or developly disabled teens.
    You mean like a Mac?
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    Forget all those and go with Lubuntu :-)
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    Actually one of these is what I first thought of.

    http://p.globalsources.com/IMAGES/PD...c-computer.jpg
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  9. #34
    Well guys i am just loving after updating from 8 to 8.1
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  10. #35
    I don't get why people are so attached to the "Start" button/menu. It's still present in one way or another, perhaps not the compact way we were used to over the years but still does the job.

    In my opinion, people that cry about it are people that had(and still have) a hard time learning windows in the first place.
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  11. #36

    windows 8

    Yes i like windows 8.1 version very much. It supports all the emerging technologies like 3d printing, wi-fi direct etc.
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    Windows 8.1 runs well. However I'd definitely not want to use it without a touchscreen with the metro interface. It's a lot easier and less cumbersome coupled with a touchscreen and stylus.
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  13. #38
    Im not a massive fan of windows 8 if im honest. Mt review is that far too much has been put into the GUI instead of fixing some of the most annoying bugs within the OS
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    I still prefer windows 7, but I am getting used to windows 8
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    I have it on newest laptop and am forced to use it at work, I don't like it though - it's too "user friendly" for me, and they've made it harder to make system configurations - the reason for this is good, too many people were probably clicking the wrong thing on previous releases, and deleting wiping this and that, but as a geek it's not what I want.

    To be completely honest, if the Windows start button was there in addition to the corner shortcuts, I'd probably like it a lot more - but I still can't get used to the new navigation, even though I was introduced to it prior to windows 8 being released on the newer Xbox homescreen.
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  16. #41
    I like it because it is faster than my windows 7. I still use win 7 at work though they wont go with windows 8 for now.
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    Windows 8 - a horrible, horrible mess. There isn't much (anything) to love about this os that shows Microsoft is just getting lazier and lazier by the day.

    Start menu:
    Yeah, it's gone. thankfully, can be replaced by something like Start8 (finally, stardock returns to life ). Talk about a huge mistake.

    Updates:
    Tried updating to 8.1 from 8? Yeah, good luck with that. For the first time ever, your key won't work on an in-version UPGRADE . Microsoft? We don't care.

    Speed:
    It's comparable to 7, I wouldn't say significantly faster, by any means

    There are a couple good things about 8, but nowhere near enough to warrant using it, as is. Without start8 (or similar product), you're pretty much going to be helpless.

    This is a great mobile (read: phone, tablet) OS, but a HORRIBLE idea for a PC/laptop OS
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  18. #43
    Quote Originally Posted by hostnesta View Post
    Still not comfortable with it.
    Having difficulties using some out-of-date scripts.

    Currently have 64-bits seems like I need to adjust to 32-bits.
    Same here, i tried to use it on my pc and i can't turn off my pc with "Shut down" feature. Need to learn more..
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    I use both Windows 8.1 & 7 pro. I find it to run just as smooth as 7 pro and not really missing the start menu. Upgrading from 8 to 8.1 went smooth and here's a start button back, but I don't use it. I've actually found it faster to just hit the Windows key and use the scroll wheel on the mouse for programs not pinned to the task bar I also re-arranged the tiles on the menu to only have the programs I use more frequently. Other than that, no problems at all.
    I can't speak for the 32 bi though. Using 64 bit on both 8 & 7.

    I also went from an Android phone to a Windows 8 phone. Much better IMO. It just "works". For those who play games and screw around on the phone, Android may be great, but it seems as though the Windows phone is much better.

    I have a Galaxy Tab w/ Android, & the Windows phone is noticeably faster. Also have a Dell tablet w/ Windows 8 on the way, so I'll be comparing that as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by xlilx View Post
    Same here, i tried to use it on my pc and i can't turn off my pc with "Shut down" feature. Need to learn more..
    Right click on that start button > shutdown or sign out > shutdown
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingfish85 View Post
    Right click on that start button > shutdown or sign out > shutdown
    Or just windows key & L , same shortcut it's been for years
    You can get to the shutdown menu from there
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  22. #47
    Well, I used to hate windows 8, and still do, but don't know why I do not hate windows 8.1, it feels much more familiar and also search and other stuff works great, so I like 8.1 and I absolutely hate 8. don't know why its just a feeling
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    Windows 8 is ok, I am not a big fan as I use Citrix and when I want to use internet explorer or Firefox to listen to music outside of Citrix it will not multitask which is a bit frustrating because I like music wild I'm working if the office is quiet it can be quite boring and annoying when quiet and no sound arround. That is my biggest issue with windows 8 but I only use it on my office computer I have 7 on my personal computers.
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    "I heard that if you play a Windows 8 CD backwards, you’ll get a satanic message. But the most frightening thing is that if you play it forward, it installs Windows 8."
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    Windows 7 still seems better choice for me and our staff because of different interfaces and we used to .
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