Windows 8

[Woobeewoo]

It's an overall improvement over Windows 7 and the new start screen isn't that big of a deal, actually I prefer it over the start button. The only questionable aspect of the OS is the remarked difference between app and desktop software ecosystems, I think Microsoft should work on it because they are not very coherent and some apps are redundant (two versions of Skype, for example).

 

[kaiuk]

It may be good for some users e.g. those with touchscreen displays, but for business users i would give it a definite thumbs down. Being used to using a start button with everything in one place, makes it difficult to switch to another system where moving the mouse to other corners accesses some functions - but not all. Very confusing, hope 8.1 is different.

 

[mauricioq]

I prefer windows 7, the 8 feels more redirected to touch screens with all the squares around the desktop, although I've never actually tried it hahaha, i'm just talking based on videos and articles, but I also know it runs smoother on some computers, give it a try...

 

[MyDigitalpoint]

I used to blame Windows 8 after having writing extensively about all its flaws based on readings but not in personal experience.

However early this week I found myself using Windows 8 due to an emergency case making me unable to use my old computer.

The fact is that I found that Windows 8 is not all what I read nor what I wrote. It's really good, fast and seems reliable. It comes with many things changed and many others that I'm still discovering or needing to find, but basically I can still do what I used to do in the other computer with no incompatibility problems with the old software that I need.

This is an HP Notebook, and it came with a launcher that substitutes with advantage the start button, native of previous Windows Versions.