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BREAKING NEWS: Microsoft puts back the Start Button in Windows 8.1

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Chuck., Jun 8, 2013.

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  1. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    I think they started wandering (further) off in Windows 7, with:

    * Hiding/subverting drop down menus
    * Yet another layer of distance from files, with "Libraries/My Documents".
    * Over the top security confounding efforts to set up a simple home network

    I don't want to even think about what they've done with version 8, LOL.
     
    #21 Mendel Leisk, Jun 9, 2013
  2. Chuck.

    Chuck. Former Honda Enzyte Driver

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    When I go to places like Best Buy, the sales force does not seem up to speed on Windows 8.

    It's best when installed on notebooks with touchscreens - not many of them at this time.

    Having said that, the next best thing is the larger multi-touch pads on the current notebooks - the sales force does not seem to know how to you it to navigate Windows 8, much less education potential customers.
     
    #22 Chuck., Jun 9, 2013
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    Blu-ray Blizzard Brigade #215

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    Those of us that switched from Windows to Mac after years of using windows are just going along without a bunch of hassles. Simple easy to use user interface, and stability. I have Windows 7 on my macs in a virtual box and only use it for those one or two programs which do not have a Mac version that I can't wrap in wine wrapper and install.
     
    #23 Blu-ray, Jun 9, 2013
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    For some of our customers that have no computer experience they love Windows 8. All they do is Skype, email and surf the web it works great for them.
     
    #24 Red09, Jun 9, 2013
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    There is already a win7 interface in win8, and if the account is set to admin, it shows up as a tile on the start screen. Works for my wife and her games, and she wouldn't be called computer literate.
     
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