New
#10
would be good if Microsoft let customers choose Aero for those that want it
Most people do *NOT* have Start8 or Classic menu. Most people don't even know those programs exist. of all the Windows 8 machine's I've seen over the last year, I've only seen a start menu replacement on a handful of them (that's hundreds of other machines).
Second of all, people do in fact complain about battery life of Windows 7 on machines built for Windows 8, and Aero is one of the reasons for that. Machines built for Windows 8 are lower spec, and have smaller batteries (to make them lighter and smaller), and thus don't last as long.
Mr. Grim's Windows 10
Attachment 6943
Not completely my style, but looks like 10 will theme as well as 8 does. A Guy
Just for kicks I downloaded a thirty day trail version of Windowblinds and installed it on 10, and it worked just fine. . .so if you want glass use windowblinds. . . Oh darn!. . .forgot most of you guys don't want to use third party stuff (it might cost you a few dollars.
It's not about the money. Windowblinds do slow down your system if it's not top notch where you can't see it. I know, because I had it before. Aero does not take as many resources.
Moreover, most themes, like Mr. Grim's, require UXTheme or some other patch to Windows system files, which not everyone is comfortable with.
I do not understand the anti-Aero sentiments, I see no problem with giving people a choice. Also, Windows 7 had the option to turn everything off, which extended battery life. So I just don't see that as a valid argument.
Oh, and I don't know anyone running windows 8, that doesn't have a third party start menu, different circles of friends I guess. I am curious when you say "Most", has there been a survey posted someplace?
Last edited by Trust_No1; 13 Oct 2014 at 09:26.