My crapware loaded Sony Vaio S is begging for W8Pro upgrade, need Bitlocker too (corporate policy) and getting all that goodness for just $39.99? WHERE DO I SIGN UP?!
Here I come baby! Time to learn some new kbd shortcuts to navigate myself around Metro.
After using windows 8 for a few weeks now, I can honestly say I believe it's an upgrade in almost every way.
On the desktop, metro does feel a little less useful than it could be, but the desktop is still there, and the lack of a start menu is barely an issue. Right clicking where the start menu used to be brings up the power list of commonly accessed places such as computer, control panel, etc.
And running programs through the start screen doesn't feel nearly as intrusive as I once suspected. In fact, the start screen is so fast, smooth, and responsive, it's far easier to hit the windows key, type the first few letters of the app, and hit enter than it has been on previous versions of windows.
My only real worry so far is the lack of aero, I do really like the theme. Oh well, shouldn't be too hard to find a hack after release that re-enables transparency.
Wake me up when you can find the goddamn shutdown button.
So I don't have to go searching thru multiple menu's just to find the control panel.
I don't know about you guys but I like being able to have multiple windows open and still being able to use the start button while having it all on screen at the same time.
I'm going to pass on windows 8 and stick to 7.
I've ran all releases of 8 so far and that disjointed feeling of flipping back and forth between metro hasn't left.
Like that feeling you get of the room spinning after having to many drinks just to hit your bed and to try and sleep it off. Then you wake up an hour later and your still spinning.
your resistance is futile. Do a google/bing search if you're having issues with simple tasks. Alt+F4 on the desktop still brings up the shutdown menu. If that isn't enough for you, move your mouse to the bottom right or top right, go to settings on the sidebar, and click on the power button
Going to the charms menu is not "a work around." There are like a dozen ways u can shut down your PC but the two easiest in 8 would likely be the charms>settings menu or just ctrl+alt+del and click the power icon in the corner.
Right click where the Start menu used to be > Control Panel. By right clicking there a new menu pops up with many common tasks, it has more than the Start menu ever had. Or use CTRL + X. Cant get any easier.
TRY READING UP ON THINGS before making even more stupid complaints. Always the same with you idiots when it takes a few mins to look this stuff up on Google and you'll NEVER have to learn it again.
Almost all the complaints about Win 8 are like this when theres a simple quick way to it but the idiot user is too lazy to learn anything new.
I know right ? As if ALT + F4 is too complicated, And has been in every version of windows since . . . well I dont even remember it has been so long. I am thinking Win95, but I could be wrong.
It just sounds as if to me this person needs to actually learn how to use his operating system. Then I half expected some Ubuntu/Linux rant in there as well . . .
Just to add to the long list of ways to shutdown your pc, most all bios these days map case keys and will do a windows compliant shutdown if you press the case buttons (one press, not the 5 second kill which also you could do). This behaviour can be controlled from (sorry win7 only) Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Power Options\System Settings
Hope this is released on MSDN in August. Win 8 performs better than 7 at literally everything i've tested, and it gave my old laptop new life. Even on my hex-core i7 system with SSD's + 32GB RAM it's noticeably faster.
With a bit of luck, Intel may actually have some Cedar Trail drivers ready this time... :P, otherwise they'll be a lot of disgruntled nettop/netbook and even a few tablet owners, scratching their heads wondering why Metro apps crash.
You can count on it... the way MS is shoving Metro down our throats and ripping out code, killing off gadgets (because YOU can see live gadgets in desktop mode! really?)
"METRO!! METRO!! METRO!! You are going To LOVE Windows 8 even if we have to spend $1billion to make you love it" - Ballmer
You should have to research how a UI works, it should be easy enough to pick up at a glance and within just seconds. This ist the whole problem with Win8. Of course that Metro Start screen in front of the desktop that requires you to navigate to every damn time you want to launch an app is crazy. Just horrible, I won't be upgrading, I'm voting with my wallet.
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Pirks - Monday, July 9, 2012 - link
My crapware loaded Sony Vaio S is begging for W8Pro upgrade, need Bitlocker too (corporate policy) and getting all that goodness for just $39.99? WHERE DO I SIGN UP?!Here I come baby! Time to learn some new kbd shortcuts to navigate myself around Metro.
Come on MSDN, spill it already! Can't wait.
buzznut - Monday, July 9, 2012 - link
I'm not that excited but I am looking forward to this. I find Metro to be mostly useless, but it doesn't bother me either.inighthawki - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
After using windows 8 for a few weeks now, I can honestly say I believe it's an upgrade in almost every way.On the desktop, metro does feel a little less useful than it could be, but the desktop is still there, and the lack of a start menu is barely an issue. Right clicking where the start menu used to be brings up the power list of commonly accessed places such as computer, control panel, etc.
