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To: sandintoes who wrote (80023)11/14/2012 9:31:30 PM
From: SI Ron (Crazy Music Man)  Respond to of 110626
 
If you are use to Windows 7, you may not like the learning curve of Windows 8. Completely different beasts. Note, I am bias, I do not like Windows 8.

See my guru:

Half of Windows 8 Users Prefer Windows 7 (fast forward to 6:00 minutes)



Windows 8 main screen:




To: sandintoes who wrote (80023)11/14/2012 10:51:07 PM
From: steve harris  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 110626
 
8 is a completely new "layout".

windows.microsoft.com



But it may be just what some people would prefer and do better with.

It's designed for touch screens, as on smartphones and tablets.

Start button is gone.

Microsoft is currently offering an upgrade for $40 if you want to try it.
windows.microsoft.com


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