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Old 10-26-2012, 07:43 AM   #1
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Anybody making the jump to Windows 8 ???

I think I may get a tablet just for giggles, I am an Android user and love a touch screen

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Old 10-26-2012, 12:35 PM   #2
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I haven't, when the XP on my desktop finally dies totally , then I'm going 100% Linux.

My last year's low end laptop came with Win 7, but still has lot of HP/Compaq bloatware on it. I use it mainly for Quicken and important family records, so not a daily use thing. More like every other month to update things..
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Old 10-26-2012, 01:57 PM   #3
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Mmm, yes, I have 3 Ubuntu machines...they are lovely
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I have a PC, XP. can windows 8 be down loaded to upgrade on this kind of machine? I have a rather simple set up. Also I plan to update my Nook to the latest tablet as I enjoy the touch screen, can windows down load to the nook? ginnie
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I have a PC, XP. can windows 8 be down loaded to upgrade on this kind of machine? I have a rather simple set up. Also I plan to update my Nook to the latest tablet as I enjoy the touch screen, can windows down load to the nook? ginnie
You can download an upgrade assistant to check your current machine.

Or just buy here for $40: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/buy

Nor sure about the Nook..but probably...
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I am dreading this.... majorly dreading. We are not savvy enough to do alternate operating systems.

Our tower from Dell is almost 8 yrs old now, with a fairly new
hard-drive. But we have discussed getting a new tower, since they are so much lower in price. I really don't like Win 7, so I suspect Win 8 will be similar. gag gag!

Our son wants us to get an Apple. sigh.
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I really don't like Win 7, so I suspect Win 8 will be similar. gag gag!

Our son wants us to get an Apple. sigh.
If you dont like 7 then you will hate 8...its all bells and whistles....

Get the Apple....
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groan groan.... I don't like the photo arrangement for My Pictures on Win 7... so I assume Win 8 is similar?
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groan groan.... I don't like the photo arrangement for My Pictures on Win 7... so I assume Win 8 is similar?
Yes and no...here is a good youtube.

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Not liking that at all, lots of extra steps & clicking around it seems.

They should have borrowed an idea from some of the Linux distros that allow a right click on the desktop to bring up the whole system menu & programs list.

I suppose they are trying to shake things up so they don't fade away, but some of the changes just don't make sense to me.
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