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27. the worst buying decission of my life

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Sun Apr 28, 2013, 05:44 PM

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My first impression of Windows 8 [View all] Omaha Steve Apr 2013 OP

If you like a desktop screen full of icons... liberal N proud Apr 2013 #1

I have a touch screen Warpy Apr 2013 #2

Agree about missing this one liberal N proud Apr 2013 #37

Totally agree about Vista davidpdx Apr 2013 #53

I had an old laptop with XP. It had minimal RAM Warpy Apr 2013 #81

I hope that doesn't happen for either of us davidpdx Apr 2013 #87

Got a touch screen Omaha Steve Apr 2013 #11

I had the hardest time finding the shut down. dkf Apr 2013 #3

This old desktop is still running XP Pro... Johnny Noshoes Apr 2013 #4

I'm sticking to Windows 7 as long as I can, I don't find the touch screen orientation of 8 appealing Nika Apr 2013 #7

There is a cure for that SteveG Apr 2013 #47

Same here. Captain Stern Apr 2013 #55

You are going to love Ubuntu.... dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #25

K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! I have that on the 2 main systems, but I do also have RKP5637 Apr 2013 #32

Oh I've used Ubuntu before. Johnny Noshoes Apr 2013 #49

Same here, since around 2003 or so. I've heard great things about Ubuntu but I've never seen it arcane1 Apr 2013 #28

If you download it Johnny Noshoes Apr 2013 #50

Cool, thanks! arcane1 Apr 2013 #65

I have an old one too, dual boot with Ubuntu & XP Pro HarveyDarkey Apr 2013 #77

I ran into a Windows engineer the other day who asked me the same thing ... REP Apr 2013 #5

I found a lot of the "features" annoying as hell Still Sensible Apr 2013 #6

Microsoft has already indicated they will start in desktop mode for those that still_one Apr 2013 #8

I've had it a few months and gotten a bit used to it. I still find it clunky and slow. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2013 #9

Unlike Linux...... dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #26

I never understood why Linux is more widely used bowens43 Apr 2013 #57

"not" more widely used, I think you meant. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #60

Can you use Windows programs on Ubuntu? SwissTony Apr 2013 #86

I'm sticking with Kubuntu Linux. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #10

That's not an 'angry fruit salad'. That's a technology advance! randome Apr 2013 #12

And what is the point of that, exactly? LisaL Apr 2013 #16

To make it look 'new'. Nothing more than that. randome Apr 2013 #17

The damned "show desktop" icon kills me. Last week at work we were all upgraded from XP to 7... arcane1 Apr 2013 #33

It's very annoying that it's on the right hand side. What the fuck were they thinking? CrispyQ Apr 2013 #56

I found a way to get Quick Launch back, which can be moved to the left side arcane1 Apr 2013 #89

Thanks. I will check these out. --nt CrispyQ May 2013 #90

That's the same reason why car manufacturers put fins on cars in the 50's. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #36

An excellent pick, Kubuntu Linux. Only windows sw I've bought was Win 95, that was enough. RKP5637 Apr 2013 #30

It seems so familiar... leftstreet Apr 2013 #13

Déjà vu! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2013 #34

That really looks scary! jonthebru Apr 2013 #79

AOL wasn't even the first one to look like that. 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2013 #83

"A sorryass sad state of affairs indeed." - ML Berlum Apr 2013 #14

don't know anything about Win 8, but... burnodo Apr 2013 #15

problematcal at best oldhippydude Apr 2013 #18

Our people who don't listen to their SYSADMIN bought a few WIN 8 home systems for use in the shops DainBramaged Apr 2013 #19

Some adjustment needed...after about 5 minutes I sat down and read "Basics" HereSince1628 Apr 2013 #20

Are you aware of "Classic Shell"? tblue37 Apr 2013 #21

+100 n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2013 #64

I'm using it, no problem johnnypneumatic Apr 2013 #22

I like Windows 7 for my computer, but my Windows 8 phone is fantastic OKNancy Apr 2013 #23

The second I'm eligible for an upgrade I'm buying a Lumia without question. Initech Apr 2013 #45

That's what I have Canuckistanian Apr 2013 #54

Not conceptually sound. When Windows developers are developing software, the company bluestate10 Apr 2013 #24

the worst buying decission of my life olddots Apr 2013 #27

"How is anyone else doing?" Ubuntu, Chrome and Firefox are working just fine! LOL RKP5637 Apr 2013 #29

It continues the worst trends that have annoyed me for years bhikkhu Apr 2013 #31

My feelings exactly. LisaL Apr 2013 #38

To make it user friendly, they'd have to pay people to come in off the street to beta check it and RC Apr 2013 #68

If you have Win7 or Win8 try this Occulus Apr 2013 #66

But if you aren't careful jonthebru Apr 2013 #80

Flushed the hard drive and put in Windows 7. That is how much I liked it. yourout Apr 2013 #35

Sticking with WindowsXP until my last computer takes it last gasp. forestpath Apr 2013 #39

MS can go to hell where all screens are blue. Don't use Ubuntu ...it's for smart people... L0oniX Apr 2013 #40

Linux Mint might fill the bill for you. RC Apr 2013 #69

I've been using Ubuntu for a few years. I'm satified with it. L0oniX Apr 2013 #70

Having had windows 8 for 6 months now newfie11 Apr 2013 #41

I want XP back BainsBane Apr 2013 #42

www.stardock.com - Start8 - $5 Rosco T. Apr 2013 #43

Use the Windows Key alot CatholicEdHead Apr 2013 #44

My next format and install will be a Linux Mint and Win8 dual boot system. Consensus on 8 is... Locut0s Apr 2013 #46

MY PC is XP 2002 service pack 3 Omaha Steve Apr 2013 #48

Just becuase support stops doesn't mean XP will magically stop working. hobbit709 Apr 2013 #51

it caters to idiots and their handhelds Skittles Apr 2013 #52

Very Xbox 360ish as well. Hanging on to Windows 7 here. emulatorloo Apr 2013 #58

Got two new PCs recently. Lizzie Poppet Apr 2013 #59

My wife's new computer came with it, so I'll have to MineralMan Apr 2013 #61

It's okay once you install classic shell. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2013 #62

Takes alot of getting used to Marrah_G Apr 2013 #63

I've decided to skip it. Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #67

I finally ditched it after the fourth time HillWilliam Apr 2013 #71

Whre's the damn START button???? Bake Apr 2013 #72

Is there a point to an upgrade from Win 7 if you're not on a touchscreen? IDemo Apr 2013 #73

It IS pretty darned fast. GoCubsGo Apr 2013 #75

Absolutely zero point in upgrading from Win 7 War Horse Apr 2013 #85

Once you install Classic Shell, it's fine. GoCubsGo Apr 2013 #74

dont like it MFM008 Apr 2013 #76

I bought the start8 app that allows you to use the start button on the bottom left jonthebru Apr 2013 #78

Classic Shell, as said above War Horse Apr 2013 #82

requires modifications: Classic shell + thematic upgrades + other tweaks, but ok otherwise 0rganism Apr 2013 #84

i did my 4th *downgrade* on a brand new machine today. Phillip McCleod Apr 2013 #88