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Re: Morning Tech Bits

Aug 29, 2012, 17:15

eunichron

Creston wrote on Aug 29, 2012, 16:44: I love how everyone who is positive about Windows 8 basically says "With some work, you can make it almost like Windows 7!" I already HAVE Windows 7. Why would I spend 40 bucks and extra effort to then wind up with something approximating Windows 7? Windows 8 is going to be Microsoft's biggest flop yet. Creston I don't think the issue is as much for savvy users like most of us on this site, but in OEM vendors where Win8 will be forced on purchasers of new laptops and desktops. I know I would just format it and install Win7, but the large majority of the market is not so inclined.

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Comment [quote="eunichron"Aug 29, 2012, 17:15][quote="Creston"Aug 29, 2012, 16:44]I love how everyone who is positive about Windows 8 basically says "With some work, you can make it almost like Windows 7!" I already HAVE Windows 7. Why would I spend 40 bucks and extra effort to then wind up with something approximating Windows 7? Windows 8 is going to be Microsoft's biggest flop yet. Creston [/quote] I don't think the issue is as much for savvy users like most of us on this site, but in OEM vendors where Win8 will be forced on purchasers of new laptops and desktops. I know I would just format it and install Win7, but the large majority of the market is not so inclined. [/quote]

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