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76. People ...you really should try Ubuntu ...try a live dvd.

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Sun Oct 7, 2012, 08:15 PM

Oct 2012

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Windows 8 is already universally hated, and it hasn't even been released yet [View all] quinnox Oct 2012 OP

After living through Windows 7, I would rather have a 400 pound stripper sit on my face bluestate10 Oct 2012 #1

Now, now, sometimes a 400 pound stripper can be fun Xedniw Oct 2012 #19

would that be like tying a belt around your neck as you hang from the closet zbdent Oct 2012 #30

That sounds lonely Xedniw Oct 2012 #31

For me Windows 7 has been okay. LiberalFighter Oct 2012 #45

Really? Windows 7 has been great for me. No issues whatsoever. joshcryer Oct 2012 #47

I used Windows 7 on my work and parent's computer krispos42 Oct 2012 #67

7's the first one I've really liked since '98 or so. (nt) Posteritatis Oct 2012 #71

I just upgraded to 7 from XP Blue_In_AK Oct 2012 #50

7 is good IMHO Warren DeMontague Oct 2012 #58

Huh? Windows 7 has probably been the best Microsoft operating system to date Matariki Oct 2012 #85

It is absolute fail. LiberalAndProud Oct 2012 #2

What is the purpose of a mobile interface on a real computer? LiberalFighter Oct 2012 #46

If people's cars, washing machines or furnaces performed the way the last few Microsoft products Brickbat Oct 2012 #3

"Meh" seems to be the predominant emotion Warpy Oct 2012 #4

My windows acts and looks as much like vanilla linux as I can make it.. X_Digger Oct 2012 #5

Why would you do that? Egnever Oct 2012 #13

1) memory bloat, 2) content is king. X_Digger Oct 2012 #17

I feel the same way madokie Oct 2012 #34

+ 12.04 LTS Ubuntu ...my wife and I both love it. L0oniX Oct 2012 #77

That's what I use too HarveyDarkey Oct 2012 #86

You have no idea how many times I've slapped my screen because of that bug. Jazzgirl Oct 2012 #95

Memory bloat is a ridiculous reason Egnever Oct 2012 #35

I generally run with 10-20 chrome tabs open, maybe multiple dev IDEs.. X_Digger Oct 2012 #41

Again memory is dirt cheap and the animations use so little of it as to be practically unnoticeable. Egnever Oct 2012 #51

I can see it.. X_Digger Oct 2012 #59

Unless you're using a 64 bit OS & 64 bit programs, anything over 2GB is wasted hardware. Angleae Oct 2012 #90

I do much the same thing. It's a PERSONAL computer, for Christ's sake! randome Oct 2012 #26

Thats not Microsoft Egnever Oct 2012 #36

I agree about the desktop. It's the OEM's fault. randome Oct 2012 #56

I do that as well! joshcryer Oct 2012 #49

This is going to be REALLY bad tarheelsunc Oct 2012 #6

Or people will go back to win 7.. X_Digger Oct 2012 #8

EOL should be extended indefinetely until everyone is on Windows 7 Panasonic Oct 2012 #23

Stock up on Windows 7? LiberalFighter Oct 2012 #48

You just skip the release. Easy. LiberalAndProud Oct 2012 #15

Not so easy if you have to buy a new computer... regnaD kciN Oct 2012 #20

Ok, then I download a pirated copy of 7 Panasonic Oct 2012 #24

way to take the high road PowerToThePeople Oct 2012 #44

Sorry win 7 is far superior to win xp Egnever Oct 2012 #39

You're right. LiberalAndProud Oct 2012 #42

I think Windows 8 will be awesome for tablets, not so much for PCs Bjorn Against Oct 2012 #7

That's what my hubby says as well. GreenPartyVoter Oct 2012 #52

Windows Fisher-Price edition. nt Speck Tater Oct 2012 #9

DuZY!!! Zalatix Oct 2012 #32

If it's Kenner it's fun. Easy Bake OS. L0oniX Oct 2012 #78

I hate the mobile interface on MOBILE devices. woo me with science Oct 2012 #10

LOL, I love the Microsoft haters on DU. Nothing released yet but these "experts" know the outcome. Logical Oct 2012 #11

