Will you upgrade to Windows 8?

Will you upgrade to Windows 8? Why/why not?

Some things to keep in mind:

1) Windows 8 includes the new, fully GPU accelerated, Metro User Interface.

2) Windows 8 includes a system wide SmartScreen, which NSS labs has shown to be effective at blocking 96%+ of malware.

3) Windows 8 will include an upgraded Defender, which will have full MSE capabilities.

4) Windows 8 has significantly lower RAM usage.

 

Yes. Latest and 'greatest'. Gotta have the newest.

 

Probably. Though it does appear as if Windows 8 is best for a tablet, which I don't have or plan on getting. Unless they make touch pads that are as good as those on Macs I can't imagine it being very efficient to navigate through the Windows 8 interface without a tablet.

 

I will, will be getting it free from U of Pittsburgh.

 

Yes, I will be upgrading as soon as the Beta is released (running DP on non production machine). The beta through RTM will run on my production machine, hopefully running Office 15 beta

 

As of right now probably only if I have a fall back from the Metro UI in case I don't like it. I agree with the thought that the UI in Ubuntu (Unity), Linuxmint (Mate), Windows 8 (Metro) that it's more suited for touch screen devices.

I'm not going to reserve judgement on Windows 8 until I see it and use it. And I will use it in default mode with (Metro).

 

If I get it for free/at very low cost through my university, then I will. Otherwise, W7 is just fine for all my needs.

 

lol, each time I see that immersive window (metro) I can not help wondering if MS has invested heavily into touch screen manufacturing. But maybe they are just pushing it into your face so people will have to at least give it a try as IMO one of the hardest things to do is get people to change their old habits. I would think / hope the final release will have some customization options to use the "classic" desktop.

Also IMO something to consider is that W8 will also bring more functionality that will probably not be passed down to W7 as MS doesn't make money updating previous Windows versions but by selling new versions.

 

Yes i will for a tablet and a desktop

 

1) Assuming you care about that interface. Personally? Nope.
2) Interesting but there's plenty of AV tools that do just fine as it is.
3) See #2.
4) Well until people and software get out of the stone age with 32-bit executables and 2GB-per-program limits, probably not going to matter.

It would be nice though if MS killed off 32-bit software with W8. Lazy developers need to grow up. (i.e.: Seriously, why was Skyrim not compiled as a 64-bit program??? It crashes constantly without the 4GB 'fix' simply because Windows by default only gives it 2GB since it's a 32-bit exe.) Give 'em a virtual machine to get by with the essentials. Sadly this will probably not come to pass.

 

For a laptop not running gaming or performance intensive applications, probably.

Gaming laptop/video rendering machine, initially, no.

 

While I'm interested in the improved security and decreased memory usage, I'll wait a year for any bugs to be ironed out. And by then, I'll be close to replacing my Vaio (I like to replace every two years), so I'll probably keep Win 7 on my current machine and just wait until my next machine to get Win 8.

 

Probably also gonna get it for free from my Uni. But first gonna try it out, to see if it's worth it.

 

You bet I will, windows is something I like to keep updated with.

 

Well after updating my Xbox 360 to the new Metro UI. I LIKE IT !

I can't say how it will translate to a PC desktop or laptop but at least on the Xbox 360 it's a thing of beauty. To give you an idea it's sort of a take on the Sony XMB UI used on the PS3 and PSP but different in it's own way.

It definitely looks organized. So yeah at least for the X360 i'm impressed. Hopefully it's as impressive on the PC.

 

Probably not; at least not right away. I'm happy with Windows 7

 

If I can run it without the Metro UI on my notebook, I will give it a try.

 

I probably will.
If you see all the changes at Building Windows 8: https://blogs.msdn.com/themes/blogs/generic/postlist.aspx?WeblogApp=b8&GroupKeys=
It is sure looking good.

 

Unless I get to turn off Metro... no.

 

I think so to. A lot of resources went into making Windows 8 as easy as possible for the computer novice. That's where Apple's OSX has an advantage. It's pretty easy to install and typically requires very little computer knowledge to install.

I'm in the group that will try Windows 8 in it's default mode with the Metro UI for at least a month before I pass judgement. I don't own a Windows 7 phone but have an Xbox 360 and recently did the Metro UI update on it and it looks and functions very nice.

 

I like how people are making such strong, very fixed commitments on something that is a year away.

 

If there is an option to disable the Metro UI then I will definitely upgrade.

I have used the Developer Preview, and for now, Metro UI is just not that great for navigation. Plus, the deeper controls and settings for the computer are still relegated to the W7 Desktop Control Panel, essentially making it moot to have Metro in the first place.

The W7 desktop environment to me is all I need. It's fast, functional and gets the job done - much quicker than it would in Metro UI, that's for sure.

The only reason I'd upgrade is because of the super fast load-up times that W8 gives.

 

Agreed !

I don't know if i'll like it but i'm willing to wait and give it an honest try. Like I said the Metro UI looks real nice on the Xbox 360. And Microsoft should be applauded for doing something so bold that could backfire on them. Hopefully it works out for them and us.

 

Not in the next two years. Before upgrading to a new OS I normally wait until it has been on the market for at least one year and all major initial bugs are fixed.

 

I will try it, if it does things for me that windows 7 didn't, i will upgrade, otherwise i'll get windows 8 when i get a computer with 8 preloaded on it. MS will probably have some sweet student deal on an upgrade pack and that would be another reason for me to get it on at least one machine.

