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Title: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Bobh on March 24, 2009, 08:48:43 AM: Hi

I notice that Windows 8 is being offered as a free download. Should I take it? If I do download it will it replace the Windows I have now? I have a couple of problems now which I have not taken care of. I was planning on doing a restart using a DVD I have. Should I do the restart before the download or will the download do the same thing?
I am running Windows Vista on an E Machine. Thanks for any info. Bob
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on March 24, 2009, 09:02:51 AM: Windows 8? There is no Windows 8.

There's a Microsoft Windows 7, but no 8.
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Dustinator on March 24, 2009, 09:57:57 AM: He is right there is no windows 8 but there is 7. The free download you are talking about is the bata and I have it and it is ok. But a warning when the bata testing is done than windows will lock you out and you will have to buy it at full price.
PS. that is what they have done with every other windows.
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Dias de verano on March 24, 2009, 10:12:38 AM: Quote from: Dustinator on March 24, 2009, 09:57:57 AM
The free download you are talking about is the bata

Did you mean beta?
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: BC_Programmer on March 24, 2009, 10:17:14 AM: maybe he means Internet Explorer 8?
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: squall_01 on March 24, 2009, 11:01:20 AM: i dont think is, at any rate since know one mentioned this. The beta form of 7 isnt avaible any more. That and it still in beta form so its bugged.
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: macdad- on March 24, 2009, 11:24:45 AM: Quote from: Dias de verano on March 24, 2009, 10:12:38 AM
Did you mean beta?

Typo?
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Dias de verano on March 24, 2009, 11:26:28 AM: Quote from: macdad- on March 24, 2009, 11:24:45 AM
Typo?

Whatever, he did it twice.
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: macdad- on March 24, 2009, 11:38:04 AM: Oh Well...he probably meant Beta...

But, you should stick with your original OS until Win 7 officially releases to see what people think of it.
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Dias de verano on March 24, 2009, 11:43:33 AM: People are saying it's Vista with the mistakes taken out.
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: squall_01 on March 24, 2009, 11:44:34 AM: Its not, I can tell you that from what I have heard.
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: macdad- on March 24, 2009, 11:47:27 AM: Quote from: Dias de verano on March 24, 2009, 11:43:33 AM
People are saying it's Vista with the mistakes taken out.

Same...but it's still to early for a review, since its the Beta version. They may add more stuff to it(alot of crappy junkie stuff).
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: squall_01 on March 24, 2009, 11:48:10 AM: yep
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Dias de verano on March 24, 2009, 11:49:32 AM: Quote from: squall_01 on March 24, 2009, 11:44:34 AM
Its not, I can tell you that from what I have heard.

Well the guy I heard it from knows all about computers. His name is Halouk and he works in a Turkish kebab shop near me.

(http://www.videosofturkey.com/pictures/donerprepare.jpg)
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: macdad- on March 24, 2009, 11:59:17 AM: LOL ;D
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: hot dog on March 24, 2009, 12:04:00 PM: sorry to interupt the thread, but I just had to say, LOL as well.. :D
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Bobh on March 24, 2009, 01:36:43 PM: hi

Thanks for your replies. I did not pay close enough attention to what was being offered. Anyway I am smart enough to know that I do not want to get into any beta. I am having enough problems with what I have now. Thanks Bob
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Bobh on March 24, 2009, 02:51:09 PM: Sorry I caused all the trouble. I was not paying too much attention. I will stick with what I've got. It is moire trouble than I can understand and I know I don't want any beta. Thanks Bob
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: macdad- on March 24, 2009, 05:15:51 PM: Don't worry, everyone has questions about something. ;)
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: patio on March 24, 2009, 06:22:41 PM: I bought a 91 Toyota Corolla from Halouk 3 Years ago and it still runs like a top...
He's good people.
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: squall_01 on March 25, 2009, 11:30:52 AM: patio just like to mention watch were you get your cars.
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on March 27, 2009, 06:46:40 AM: I see a couple of useless posts in this thread. *sigh*

Quote from: patio on March 24, 2009, 06:22:41 PM
I bought a 91 Toyota Corolla from Halouk 3 Years ago and it still runs like a top...
So it spins round and round uncontrollably?
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: patio on March 27, 2009, 07:24:13 AM: I didn't say it "drove" like a top...
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on March 27, 2009, 07:45:16 AM: So it looks like it's spinning round and around whilst perfectly cruising along the highway?

;)
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Geek-9pm on March 27, 2009, 08:08:32 AM: Quote
Oh Well...he probably meant Beta...
If he is from the Bay Area he may be making allusion to how once we were told the Golden Gate was to be a free bridge. Later it went into BATA.

Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA)
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: macdad- on March 27, 2009, 11:40:41 AM: Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on March 27, 2009, 07:45:16 AM
So it looks like it's spinning round and around whilst perfectly cruising along the highway?

;)

like the moron in the barbie car, flying down the street then crashing :D
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Dustinator on March 27, 2009, 08:31:06 PM: Bad typo I am some what dyslexic. I glad you all got a kick out of it.
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: Geek-9pm on March 27, 2009, 08:41:02 PM: Seen on a Bumper Sticker:

Dyslexics of the World..
.. Let's UNTIE!

:P
Title: Re: Should I take Windows 8
Post by: BC_Programmer on March 27, 2009, 08:56:40 PM: yes- just try to avoid selling your sould to santa.

Although really, thats BETTER then the other way...