MattFancy Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 So who downloaded the Consumer Preview the other day? I downloaded and its pretty cool. You can definitely tell its made for tablets or touch screen PCs, but it works pretty well on my latop. The Metro screen takes some getting used to, but overall, I like it. Here are some links for those that are interested in it: http://gizmodo.com/5839777/first-look-at-whats-new-in-windows-8?tag=windows8 http://gizmodo.com/5889270/download-the-windows-8-consumer-preview-now?tag=windows8 http://www.pcworld.com/article/229285/windows_8_what_you_need_to_know.html Download link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/consumer-preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Is it too late to download the consumer preview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Is it too late to download the consumer preview? Nah you should still be good to go. Here's think link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/consumer-preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Nah you should still be good to go. Here's think link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/consumer-preview Cool. Hopefully I could download it when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostyj Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I downloaded the developer version and it seems cool. The Metro screen is kinda weird and am not used to it, but that will change in time. Maybe you can turn it off. One cool feature that was added is you can now mount an iso natively think you can creat too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 IE 10 is pretty nice too. Much quicker than previous versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I kinda wish I could try this out but I officially cut the last cord to Mr. Softy when I replaced my laptop with a MacBook Pro a couple of months ago. What's so different about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 May have to download this on my PC. I've been very interested in it since it was announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winstonspencer Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I just finished installing it. very cool. not sure if I want to set up a Microsoft account or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 How does a consumer preview work? Does it have to overwrite the current OS, or does it just run in a window? If it gets written over the current OS, how long do you have it for? Is it fully functional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostyj Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 If you download the iso version then get vmplayer or Oracal virtual box(both free). Install that and load Win 8 as a virtual machine. Play with it all you want without having to mess with your current OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afkidd Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 installing win 8 on my backup desktop. microsoft ecosystem ftw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winstonspencer Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 my computer had a major fail coming back from being "asleep" this morning. had to system restore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 How does a consumer preview work? Does it have to overwrite the current OS, or does it just run in a window?If it gets written over the current OS, how long do you have it for? Is it fully functional? I partioned my hard drive and put windows 8 on it. The consumer preview usually lasts until its actually released. I believe the W7 preview lasted a month after the actual release date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris0894 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 This kill switch thing sucks though. They can delete things remotely from your pc. Hackers could potentally get in your pc remotely as well. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400985,00.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afkidd Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 This kill switch thing sucks though. They can delete things remotely from your pc. Hackers could potentally get in your pc remotely as well.http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400985,00.asp your phone (and i'm assuming you have a phone from the last 4 years) has had a kill switch. apple has used it on certain apps for the iphone. windows used it to turn illegal copies of vista into duds basically (I know because I had one). no more then a scare tactic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Came out today I don't know what I'm thinking updating this laptop to Windows 8 I just hope all my school programs (VB studio and NetBeans) are compatible ---------- Post added October-26th-2012 at 07:06 AM ---------- Alright, this stupid piece of junk has been stuck on "checking apps and devices" for what seems like hours It said "This will only take a few minutes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MattFancy Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Windows 8 looks pretty cool. I had it for a few months with the preview version on my laptop. It's really nice if you have a touch screen, but for a normal regular or laptop, I'd just stick with Windows 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endzone_dave Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 For normal people like me who use their PC for inernet, email, Office, and some games, why would I upgrade again. Then half the games I bought won't play. Not sure about the benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Visual Studio doesn't even work so that's bad, but I already have it installed on another PC so I'm good At least NetBeans claims to be compatible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Alright...the installation finished and then I was subjected to a bunch of Microsoft propaganda and products which I promptly refused First thing you see on the start menu is a bunch of damn Microsoft news and crap. Listen, I like to get my news too, but I want it from somewhere not named Bing. I don't know how to edit gadgets yet to provide the same functionality, just from Yahoo!. There has to be a lot of adjustment, as there is no longer a Start Menu and I can no longer access my critical programs quickly. The good news is that Visual Basic seems to be working properly, although I have not attempted to code or compile anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 OK so it was officially released yesterday. Which service pack are they up to on this, 3, 4, 5? :pfft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebornempowered Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Windows 8 is ridiculously speedy on my laptop. Hopefully I will be able to afford a Surface RT tablet soon. It is the portable device that is perfect for what I need a tablet to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I thinking of getting a cheap second desktop just to use for work - since I work from home; looks like new pcs will have Windows 8 on it. So, Windows 8 worth it? I got my home desktop right before Windows 7 came out and never did install Windows 7; those discs sitting and gathering dusk. My laptop though has windows 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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