| Just wondering and I'm not asking about other OS such as Linux,Mac etc... |
| #Shinigami Desu!# |
| Win7 is the best |
| I recently installed Windows 8.1 and I really love it so far. Once you figure out the new Start menu with the apps and all that stuff you can't go back. Also I don't notice any perfomance issues. Runs smoothly just like Windows 7. |
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Vanser said: I recently installed Windows 8.1 and I really love it so far. Once you figure out the new Start menu with the apps and all that stuff you can't go back. Also I don't notice any perfomance issues. Runs smoothly just like Windows 7. But doesn't Windows 8.1 have a brightness issues? I mean, you just can't seem to adjust the brightness. |
| #Shinigami Desu!# |
Pentobarbidoll said: 7 for computers but 8 works good for phones and tablets. Agree :D |
| #Shinigami Desu!# |
| Windows 8.1 is great. You go to taskbar and enable boot to desktop. You download something to get back the normal start button(i use ClassicShell simple) Then windows 8.1 is basically windows 7 except faster for more things. I'm went from Windows XP to 8.1, i used 7 at school computers XP boot time 8yr computer: 10 minutes 7 boot time schook computer 1-3 minutes 8.1 boot time new laptop: 5 seconds But personally i found less options for customizing appearance on Windows 8 than windows 7. Maybe because Windows 8 is designed to be used for tablets and phones so less appearance options to optimize battery life. |
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TotoroTotoro said: Vanser said: I recently installed Windows 8.1 and I really love it so far. Once you figure out the new Start menu with the apps and all that stuff you can't go back. Also I don't notice any perfomance issues. Runs smoothly just like Windows 7. But doesn't Windows 8.1 have a brightness issues? I mean, you just can't seem to adjust the brightness. I don't have any issues with my brightness. And I think you can change it just like in Windows 7. |
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Xenoi said: Windows 8.1 is great. You go to taskbar and enable boot to desktop. You download something to get back the normal start button(i use ClassicShell simple) Then windows 8.1 is basically windows 7 except faster for more things. I'm went from Windows XP to 8.1, i used 7 at school computers XP boot time 8yr computer: 10 minutes 7 boot time schook computer 1-3 minutes 8.1 boot time new laptop: 5 seconds But personally i found less options for customizing appearance on Windows 8 than windows 7. Maybe because Windows 8 is designed to be used for tablets and phones so less appearance options to optimize battery life. Great until you find out about the dns issues 8.1 is famous for. For dummies, that means your pc will often say that you have limited to no connectivity to ur wifi connection. Of course that can be fixed from time to time with some netsh commands (especially that resetlog.txt command) and flushing the dns cache using the command prompt. |
| Win 7 for gaming Win 8 for new laptops and tablets |
| Windows 8 for me |
Vanser said: I recently installed Windows 8.1 and I really love it so far. The German government is warning people not to use Windows 8. NSA-Überwachung: Bundesregierung warnt vor Sicherheitsrisiko bei Windows 8 Bundesbehörden sehen Risiken beim Einsatz von Windows 8 Facebook und Microsoft gestehen enge Zusammenarbeit mit Regierung Interview: Trusted Computing stimmt Geheimdienste fröhlich China excludes Windows 8 from government computers "China has announced that it will forbid the use of the Windows 8 operating system (OS) in new government computers, a move to ensure computer security after the shutdown of Windows XP." International Space Station to boldly go with Linux over Windows NASA wants nothing to do with Windows 8. "Computers aboard the International Space Station are to be switched from Windows XP to the Linux operating system in an attempt to improve stability and reliability." |
| I like windows 7 the best.its easier to navigate.Windows 8 is a pain in the ass to navigate through and seems to have more unnecessary crap in it.When I click on photos I want to see my photos, when I click on videos I want to see my videos not xbox videos or some other nonsense.I do not want to see apps and other crap..I hate the fact they call applications in windows 8 "apps" It's like when ignorant people say "my baby daddy" instead of "the father of my child".In all the other versions of windows when you click on all programs in the start tab it lists the programs in a condensed version.In Windows 8 its like spread out including the subprograms in the program.For example if you had Nero instead of it listing Nero and you clicking on Nero to see whats in it, it would list every nero program. Windows 8 looks like it was designed more for a mobile device instead of an actual computer. |
