Just lobbing some slow pitch softballs. :)
From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of William Robbins Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 10:58 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] General Windows 8 question I was going to let the size comment go. ;) - WJR On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 9:54 AM, Rod Trent <rodtr...@myitforum.com <mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com> > wrote: I've seen a couple for around $200, but they were small (22 inch). From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> ] On Behalf Of William Robbins Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 10:06 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com> Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] General Windows 8 question I've seen those too. I had thought about getting one, but they are kind of pricey for something I don't really need/want. Reminds me of why I migrated from PC to console gaming...I got tired of having to buy new hardware every time new software came out. - WJR On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 9:01 AM, Rod Trent <rodtr...@myitforum.com <mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com> > wrote: After attending TechEd NA this year and playing with the Viewsonic touchscreens, I'm actually looking at replacing one of my four desktop monitors with one. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> ] On Behalf Of William Robbins Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 9:58 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com> Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] General Windows 8 question It does boot quickly, especially on SSD. And there is a certain amount of truth about using Win8 before you can "like" it. I use it and WS2012 in my lab for my cert testing, but day to day I still use W7 as that's what we support at $work. The effect of having one foot in each OS daily is that I never quite get over some of the annoyances of W8, most specifically anytime I need to restart. It is without a doubt designed for a touchscreen. Which none of my desktops have. That's my two cents worth. - WJR On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 8:08 AM, Rod Trent <rodtr...@myitforum.com <mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com> > wrote: That means you haven't used it enough. :) I use it across all my computers. My primary computer is a beefy Dell mini-tower with 4 monitors, capable of running a bunch of VMs. I never, ever see the new Windows Metro interface unless I choose to. Works great as a desktop OS. The boot times is what sold it for me on my primary setup. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> ] On Behalf Of kz2...@googlemail.com <mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 8:12 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com> Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] General Windows 8 question I'm not so sold on it desktop-wise, but that's just my humble opinion Sent from my Blackberry, which may be an antique but delivers email RELIABLY _____ From: "Rod Trent" <rodtr...@myitforum.com <mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com> > Sender: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 08:03:49 -0400 To: <ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com> > ReplyTo: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com> Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] General Windows 8 question Windows 8 is great for both desktop and touch. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Richard Stovall Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 4:33 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com> Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] General Windows 8 question Until he actually starts using Windows 8, that is... ;) On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 10:47 PM, Jon Harris <jk.har...@live.com <mailto:jk.har...@live.com> > wrote: Thank you! I think my client will be very happy then. _____ From: rodtr...@myitforum.com <mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com> To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com> Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] General Windows 8 question Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 02:40:35 +0000 Yes, Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade and will be available around October. For those already running Windows 8 when it releases, it will be available from the Windows app store. Sent from Microsoft Surface Pro From: Jon Harris Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 9:50 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com <mailto:ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com> I have a client that is upgrading (replacing the drive so it will not be a real upgrade) his machine from Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 8 Pro. I got a great deal on a full copy of Windows 8 Pro for him. The drive is about to be ordered. The question is from what I have been told at the Orlando Microsoft Store front those people running Windows 8 (RT, Pro, Phone) will be getting the new Windows 8.1 when it is released. I would like to confirm this and find out if this will come by way of a download using Windows Update or what? Anyone have any ideas? Thanks a lot!