 

Because MS has learned that with the wide usage of Windows (especially in the corporate setting), it needs to take baby steps in terms of compatibility. Otherwise, you'd just get a Vista-esque bandwagon of people complaining about drivers/programs/etc not working in W8, and more corporations would just leapfrog the W8 release.

 

I agree with Greg. MS should make a cutoff point for 32 bit with their OS. If not Windows 8 they should address this with Windows 9 or W10. Heck they set a deadline for Windows XP why not 32 Bit OS?

 

tried the developer preview, not very impressed.

 

I too tried to developer preview. It was.. different.

Metro is going to take some getting used to.. it looks gimicky to me, but that's a purely visual observation, not an opinion on its functionality.

 

I'll probably get Win 8 with my new machine to be bought sometime within the next 24 months.

 

32-bit applications will run on both platforms, 64-bit will only run natively on a 64-bit platform. From your description sounds like Skyrim might have a problem with memory management. In that case it would be a bug and not the fault of it being 32-bit. Hopefully they will provide a patch so you can enjoy your game without interruption and frustration.

 

For now the answer is No.

 

Work would require us to move to windows 8 as soon as it's out, but at home unless there are specific direct x stuff that will not work on windows 7 then I'll probably stick to W7.

 

I will upgrade if it's not too expensive! Maybe I'll buy a new laptop by then and Win8 will come preloaded

 

I would only upgrade if Microsoft allows you to disable Metro UI. That thing is not suited for laptops/desktops at all and it was a pain to navigate through while I tested the Developer Preview.

 

I look forward to the win8 beta. I passionately hate both Vista and w7 due to its redicoulusly crappy performance compared to XP (SP2>SP3). I believe it will be very tweak friendly due to its modularity and possibly not so loaden with all that crypto-DRM crap that is burdening the Vista/win7 (XP SP3).

 

I love windows 7 but I really hate windows 8 (beta version). It seems like Microsoft is trying to shove tablets up your butt. The metro UI should be the default OS on tablets, but the classic windows desktop should be default on computers. I never want to touch the metro UI on my laptop, no pun indented.

I think the start menu has to change. In XP and W7 when you click the start button you see a list of recently opened programs which I find useless. My recently opened programs are the programs I usually use such as Chrome, Word, Excel, and iTunes. Those are already pinned onto my start menu!!! The start menu should be like Ubuntu classic or Linux Mint where your programs are in categories.

I really hate hate hate the ribbon menu on everything! Takes up too much space!! And clicking!! Why can't it be a classic toolbar???

There should also be a key command/gesture that shows ALL your programs such as Launchpad on OSX Lion. I hate windows flip... seems very cheesy and it's not advertised well.

I hope that Windows 8 final will be different than the beta. Or at least give more customization options such as switching back to classic windows style.

 

no. i only get a new os when i buy a new computer.

and that metro ui interface is the most idiotic thing possible on a computer controlled by a keyboard and mouse.
it might workon phones or tablets, but it doesn't work on a normal computer. and a tablet or touchscreen is useless for productive use.

i have a tablet a d severely dislike the touchscreen keyboard - always said so too... touchscreens are a toy at best.

 

I'm not touching windows 8 until at least the first service pack. That's my rule of thumb

 

I will if I need to and the price is right. I won't do it right away. I'll wait for the early adapters to work out the bugs first at any rate.

 

I'll say I won't upgrade due to Metro, but I most likely will anyway.. I always seem to upgrade software.

 

I probably will not, mostly because I do not feel like paying for something I don't know about... When I upgraded from vista>7 it was from buying a new computer, so unless there's something really special I don't want to upgrade it

 

i have to agree.
running the preview I just thought it was sorta pointless. its a bad and ugly imitation of the speed dial page many browsers use. I would actually prefer to turn the whole thing around the other way: build the operating system to have only a rudimentary UI, and instead make the hooks available to browser developers, so Opera/safari/chrome/ff is your frontend to everything.

but I don't find 7 to be slow - not once I'm done tweaking it.
slower than XP, but way way faster than the best Vista install I can turn out

 

i need to see more features in the beta...if its not compelling enough I'll hang with 7

 

just to add: the 'tube's I've seen of 8 on handset look pretty good to me. I'm disenchanted with android and don't like the limitations of ios so eager to see ms get the phone thing right

 

I hope when the final version comes out is just as fast as the preview is. I have an Intel ssd and it flies on here, so much faster than Win 7.

 

lets make it a poll

 

ain't we like forced to upgrade when we buy a new laptop?

I wonder how many laptop users would actually spend $300 or $400 on just Windows alone.

 

You don't see the point in the thread because you wonder how many users would actually buy the operating system.

Interesting since that's what I'm wondering as well.

 

I have tried the DEV Preview on my tablet and after a month I really liked it. I won't impliment it when it comes out on my laptops, because they all work very fast so no need to change. I am looking forward to the beta coming out next year. I think there will be some great changes to the Dev Preview. I do get a kick out of all the people on here yapping about how they hate the beta so far... as far as I know, the beat comes out in the spring. You have been using a developer preview... meant for developers to see and use to, well, you know, preview and develop for it. This is the first time I have seen a Dev Preview released this way, to the public, and as much as I like it and its future, I believe there are many people that think it really is a beta. Bad word of mouth from uninformed people will hurt its initial (and possible long term) progress. I loved it on my tablet, and will put it back on when it really is a beta.