Windows 8 .

[Duck4Cover]

I was wondering something about Win8.
Does it run Neo programs okay?
Like is there any special thingy ou need to do to get them to work properly, or is it compatible without doing anything?
Im shopping around for a new desktop, and most of them Im looking at run Win8, so I was just wondering.

[panelle]

@(you need an account to see links) - Sorry, but that's a bit extreme. If I didn't like a new iteration of software, I roll back or reinstall. Windows 7 is still working perfectly well and it won't be out of support until 2015 (even then, you can still keep using it until extended support ends). Saying 'buy a mac' is like telling someone who's looking for the best kind of paintbrush to paint their house to move into a house that's already the color the person wants.

@(you need an account to see links) - I don't have Win8, so don't take my word on this, but from the reviews I've read by people who tried running some programs on the thing, it looks as if it's possible. If you switch from the weirdo metro interface, the OS is pretty much Win7 with a new coat of paint, so in theory, at least most programs should work, hopefully including clraik's

[Jauris]

M$

Ooh, try not to cut yourself with that edge bro.

[DarkByte]

I am still on 7 and have not used yet the start menu thing has put me off I usually have at least 10 programs open and some times double that. I already have to turn off grouping of similar items everytime I install windows. I think I could use windows 8 though if I went around googling solutions to remove all the annoying things.

[TreesNut]

Well every operating system has pros and cons , and therefore it takes time for a person tu adapt to one .

[dark_12]

the w8 be great if it were not so entangled XD but after you get used to but I still like the w7

[likerobots]

I purchased a new laptop on the weekend with Windows 8, and I am pretty impressed. As everyone's said - it does take time to get used to, but I prefer it now and would recommend it.

[Elmo]

I hated it and downgraded to Windows 7. I think i'm stuck in my ways.

[Owl]

My new laptop came with it and at first I was beyond frustrated, but I've gotten mostly used to it. Definitely was weird at first though.

[wrath]

I use Windows 8. No problems with it ever. And fuck metro, here's how to make your Win8 experience more Win7-ish:

To get rid of starting on Metro and go straight to the desktop:
(you need an account to see links)

And to get your start menu back:
(you need an account to see links)

Don't need really anything else to feel Windows 7ish to me. Yeah Aero is gone, but I never cared for the transparent everything anyway...