Windows 8 Upgrade?

[Martinco]

I cannot think of a single reason to change my machines from XP & Android to anything else. Going from XP to Windows 8 is like going from a Land Cruiser to an electric Fiat 500 when there is no powerpoint in sight. I agree with tec0, it is a straight link to your credit card.

Reminds me of Vista and Win 2000 !

[Neville Bailey]

Well, my experience so far has been good, and I actually like the new interface, even though I don't have a touch-screen.

No doubt there will be some teething issues, but so far all my devices are working without a hitch and I am quickly adapting to the new navigation methods.

I suppose it's all about one's mindset with these things: If you resist change, then you will get upset when new things don't compare favourably with what you are comfortable with, much like people who could never switch over from the old imperial system to the metric system, and are always "converting" from one to the other in their minds, instead of thinking in terms of the new. On the other hand, I love change when it comes to technology and I embrace and take the inevitable hiccups in my stride.

[Phil Cooper]

A free help guide can be downloaded in .pdf format:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/20135...urce=pulsenews

[Perform Computers]

FreeBSD > *

'nuff said

[Chrisjan B]

Load classic shell to give you the startmenu button back. And it boot you directly to the desktop...
http://classicshell.sourceforge.net/
For free...

[tec0]

I don't mind new things... It is just when you have R15K worth of software that cannot work on the new OS... That sucks... Updating it costs you another R8k then I get upset. But when you need constant validations and constant net access then it is a pointless exercise.

Fact is if it is not compatible with your hardware software what is the point? Now you need a new this and a new that and then other things stop working... It is just not worth it.

[chris_kzn]

I attempted to reformat my laptop and install Windows 8 the other day, however it got to 97% and then failed. I have seen the interface of Windows 8, it definitely feels more for those who have touch screens as opposed to the traditional keyboard and mouse. Thanks to Chrismine, it seems like someone has developed a "Windows 8" fix for which I can have my Windows 7 desktop experience back. I still ended up installing Windows 7 though. MS Office 2013, feels irritating at present but that is because I have a small program in MS Excel with VBA passwords and sheet passwords and MS Excel 2013 is not liking them, even though they work fine on my old MS Office 2010.

[popayetwo]

I run win xp on my home pc.
I downloaded and ran the program that checks for compatibility of win7 and it said YES! Your PC can run win 7.
EXCEPT that the following devices would not work - keyboard, mouse, screen, fax modem, scanner, printer,......
SO, I run win XP on my home PC

[Blurock]

I get the idea that it may be better to stick with the older programs until you are ready to upgrade your hardware as well. Almost like putting a Ferrari engine in my Mini. Won't work.