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Got questions, comments, news or information to share about Microsoft Windows and related devices? This thread is for you.
 

lazyboy97o

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So is nobody excited for Ctrl+V into Command Prompt in Windows 7-2, erm, Windows 10? I might give the preview a try just because I like to be that person.

I know it is nothing new, but does Microsoft just pull numbers from a hat? Windows 7, Windows 10 (at least they didn't go Windows X), Xbox One.
 

StarWarsGirl

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I'm excited about Windows 10. Mostly because it's supposed to come out at around the time when I was thinking I'd need a new laptop. If it were coming out this year, I'd probably wait a bit, look at the reviews, and then grab the update for $25-$30 from my school and update all of the computers. But since it's not, I'll probably get it when I get a new computer. I'm hoping they'll come up with a free update for the RTs
 

monothingie

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Why did they call it Windows 10 instead of Windows 9?

Because 7 8 9
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But it's nice to see MS trying so hard. Hopefully they can break their pattern of getting every third operating system right.
 

Voxel

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Why did they call it Windows 10 instead of Windows 9?

Because 7 8 9
.

But it's nice to see MS trying so hard. Hopefully they can break their pattern of getting every third operating system right.
I posted this earlier.
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Voxel

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I'm excited about Windows 10. Mostly because it's supposed to come out at around the time when I was thinking I'd need a new laptop. If it were coming out this year, I'd probably wait a bit, look at the reviews, and then grab the update for $25-$30 from my school and update all of the computers. But since it's not, I'll probably get it when I get a new computer. I'm hoping they'll come up with a free update for the RTs
Rumor mill from inside Windows suggest that Window's 10 may be free in an upgrade, as a bit of an Apology for the "mess" (For the lack of a better term) that Windows 8 and 8.1 were.
 

StarWarsGirl

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Rumor mill from inside Windows suggest that Window's 10 may be free in an upgrade, as a bit of an Apology for the "mess" (For the lack of a better term) that Windows 8 and 8.1 were.
That would be very nice. I'd still get a new laptop as I'll be due for a new one, but that would be very nice.
 

englanddg

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Rumor mill from inside Windows suggest that Window's 10 may be free in an upgrade, as a bit of an Apology for the "mess" (For the lack of a better term) that Windows 8 and 8.1 were.
They screwed up big time with 8 and 8.1

Server 2012 isn't all that hot either.

Though, and I've said this elsewhere, I have more issues with the stuff they are pulling with IE 11 than 8.
 

monothingie

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They screwed up big time with 8 and 8.1

Server 2012 isn't all that hot either.

Though, and I've said this elsewhere, I have more issues with the stuff they are pulling with IE 11 than 8.


That's why I love Redhat and Fedora, and of course my MAC which is running virtualized Fedora.
 

Jahona

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Greetings from Windows 10.

So far the preview seems very smooth and responsive. It feels like windows 7 but with the backend of windows 8. Some of the more advanced features and settings are buried like in windows 8. Just opening the device manager look a few steps. Not all of my drivers will install but the OS seems to fill in with generic ones for the time being.
 

Voxel

President of Progress City
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Greetings from Windows 10.

So far the preview seems very smooth and responsive. It feels like windows 7 but with the backend of windows 8. Some of the more advanced features and settings are buried like in windows 8. Just opening the device manager look a few steps. Not all of my drivers will install but the OS seems to fill in with generic ones for the time being.
That is good news!
 

erasure fan1

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Rumor mill from inside Windows suggest that Window's 10 may be free in an upgrade, as a bit of an Apology for the "mess" (For the lack of a better term) that Windows 8 and 8.1 were.
Not sure why we have all the hate for windows 8. I have a windows 7 and 8.1 laptop and 8 blows 7 out of the water. Are people really that mad that they took away the start bar? What am I missing that everyone else seems to hate with a passion. To me it looks like people are just being over dramatic and just not willing to give it a try.
 

Jahona

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I never had to much of an issue with the Metro UI. It was a nice looking interface. The performance between 7 and 8 is very noticeable.

I think the main issue with Windows 8 adoption was that people were so used to XP that they didn't want to learn a new OS.
 

Voxel

President of Progress City
I never had to much of an issue with the Metro UI. It was a nice looking interface. The performance between 7 and 8 is very noticeable.

I think the main issue with Windows 8 adoption was that people were so used to XP that they didn't want to learn a new OS.
Metro got annoying for some users, I did not like having to change my screen to open another program. While it's nice to look at, the extra seconds can get annoying. This is why I am all for Metro being implemented into the start menu.
 

Jahona

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I work on multiple monitors so having to close a window was never an issue for me. Windows 10 does away with the windows 8 system and uses an improved Windows 7 window management.
 

Voxel

President of Progress City
I work on multiple monitors so having to close a window was never an issue for me. Windows 10 does away with the windows 8 system and uses an improved Windows 7 window management.
I recently upgrade to a dual monitor system so this issue isn't as bad as it use to be. I want to test out Windows 10 but I don't have a test machine sitting around for it.
 

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