Hi Dark, Well, all I can say is if you don't like Windows 7, which is closer to XP than Windows 8, then I doubt you will like Windows 8 any better. The reason I say that is the user interface in Windows 8 is totally different from XP.
First, you have the new ribbons. Every application such as File Explorer, Wordpad, Windows Live Mail, Microsoft Office, etc all now use the ribbons instead of pull down menus. Weather you like them or hate them they are a standard feature of Windows 8 applications. Next, you have the Start Screen. The Start Menu is totally gone in Windows 8, and instead of that when Windows 8 comes up you get this Start Screen that covers the screen with all your icons tiled from left to right and up and down on the screen. Its great if you are using a touchscreen, but isn't so nice if you are using a keyboard. Personally I prefer just using the search feature rather than arrowing around for the proper icon. Third, the new desktop won't allow you to just create an icon on your desktop. These days it seems the only purpose for the desktop is for displaying your wallpaper or background. So you can't really use it for your favorite program icons. Finally, everything has changed locations in Windows 8. A lot of things have moved over to the Charm Bar, and it takes a couple of days of looking around to find things such as the Control Panel, Shutdown screen, etc because the user interface is so radically different. Not to mention there are a bunch of new hot keys to learn and get use to using. I suppose I could go on all day, but the basic point is Windows 8 is a totally different experience altogether. I know you have stated your case why you dislike Windows 7, and I'm pretty sure based on your statements you would like Windows 8 even less. Cheers! On 4/30/13, dark <d...@xgam.org> wrote: > Hi Tom. > > My statement was primarily regarding windows 7. I've had no experiences with > > 8 so haven't drawn a judgement, indeed I was tempted to skip windows 7 > entirely since what I've tried of the os I completely disliked. however, it > > is the layout and lack of abilities to customize that irritate me > specificaly. > > Beware the grue! > > Dark. > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. > --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
