The release of Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system is a week away, and consumers are in for a shock. Windows, used in one form or another for a generation, is getting a completely different look that will force users to learn new ways to get things done.
Microsoft is making a radical break with the past to stay relevant in a world where smartphones and tablets have eroded the three-decade dominance of the personal computer. Windows 8 is supposed to tie together Microsoft’s PC, tablet and phone software with one look. But judging by the reactions of some people who have tried the PC version, it’s a move that risks confusing and alienating customers.
I have a Visa laptop 64 with 4 G duel and a small laptop 32 Basic Win 7. will Windows 8 improve either of these?
Windows 8 users vastly less resources than Vista. Vi sta was a mistake that Microsoft should have never released. Windows 7 Basic is missing most of the features of Windows 7 home premium, so I’d answer you by saying — yes it will improve on both Vista and Windows 7 Basic.
Have seen picture of Windows 8 and seen it advertised on TV. Also demonstrated on shopping shows. Wondering how it will work for people like me that don’t have cell phone signal, wi-fi or can’t use a ipad, smart phone etc. because we don’t have signal.
The type of connection you have doesn’t matter. Windows 8 requires Internet Access but then so did Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
Windows 8 comes on laptops and desktops as well as tablets and smart phones.
The problem I see with Windows 8 is that it’s more geared to touchscreen users than to mouse and keyboard users. I think Microsoft made an error by not giving laptop and desktop users the option to use a more traditional interface — that way they would have been pleasing both the touchscreen (tablet and smart phone users) as well as the more traditional users.
Leave things alone—It is hard enough t keep up with small subtle changes. LEAVE THINGS ALONE PLEASE.
You’re right Donna Mae. Sometimes new and improved just isn’t!