Windows 8 Will you upgrade to Windows 8?

[V_R]

As the title says really, Will you be upgrading when its released?

WPC 2012 Microsoft has set the date for the release of Windows 8: the operating system will be released to manufacturers in August ahead of a general release at the end of October.

"The wait is almost over," said Tami Reller, chief marketing officer of Microsoft's Windows division. "Windows 8 is on track to be released to manufacturing the first week in August and Windows 8 will reach general availability at the end of October. New Windows 8 PCs will be available to buy and upgrades will be available."

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/07/09/microsoft_windows8_release_date/



As for me, I'm not sure yet. A few years ago and I'd have definitely grabbed it, but I honestly dont know about this, i still havent't actually tried it...

 

[EvanDavis]

I don't think so. Windows 7 is doing just great for me. My opinion is why fix something that aint broke. I have the Release Preview on one of my laptops, and try as I might I just can't get to grips with it at all.

 

[Reefsmoka]

I'm not going to buy a copy of windows 8 for this current PC, but when I build a new one in a year or so it will have the latest OS installed.

 

[muckshifter]

nope!!

probably the first Win OS I have never bought, well maybe I didn't buy Win 1 or 2, can't remember.

... it's not needed and a bit overpriced as usual.

 

[floppybootstomp]

A very definite no. I've tried Win 8 and it's truly awful, which is a bit of a shame. And I'm actually quite fond of Win 7, it works well.

 

[nivrip]

No.

Win7 is fine.

 

[Becky]

Not sure yet... Ian said he might give it a try, so I guess I'll wait and see what he thinks. If all I hear is him cussing at his PC then maybe not!!

 

[Quadophile]

If all I hear is him cussing at his PC then maybe not!!

The poor PC it has no capability to answer him back

I am very happy with Linux but if it comes with a new PC whenever I buy it in future it cannot be helped.

 

[Abarbarian]

I will only get Windows 8 if I have to for games play.

 

[alow]

Seeing as I finally upgraded my main computer at home to Windows 7 a week ago, I don't see a reason to go to an OS that I don't really see the point of anyway....

 

[Zema Bus]

I will only get Windows 8 if I have to for games play.

Much like MS tried to force people into buying Vista by requiring it in order to use DX10, I wouldn't be surprised if the same thing happens with DX12

 

[V_R]

thats a good point i hadn't thought of actually ZB. Though i do hope they dont do this.......

 

[Anon_F]

Depends on the £££.
Really got to get to grips with Linux.
I know i have said that before, but this time i mean it!

 

[floppybootstomp]

Available now! Halo 2! Only works with Windows Vista!

 

[Abarbarian]

thats a good point i hadn't thought of actually ZB. Though i do hope they dont do this.......

Do you still believe in fairies at the bottom of the garden

 

[V_R]

Wait.... What? Fairy's are real!

 

[EvanDavis]

Wait.... What? Fairy's are real!

Yeah they are, so is the easter bunny and Santa. You gotta watch for the penguins though. They trying to muscle their way in