| Windows 8.1 update 1 loads and shuts down super fast |
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Hystery said: Xenoi said: Windows 8.1 is great. You go to taskbar and enable boot to desktop. You download something to get back the normal start button(i use ClassicShell simple) Then windows 8.1 is basically windows 7 except faster for more things. I'm went from Windows XP to 8.1, i used 7 at school computers XP boot time 8yr computer: 10 minutes 7 boot time schook computer 1-3 minutes 8.1 boot time new laptop: 5 seconds But personally i found less options for customizing appearance on Windows 8 than windows 7. Maybe because Windows 8 is designed to be used for tablets and phones so less appearance options to optimize battery life. Great until you find out about the dns issues 8.1 is famous for. For dummies, that means your pc will often say that you have limited to no connectivity to ur wifi connection. Of course that can be fixed from time to time with some netsh commands (especially that resetlog.txt command) and flushing the dns cache using the command prompt. I had no issues with wifi connectivity. I am a dummy but i always flush DNS cache every month as it seems to make my internet faster. I have no idea if thats why i have no issues or not or if its bad for my laptop. I also use a wifi adapter not the thing inside my laptop. Not sure if that would fix it. And my laptop was custom built by Toshiba, online they let you choose what parts you want and then spend 3-5 weeks making it work and then ship it. I order a $1400 laptop for 50% off on cyber-Monday and it took 2 months to ship but i had no issues at all with it. My cousin got a lenovo laptop, no problems with wifi connection. My friend and I saw how bad the wifi/network card(idk whats its called) in Lenovo laptops which you can't change. So my friend got a dell laptop, and no problems with wifi connection too. |
XenoiJul 18, 2014 2:26 PM
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| Both are good. While Windows 7 has the better visual style, Windows 8(.1) has the better improvements on a technical level like an improved copy dialog, a better Task-Manager, more than 16GB RAM for non Pro and some security enhancements. It's better to test a system for yourself before rating it down: Windows 8.1: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh699156.aspx (however, you need to re-install and a normal Pro/non Pro key won't work) Windows 7: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/trying-to-upgrade-windows-xp-to-windows-7-but-it/e35f39f6-110a-4a1e-84e2-37f0eb57663c (links are in the answer. You can just activate your key with the corresponding version you've installed.) If you're trying out Windows 8.1, you might want to try out these things: - Aero Glass for Windows 8(.1): http://www.glass8.eu/ brings back transparency in window frames - OldNewExplorer: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/170375-oldnewexplorer-make-your-81-explorer-work-like-win78-one/ in case you don't like the new Explorer view - Classic Shell: http://www.classicshell.net/ to get the old Start menu back in case you don't like the new full screen one. You can change the button if you don't like the default one: http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=853 - Rainmeter and/or 8Gadgetpack for optional customizations one more thing: if you don't want to create a Microsoft account during installation, simply let the network cable plugged out. edit: For Windows 8.1: http://xxinightxx.deviantart.com/art/Aero-8-1-Windows-8-1-413881040 For Windows 8(.0): http://xxinightxx.deviantart.com/art/Aero-8-Windows-8-350491112 |
NoboruJul 23, 2014 10:22 AM
| win8 if you have tablets win7 for a home gaming computer |
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Tim_ said: NASA wants nothing to do with Windows 8. "Computers aboard the International Space Station are to be switched from Windows XP to the Linux operating system in an attempt to improve stability and reliability." NASA was using XP on things that are in space with people in them? Wonder who was responsible for that monumental fuckup. |
