Re: [H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware
On 3/17/2013 8:27 PM, Greg Sevart wrote: I was pretty sour on W8 until finding StartIsBack (there are others, but they had quirks that bugged me). The new task manager and file copy dialog are very nice. That, coupled with SMB 3.0, is probably enough to get me to move my primary-use systems to it over the coming month or so. + 1 :) I don't even notice it is Win8 other than the copy dialog/task manager/nice TRIM support vs defrag.
[H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware
Since I'm going to build a new box (processor and mobo), meaning I have to reinstall, I'm thinking of going to Win8. Mainly because I *hear* here, and other places on the web, that it is faster than Win7 on the same hardware. Question 1: Am I going to see problems bringing over programs (not drivers?)? Question 2: Am I going to encounter hardware driver issues and, if so, is there a clue as to what? I assume I will be able to disable, or make go away, the modern UI, if I so chose. It sort of drove me nuts on my touch-screen laptop.
Re: [H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware
At 09:24 AM 17/03/2013, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: Since I'm going to build a new box (processor and mobo), meaning I have to reinstall, I'm thinking of going to Win8. Mainly because I *hear* here, and other places on the web, that it is faster than Win7 on the same hardware. Untrue. I've not tried it yet on fast hardware, but on entry level stuff it is a pig. Question 1: Am I going to see problems bringing over programs (not drivers?)? I haven't seen any yet. Question 2: Am I going to encounter hardware driver issues and, if so, is there a clue as to what? Yes. I've seen issues with sound and networking so far. T
Re: [H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware
Oh man! I don't need more headaches. On 3/17/2013 8:37 AM, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 09:24 AM 17/03/2013, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: Since I'm going to build a new box (processor and mobo), meaning I have to reinstall, I'm thinking of going to Win8. Mainly because I *hear* here, and other places on the web, that it is faster than Win7 on the same hardware. Untrue. I've not tried it yet on fast hardware, but on entry level stuff it is a pig. Question 1: Am I going to see problems bringing over programs (not drivers?)? I haven't seen any yet. Question 2: Am I going to encounter hardware driver issues and, if so, is there a clue as to what? Yes. I've seen issues with sound and networking so far. T
Re: [H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware
At 09:44 AM 17/03/2013, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: Oh man! I don't need more headaches. Frankly, I can't see the advantage of 8. Even if it's a little faster than 7, and other than some BS startup and shutdown times, the fact that everything is buried at least one extra click or movement further away than it is in 7 makes the speed increase moot. T
Re: [H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware
I've heard rumors that Microsoft's main partners (like Dell) are bugging them to rethink the interface and bring back the start button. I agree with Thane. I had to setup Win8 on my sister's new computer (actually kinda cool, she's legally blind, so we set her up with a 32 TV as a monitor) and I spent a lot of time going from to and from the desktop. Win8 seems to continue the trend of making everything as dumb as possible and hiding the confusing options. That said, Sonar X2 runs faster under Win8, but I'm not sure that the small boost is worth it. Steve On 3/17/2013 9:07 AM, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 09:44 AM 17/03/2013, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: Oh man! I don't need more headaches. Frankly, I can't see the advantage of 8. Even if it's a little faster than 7, and other than some BS startup and shutdown times, the fact that everything is buried at least one extra click or movement further away than it is in 7 makes the speed increase moot. T
Re: [H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware
At 11:40 AM 17/03/2013, Steve Tomporowski wrote: I've heard rumors that Microsoft's main partners (like Dell) are bugging them to rethink the interface and bring back the start button. That would be the smartest thing they could do. I'm willing to bet they won't do it, because MS believes they are never wrong. T
Re: [H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware
Well, Microsoft is still on trend: Use XP Skip Vista Use 7 Skip 8 Looks like the next operating system will be the one to install On 3/17/2013 3:33 PM, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 11:40 AM 17/03/2013, Steve Tomporowski wrote: I've heard rumors that Microsoft's main partners (like Dell) are bugging them to rethink the interface and bring back the start button. That would be the smartest thing they could do. I'm willing to bet they won't do it, because MS believes they are never wrong. T
Re: [H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware
At 05:32 PM 17/03/2013, Steve Tomporowski wrote: Well, Microsoft is still on trend: Use XP Skip Vista Use 7 Skip 8 Looks like the next operating system will be the one to install I believe that Blue is supposed to use the same Metro interface as 8. T
Re: [H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware
I will be installing windows 7. Thanks. Sent from my mobile device. On Mar 17, 2013, at 4:48 PM, Thane Sherrington th...@computerconnectionltd.com wrote: At 05:32 PM 17/03/2013, Steve Tomporowski wrote: Well, Microsoft is still on trend: Use XP Skip Vista Use 7 Skip 8 Looks like the next operating system will be the one to install I believe that Blue is supposed to use the same Metro interface as 8. T
Re: [H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware
I was pretty sour on W8 until finding StartIsBack (there are others, but they had quirks that bugged me). The new task manager and file copy dialog are very nice. That, coupled with SMB 3.0, is probably enough to get me to move my primary-use systems to it over the coming month or so. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Thane Sherrington Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 2:34 PM To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Windows 8 | Software Hardware At 11:40 AM 17/03/2013, Steve Tomporowski wrote: I've heard rumors that Microsoft's main partners (like Dell) are bugging them to rethink the interface and bring back the start button. That would be the smartest thing they could do. I'm willing to bet they won't do it, because MS believes they are never wrong. T
