Windows 8 Consumer Preview

[D.D.D.]

Speaking of W2K, that was the first MS OS that I used hibernation because the boot time took forever. Or maybe I just never turned the machine off? Meh. Was/is solid still. Just weak for multimedia stuff.

[equalsign]

Tried it and didn't like it. Going to buy Windows 7 tomorrow. It's a little slower, but it seems like it's more my style.

Liked:
-The look of the lock screen.
-How quickly it starts up compared to 7.
-The startup looks more modern and nice.
-That looping balls thing.

Didn't like:
-Metro apps taking the whole screen and not showing a clock.
-Desktop apps and games looked ugly and archaic when put in the metro UI.
-Driver issues disabled my F-keys and sound (bootcamp). These would likely be resolved upon release.
-Confusing placement of customization options.
-Corner stuff.

I wish I could have the normal desktop start menu and the metro UI. I'd probably use both. I am not going to settle for my desktop stuff looking ugly in the metro UI though.

[casterofdreams]

That looping ball thing is amazing!

[Hobie-wan]

I'll just leave these here.

http://uberhumor.com/windows-8-vs-aol



If you can't be arsed to watch the whole video, jump to 8:30.

[Stark]

I'll just leave these here.

http://uberhumor.com/windows-8-vs-aol



If you can't be arsed to watch the whole video, jump to 8:30.

LOL @ AOL comparison. I don't get the BOB video...

[Hobie-wan]

LOL @ AOL comparison. I don't get the BOB video...

The fact that it gave you a bunch of silly huge things to click on to launch stuff instead of an interface that lets you get things done efficiently (on a desktop).