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DonCoquixote

(13,616 posts)
6. There is an unwritten law
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 10:19 PM
Dec 2012

With Windows, the odd numbered ones: 3.1, 98, XP, & are usually very good.

the even: Millennium, eight, are poison.

There is definite sign that MS has lost it's mojo. I can remember when the only real rivals were Apple (if you wanted to pay three time as much for far less software) or Linux. Android came along and started working on making the personal computer obsolete. MS knew that windows needed to hit it out of the park, to prove that they still defined the show, and instead, they might as well have handed to future to android. Even apple will bleed, as people who were scared of MS realize that there is a new option for those that wants to run applications, write stuff, check facebook, all without dealing with either MS or Apple. Apple will survive because it has the design/snob mojo, MS may not be so lucky.

Windows 9 better be a grand Slam.

A blunt review of Windows 8 [View all] quinnox Dec 2012 OP
Microsoft is missing the point that users are at a stage where they can handle different UI's. Gidney N Cloyd Dec 2012 #1
You're right. Windows 8 just isn't suitable for office computers. PSPS Dec 2012 #2
It makes Windows Millenium look BRILLIANT, IMO RomneyLies Dec 2012 #13
No, it's not that bad. leftlibdem420 Dec 2012 #34
It lasted what, about 3 months? Vista at least hung on for years. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #79
New Coke! tblue37 Dec 2012 #32
See #53! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #54
Start over with XP Hermes Daughter Dec 2012 #62
You can still find machines with Windows 7. Also, you can downgrade to Windows 7. PSPS Dec 2012 #66
I just upgraded from XP to Windows 7. tradecenter Dec 2012 #96
I have XP on my old home computer and W7 on tblue37 Dec 2012 #113
Buy a copy of Windows 7 or even XP-they're still available. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #81
Thanks. The corporate bosses don't understand tblue37 Dec 2012 #114
DO NO buy ANY Machine with Win8 RomneyLies Dec 2012 #95
In my experience users can't handle different UIs mythology Dec 2012 #42
Your post reminds me of my father. Jenoch Dec 2012 #50
a good percentage of computer users know nothing beyond the power switch. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #83
More than that, a good percentage simply want to get work done, not fiddle with it constantly. randome Dec 2012 #89
So what? I don't know about carburetors, either, or microwaves, or electricity. WinkyDink Dec 2012 #90
Then you're just a lazy, ignorant user, right? randome Dec 2012 #91
I've run into some that can't even find a file they saved, since they have no clue hobbit709 Dec 2012 #94
My daughter just bought a laptop for school with win 8. I tried it out - pain in the neck. wake.up.america Dec 2012 #101
Computer makers and software designers can't seem to understand that Poiuyt Dec 2012 #3
Exactly. If i could get a recent hardware package to run Mac System 7, I would. slampoet Dec 2012 #44
I recently had to replace my computer (running Windows XP) GObamaGO Dec 2012 #4
I had to buy a new computer in August. Lugnut Dec 2012 #60
The really nice thing was that I got the computer heavily discounted GObamaGO Dec 2012 #61
What these software companies do not understand exboyfil Dec 2012 #5
You mean the increased usability? MattBaggins Dec 2012 #9
There is an unwritten law DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #6
How is 98 an odd number? AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #33
It was the 3rd OS from Microsoft. After Win '95. randome Dec 2012 #35
You're forgetting Windows NT 4.0, 98 Second Edition, 2000, etc. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #49
Watch the video at post #49. randome Dec 2012 #76
Post 49 is mine... AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #105
LOL! Nicely played. I meant post #51. randome Dec 2012 #106
Yeah, I found it. :) AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #111
because while it was named for the year DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #107
Technically speaking Vista, 7, and 8 are all version 6.x Gore1FL Dec 2012 #39
Yes let's bring back a convoluted system of menus and submenus MattBaggins Dec 2012 #7
Except that that's a command line interface. originalpckelly Dec 2012 #10
No its not MattBaggins Dec 2012 #14
I NEED the file folders... annabanana Dec 2012 #19
Why can't you have both? MattBaggins Dec 2012 #23
The folders are as real as the rest of the data Lordquinton Dec 2012 #69
Precisely. matt819 Dec 2012 #36
I have a problem remembering names. RC Dec 2012 #56
Yeah, if you use a lot of different software it's hard to keep it all straight Fumesucker Dec 2012 #74
I like to file 'like with like' so I can browse through it later on to find things. Gidney N Cloyd Dec 2012 #15
You can still click on "my computer" and going digging through folders MattBaggins Dec 2012 #20