And running programs through the start screen doesn't feel nearly as intrusive as I once suspected. In fact, the start screen is so fast, smooth, and responsive, it's far easier to hit the windows key, type the first few letters of the app, and hit enter than it has been on previous versions of windows.
My only real worry so far is the lack of aero, I do really like the theme. Oh well, shouldn't be too hard to find a hack after release that re-enables transparency.
Makaveli - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
Wake me up when you can find the goddamn shutdown button.So I don't have to go searching thru multiple menu's just to find the control panel.
I don't know about you guys but I like being able to have multiple windows open and still being able to use the start button while having it all on screen at the same time.
I'm going to pass on windows 8 and stick to 7.
I've ran all releases of 8 so far and that disjointed feeling of flipping back and forth between metro hasn't left.
Like that feeling you get of the room spinning after having to many drinks just to hit your bed and to try and sleep it off. Then you wake up an hour later and your still spinning.
crispbp04 - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
your resistance is futile. Do a google/bing search if you're having issues with simple tasks. Alt+F4 on the desktop still brings up the shutdown menu. If that isn't enough for you, move your mouse to the bottom right or top right, go to settings on the sidebar, and click on the power buttonMakaveli - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
i'm not going to google search it I'm just not going to use windows 8 problem solved.I've seen all these work arounds and why should I have to do all that shit just to do simple task that I can do in 7.
I check back to see what windows 9 has to offer until then i'm happy to stay in 7.
Lord 666 - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
I'm waiting for crisp to suggest you open up a powershell console and enter some obscure command lines to get to the control panel.inighthawki - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
Going to the charms menu is not "a work around." There are like a dozen ways u can shut down your PC but the two easiest in 8 would likely be the charms>settings menu or just ctrl+alt+del and click the power icon in the corner.B3an - Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - link
Right click where the Start menu used to be > Control Panel. By right clicking there a new menu pops up with many common tasks, it has more than the Start menu ever had. Or use CTRL + X. Cant get any easier.TRY READING UP ON THINGS before making even more stupid complaints. Always the same with you idiots when it takes a few mins to look this stuff up on Google and you'll NEVER have to learn it again.
Almost all the complaints about Win 8 are like this when theres a simple quick way to it but the idiot user is too lazy to learn anything new.
yyrkoon - Thursday, July 12, 2012 - link
I know right ? As if ALT + F4 is too complicated, And has been in every version of windows since . . . well I dont even remember it has been so long. I am thinking Win95, but I could be wrong.It just sounds as if to me this person needs to actually learn how to use his operating system. Then I half expected some Ubuntu/Linux rant in there as well . . .
MadAd - Saturday, July 14, 2012 - link
Just to add to the long list of ways to shutdown your pc, most all bios these days map case keys and will do a windows compliant shutdown if you press the case buttons (one press, not the 5 second kill which also you could do). This behaviour can be controlled from (sorry win7 only) Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Power Options\System SettingsB3an - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
Hope this is released on MSDN in August. Win 8 performs better than 7 at literally everything i've tested, and it gave my old laptop new life. Even on my hex-core i7 system with SSD's + 32GB RAM it's noticeably faster.SlyNine - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
You keep saying this, my computer is pretty much instant... I've tried Windows8, not impressed. Argument ad-nauseum.powerarmour - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
With a bit of luck, Intel may actually have some Cedar Trail drivers ready this time... :P, otherwise they'll be a lot of disgruntled nettop/netbook and even a few tablet owners, scratching their heads wondering why Metro apps crash.Belard - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
Uh oh... I think I threw up.I'm betting only about 10~15% of the user base will like win8.
SlyNine - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
Just in case they take that choice away too.Belard - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - link
You can count on it... the way MS is shoving Metro down our throats and ripping out code, killing off gadgets (because YOU can see live gadgets in desktop mode! really?)"METRO!! METRO!! METRO!! You are going To LOVE Windows 8 even if we have to spend $1billion to make you love it" - Ballmer
p05esto - Monday, July 16, 2012 - link
You should have to research how a UI works, it should be easy enough to pick up at a glance and within just seconds. This ist the whole problem with Win8. Of course that Metro Start screen in front of the desktop that requires you to navigate to every damn time you want to launch an app is crazy. Just horrible, I won't be upgrading, I'm voting with my wallet.p05esto - Monday, July 16, 2012 - link
Where's the edit button anandtech? Curse you!