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Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 for a new build?

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Michael Jackson10 Michael Jackson10 Active Member
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joined Feb 2023
#21 ·
You’re just talking nonsense because you aren't actually processing what's being said:
- Windows 8 is fundamentally a great OS,
- But Windows 8 comes bundled with stuff that makes life miserable for users, and that’s what gets under my skin,
- It's built for brand-new gear,
- It’s totally uncool that Microsoft can just kill off Legacy support on a whim. They didn't buy my hardware, so they shouldn't be forcing me to upgrade everything just to keep up with their schedule,
- Legacy isn't just some setting in the BIOS/UEFI. It covers all hardware and software, including peripherals, and that's where Windows 8 really struggles,
- Microsoft's value doesn't mean anything to me unless I own stock, which I don't, so I'm not impressed. Sure, Google is one of the most valuable companies out there, but I don't agree with how they handle privacy either. Generally speaking, Microsoft earned its status through some pretty shady tactics—like using monopolies fueled by political favors right here in the States.
Just look at how they shoved their proprietary format into industry standards even when it didn't meet basic requirements. It failed the first time, but after a little "lobbying," they got it pushed through. And we all know money had nothing to do with it...
- Honestly, we're lucky we have a choice between 7 and 8, so people should just use whatever works for them. Luckily, support lasts a long time, so maybe they'll come to their senses in future versions, or the list of supported hardware will expand somehow. Right now, it's just a period of unnecessary frustration, and this isn't Microsoft's end goal—it's just a failure to meet user needs.
Grace Fowler37 Grace Fowler37 Member
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joined Nov 2013
#22 ·
Edward Mitchell83 said:Hey guys, I'm thinking about picking up this laptop specifically for video editing and general multimedia work:
http://www.bhphoto.com/example-product-link
It comes with Windows 8 pre-installed (not sure which version), so will I get a set of Windows DVDs with it?
Which version of Windows 8 is the most complete, and if I end up with some budget version—like a stripped-down one, since I'm really looking for something more like Windows 7 Ultimate—can I legally upgrade it, or am I stuck wiping the drive and installing my preferred version from scratch, and if I do that, will the activation still work normally?

So, I went ahead and bought the laptop... it came with Windows 8.1 Pro... I messed around with it for a few days and even burned my own Windows DVDs... look, it's fast, but this machine is a beast, and frankly, Windows 8 just doesn't cut it for my workflow because it keeps getting in my way when I'm trying to move quickly... I ended up wiping Windows 8 and installing Windows 7 instead, and while the raw speed is basically identical, I can't see any real performance difference, but the sheer usability and practicality of the older OS is in a completely different league...
David Parker44 David Parker44 Active Member
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joined Jan 2014
#23 ·
What kind of question is that? It’s Windows 8.1, obviously...

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