Poll

Windows 8 is

good!
19 (35.2%)
bad.
23 (42.6%)
so-so?
12 (22.2%)

Total Members Voted: 54

Voting closed: March 03, 2013, 11:07:35 AM

Author Topic: Windows 8 Megathread - Good? Bad? You decide!  (Read 671 times)



Windows 8 is a version of the Microsoft Windows operating system, produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theater PCs. Development of Windows 8 started before the release of its predecessor, Windows 7, in 2009. Its existence was first announced at CES 2011, and followed by the release of three pre-release versions from September 2011 to May 2012. The operating system was released to manufacturing on August 1, 2012, and was released for general availability on October 26, 2012.

Windows 8 introduces significant changes to the operating system's platform, primarily focused towards improving its user experience on mobile devices such as tablets to better compete with other mobile operating systems like Android and Apple's iOS. Windows 8 introduces a new touch-friendly shell and user interface based on Microsoft's "Metro" design language, featuring a new Start screen with a grid of dynamically updating tiles that represent applications. The Start screen replaces the "Start menu" of earlier Windows versions. There is a new app platform with an emphasis on touchscreen input, and the new Windows Store to obtain and/or purchase applications to run on the operating system.

In addition, Windows 8 takes advantage of new or emerging technologies like USB 3.0, 4Kn Advanced Format, near field communications, cloud computing, and the low-power ARM architecture. It includes new security features such as built-in antivirus capabilities, a new installation process optimized for digital distribution, and support for secure boot (a UEFI feature which allows operating systems to be digitally signed to prevent malware from altering the boot process). Synchronization of certain apps and settings between multiple devices is supported.

Windows 8 was released to mixed reception. Although reaction towards its performance improvements, security enhancements, and improved support for touchscreen devices was positive, the new user interface of the operating system has been widely criticized for being confusing and having a steep learning curve (especially when used with a keyboard and mouse instead of a touchscreen). Despite these shortcomings, 60 million Windows 8 licenses have been sold through January 2013. This includes upgrades and sales to OEMs for new PCs.

Since a lot of you have been discussing Windows 8 and it has been met with mixed reception and controversy, I created a megathread. Go apestuff fellas.

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« Last Edit: February 10, 2013, 11:10:28 AM by Acerblock »

I don't like the overall design and the decision to change to a square theme.

User interface makes me want to hurl.

Why can't we see poll results?

For touch-screens and tablets: GOOD
For desktops of ANY KIND: BAD

the bad far outweighs the good

there needs to be a mixed feelings choice, i mean windows 8 is good in performance, but bad in compatibility and design.

I'm very much ambivalent to it, mostly because it won't be fun using it with a trackpad on my laptop.  On my desktop it'd be totally fine with me though, considering I have quick mouse movements.

I love Windows 8 but the Metro UI is TRASH. It looks stupid and is for basic users.
And to all of you guys complaining about Windows 8, here's a simple guide :

Download ViStart
Setup
Tada! Start menu's back and your system auto boots into the desktop. Simple.

But Windows 8 boots really fast and is generally a faster and smoother OS. It also fixed my graphics driver issue with Steam and in Windows 7 none of my steam games could launch. I tried everything, but upgrading really did fix it.

and game dev tycoon works on it

I don't see why an OS needs a megathread.

I quite like the metro interface, to be honest. Even though I almost always use the desktop interface, the metro UI makes a better, more effective replacement to the start menu.

I like it. It works fine for me and I got used to it within a day.

Windows 8 actually speeds up FPS in gaming.
I like it :D

I prefer Windows 7. The metro UI is just stupid and I haven't found a single reason to use it.

My brother got a computer with Windows 8 for Christmas. I observed him do a few things and it doesn't look that awful.

Download ViStart
Setup
Tada! Start menu's back and your system auto boots into the desktop. Simple.
And with this mentioned it may as well be perfect for me if I decide to upgrade.