It's Official: Windows 8 RTM Scheduled for August

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Again Microsoft is late to the party and does anyone really care about Windows 8. The preview usage had one of the lowest ones in history and I think was lower then Vista! If that says anything about sales I think Microsoft and its partners are in deep trouble. i think most PC makers know Windows 8 is not going to save anyone. In fact HP announced it was cutting back development of Tablet development with ARM chips and focusing on Intel tablets. Maybe their early testing of Win8 on ARM was not so great? Who knows?
I think Microsoft has a big problem trying to convince anyone that they need or want Windows 8. I certainly don't hate it, but its not something I will embrace right away. I like Windows 7 and am familiar with how it works. I don't care to learn Windows 8, or spend money on it.
 
Looking forward to the release! Faster, smaller, better task manager, windows explorer, more details and control over operations such as file copy, etc. Haven't used Metro apps and so not concerned whether those are good or not on the desktop. I don't really notice the new start screen except when I press the Windows key and start typing to search for a application, just like I did in Windows 7. Loving developing on it on so far.
 
[citation][nom]siciro[/nom]There's nothing wrong with win 8. People complaining about it will also complain because there are different buttons on their favorite shirt. Cant wait for it[/citation]

Yes there is, they have code that allows them to brick your computer at will. That is why I won't be getting it.
 
[citation][nom]BigMack70[/nom]T-3 months to failure...[/citation]


I'm so excited to wait and see. If this somehow turns out to be the complete opposite I'll never hear the end of it.
 
[citation][nom]dtemple[/nom]I see Windows 8 as being the OS that makes touchscreen all-in-one desktop PCs finally viable for touchscreen use. It'll also be really cool if they make touchscreen ultrabooks, and of course it'll be great for tablets.So far there are no major killer features that make me want to upgrade any of my computers to Windows 8, but none are touchscreen. Thankfully it doesn't seem that Windows 8 is any less usable once you get beyond the start screen, with the full desktop showing.Once Microsoft releases their next DirectX API, which I'm sure they'll make exclusive to Windows 8 (just like they made DX11 a Windows 7 exclusive, even though Vista is capable through some software tricks), that's when I'll upgrade.[/citation]

Who needs touchscreen desktop ?? ;oo
 
I am not a lover nor hater for win8. I will get it if I build a new PC but there is no point to upgrade any existing win7 machine. Same as what I did for previous MS OS
 
"I wish Linux could get their act together, but with their current state, it won't take much of a bite out of the PC market. The desktops are getting better, but the functionality is really poor. To install certain programs you still have to use the terminal and use SU comments. Seriously, its archaic. Come on Linux! Lets move up for the masses!"

Sorry, I'm not sure how to do quotes on this site since I'm a first time poster. I read this article since I'm a bit curious as to what is happening with Windows 8 and all.

Anyway, I don't understand what is wrong with the current state of Linux. I've been using Ubuntu for several years now and it works just great! Sure it has a few quirks, but which OS doesn't? If I want to install an application I can simply hit up the software center without going through the command line. Which programs are you referring to that cannot be installed this way? At this point in time I definitely wouldn't call Linux archaic, but maybe that description fits some of the older versions. If it's been a while since you've tried it and you're still interested in an alternative to Windows you should really at least give Ubuntu 12.04 a chance. Sadly, I think the biggest reason people don't give Linux a chance is because it doesn't look or feel like Windows.
 
[citation][nom]void[/nom]I am not a lover nor hater for win8. I will get it if I build a new PC but there is no point to upgrade any existing win7 machine. Same as what I did for previous MS OS[/citation]

Same if there would not be metro crap in win8... But there is metro so win8 is shit ; )
 
[citation][nom]dtemple[/nom]Once Microsoft releases their next DirectX API, which I'm sure they'll make exclusive to Windows 8 (just like they made DX11 a Windows 7 exclusive, even though Vista is capable through some software tricks), that's when I'll upgrade.[/citation]
Windows Vista required SP2 and a platform update patch that was distributed through Windows Update to gain DX11 compatibility....where's the trick??? MS made everything you needed very accessible.
[citation][nom]klavis[/nom]Yes there is, they have code that allows them to brick your computer at will. That is why I won't be getting it.[/citation]
Don't spread BS.... MS maintains the ability to disable pirated copies of Windows (same as was possible with XP, Vista and Win7) as well as disabling/removing Metro apps found to be in direct violation of the terms of the Windows app store. They can't arbitrarily "brick" your computer....for one, that's illegal and MS would never survive the backlash from it (the US Gov't has already gone after MS on this topic).
[citation][nom]blazorthon[/nom]There is plenty right with Windows 8. There really are some things wrong, but mostly just how Microsoft seems to be trying to force Metro on us. However, there are many things right with it. Lower boot time, lower WiFi connection times, slightly higher performance, significantly lower resource usage, and more. If these aren't right to you, then Windows 7's advantages over Vista right now must be worthless because these are mostly the same advantages since the drivers and such aren't so in-stable or nonexistent anymore.[/citation]
MS could have done a service pack for Win7 to accomplish most of those same improvements though. Sure, they'd lack some kernel level optimizations, but the task manager and wifi improvements could have been done to Win7 as well.
 
