Windows 8 - New user here

Wow a lot of Linux haters out on this thread -- LOL. Anyway, I'll make the argument for Linux in this way -- despite what is being said out on this thread Linux is a very viable and usable OS. And it is easy to use and work with.

I have been using Linux for about 12 years and these days at least 85% of my computing is done on a Linux machine. I do use Windows and OSX occasionally because of some programs that don't work under emulation -- i.e., Microsoft SQL Server.

My feelings about things are like this -- use whatever OS which you feel comfortable with -- and which works the best for you. If you like Win 8 -- then so be it. I personally don't like Win 8 -- although I will probably end up using it in the near future -- cause my business involves computing.

When I was doing professional photography, I would run into the same issues -- flaming because of the equipment I used. Nikon and Canon photogs would routinely rag me about using Olympus equipment. But Olympus was what I felt comfortable using and what got the job done for me.

Don't be afraid to try other OSes -- but again use what you feel comfortable with and what works for you...

BTW, this is being posted from a Linux machine...VIVA LINUX...LOL.

Yeah....downgrading to Win 7.

Win8 is a joke.

This is my laptop:

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The touch screen part is pretty neat too. Makes windows 8 more fun for sure.

Really think so? So far I'm happy. I don't see how it that much different, I will say that (besides the start screen), but I wouldn't say I am unhappy with it. I wasn't really looking to upgrade to it, but the new laptop came with it of course. That and Microsoft Office 2013, instead of 2010. Happy so far with that too, but haven't used it too too much yet.