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GObamaGO

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61. The really nice thing was that I got the computer heavily discounted
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 02:26 AM
Dec 2012

because it was a close out due to having the Windows 7 operating system. I have found most everything I need to find on Windows 7. I have a feeling that Windows 8 would have had a far steeper learning curve.

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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