Posted on 10/04/2012 11:01:13 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
NOT AN AUSPICIOUS PORTENT FOR WINDOWS 8
http://www.datamation.com/news/paul-allen-calls-windows-8-puzzling-and-confusing.html
TITLE: Paul Allen Calls Windows 8 Puzzling and Confusing
Even numbered Windows don’t fit the frames. Buy at your own risk. Remember Windows 2.0?
Even numbered Windows don’t fit the frames. Buy at your own risk. Remember Windows 2.0?
NEW AND IMPROVED, AWESOME WINDOWS 9!.......
“When” not “if.”
“Windows 9, because it’s one more”
My Windows goes to 11!
At least Microsoft has experience with that kind of situation.
Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS. Its free and easy to use. I know less than a novice about computers. Downloaded it and installed on two computers. Its awesome.
Eventually it will get silly. They should hire a bunch of former Apple programmers and get it done..........
I have no intention of dumping an excellent working Windows 7 for "Windows 8 "CLOUD" based system. I also have no desire to have a portion or all of my personal information, intellectual property off site in the hands of some "cloud" ready to be stolen, manipulated, lost or heavens knows what by nefarious computer hackers working overtime to steal it, Microsoft or the government (yes, I do not trust them either).
Windows 8 is like the first year model of a new car design. My dad always warned me: "Son, NEVER buy the first year of a new model car because the bugs are not worked out yet. Wait a few years for early adopters/car buyers to discover the bugs as they arise from real-life usage. Then, AFTER those bugs have been dealt with in the subsequent few years/upgraded models, if you are still interested in that model car buy it."
That counsel has stood the test of time.
Windows XP = Success, Windows VISTA = FAIL, Windows 7 = Success, Windows 8 = NEW, untested model, untested, unproven platform... Success or FAIL? You fill in the blank.
Then, like most sane people, we’ll stick with XP.
It is out of support - and STILL our corporate standard.
I’ve had the enterprise evaluation on one of my old home LT’s for a month and a half now. I use Linux at home and Windows (begrudgingly) in my office. I find Windows 8 to be exceptional - nice all the way around and rock solid. I’m enjoying my time playing around with the ee, and will absolutely be buying the full retail editions when they go on sale at the end of the month.
I’m dual booting windows 8 and Ubuntu with the enterprise eval right now and LOVE IT!
Ubuntu and any other Linux is fine...if you don’t want to do any real work. No Microsoft Office, and I’m sorry but the free Office alternatives for Linux are all crap.
I’ve been using the Windows 8 final version (RTM) since August and it is spectacular. I think consumers are going to love the innovative and fresh approach that Microsoft has created. We’ll know soon.
Ubuntu Linux 12.04 ... ahead 66.45% more than Windows 8!
I’ll be upgrading from XP.
To OS X.
RE: I’m dual booting windows 8 and Ubuntu with the enterprise eval right now and LOVE IT!
So, which of the two OS’s do you like better?
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