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Gormy Cuss

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19. I was being snarky, but Microsoft has a pattern of following up a good release with a stinker

Reply to goclark (Reply #18)

Thu Jan 31, 2013, 06:53 PM

Jan 2013

and vice versa. Windows8 isn't bad if you're using it on a touch screen. It's just incredibly clunky when using other pointing devices like mice and touchpads. Because it's so clunky many users give up and work off the desktop or patch in third party work-around software.

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Microsoft Alum Calls Windows 8 'A Much Deadlier Assault Weapon' Than Windows 7 [View all] Renew Deal Jan 2013 OP

It looks like shit Confusious Jan 2013 #1

I agree that there is a method to the madness. Skinner Jan 2013 #2

I tried to use Metro when I first got Win 8. Renew Deal Jan 2013 #3

Sorry but pcs will be needed for quite some time. People will need word processors, spreadsheets, still_one Jan 2013 #4

Will people require full sized PC's? Renew Deal Jan 2013 #6

I wouldn't want to use that for work. mojowork_n Jan 2013 #7

that keyboard will not cut it, and the GUI isn't made for a desktop still_one Jan 2013 #8

I've seen that keyboard somewhere... Romulus Quirinus Jan 2013 #11

People who use remote apps and services would not be so eager if... AdHocSolver Feb 2013 #23

Huh? Benton D Struckcheon Jan 2013 #5

"In The Beginning Was The Command Line" bemildred Jan 2013 #9

Not the death of all "PC's" -- just Wintel boxes. eppur_se_muova Jan 2013 #10

Sounds pretty ignorant, there is nothing new in grovelling over inteface portability and uniformity. bemildred Jan 2013 #12

Does anybody else find the weapon imagery a little disturbing? uriel1972 Jan 2013 #13

I agree caraher Jan 2013 #15

It's stupid. jsr Jan 2013 #17

I have 8 and HATE IT! goclark Jan 2013 #14

Windows 9 will be awesome Gormy Cuss Jan 2013 #16

When will 9 be out? goclark Jan 2013 #18

I was being snarky, but Microsoft has a pattern of following up a good release with a stinker Gormy Cuss Jan 2013 #19

Thanks for the input ~ I am sick of using my Dell goclark Jan 2013 #20

Use the Desktop tile Gormy Cuss Feb 2013 #21

Thanks! goclark Feb 2013 #22

I missed that - I use my Logitech goclark Feb 2013 #24