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[brink668]

Just wanted to say that I am really enjoying the OS so far. Some really cool applications yes its not as fluid as a Touch Screen but its really good otherwise.

This is just the start of something really different and new. The old start menu was good. But this is better. As a power user it will take me some re-learning but I can handle that and I think it will be for the better.

Its just the beginning not even out yet to the retail market and this could evolve into something not seen in a long time especially from Microsoft.

[THE_OBSERVER]

brink668, on 04 August 2012 - 03:51, said:

Just wanted to say that I am really enjoying the OS so far. Some really cool applications yes its not as fluid as a Touch Screen but its really good otherwise.

This is just the start of something really different and new. The old start menu was good. But this is better. As a power user it will take me some re-learning but I can handle that and I think it will be for the better.

+1 for this. Im so far enjoying Windows 8 and looking forward to seeing the final product.

[it_freakDude]

brink668, on 04 August 2012 - 03:51, said:

Just wanted to say that I am really enjoying the OS so far. Some really cool applications yes its not as fluid as a Touch Screen but its really good otherwise. This is just the start of something really different and new. The old start menu was good. But this is better. As a power user it will take me some re-learning but I can handle that and I think it will be for the better. Its just the beginning not even out yet to the retail market and this could evolve into something not seen in a long time especially from Microsoft.

Well u could get back the start orb using apps like Start8, Classic, ViStart or others. I cant wait to download Windows 8 into my laptop via Dreamspark Pro, wonder when would Microsoft would make DreamSpark available to Dreamspark Pro users.

[grayscale]

brink668, on 04 August 2012 - 03:51, said:

Just wanted to say that I am really enjoying the OS so far. Some really cool applications yes its not as fluid as a Touch Screen but its really good otherwise.

This is just the start of something really different and new. The old start menu was good. But this is better. As a power user it will take me some re-learning but I can handle that and I think it will be for the better.

Its just the beginning not even out yet to the retail market and this could evolve into something not seen in a long time especially from Microsoft.

The temptation of picking up the leaked N version is getting higher and higher

[+sanke1]

Good!!

The new desktop enhancements like copy dialog and task manager are welcome change. However the desktop UI inconsistencies are utter disappointment.

So I can't say I am enjoying. Just learning to live with it.

[DKAngel]

as much as i want to install the leaked version i am going to purchase it just wish we didnt have to wait so long

[MajinDark]

DKAngel, on 04 August 2012 - 06:10, said:

as much as i want to install the leaked version i am going to purchase it just wish we didnt have to wait so long

Why not just download either the Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro leak when they're available and activate with your key when you buy it? No difference IMO.

[Nazmus Shakib Khandaker]

FrozenEclipse, on 04 August 2012 - 06:32, said:

Why not just download either the Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro leak when they're available and activate with your key when you buy it? No difference IMO.

First of all, that leaked version doesn't have Windows Media Player, which is my primary media player. Secondly, that is an enterprise version, which means a Pro key won't work on it. Furthermore, Windows Media Center cannot be installed on it. Also, since the leak is activated, you cannot personalize Windows, including the start screen color and background.

[MajinDark]

Nazmus Shakib Khandaker, on 04 August 2012 - 06:57, said:

First of all, that leaked version doesn't have Windows Media Player, which is my primary media player. Secondly, that is an enterprise version, which means a Pro key won't work on it. Furthermore, Windows Media Center cannot be installed on it. Also, since the leak is activated, you cannot personalize Windows, including the start screen color and background.

....Which is why I said "Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro leak when they're available". I'm pretty sure I know the difference between 8, 8 Pro, and 8 Enterprise.

[Sheza]

Well then, my hopes are up for Windows 9. You guys realise Windows 9 is where Microsoft fix the buggy and unfinished OS that is Windows 8, right? Just as they did with Windows Vista - Windows 7.

I would be more forgiving if they actually tidied everything up before signing off the RTM. There are still WIndows XP icons hiding in here, too.

[Dot Matrix]

Sheza, on 04 August 2012 - 13:27, said:

Well then, my hopes are up for Windows 9. You guys realise Windows 9 is where Microsoft fix the buggy and unfinished OS that is Windows 8, right? Just as they did with Windows Vista - Windows 7.

I would be more forgiving if they actually tidied everything up before signing off the RTM. There are still WIndows XP icons hiding in here, too.

How is it buggy?

[Sheza]

Pieces of Windows XP, Vista and 7 embedded everywhere in the OS. It's a mess. I haven't experienced any bugs myself but there are lots according to other people.

I actually warm to the visual style now (though I'll still be modifying it later on...) but still... the Metro apps are still just... pointless for Desktop users! Why bother? Have Windows RT for Metro and keep the normal stuff for Desktop users. I just want the performance boosts tbh...

If only, IF ONLY they spent more time tidying this up. It just doesn't feel complete.

[Anthonyd]

Sheza, on 04 August 2012 - 20:45, said:

Pieces of Windows XP, Vista and 7 embedded everywhere in the OS. It's a mess. I haven't experienced any bugs myself but there are lots according to other people.

I actually warm to the visual style now (though I'll still be modifying it later on...) but still... the Metro apps are still just... pointless!

If only, IF ONLY they spent more time tidying this up. It just doesn't feel complete.

So it's "unfinished" because it's still using some code from XP ? Dude, it's also using some code from Windows 1.0. All modern OS are based on code from their previous version.

Also, if you except an OS to have no bugs at all, then you can skip all OS too, especially since an OS that has reached RTM since a couple of days and who haven't received all the needed drivers is enough for you to skip it entirely during it's all life time.

[warwagon]

Does the RTM of 8 opening Media files from the deskop in Metro apps?

[Sheza]

Anthonyd, on 04 August 2012 - 20:51, said:

So it's "unfinished" because it's still using some code from XP ? Dude, it's also using some code from Windows 1.0. All modern OS are based on code from their previous version.

Also, if you except an OS to have no bugs at all, then you can skip all OS too, especially since an OS that has reached RTM since a couple of days and who haven't received all the needed drivers is enough for you to skip it entirely during it's all life time.

Not code, but visuals. I'm not talking about what's underneath, but as a finished sent-to-manufacturers product, the Desktop mode is just so unfinished.

warwagon, on 04 August 2012 - 20:52, said:

Does the RTM of 8 opening Media files from the deskop in Metro apps?

You can set it to. It's temperamental for me, it opens in Windows Photo Viewer until you start the Photos Metro app, then I think that takes over as default.