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« on: June 03, 2011, 08:43:05 PM » |
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Microsoft has officially unveiled some key new features of its forthcoming operating system. The next-generation OS, which may or may not be called “Windows 8” (its “internal code-name”), delivers a completely re-imagined user interface, with a heavy emphasis on touch-based functionality that takes a hefty helping of inspiration from the Windows Phone UI. http://news.yahoo.com/s/digitaltrends/20110602/tc_digitaltrends/microsoftofficiallyunveilswindows8 |
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« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2011, 05:05:07 PM » |
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Im well behind the curve as I still use XP and Vista and have only worked with Win7 with customers.
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2011, 03:20:36 PM » |
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If you can run Vista, you can run Windows 7. It's a good upgrade too, it has a lot of nifty interface features.
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2011, 05:38:46 PM » |
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I do tech work so Ive run all the major OS over the years and Im presently only working with Win7 for customer installs.
Win7 and Vista are very similar and I also spend alot of time with various Linux distros.
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« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2011, 06:10:57 PM » |
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One of the nice things about Windows 8 is,it has the same system requirements as Win7. Users dont have to pull their hair out to continue running older hardware that ran well with Win7.
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2011, 06:46:06 PM » |
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We have a labtop with Win 7 and I really like it , of course my main desk tops a primarily Visa and XP for old stuff on a separate hd. in both main computers. I'll need to upgrade on of them to 64 bit os in the near future . I sure MS has done there home work and Win 8 shouldn't be a problem.
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2011, 06:55:45 PM » |
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Ive enjoyed Win7 overall and its easy to install for customers.
Overall Ive had few issues with XP or Vista but I work with them so much Im use to handling and avoiding issues.
Cant wait till my wife has to change to Win7 from XP its going to take some patience given her business doesnt give her time for a long learning curve.
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« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2011, 07:10:13 PM » |
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Microsoft is starting a new campaign to try and get XP users to switch given their limited window for support.
LOL!!! 2014 so I dont see anyone moving unless they have to unless Microsoft gives them some type of deal on the newer os.
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« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2011, 07:39:01 AM » |
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I'm happy Microsoft got a good solution for their problems with XP and Vista, concerning drivers. They enforced hardware developers to also develop drivers for the next Windows platform when they release drivers for their current platform and want them to be "genuine". This basically solved a lot of problems every Windows up until Windows 7 had: that almost no drivers were available at the launch. Windows 7 didn't have that problem and it made everyone's lives so much easier. This will help people transition from Vista or Win7 to the new Windows 8.
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« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2011, 05:14:25 PM » |
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Window has been pretty solid over the last several months , Vista was a little buggy at 1st but hey got the kinks work out and MS did a good job out of the box with Win 7 , Think they will every bit as good OS with Win 8 . Still hang on to XP as a back up OS just a bit longer thou .
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« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2011, 05:26:02 PM » |
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Im running Vista and enjoyed it even in the early days when the graphics drivers were having problems.
For retrogamers XP will always be the easiest os for compatibility but been impressed with how many older games ive been able to run with Vista.
If I was looking for stability and rock solid reliability Id run Linux but so far Windows has improved alot with Win7.
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« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2011, 05:36:38 PM » |
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If I remember right think we both adopted Vista close to the same time , but I could be wrong
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« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2011, 05:48:27 PM » |
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We did adopt Vista at about the same time.
I remember we talked about all the strange driver issues but Ive really enjoyed it.
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« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2011, 07:34:23 PM » |
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I've also been a Vista user of the first hour, but I've never encountered the problems people had. OK the video drivers weren't perfect but in my experience they also weren't on Windows XP. When I look back at Windows XP, which lets any program install anything anywhere without any consent, is something I can't go back too. The problems with malware on Windows Vista was so minimal compared to XP.
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« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2011, 07:40:12 PM » |
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XP had many issues when it came out as well till the SPs solved some of those. The video driver issues werent as extreme as they were with Vista and sound was also an issue with Vista particularly with games and multimedia use.
Most of the issues with Vista were because it was new and support had to improve. XP at that point was very mature so comparing some of the issues was in fact silly.
Vista is more secure overall but most of it was the addition of Defender, a firewall and the innate protection scheme XP didnt have.
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« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2011, 07:59:27 PM » |
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What I found interesting is the 128 bit support which given most users are still using 32bit support didnt make much sense to me assuming its maintained to launch.
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« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2011, 08:09:05 PM » |
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it has 128bit support? wow. i thought it only had 32/64bit support.
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« Reply #17 on: July 15, 2011, 08:12:33 PM » |
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Its a solid rumor lets put it that way confirmed by very reliable sources.
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« Reply #18 on: July 15, 2011, 08:27:09 PM » |
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Its a solid rumor lets put it that way confirmed by very reliable sources.
Seems I came across something about that some where , the 128 bit thing but give much attention . |
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« Reply #19 on: July 15, 2011, 08:29:33 PM » |
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« Reply #20 on: July 15, 2011, 08:35:33 PM » |
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May have been one of Mary Jo columns I seen this , lots of promise with Window8 ARM Processor Support
Small form factor PCs such as tablets and netbooks have transformed the market for good. One of the most important shifts as a result of this is towards ARM-based processors which are purpose built for mobility. Making Windows 8 compatible with ARM-based systems is what some would call a “no-brainer”. Not including ARM support would mean giving up market share. The future of computing is tightly tied to the growth of mobility and an ARM strategy is critical for staying in the game. 128-bit
Support for 128-bit architectures appears to be on the agenda for Windows 8. A senior Microsoft researcher recently posted details on LinkedIn regarding his day-to-day work at the company. Among the details were indications that Windows 8 would include 128-bit support. Adding this to Windows 8 makes sense in terms of the evolution of hardware, even though most current users are still on 32-bit machines. |
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« Reply #21 on: July 15, 2011, 08:37:37 PM » |
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Same stuff in the link I posted above.
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« Reply #22 on: July 15, 2011, 08:39:53 PM » |
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LOL that's were I got them from should have said so CC
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« Reply #23 on: July 15, 2011, 08:41:59 PM » |
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That link was posted over www.lxer.com a opensource/Linux news site. Its one of those sites where people contribute articles and news to the site,something Id love to see here at some point at least in part. |
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