Best version of Windows

Lebon14, post: 7704, member: 48 said:

Why would I need to explain myself? The hunches I have against it, is pretty much how bipolar the system is plus no "first party" start menu. Some options saw their location changed that doesn't make much change; mainly, from what I remember from the very little time I had with W8, the reginal/keyboard layout options and the things related to the "language bar". In Windows 7, It's two-three clicks max to remove it. In W8... it's hidden further under more clicks and windows. For me the negative outweights the positive.

I heard 8.2 will bring back an actual Start Menu among other things. If so, I *might* give in although I don't like that flat and boring theme.

Addendum: Secure wiping an SSD is a step that I really dislike doing before a clean install and, especially, doing a manual partition so the system reserved doesn't get created. ;\

Addendum 2: I feel like I'm surrounded by Win8 fanboys while the Win7 fanboys, although more numerous, gets packed and beaten up in a corner.

. . .you have a nice day. . .:)

"Addendum 2: I feel like I'm surrounded by Win8 fanboys while the Win7 fanboys, although more numerous, gets packed and beaten up in a corner."

I would guess that a majority of members, other than those newly joined, are indeed.
"Fan boys" is a little vulgar, just keep it to enthusiasts who are seeing the latest OS though unjaundiced eyes, and trying to help others with their ongoing learning experiences. I would guess that if you are seeking unchallenged, out and out, criticism of Windows 8, you can get moral support in this forum, from the discontented users, but it is often counter challenged by the supporters.

By the way, are you a member, or are you aware, of the companion forum for Windows 7, you could get more sympathy for your views there, perhaps?

Lee's Comment, "Could you please explain as what you mean by disaster. Haven't had any problems to date, so not really understanding the term disaster.", was not intended as a rebuke or criticism. The member was expecting feedback, from which we may have been able to help you enjoy your Windows 8 experience a little.
The issue is that many of us have not had any problems large enough to term the OS as a "Disaster"

davehc, post: 7714, member: 120 said:

"Addendum 2: I feel like I'm surrounded by Win8 fanboys while the Win7 fanboys, although more numerous, gets packed and beaten up in a corner."

I would guess that a majority of members, other than those newly joined, are indeed.
"Fan boys" is a little vulgar, just keep it to enthusiasts who are seeing the latest OS though unjaundiced eyes, and trying to help others with their ongoing learning experiences. I would guess that if you are seeking unchallenged, out and out, criticism of Windows 8, you can get moral support in this forum, from the discontented users, but it is often counter challenged by the supporters.

By the way, are you a member, or are you aware, of the companion forum for Windows 7, you could get more sympathy for your views there, perhaps?

Lee's Comment, "Could you please explain as what you mean by disaster. Haven't had any problems to date, so not really understanding the term disaster.", was not intended as a rebuke or criticism. The member was expecting feedback, from which we may have been able to help you enjoy your Windows 8 experience a little.
The issue is that many of us have not had any problems large enough to term the OS as a "Disaster"

Thank you, Lee . . .:)

Lebon14, post: 7704, member: 48 said:

Addendum 2: I feel like I'm surrounded by Win8 fanboys while the Win7 fanboys, although more numerous, gets packed and beaten up in a corner.

I’m sorry you feel that way. Seems to me that we’ll all have to agree to disagree. If you don’t care for 8 that is, of course, ok. But, personally I didn’t join 9F to get into “heated discussions” on 8/8.1, unless it relates to the anticipated 9 in some way. e.g. “Will it be like 8/8.1?” “Will it be different?” “Will MS continue in their new direction or will they revert back to the Desktop model?”

8/8.1 are what they are. We all know by now who likes and dislikes them, so I suggest we all just move on.

When reading the posts in this thread half of me feels I really lost out by never getting on the Win8 bandwagon and the other half doesn't...

Definitely must pay more attention to 8.2 when it is released...