Longtime Microsoft aficionados learned a long time ago to be wary. LiberalAndProud Oct 2012 #89

That's mostly because windows 8 is not a desktop OS Egnever Oct 2012 #12

Windows 98 was the best lalalu Oct 2012 #14

I have said that for years katmondoo Oct 2012 #29

i used win98 until around 2006 when i bought a game that required XP.... dionysus Oct 2012 #73

I haven't seen Windows 8, but people I know that have relate the same level of hatred. Kennah Oct 2012 #16

Where are you finding XP drivers? LiberalAndProud Oct 2012 #25

try here Go Vols Oct 2012 #61

I suspect that's a game our network folks battle every day Kennah Oct 2012 #87

If you don't need to use proprietary software you should try a Ubuntu Live dvd.... L0oniX Oct 2012 #75

My reaction to Windows 8 is "meh" Spider Jerusalem Oct 2012 #18

Turning Windows 7 to a phone is a bad idea. Panasonic Oct 2012 #21

Put me down for full agreement. randome Oct 2012 #22

Fail #1: trying to merge cell phones and desktop computers. Fail #2: the pay as you play gaming service. Initech Oct 2012 #27

XBOX lalalu Oct 2012 #28

And the first round of games they announced? Cell phone crap! They're screwed Initech Oct 2012 #64

*If* Steam can get the good titles onto linux, yes. X_Digger Oct 2012 #68

Valve themselves said it's going to be a slow rollout. Initech Oct 2012 #88

That's because M$ doesn't use the Linux kernel. longship Oct 2012 #53

Yeah, but Win7 beats the hell out of Vista. There's no need for another version other than $$$$$$$$. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #33

Reading this post and the replies madokie Oct 2012 #37

Not a real end user OS. Most non-tech people would have major issues. Logical Oct 2012 #83

Little do you know madokie Oct 2012 #92

LOL, little do you know, dozens of family and co-workers have asked... Logical Oct 2012 #93

Still using Windows Server 2003 on my home system here slackmaster Oct 2012 #38

Sometimes I really wonder about Microsoft, and who must be making the big decisions there... begin_within Oct 2012 #40

Windows 8 is Microsoft's attempt to completely lock down the Windows platform. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #43

Pretty hard to make that argument Egnever Oct 2012 #54

when I buy a piece of hardware PowerToThePeople Oct 2012 #57

I don't like Apple either. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #74

Computer Illiterate Still Clinging to Her XP Redlo Nosrep Oct 2012 #55

Win XP and Office 2003 is all you need really jsr Oct 2012 #66

Throughout Microsoft's history, their pattern is one good release followed by BlueStreak Oct 2012 #60

It's not ONLY an upcoming horrible release, though. randome Oct 2012 #63

They've also short changed a huge part of their market: system builders and enthusiasts. Initech Oct 2012 #65

That is why I have a Mac. RebelOne Oct 2012 #62

Msft is looking past desktops to tablets phones and tvs. Warren Stupidity Oct 2012 #69

I'll cling to my dual-boot Win7 / Linux Mint machine until it croaks IDemo Oct 2012 #70

Hehe ...luv my GA-8IPE1000 Pro-G rev4 's L0oniX Oct 2012 #80

Socket 478 and a parallel port? IDemo Oct 2012 #81

Yep 478 3.2ghz cpu 2g ram and a high end Radon vid card. L0oniX Oct 2012 #82

Windows 7 works find for me itsrobert Oct 2012 #72

People ...you really should try Ubuntu ...try a live dvd. L0oniX Oct 2012 #76

I use a Mac primarily but don't mind Windows 8 budkin Oct 2012 #79

I tried the beta version for several months SnohoDem Oct 2012 #84

Playing games (which I do and always have) Aerows Oct 2012 #96

I love windows 7. I hate windows 8. flyguyjake Oct 2012 #91

I am usually a pioneer in using the latest in Microsoft products Aerows Oct 2012 #94