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This sounds like the same, unconvincing argument I always hear about Windows 8. "It's a bit faster, there are some other minor obscure improvements, and if you
by BlackDeath3 13y ago
This sounds like the same, unconvincing argument I always hear about Windows 8.
"It's a bit faster, there are some other minor obscure improvements, and if you just ignore all of the crappy new stuff it's not a big deal!"
If boot times are a big issue for you, then I get it. For me, they aren't, so I'm inclined to pass on the update. Perhaps it would work great with a Windows Phone or Surface (I'm tempted to try those at some point, so if anybody would like to share their experiences with theirs...), but it doesn't seem like it was designed for a desktop. So why should I put it on my desktop?
- adamors 13y ago> if you just ignore all of the crappy new stuff it's not a big deal It really isn't a big deal, because you're not being forced to use the Metro apps. You can populate the start menu with regular application shortcuts and you're on your way.
- BlackDeath3 13y agoSo why the hell am I upgrading?
- adamors 13y agoFaster, nicer UI, better multi-monitor support, better touch support, improved tools. Basically the same reasons you've upgraded to Windows 7 before that.
- jongalloway2 13y agoI use it on a three monitor desktop. My favorite new features are file explorer and task manager. Also the skydrive + settings sync is really nice. Whenever I install on a new device, everything's set up on first boot. Lots of other features that don't make headlines but are genuinely useful: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_8 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_8