Commented 10 years ago2014-04-09 10:45:17 UTC
in journal: #5104Comment #55564
I once spent an afternoon typing in random journal numbers and then commenting on them. I don't think I'll ever find any of them again, but if anyone does in the future it will be interesting for them hopefully.
Commented 10 years ago2014-04-09 01:10:12 UTC
in journal: #8360Comment #58383
The news that Microsoft is properly returning the Start menu, and allowing metro apps to run under the normal Windows desktop environment is very, very good news. When it rolls around, that will definitely get me over the line to upgrading from Windows 7.
Some nice optimizations which I don't care about have been done though, like better integrating the metro apps with the desktop. The only problem - I never used any metro apps, aside from the weather one.
Commented 10 years ago2014-04-08 21:17:34 UTC
in journal: #8360Comment #58393
It's less about what you prefer and more about how to help someone. Recommending reinstalling your full OS to solve a problem that has existed in pretty much every version of Windows since NT is NOT helpful at all.
Ever consider that people might not want to change their OS? Besides personal preference, certain features are simply not supported on Windows 7 - for example, proper support for high DPI displays and touch screens that more and more laptops are getting these days.
I personally do not like using Windows 8 in its current form, but I wouldn't evangelise Windows 7 like you are, nor would I recommend a full reinstall to solve a simple problem, especially since that problem also exists in 7.
Commented 10 years ago2014-04-08 13:12:12 UTC
in journal: #8360Comment #58387
Why'd you bring that up? That was first impressions from hour 1 of using it, as stated. You should really just read Ant's post near the end, particularly in response to you saying 'those who adapt survive". It really hits the nail on the head.
"The history of the PC, particularly from Microsoft's point of view, was allowing people to use the machine the way they wanted to use it. Add all that tablet rubbish if you want, but why should you completely remove the way it used to work? Why isn't their an official option to revert to a more traditional Windows experience? Why should I have to pay to have a third-party company's software on my machine to replicate a workflow that is still far quicker than what it's been replaced with? I've never had to do that with OS X, even when Apple rewrote the entire thing after OS 9!
People tend to whinge that Apple shoehorn their customers into doing things their way or not at all. Shouldn't Microsoft also be held accountable for doing the exact same thing, particularly when they've traditionally offered their customers choice?"
Commented 10 years ago2014-04-08 13:02:22 UTC
in journal: #8360Comment #58395
Thank you Penguinboy, that worked!
I use Windows 8.1 Pro because I got it free from the university. I use windows 7 on the desktop, but after the april update that should come after today from what I remember, I'm thinking of switching to windows 8 there too. The new update brings back the old-style Start button.
Archie, shutting down windows 8 is a child's play. Right-click on the start button. It's... really that easy. Those who adapt, survive.
Commented 10 years ago2014-04-08 00:29:14 UTC
in journal: #8360Comment #58391
Instead of changing the properties of the window, change the defaults. The menu item for defaults is just above the properties item, at least in Win 7.
It's like it's trying to be hip.
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Some nice optimizations which I don't care about have been done though, like better integrating the metro apps with the desktop. The only problem - I never used any metro apps, aside from the weather one.
It hurt me bad, so I get a certain level of satisfaction from talking it down as much as possible.
Ever consider that people might not want to change their OS? Besides personal preference, certain features are simply not supported on Windows 7 - for example, proper support for high DPI displays and touch screens that more and more laptops are getting these days.
I personally do not like using Windows 8 in its current form, but I wouldn't evangelise Windows 7 like you are, nor would I recommend a full reinstall to solve a simple problem, especially since that problem also exists in 7.
"The history of the PC, particularly from Microsoft's point of view, was allowing people to use the machine the way they wanted to use it. Add all that tablet rubbish if you want, but why should you completely remove the way it used to work? Why isn't their an official option to revert to a more traditional Windows experience? Why should I have to pay to have a third-party company's software on my machine to replicate a workflow that is still far quicker than what it's been replaced with? I've never had to do that with OS X, even when Apple rewrote the entire thing after OS 9!
People tend to whinge that Apple shoehorn their customers into doing things their way or not at all. Shouldn't Microsoft also be held accountable for doing the exact same thing, particularly when they've traditionally offered their customers choice?"
I use Windows 8.1 Pro because I got it free from the university. I use windows 7 on the desktop, but after the april update that should come after today from what I remember, I'm thinking of switching to windows 8 there too.
The new update brings back the old-style Start button.
Archie, shutting down windows 8 is a child's play. Right-click on the start button. It's... really that easy. Those who adapt, survive.
Why the flip would you go to Win 8? Or even win 8.1?
#win7rebel