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Makes you want to defenestrate your computer. If you purchase any computer after the release date, you're forced into the new Windows. They need to learn that a new interface every couple of years is more than annoying - it sucks.
Thinking about the hours that I've wasted relearning how to navigate Windows every two years really pisses me off.
This really looks like it will suck. LOL.
"Hey, let's replace the Start menu with this big honkin' full-screen application that requires you to click through 10x as much to get anything done! But hey, it's OK, because you can TOUCH the buttons with your hands. KEWL!!11!111!!"
It's not rocket science that you need a different interface for handheld, touch-based devices than you do for a keyboard-and-mouse PC. If they actually try to publish this to PCs, I can't see how they won't be digging their own grave.
Still using Windows XP on this computer
I know there are some who dislike XP, but it is (at least in my opinion) user friendly. My daughter uses Vista and it's just one problem after another. My grandson has to do his computer homework at school most times as they don't have compatible programs at home. My son has Windows 7 on his laptop and is considering going back to XP. And these newer software programs aren't reasonably priced for the average joe. Who wants to spend $300 to $400 every few years for the newest version of windows? And then have to spend hours trying to figure it out...
Exactly. In my opinion, the disadvantages often outweigh the advantages. I mean, if you compare XP and Vista, why in God's sake would you want to switch to vista? You have to learn a new interface and struggle with the crappy vista itself, which was a mess, reallyIf Microsoft are not careful, they risk losing market share to some of the free OSs that can be downloaded. The main barrier is that they have to be learned from scratch, but if they change too much between an old and new version of Windows, people might decide they might as well try, for example, ubuntu, than learn a completely new Windows interface that could change again in a couple of years.
I Love my Windows XP!!! Before I had that I had Windows 98 and it was easy to use. I saw Vista and thought it stunk so I had to shop around for a new computer that I could get XP on. Truth be told? I want to use XP til I die! Or drool too much to use a damn computer. And that's a fact!!
And what's up with the constant upgrading of Adobe Reader every time you turn around?
The only downer is (and I can't remember for the life of me where I read it), is that MS is going to stop providing updates and compatible software for XP starting next year (which IMO is a very BIG mistake).
Because Windows XP was released in October, 2001. This means that they supported XP for 10 Years, which is okay in my opinion because 1. this is an appropriate time for a software and 2. you can still use it afterwards for quite a while.And that just pisses me off to no end!! That to me makes no sense. If I buy a new car, I do not want to hear I can't get replacement parts after 2 or 3 years. Why does MS think it is OK to sell you something and then not allow help or replacement software to keep you running smooth. I gotta quit posting about this crap, it makes me very crazy!!
I hear your pain about 98... Went through much the same myself. But, I did learn a LOT about doing backups and installing/uninstalling everything using 98...I've only got to get used to win7 and I think I'll like it. Only thing is, Win8 will be out by then. LOL With win7 only on my laptop, I don't use it enough.
And I think I said win95 was a POS... I meant win98. win95 was solid for me. win98 was something of a daily nightmare till i'd had it for years and downloaded every fix and update known to god and man, and trimmed everything off my C Drive but the absolute essentials. By the time it was working ok, it was time for a new computer w/new OS.
I stay behind the curve when it comes to OS. The one thing I've learned from MS, is it is best for me and my sanity to wait till the first serivce pack is released to install new OS. LOL
@Lots0 -- 12core processor... 190g ram.... <insert Homer Simpson drool here>
This really looks like it will suck. LOL.
"Hey, let's replace the Start menu with this big honkin' full-screen application that requires you to click through 10x as much to get anything done! But hey, it's OK, because you can TOUCH the buttons with your hands. KEWL!!11!111!!"
It's not rocket science that you need a different interface for handheld, touch-based devices than you do for a keyboard-and-mouse PC. If they actually try to publish this to PCs, I can't see how they won't be digging their own grave.
Still using Windows XP on this computer