PC or Mac ?

[C0FFINCASE]

On the topic of Windows 8. I agree 100% that it's only useful on tablets and laptops. On a desktop, especially with a multi-monitor setup the charms system just doesn't cut it.

I bought a Windows 8 laptop for my mother and it's the worst fucking thing I've ever dealt with. Touch is overly response to the point that I can't even use it. She can but I can't. The whole setup seems very new user friendly but it feels like a giant middle finger to anyone that is used to Windows. I spent a few days trouble shooting errors and crap just because I put a bloody firewall and anit-virus on it. Of course it only took days because I kept trying to use the touch and it'd throw me from the desktop to the stupid "Start Menu".

I agree though, if they can get it to support stuff more readily while making the touch and general layout more intuitive to someone that has used Windows I'd be on board. I championed Vista and 7 for a long time because I never dealt with any of the issues people complained of.

[Elliot]

I bought a Windows 8 laptop for my mother and it's the worst fucking thing I've ever dealt with. Touch is overly response to the point that I can't even use it. She can but I can't. The whole setup seems very new user friendly but it feels like a giant middle finger to anyone that is used to Windows. I spent a few days trouble shooting errors and crap just because I put a bloody firewall and anit-virus on it. Of course it only took days because I kept trying to use the touch and it'd throw me from the desktop to the stupid "Start Menu".

I agree though, if they can get it to support stuff more readily while making the touch and general layout more intuitive to someone that has used Windows I'd be on board. I championed Vista and 7 for a long time because I never dealt with any of the issues people complained of.

I felt like windows 8 was an important milestone in windows history. One where they became a full time toy, instead of a tool to drk. I mean seriously, even putting your computer to sleep takes 3-4 steps. It should take two clicks, maximum.

[GAMEchief]

I felt like windows 8 was an important milestone in windows history. One where they became a full time toy, instead of a tool to drk. I mean seriously, even putting your computer to sleep takes 3-4 steps. It should take two clicks, maximum.

Simple doesn't always mean better. It often also means limited.

[C0FFINCASE]

Simple doesn't always mean better. It often also means limited.

I agree. Windows 8 feels limited. You feel constrained and have tnder at the over simplification of things.
Windows shouldn't try to compete with Mac on ease of use because it will ultimately undermine Window's greatest strengths.

[Elliot]

I agree. Windows 8 feels limited. You feel constrained and have tnder at the over simplification of things.
Windows shouldn't try to compete with Mac on ease of use because it will ultimately undermine Window's greatest strengths.

Honestly, all they really needed to change to make me happy was re-do the control panel from the ground up, and remove the blue login wallpaper. It always drives me crazy how cluttered it is.

[Drakonid]

I felt like windows 8 was an important milestone in windows history. One where they became a full time toy, instead of a tool to drk. I mean seriously, even putting your computer to sleep takes 3-4 steps. It should take two clicks, maximum.

It's not that bad, it only takes 3 clicks...