Is it worth upgrading to Windows 8.1

Arjai · Jan 17, 2015

IIRC, a lot of driver's are simply Win 8. Not 8.1 specific.

Blue-Knight · Jan 18, 2015

Knoxx29 said:
Let me think how many machines to some of my friends I've upgraded from windows 7 to 8

I am yet to see a person using Windows 8 around here... I could find 7, Vista, XP, GNU/Linux <distro>. But 8 I could not.

I have only heard negative comments about it (especially from average users). And about the selling of computers with Windows 8, do not let that fool you because I am sure most people who bought it simply installed another operating system on it. LOL!

I am just reporting the facts I am seeing around here. It can vary from location to location, but here is being like that. :rolleyes:

Sorry for going off topic, I could not resist. Again! :banghead:

Arjai · Jan 18, 2015

Blue-Knight said:
I am yet to see a person using Windows 8 around here... I could find 7, Vista, XP, GNU/Linux <distro>. But 8 I could not.

I have only heard negative comments about it (especially from average users). And about the selling of computers with Windows 8, do not let that fool you because I am sure most people who bought it simply installed another operating system on it. LOL!

I am just reporting the facts I am seeing around here. It can vary from location to location, but here is being like that.

Sorry for going off topic, I could not resist. Again!

Where is it that you are referring to?

Blue-Knight · Jan 18, 2015

Arjai said:
Where is it that you are referring to?

What do you mean? :confused:

stelly · Jan 18, 2015

http://www.extremetech.com/computin...y-desktop-users-should-upgrade-from-windows-7

Arjai · Jan 18, 2015

Blue-Knight said:
What do you mean?

I am just reporting the facts I am seeing around here.

Where in the World is "around here?"

Arjai · Jan 18, 2015

stelly said:
http://www.extremetech.com/computin...y-desktop-users-should-upgrade-from-windows-7

Nice write up, even if it is old. 8.1 does all that and more, better!

stelly · Jan 18, 2015

Arjai , i am running 7 still . I'm fine with it . That was for the people that are undecided and tbh i'm not sure if it worths to spend more money to get a Windows 8 license once one has a Windows 7 license . I wouldn't do it . I don't like the GUI of 8 and i can't afford to buy it .

FireFox · Jan 18, 2015

I respect those who like and dislike Windows 7 and also respect those who like and dislike Windows 8, If we begin to talk about which one is the best we won't ever get to an unanimous conclusion because each one of us has different opinions, on my side i continue using windows 7 up a support will be discontinued.

I Run on my machine what makes me feel at ease.

Note: are you running Windows 7 on your Machine?
If so I am happy for you.

Are you running Windows 8 on you Machine?
If so don't worry i am happy for you too.

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System Name	Bay2- Lowerbay/ HP 3770/T3500-2+T3500-3+T3500-4/ Opti-Con/Orange/White/Grey
Processor	i3 2120's/ i7 3770/ x5670's/ i5 2400/Ryzen 2700/Ryzen 2700/R7 3700x
Motherboard	HP UltraSlim's/ HP mid size/ Dell T3500 workstation's/ Dell 390/B450 AorusM/B450 AorusM/B550 AorusM
Cooling	All stock coolers/Grey has an H-60
Memory	2GB/ 4GB/ 12 GB 3 chan/ 4GB sammy/T-Force 16GB 3200/XPG 16GB 3000/Ballistic 3600 16GB
Video Card(s)	HD2000's/ HD 2000/ 1 MSI GT710,2x MSI R7 240's/ HD4000/ Red Dragon 580/Sapphire 580/Sapphire 580
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Display(s)	1920x1080/ ViewSonic VX24568 between the rest/1080p TV-Grey
Case	HP 8200 UltraSlim's/ HP 8200 mid tower/Dell T3500's/ Dell 390/SilverStone Kublai KL06/NZXT H510 W x2
Audio Device(s)	Sonic Master/ onboard's/ Beeper's!
Power Supply	19.5 volt bricks/ Dell PSU/ 525W sumptin/ same/Seasonic 750 80+Gold/EVGA 500 80+/Antec 650 80+Gold
Mouse	cheap GigaWire930, CMStorm Havoc + Logitech M510 wireless/iGear usb x2/MX 900 wireless kit 4 Grey
Keyboard	Dynex, 2 no name, SYX and a Logitech. All full sized and USB. MX900 kit for Grey
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Video Card(s)	Onboard
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Display(s)	1x 20" 1600x900 (PHILIPS 200VW9FBJ/78)
Case	μATX Case (Generic)
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Is it worth upgrading to Windows 8.1

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