Because some people like to have organized desktops? randome Dec 2012 #17
You can still have that MattBaggins Dec 2012 #21
I don't see that at all. randome Dec 2012 #22
I am not fond of the tile system either MattBaggins Dec 2012 #24
But they can't be minimized, right? randome Dec 2012 #26
Agree. nt woo me with science Dec 2012 #25
A good filing system trumps a good search system most of the time. tinrobot Dec 2012 #41
The point he is making Lordquinton Dec 2012 #48
I have 107 gigabytes of pictures spanning 4 cameras and over 12 years. RC Dec 2012 #64
sounds like my files. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #78
I only have 33 gig of music, buy yeah, the same problem as with my pictures. RC Dec 2012 #104
yes yes yes NJCher Dec 2012 #58
The folders are as real as anything else on the computer Lordquinton Dec 2012 #70
Ha ha! Bonobo Dec 2012 #59
I keep hearing how bad the tiles are... GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #86
I've worked for two major tech companies over the past 12 years IDemo Dec 2012 #8
Windows 8: Because the Windows brand was starting to recover from Vista. originalpckelly Dec 2012 #11
I refuse to buy any computer with that shit RomneyLies Dec 2012 #12
Thx. That was a good, common sense review. And hey...he looks great on Skype! Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #16
I think the key is talking to the camera as if it's a real person. randome Dec 2012 #30
It's pretty obvious that they are trying to develop NashvilleLefty Dec 2012 #18
I believe that intention was even announced, no? WinkyDink Dec 2012 #92
It's just an operating system daa Dec 2012 #27
It's eye candy from both Microsoft's point of view and from the fan boys' point of view. randome Dec 2012 #28
Rotting flesh covered in dog shit...my review DainBramaged Dec 2012 #29
Ok, I actually laughed out loud by the end of that. Poll_Blind Dec 2012 #31
They will have to pry XP out of my cold dead hands MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #37
They just did that to me, Curmudgeoness Dec 2012 #46
XP phase our rumors false Hermes Daughter Dec 2012 #63
They really had no choice. Hosnon Dec 2012 #38
I like 8 ...you just have to get used to doing things faster and different. BlueJazz Dec 2012 #40
That's not the point. randome Dec 2012 #43
Weren't they already doing things Microsoft's way? GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #87
The flexibility has been greatly decreased over the years. randome Dec 2012 #88
I agree....it's just as a Tech, I HAVE to get used to some OS's and even stuff I hate.... BlueJazz Dec 2012 #110
Windows 8 is great for touch screens erodriguez Dec 2012 #45
I HATE touch-screens! I even hate to see people using them! Like annoying knitters! WinkyDink Dec 2012 #93
I'll never give up my XP. I will be dead before they plethoro Dec 2012 #47
Another Windows 8 video. alfredo Dec 2012 #51
Great viddy. Thanks a bunch. MichaelSoE Dec 2012 #77
I liked DOS for getting work done. It went down hill from there. alfredo Dec 2012 #97
I'm all for keeping up with new technology but you touch on some interesting points. randome Dec 2012 #98
And it was irritating in its ugliness. MacOS then OSX spoiled me. Even Gnome in Linux alfredo Dec 2012 #103
I upgraded to 7 from XP a few months ago. Blue_In_AK Dec 2012 #52
Easy Button says Easy! Just use Linux Mint! And Dump Windows 8. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #53
Okay you computer wiz es.... bkkyosemite Dec 2012 #55
make sure you patch Windows 7 completely from the official website steve2470 Dec 2012 #57
I helped my father buy a new Dell Jenoch Dec 2012 #65
yes, IE8 is the default browser for Win7 nt steve2470 Dec 2012 #68
I have no problem getting on Paypal, Ebay, youtube or anywhere else with XP hobbit709 Dec 2012 #82
I only keep IE for the rare site that only works with it. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #102
I used the alpha and beta versions of Windows 8.... steve2470 Dec 2012 #67
I wonder how many times "windows 8" has been compared to "new coke" so far. n/t hughee99 Dec 2012 #71
Honestly, I like Win8. Took some getting used to, but... Shanti Mama Dec 2012 #72
Condolences to one and all Berlum Dec 2012 #73
Meh, its fine RedCappedBandit Dec 2012 #75
The tile screen is basically the start menu, only horizontal. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #100
Perhaps this is yet one more reason to stay with Macintosh? MrMickeysMom Dec 2012 #80
I think there is something seriously wrong with upper management at MS. alfredo Dec 2012 #99
got a new pc for my daughter, win 8 bullimiami Dec 2012 #84
I can't stand it... LP2K12 Dec 2012 #85
Eloquent and insightful. Well stated! slackmaster Dec 2012 #108
WORST. OS. EVER. HillWilliam Dec 2012 #109
The risk MS is taking... if users have to start all over again... ecstatic Dec 2012 #112
It looks like windoze 8 may break the record for shortest release to failure record. Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #115
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