Have you tried Windows 8 yet?

[IllogicalLogic]

If so what are your thoughts on it?

I've used it since the Developer Preview and it just got better and better with each new build. I can't wait for the retail release. :)

[kdock]

I've run Win8 Consumer Preview in a VirtualBox VM on my desktop. My experience, given what I do with my computer is... eh.

I found the Interface Previously Known As Metro to actually be a bit unintuitive on its own. However, after reading a relatively small amount about it, it's fine. The Applets that came with all had a disclaimer and I've not used them. But then, most of the tiles were useless for me, with the possible exception of SkyDrive. I installed the Office 2013 Preview because that's primarily what I use, along with some image and video editing software. BTW, Office 2013 ran horribly in the VirtualBox until I disabled hardware acceleration within Office, and then they all ran just fine. This seems to be an issue only with VirtualBox.

At first there was a bit of work getting to the desktop. Now I have a tile that takes me there. I rarely use the tiled UI, so I'm not sure of its benefits for me. I've put program icons on the desktop and task bar, so I don't usually have to go back to the tiles to get to another program.

I'm not past the "oh goodie, new stuff!" phase in my life, but I am to the point where the new stuff has to be more than just new or different. It has to have a real benefit for me. I don't see it in Win8 -- just a bunch of clicking to get me to where I start out on Win 7.

If I was told I had to use Win 8, I'd be fine, although my eyes would get a workout, rolling every day. I'm going to wait to see where it goes rather than jump on the bandwagon right now.

Kim

[viking33]

If so what are your thoughts on it?

I've used it since the Developer Preview and it just got better and better with each new build. I can't wait for the retail release. :)

See my post Still applies

[syswizard]

Isn't the big advantage in the ability to upgrade XP machines ?
With Win 7, you couldn't do that. And for $40 ?
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[BobH]

Windows 8 ??????????????

I just got Windows 7 running. Let's see. I ran XP for about 8-9 years. I figure to get about 12 or 15 out of Win 7. Of course, by then I'll be too damned old to know the difference.