Any Thoughts On Windows 8? - GoFuckYourself.com

Webmaster Advertising · 02-21-2013, 07:27 PM

Need to pick up a couple of new laptops for the office, is it worth shopping around to try and find a couple of Windows 7 machines or should we make the switch to Windows 8?

Any feedback from those of you who may have already made the switch?

baryl · 02-21-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Webmaster Advertising

Need to pick up a couple of new laptops for the office, is it worth shopping around to try and find a couple of Windows 7 machines or should we make the switch to Windows 8?

Any feedback from those of you who may have already made the switch?

I use it. Don't love it or hate it. It boots a bit faster than 7 but other than that there's not a big benefit either way at least that is obvious to me.

7 will be fine for a while. 8 isn't bad like Vista but it's incredibly forgettable, almost like a service pack for 7.

2013 · 02-21-2013, 08:32 PM

sucks dont do it

Helix · 02-21-2013, 08:38 PM

Just say no.

SmutHammer · 02-21-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by baryl

I use it. Don't love it or hate it. It boots a bit faster than 7 but other than that there's not a big benefit either way at least that is obvious to me.

7 will be fine for a while. 8 isn't bad like Vista but it's incredibly forgettable, almost like a service pack for 7.

Couldn't have said it better.

Just install a start menu and you'll be fine.

ls101 · 02-21-2013, 08:46 PM

I've been using Windows 8 for 2 months now I can say that there is nothing really problem about it. Faster than Windows 7, but there is a lot of background process, which will eat more RAM.

Webmaster Advertising · 02-21-2013, 09:43 PM

Is there a way to change the UI to look like windows classic/ windows 7?

venus · 02-21-2013, 10:07 PM

yes grab start8
http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

its what I am using.
win 8 also supports SSD drives and seems better networking

Quote:

Originally Posted by Webmaster Advertising

Is there a way to change the UI to look like

windows classic/ windows 7?

Antonio · 02-21-2013, 10:23 PM

no .

Spunky · 02-21-2013, 10:36 PM

Made for tablet .Laptops are getting replaced

RyuLion · 02-21-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Helix

Just say no.

dlb · 02-21-2013, 11:48 PM

Win8 is a no no no

Chosen · 02-22-2013, 12:15 AM

I wouldn't switch to Win 8

venus · 02-22-2013, 12:26 AM

windows 8 Pro was on sale in December for 39$ ...hard to turn that down

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Originally Posted by Chosen

I wouldn't switch to Win 8

CurrentlySober · 02-22-2013, 12:58 AM

I CAN afford Win 8, but as I use a mac, I dont need it lol

Coup · 02-22-2013, 03:17 AM

Install Gentoo

TheSwed · 02-22-2013, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venus

yes grab start8
http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

its what I am using.
win 8 also supports SSD drives and seems better networking

You can get it for free from iobit

http://www.iobit.com/iobitstartmenu8.php

Va2k · 02-22-2013, 03:44 AM

LOVE IT but got new laptop win 8 RT comes with it and so far love it got the start8 and love that to death. Much faster then my other lap tops with win7

MPGdevil · 02-22-2013, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Webmaster Advertising

Is there a way to change the UI to look like windows classic/ windows 7?

Click the Desktop tile.

Going to repost this:

Windows 7 vs Windows 8 Start Menu 4 dummies...

Windows 7

1. Program Quick Launch
2. All programs
3. Documents, Pictures, Music
4. Computer
5. Network
6. Control Panel
7. Help & Support
8. Shut Down, Log Off
9. Search

Windows 8

1. Program Quick Launch (now known as Metro)
2. All programs

3. Documents, Pictures, Music
4. Computer
5. Network
6. Control Panel
7. Help & Support
8. Shut Down, Log Off
9. Search

If still too complicated install Start8 or Classic Shell.

Don't like Metro? Don't use Metro.

Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8: http://media.bestofmicro.com/E/F/329...0_5756566F.png

MPGdevil · 02-22-2013, 04:26 AM

There is no huge difference between Windows 7 and Windows 8 though.

Few advantages with Windows 8.

1) Faster boot time.
2) More secure out of the box.
3) Improved file explorer and task manager.

NiftyStats Jenna · 02-22-2013, 05:08 AM

I vote for Win7

Webmaster Advertising · 02-22-2013, 05:48 AM

So we picked up a touchscreen laptop with Windows 8 last night as a 'test' to see how much different the OS would be and have to say, its definitely quicker but, its confusing to us.