Stalker-tan said: idungoof said: NASA was using XP on things that are in space with people in them? Wonder who was responsible for that monumental fuckup. Ay, don't bash Wandows XP. It's the best thing ever created since Win 95, or Windows CEMENT (CE, ME & NT) Well it sort of mostly worked on my PC. I feel like international space stations should be on a different level personally. |
| Windows 7 simply because I don't need all that start screen stuff or whatever new and minor features Windows 8 has. I don't see a point in downloading third party programs to make 8 look like 7 when I can just use 7 lol |
| Win XP |
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Mogu-sama said: Eight is trash, don't use it Because? Zephys said: I don't see a point in downloading third party programs to make 8 look like 7 when I can just use 7 lol Those are optional to make Windows 8(.1) look less ugly and/or more familiar. Also, there is no reason to use Windows 8(.1) if you already have Windows 7 and are content with it. |
| Neither because Linux master race. But between the two, windows 8.1, specially because of the (incoming) dx12, also better visual and better perfomance and speed in some areas, my only problem with windows 8 is terrible backward compatibility with super old dx games. |
| windows 7 for sure iv never used windows 8 but i know 5 people who have and they all say it sucks dick pretty much the same as back in the day with xp and vista if i where you i would use a cracked virsion of 7 and then get windows 9 when that release |
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| OP, I know you said no other OS... but still, Linux. Between those two, 7 is the better piece of garbage. |
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| W7 is the last great Windows OS, 8 is shit, 8.1 is not great, 9 won't be as good, and Windows 10 will be shit due to being a cloud OS. |
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| i prefer windows 7 |
| RRRRRRRRRR |
| The UI in Windows 8 is a mess, 7 is better. |
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| I would say windows 7 since I have been using it for a long time and am used to it , for example if my computer malfunctions I can fix it on 7 but 8 just complicate things guess I don't like change o.O |
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| Windows 2000 Jk If I have to choose between 7 and 8, 7. Though I have windows 8 and downloaded windows clamshell. windows xp is good. |
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| WinXP - no shit, able to set classic design with good old explorer. |
| Titan of 20+ virgins club. |
bacchi said: OP, I know you said no other OS... but still, Linux. Between those two, 7 is the better piece of garbage. So between Linux, Windows 7 and Windows 8, Linux is the best? |
| #Shinigami Desu!# |
TotoroTotoro said: bacchi said: OP, I know you said no other OS... but still, Linux. Between those two, 7 is the better piece of garbage. So between Linux, Windows 7 and Windows 8, Linux is the best? It depends entirely on what you're gonna be doing and if you're willing to learn how to properly use Linux. If you're into gaming on your computer you'll want Windows. Overall besides gaming Linux is by far superior, security and customization alone was the main reason I switched to Linux. You should dual-boot Windows and Linux and see which one you prefer. |
tl;dr: i think windows 8.1 is superior to windows 7. it is fast, lightweight, and stable. startup and shutdown time are within a few seconds. it is a beast of an operating system. |
| I switched to Linux nearly 4 years ago, and I love it. I have old racing wheels, webcams, printers & scanners, some of which are nearly 15 years old and would never work in modern windows, but they all work on Linux as soon as you plug them in. Linux is so fast, and so light on resources, and you don't need an antivirus, because it's nearly impossible to get viruses with Linux. I'll never use windows again. |
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| Which distro do you use, Working_Designs? |
| Never tried windows 8. So sad T.T |
| Build your own pc, get win7 and profit |
| 7 all the way. 8 is gross. |
Yarii said: tl;dr: i think windows 8.1 is superior to windows 7. it is fast, lightweight, and stable. startup and shutdown time are within a few seconds. it is a beast of an operating system. ^ This. Meokii said: Windows 7 because 8 is complicated as fuck. What makes It complicated as fuck? Metro? It always seemed quite intuitive to me. |
| Win 8: because it's the newest. :/ |
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