Windows 10 upgrade notification
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Zod said:
Funk said:
Hoofy said:
WinstonWolf said:
7 wasn't broke in UI terms, 8.1 is. A very good OS spoiled by an unsuitable UI for desktops IMO...
Thanks. Will stick to 7!Durzel said:
I disagree. Windows 8.1 - with Metro a completely avoidable "feature" - is a nice upgrade in several areas from 7.
That said it isn't an essential upgrade by any means.
Unfortunately for MS you're in a minority. The kernel is good, very good, but the UI just doesn't work for most people. It sounds like they've learned a lot from it and 10 will be better from a desktop point of view.That said it isn't an essential upgrade by any means.
WinstonWolf said:
Durzel said:
I disagree. Windows 8.1 - with Metro a completely avoidable "feature" - is a nice upgrade in several areas from 7.
That said it isn't an essential upgrade by any means.
Unfortunately for MS you're in a minority. The kernel is good, very good, but the UI just doesn't work for most people. It sounds like they've learned a lot from it and 10 will be better from a desktop point of view.That said it isn't an essential upgrade by any means.
W10 does seem to be giving the best of both worlds, although so far I've only used it on the desktop. Not sure I want to make the leap to W10 on the tablet before seeing how well it works.
That's a very good question, which I'd like answered too but details are still thin on the ground from Microsoft.
If Windows 10 was a paid-for upgrade, then yes, I'd agree that my Windows 7 product key would then become null and void but as Windows 10 is a free upgrade, then why should that free software nullify a paid-for piece of software.
If Windows 10 was a paid-for upgrade, then yes, I'd agree that my Windows 7 product key would then become null and void but as Windows 10 is a free upgrade, then why should that free software nullify a paid-for piece of software.
mp3manager said:
That's a very good question, which I'd like answered too but details are still thin on the ground from Microsoft.
If Windows 10 was a paid-for upgrade, then yes, I'd agree that my Windows 7 product key would then become null and void but as Windows 10 is a free upgrade, then why should that free software nullify a paid-for piece of software.
You're getting a free upgrade to *that* licence key, not another piece of free software.If Windows 10 was a paid-for upgrade, then yes, I'd agree that my Windows 7 product key would then become null and void but as Windows 10 is a free upgrade, then why should that free software nullify a paid-for piece of software.
Craikeybaby said:
I'm a Mac user, so a but out of tune with Windows stuff, except fixing my girlfriend's PC occasionally. Her PC is running Windows 7, is this upgrade something I should be doing? Is the operating system considerably better? Is it a complete UI change?
By all means reserve it but I'd wait a few months before actually installing; they'll need a certain amount of time to fix the inevitable teething problems and bugs that accompany pretty much all new operating systems. In the meantime, you'll get to hear what the early adopters are saying as to whether it's an improvement etc. etc. grumbledoak said:
WTF? How is it unclear? Does your existing license allow you to install your existing O/S on another machine simultaneously?
Are we also unclear on the "Upgrade to Win10 and Microsoft will give you an iPad" situation?
That's great news....Are we also unclear on the "Upgrade to Win10 and Microsoft will give you an iPad" situation?
Will the iPad be an iPad 2, I so want to do side by side multitasking on a tablet. Apple are such innovators, that's such a good idea. Where do they get their inspiration?
Clivey said:
Craikeybaby said:
I'm a Mac user, so a but out of tune with Windows stuff, except fixing my girlfriend's PC occasionally. Her PC is running Windows 7, is this upgrade something I should be doing? Is the operating system considerably better? Is it a complete UI change?
By all means reserve it but I'd wait a few months before actually installing; they'll need a certain amount of time to fix the inevitable teething problems and bugs that accompany pretty much all new operating systems. In the meantime, you'll get to hear what the early adopters are saying as to whether it's an improvement etc. etc. rscott said:
Clivey said:
Craikeybaby said:
I'm a Mac user, so a but out of tune with Windows stuff, except fixing my girlfriend's PC occasionally. Her PC is running Windows 7, is this upgrade something I should be doing? Is the operating system considerably better? Is it a complete UI change?
By all means reserve it but I'd wait a few months before actually installing; they'll need a certain amount of time to fix the inevitable teething problems and bugs that accompany pretty much all new operating systems. In the meantime, you'll get to hear what the early adopters are saying as to whether it's an improvement etc. etc. Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff