I use Classic Shell also...top bit of software On 27 June 2013 16:00, Richard Stovall <rich...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I use it every day on my home workstation. I would *not* use it without > something like Classic Shell. I have a couple of WS2012 machines at work > and I tolerate the UI, but I don't like it. I have desktop and taskbar > shortcuts to PoSh, cmd, control panel, etc. so that I don't have to use the > idiotic new start menu very often. > > > On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 8:03 AM, Rod Trent <rodtr...@myitforum.com> wrote: > >> Windows 8 is great for both desktop and touch.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* 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 >> *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> wrote:* >> *** >> >> Thank you! I think my client will be very happy then. >> **** >> ------------------------------ >> >> From: rodtr...@myitforum.com >> To: 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**** >> >> **** >> >> 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!**** >> >> ** ** >> > > -- *James Rankin* Technical Consultant (ACA, CCA, MCTS) http://appsensebigot.blogspot.co.uk
