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Why not use Windows 7? It's so far my favorite version and from what I've seen, Windows 8 is complete trash (this is what happens when you try to force tablet i
by orthecreedence 14y ago
Why not use Windows 7? It's so far my favorite version and from what I've seen, Windows 8 is complete trash (this is what happens when you try to force tablet interfaces onto desktop users). There's nothing wrong with going back a version.
Switching to linux is a great idea, but I suggest you make the switch gradually: use a VM (ie Virtualbox) and install a popular distro (Ubuntu seems good for newer linux users). Try it in fullscreen mode for a while and if you get stuck/frustrated, Windows is always there to welcome you back with open arms.
Then again, there's something to be said for just diving in and figuring it out...depends on what your goals are.
Also, as mentioned, check out Mono. It's a very good framework if you use C#.
- chii 14y agoapparently, win8 has some performance improvements over win7 (this is like a tertiary source, so take it with a grain of salt), which might be attractive to some for upgrading
- gtirloni 14y agoI've used Win8 since the launch now (before I was using CentOS) and just yesterday I installed a Win7 VM because I needed to test a few things and Win7 felt like something from the last century. Everybody should upgrade to Win8. It's my favorite version. So you see, we can play the i-like-this-so-should-you game until our Sun explodes. We won't have accomplished much though.