Windows 8
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With phones and tablets you could probably say that a majority of the market is already touch-oriented and that the next step is merely for the technology to spread across the market. Microsoft have been looking to touch screens for a while, such as with Surface, which is basically an interactive coffee table. Surface isn't merely a multi-touch screen, but one that can recognise objects that are placed on the screen.
Desktop touch screens exist, at a reasonable price for an enthusiast. If it's something more than a novelty, then there will be uptake progressing into mainstream consumer markets. However, we know what touch screen interfaces can do and we know that in some applications it's everything. What matters is setting the interface in place before anyone really needs it.
A touch screen interface simply won't work without a touch screen and it won't be enabled by default. For most people this is going to be like the improved speech recognition in Win7; they won't even realise it is there. The Windows devs don't have to do any work to reproduce the interface they've been using in 7 and Vista, but to lead touch technology into new areas? That's the real work.
Desktop touch screens exist, at a reasonable price for an enthusiast. If it's something more than a novelty, then there will be uptake progressing into mainstream consumer markets. However, we know what touch screen interfaces can do and we know that in some applications it's everything. What matters is setting the interface in place before anyone really needs it.
A touch screen interface simply won't work without a touch screen and it won't be enabled by default. For most people this is going to be like the improved speech recognition in Win7; they won't even realise it is there. The Windows devs don't have to do any work to reproduce the interface they've been using in 7 and Vista, but to lead touch technology into new areas? That's the real work.
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The only reason I'd want the start button back is that I've accidentally launched the app I had pinned on the bottom left several times, otherwise, I got over that change very quickly.
Apart from a few little complaints, Windows 8 is a good improvement I think - the speed difference alone vs 7 made the $40 worth it.
I have a few metro style apps installed at this point - I really like the improvements to Skype, and for the most part Xbox Music seems to be a bit better than Zune (though I don't think it has syncing support with my Zune 30 so I'll need to keep it installed.
The Mail app sucks though.
Apart from a few little complaints, Windows 8 is a good improvement I think - the speed difference alone vs 7 made the $40 worth it.
I have a few metro style apps installed at this point - I really like the improvements to Skype, and for the most part Xbox Music seems to be a bit better than Zune (though I don't think it has syncing support with my Zune 30 so I'll need to keep it installed.
The Mail app sucks though.
I like the Mail app, I use Windows Live Mail so use to the format, basic and shows all you need.
Being a cricket site and all the cricinfo app is worth getting, one of the best apps I have seen so far. Love the store thing too and I can see it being useful when updates come out.
Being a cricket site and all the cricinfo app is worth getting, one of the best apps I have seen so far. Love the store thing too and I can see it being useful when updates come out.
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Just availed the Rs. 1,999 upgrade to Windows 8 Pro offer. Downloading it now! 
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Any free version available ???
AbhishekS
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If you have a previous legit copy of Windows XP, Vista or 7 then you can get it for just Rs. 1,999, which is very cheap IMO.
@All: Microsoft is providing free license keys for Media Center for a limited time, grab it at the earliest.
@All: Microsoft is providing free license keys for Media Center for a limited time, grab it at the earliest.
Just finished installing Windows 8 on my 'not so old' HP pavilion laptop.
First impressions - LOVIN' IT! Yes, I don't have a touchscreen laptop or touchscreen monitor (to which I have connected this laptop so I am using it as a Desktop). But still, the speed with which Windows 8 works has impressed me quite a bit. And the Metro UI interface looks super attractive to me. The Desktop mode allows me to go back to Windows 7 style while I am slowly transitioning to the Metro interface... This is a knock out punch by Microsoft!
Its been an hour since I have played with Windows 8, and so far ITS AWESOME!
First impressions - LOVIN' IT! Yes, I don't have a touchscreen laptop or touchscreen monitor (to which I have connected this laptop so I am using it as a Desktop). But still, the speed with which Windows 8 works has impressed me quite a bit. And the Metro UI interface looks super attractive to me. The Desktop mode allows me to go back to Windows 7 style while I am slowly transitioning to the Metro interface... This is a knock out punch by Microsoft!
Its been an hour since I have played with Windows 8, and so far ITS AWESOME!
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Did you install it via the Upgrade Assistant?
No. I did a 'fresh clean' install using the Windows 8 disc, wiping out my entire hard drive. The problem I had was, my hard drive was configured as a Dynamic Disk and Windows 8 doesn't support Dynamic disks. I tried converting it to a Basic Disk without Data loss, but I made some error and so I had to wipe everything out. Luckily, I had backed up all my stuff before getting into all this.
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