Going to be playing with this a little more today to see what the learning curve on it is like but I for one will definitely be needing to install a start menu app LOL

Webmaster Advertising · 02-22-2013, 05:51 AM

Oh, this was what we snagged...

http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/sto...19995&acdrop=1

Its nice enough, just Windows 8 is really confusing...

Juicebox · 03-05-2013, 09:42 PM

Running 7 on my personal laptop and 8 on my work laptop. Honestly wouldn't run 8 without the use of classic shell though.

The Porn Nerd · 03-05-2013, 10:12 PM

Seriously, no START MENU???

Fuck Microsoft man. wtf is wrong with them? NO ONE uses a start menu! Jeez Louise.....

THIS is why I just bought a Lenevo Thinkpad with Windows XP for $400 from Tiger Direct. Heavy as fuck tho....LOL

PornDiscounts-V · 03-05-2013, 10:18 PM

Windows 8 sucks ass...

2012 · 03-05-2013, 10:26 PM

the ui looks like it was designed for toddlers. i guess it makes sense, that's what they think you are ... i googled it

robwod · 03-05-2013, 10:27 PM

It's extremely good for multi-monitor setups. Each monitor can have its own independent taskbar and each monitor can be treated as individual monitors or a single large extended screen.

The native independent taskbars significantly improve productivity in a dual, triple or quadruple monitor setup, as we have here.

"Metro" is basically the new Start Menu. And just like Windows 7, and Windows Vista, and even Windows XP, you can toggle the "Start Menu" on or off with the Windows Key on the keyboard. It's really not that hard to click a single keyboard button and show the start menu or the desktop.

We have no problems with either Windows 7 or Windows 8 here. If anything, especially due to our multi-monitor setups, Windows 8 has very much improved productivity.

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Webmaster Advertising So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,360	Any Thoughts On Windows 8? Need to pick up a couple of new laptops for the office, is it worth shopping around to try and find a couple of Windows 7 machines or should we make the switch to Windows 8? Any feedback from those of you who may have already made the switch?

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Va2k I’m still alive barley. Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Va Posts: 10,060	LOVE IT but got new laptop win 8 RT comes with it and so far love it got the start8 and love that to death. Much faster then my other lap tops with win7 __________________

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2013 So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: lollling Posts: 4,390	sucks dont do it

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ls101 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 713	I've been using Windows 8 for 2 months now I can say that there is nothing really problem about it. Faster than Windows 7, but there is a lot of background process, which will eat more RAM.

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Webmaster Advertising So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,360	Is there a way to change the UI to look like windows classic/ windows 7?

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Antonio Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spartaaaaaaaaa Posts: 14,136	no .

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dlb Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 45	Win8 is a no no no

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Chosen VIPPay.com \| AdultWebSponsors.com Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 63,151	I wouldn't switch to Win 8

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Coup 🚨 PBBC International 🚨 Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: /👁\ Posts: 9,932	Install Gentoo

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MPGdevil Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,210	There is no huge difference between Windows 7 and Windows 8 though. Few advantages with Windows 8. 1) Faster boot time. 2) More secure out of the box. 3) Improved file explorer and task manager.

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02-22-2013, 05:48 AM	#22
Webmaster Advertising So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,360	So we picked up a touchscreen laptop with Windows 8 last night as a 'test' to see how much different the OS would be and have to say, its definitely quicker but, its confusing to us. Going to be playing with this a little more today to see what the learning curve on it is like but I for one will definitely be needing to install a start menu app LOL

02-22-2013, 05:51 AM	#23
Webmaster Advertising So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,360	Oh, this was what we snagged... http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/sto...19995&acdrop=1 Its nice enough, just Windows 8 is really confusing...

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Juicebox Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 46	Running 7 on my personal laptop and 8 on my work laptop. Honestly wouldn't run 8 without the use of classic shell though.

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PornDiscounts-V Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,740	Windows 8 sucks ass...

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robwod Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,539	It's extremely good for multi-monitor setups. Each monitor can have its own independent taskbar and each monitor can be treated as individual monitors or a single large extended screen. The native independent taskbars significantly improve productivity in a dual, triple or quadruple monitor setup, as we have here. "Metro" is basically the new Start Menu. And just like Windows 7, and Windows Vista, and even Windows XP, you can toggle the "Start Menu" on or off with the Windows Key on the keyboard. It's really not that hard to click a single keyboard button and show the start menu or the desktop. We have no problems with either Windows 7 or Windows 8 here. If anything, especially due to our multi-monitor setups, Windows 8 has very much improved productivity. __________________ NSFW