Microsoft: Windows 8 users can upgrade to Windows 9 for free

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2014-09-27 10:55

Going back to the old start menu is such a step back. Why do the vocal majority have be the whiners who cant deal with change, even if its for the best.

#4923775

riardon

2014-09-27 11:05

As a Windows 8.1 user I have no problem with the new start screen and the absence of the start menu. That doesn't mean they did it right. The answer is no. It's not convenient and the charms bar is so annoying. All those are targeted towards touch screen and that's fine but what they did wrong is that they forgot about the desktop users which are the most. Windows 8 are a nice OS run smoother and faster than 7 and also "ages" slower than 7. I use it every day and it's really ok but those menus and bars it's not that they are so terrible and I can't find my apps but they are not convenient and they also have a lot of design flaws which I will not write down now. And let's not forget that Windows 8 before the 8.1 update was absolutely terrible. That did hurt people's perception about W8 to a point without return. This must work like intended from the beginning and not waiting for fixes afterwards. If something is not ready simply don't release it. Microsoft tried to experiment but they failed miserably. Now let's go back to what worked perfectly for so many years. If something works then don't fix it.

#4923777

Asgardi

2014-09-27 11:06

Nah...

Going back to the old start menu is such a step back. Why do the vocal majority have be the whiners who cant deal with change, even if its for the best.

You can still choose to use start screen if you like and its not "the old start menu back". Its new start menu, which combines the old start menu and the new start screen.

#4923778

James Frazer

2014-09-27 11:07

That isn't the meaning of 'debunked'... To debunk is to confirm or expose that something is false. So the article should read that 2 rumours have now been confirmed, or confirmed as true. Just thought I'd say something. 🙂

#4923779

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2014-09-27 11:11

The charms bar. People keep saying its annoying, I don't get it. I only ever see it, we I intentionally put my mouse down in the bottom left. The start screen is great imo, not more clicking as if I was playing Diablo. All the issues that were wrong in 8 are now fixed really. Explorer is improved and if need be, can be reverted to 7 style explorer with one click on an '^' in the top right of a window.

*snip* This must work like intended from the beginning and not waiting for fixes afterwards. If something is not ready simply don't release it. Microsoft tried to experiment but they failed miserably. Now let's go back to what worked perfectly for so many years. If something works then don't fix it.

How come this mentality seems to only get applied to MS. No one ever says this about Ubi/EA etc games, trash release after release and people keep pre-ordering while telling themselves 'Maybe they got it right this time'.:bang:

#4923780

dampflokfreund

2014-09-27 11:15

This is great, thanks MS!

#4923784

Anarion

2014-09-27 11:21

Going back to the old start menu is such a step back. Why do the vocal majority have be the whiners who cant deal with change, even if its for the best.

I wouldn't call that old start menu.

#4923785

riardon

2014-09-27 11:21

How come this mentality seems to only get applied to MS. No one ever says this about Ubi/EA etc games, trash release after release and people keep pre-ordering while telling themselves 'Maybe they got it right this time'.:bang:

This thread is about Microsoft's upcoming Windows 9 and not about Ubisoft or EA or something else. No matter if we got used to the flaws of W8 too fast and learn how to live with them this does not change the fact that Windows 8 failed so bad that they forced to release a new OS so fast and even give it for free to the users of the previous (if the thread's information comes to be true ofc).

#4923792

alcest

2014-09-27 11:32

maybe its not worth much, thats why they are giving it away for free.

#4923799

alanm

2014-09-27 11:44

How come this mentality seems to only get applied to MS. No one ever says this about Ubi/EA etc games, trash release after release and people keep pre-ordering while telling themselves 'Maybe they got it right this time'.:bang:

People can put up with (or live without) a game much easier than a windows operating system.

#4923800

AaronT

2014-09-27 11:44

I hope 9 is a lot better. My first day on 8.1 and the menu is so annoying. Have to wait and see if it grows on me.

#4923806

CronoGraal

2014-09-27 12:06

Going back to the old start menu is such a step back. Why do the vocal majority have be the whiners who cant deal with change, even if its for the best.

I love how you think your opinion is fact and then blame everyone else for wanting something that you don't. Some of us don't like metro. I also use W7 differently than most, for example I don't combine taskbar buttons.

#4923807

WhiteLightning

Moderator

2014-09-27 12:07

wow for free, thats something i never would have guessed

#4923808

Anarion

2014-09-27 12:12

This way they do not have to support W8/8.1. They can avoid Windows Vista situation. Because W8.1 market share is not that big, I think this makes sense.

#4923811

Extraordinary

2014-09-27 12:20

Going back to the old start menu is such a step back. Why do the vocal majority have be the whiners who cant deal with change, even if its for the best.

The same retarded line copy/pasted for years by the same minority of Metro lovers, at least come up with something original (and true) if you're gonna argue your point The above is not aimed at everyone who likes Metro better than the start menu, that's purely personal choice - only at the few who insist on repeating the same oral diarrhoea year after year thinking it sounds clever - shock horror - it doesn't, it just makes you look pathetic not being able to come up with something yourself "But can it run Crysis?" "Can't deal with change" Grow up

#4923818

Darren Hodgson

2014-09-27 12:36

The fact that Microsoft are offering Windows 9 as a free update seems to suggest to me that it isn't going to be hugely different from Windows 8.1. Why even bother marketing it as a new operating system...why not just call it Windows 8.2 or Windows 8 Service Pack 2? Is there really any need to release a new version of Windows every 2-3 years anyway? Usually that comes with its share of compatibility issues, particularly with older software that probably isn't being updated any more not to mention some games not working properly (anyone who has played any of Techland's older games can tell of upside-down, mirrored black & white loading screens and videos on Windows 8, something that was never ever fixed!!!).

#4923820

SLI-756

2014-09-27 12:43

The same retarded line copy/pasted for years by the same minority of Metro lovers, at least come up with something original (and true) if you're gonna argue your point The above is not aimed at everyone who likes Metro better than the start menu, that's purely personal choice - only at the few who insist on repeating the same oral diarrhoea year after year thinking it sounds clever - shock horror - it doesn't, it just makes you look pathetic not being able to come up with something yourself "But can it run Crysis?" "Can't deal with change" Grow up

think it's you who needs growing up.

#4923821

Darren Hodgson

2014-09-27 12:44

Going back to the old start menu is such a step back. Why do the vocal majority have be the whiners who cant deal with change, even if its for the best.

Explain to me how the Start screen was a change for the "best" for desktop users because I would really love to know? lol The garish Start Screen at release was jarring sitting alongside the desktop with different and extremely basic apps. Why have two versions of Internet Explorer and Mail for example, one running full screen and the other in a window with far more functionality and features. Even Apple aren't stupid enough to combine their iOS tablet/phone operating system with Mac OSX. That is what Microsoft attempted to do with Windows 8 and they failed because desktop users have no need for a touchscreen interface - that is exactly what the Start Screen is - on a monitor that lacks a touchscreen! :bang: I installed Start8 within a week of installing Windows 8 and since then have NEVER used anything from the Start Screen. In fact, my PC boots to the desktop. Everything I need is available from the desktop where it should be on a non-touchscreen platform.

#4923822

Extraordinary

2014-09-27 12:46

think it's you who needs growing up.

Finally, a reason to add you to my iggy list Much appreciated, cheers

#4923824

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2014-09-27 12:49

think it's you who needs growing up.

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