I already said NO. I add: anyway, either I used Seven or 8, I trusted my security to third part applications and policies. Main reason to upgrade, for me, would be a very nice GUI, and actually I like better my XP pack-modified than Seven GUI ( Vista reloaded ) or 8 that seems IPhone. Gnome or KDE are nicer, if I want to change. If Microsoft wanted inspirations, better to get ideas from them.
I'll use Windows 8 in VirtualBox, running Bodhi Linux as host, for two reasons: - being able to help people who get in trouble with Windows; - being able to run Microsoft Office, only because unfortunately most companies traditionally use this closed-source and expensive software, instead of open source and free software office that does the same (maybe this will change a little because of the economic crisis). Second, i would never buy a computer "locked" to only run Windows 8 (or to make much more harder to run other OS), as result of the "Secure Boot" feature. I think is attempt to monopolize the market, disguised of a security feature
Or Windows 12. I'm using 64 bit XP and loving it. Yes, there are vulnerabilities but the same is true of the server editions, W-7 and will also be true for W-8. Within a year, there will probably be (at least) 40 hotfixes and security patches for Windows 8 and these as well as other forums will be loaded with questions about how to remove crippling malware and how to "harden" the new OS. It happens every time. With 64 bit XP, LUA & SRP, Chrome, and free security applications, I believe I can make XP as secure as I need. -And- The learning curve for Windows Eight is (for me) only slightly less than for Linux. Way too much I'm not familiar with and no interest to learn. If I ever must migrate away from XP, I will do so to an OS that is free (Linux). Still a learning curve to negotiate, but a free OS.
There's always two sides of the same coin. Even binary numbers have true (1) and false (0). There can never be a situation where the user only has correct decision to make. Security is a multi billion dollar industry. You think they would survive if the user had only the right decision to make? No offense its just a healthy argument.
Currently: Windows Vista (64-bit) UAC Enabled I usually do not upgrade until after windows has discontinued supporting my current OS and the hardware of my computer near their life expectancy. I clean my system regularly, and restore points make the annual clean installation a biannual practice. I'm a bit new to Linux and I've played around with a few suggested distributions (Ubuntu and Mint). The change feels good, but I'm not entire sure I want to give up windows entirely. School, work, and other responsibilities eat up most of my time. As a result, gaming has come to screech halt making the switch to Linux practical. I guess my hesitation is that I'll lose the ability to scratch that itch for gaming if I abandon windows. I'm at an impasse in making this decision. I've considered: Dual-Booting Linux with (Windows running in VM) Any suggestions?
I'm going to use whatever OS is newest when they stop supporting XP. At this rate there may be a Windows 9 by then.
Of course. I already have "Surface" on my shopping list as well. I am a Desktop boy and I really am not ready to let my desktop experience go so I will not! I was a little disappointed at W8 at first on my Desktop but I have killer specs and after forcing myself to use the Release Preview for several weeks... I no I could grow to love it. I am not saying my new PC will not have Windows 7 on a different HD or Partition but.. W8 will surely be my default OS soon enough. As for Windows 8 Phone. Not a chance. Never would I let iOS go =)
DITTO Kerodo's remarks and similar remarks of others. I would add that WINDOWS 8 may be more practical for "TABLET" use, but WINDOWS 7 works well enough and, indeed, may be preferable to WINDOWS 8 for those of us who still use "DESKTOPS" or "DESKTOP REPLACEMENTS." And, if WINDOWS 8 does have advantages over WINDOWS 7 even for those of us who still use "DESKTOP" computers, are those advantages so significant that they justify the expense of a new MICROSOFT OS? And, if the answer to that question is, "yes," one might do well to consider when one might expect WINDOWS "9" or whatever MICROSOFT happens to call the next generation OS after WINDOWS 8.
Nope sticking to my Windows 7 Ultimate x64 why? Because windows 8 is complete and total tablet garbage. I do not OWN a tablet, I do not WANT a tablet, and I do not want my OS to have big blocky opaque square tiles like a tablet. I'll catch windows 9 or 10. If windows 7 loses support by then them I'm sure I'll be able to fall back to XP (It'll still have support I'm sure ).
No it isn't. It's better than 7 in many ways. And it has desktop mode and it allows you to restore start menu with Start8. You are not supposed to be locked in the Metro if you can't adapt to it. Are you sure? How so? Windows 7 will reach end of life at January 14, 2020 Windows XP will reach end of life at April 8, 2014 Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/lifecycle If you are going to reply "but XP is so popular!", let me inform you that Windows 7 is already the most used OS according to stats.
No, I still haven't changed my mind. I still have Vista on my notebook & I'm even sticking with that. My main desktop has Win 7 (64 bit) & it is working fine. What possible reason could I have for upgrading my operating system, especially to a hybrid tablet one primarily designed as a marketing tool for the promotion of Microsoft's own tablet computers? Incidentally, that was a rhetorical question. Eventually when I purchase a new computer I may purchase Win 8. Although I am seriously thinking of Ubuntu or Mac for my next machine. I really think that Microsoft will eventually realise the mistake they have made with 8 & Win 9 will compensate for it. We can live in hope anyway.