The thumbs up/down on comments here, especially when compared to past activity on TH articles, is awfully suspicious.
 
Just compare the article posted after this - top 5 comments very negative toward Windows 8, and nearly all +20 thumbs up.

Here - most negative comments are thumbs'd into the negatives, whereas positive comments are up.
 
[citation][nom]sicom[/nom]The thumbs up/down on comments here, especially when compared to past activity on TH articles, is awfully suspicious.[/citation]
What's suspicious about it? If you make a valid, positive post about Win8, all the haters thumb you down. If you make a negative post about Win8, it's supporters thumb you down. Seems pretty normal to me. Most of the negative comments are either related to false "information"....such as MS being able to "brick your computer at will"....which the US DoJ addressed YEARS ago.....or the lack of a start menu (which MS has justified based on actual research data that shows most people avoid using the start menu). I happily thumb down posts based on lies, false info or opinions claimed to be that of the world.
 
OK, so people are pouring hate on Windows 8, but they need an OS for tablets because Windows 7 just isnt' good enough for that. I fully intend to keep using Windows 7 on my desktop PC, but I also fully intend to buy a Surface Pro, tethered to my phone for data. OK so hate on for desktops, but credit where it is due for where it will be good.
 
[citation][nom]captaincharisma[/nom]you mean if people have the time to configure, compile and try to get wine to work for every specific game lol[/citation]
If Steam gets their way, you won't have to worry about if you own a Windows, Mac or Linux machine, then the real business of who is best can start all over again
 
[citation][nom]sykozis[/nom].Don't spread BS.... MS maintains the ability to disable pirated copies of Windows (same as was possible with XP, Vista and Win7) as well as disabling/removing Metro apps found to be in direct violation of the terms of the Windows app store. They can't arbitrarily "brick" your computer....for one, that's illegal and MS would never survive the backlash from it (the US Gov't has already gone after MS on this topic)[/citation]

Sorry, I used the wrong term, I'm talking about the "kill switch" that is imbedded in the code. It isn't something I want on my computer and shouldn't be in windows at all. If they took it out I'd probably upgrade.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400985,00.asp

 
Back when Windows7 was RC and RTM status and I had RC on my MAIN desktop, I let my clients know that Windows7 was a good OS to upgrade too. We still waited a few months after release before systems were updated. They all LOVE windows7.

I've already sent my posts out to the same ones: No need to plan for OS upgrades, period. Avoid Win8 and Office 2013.

I'm wondering if any of MS's partners are worried? I hope they are... and having nightmares.
 
[citation][nom]belardo[/nom]There is pretty much NO gaming market on the PC. Get a console, be done with it.[/citation]

There is no gaming market on the PC as there is no sand on a beach or oxygen in the air.
 
yay...one month away. i can't wait for dx 11.1. too bad it's not dx 12. 😛

it's almost time to touch my computer like it's never been touched before with w8. :)

all we need now is for retina displays on windows then there's no need for apple ever. 😛
 


yes but have you checked out steam on a mac? its not even getting half the game library the PC version has
 
[citation][nom]blazorthon[/nom]There is plenty right with Windows 8. There really are some things wrong, but mostly just how Microsoft seems to be trying to force Metro on us. However, there are many things right with it. Lower boot time, lower WiFi connection times, slightly higher performance, significantly lower resource usage, and more. If these aren't right to you, then Windows 7's advantages over Vista right now must be worthless because these are mostly the same advantages since the drivers and such aren't so in-stable or nonexistent anymore.[/citation]

As someone else already pointed out, all the things you mentioned could just as well have been done with a service pack, which hardly warrants a new release for the hole os. As far as i can tell, there is a minimal increase in performance, offset by one big step backwards in the gui. I would way rather opt for traditional windows in my work enviroment as well as entertainment on my htpc rig (Oh, and thanks for killing media center as part of the os, just awesome) then some android like tablet os designed to take some of the i-crowd back from apple. Win8 might be great on a phone, but has no business on a proper pc.
 
[citation][nom]siciro[/nom]There's nothing wrong with win 8. People complaining about it will also complain because there are different buttons on their favorite shirt. Cant wait for it[/citation]

You either have not used Win8 or are completely wet behind the ears. Win8 will fail big time, mark my words buddy. I have no problem with Vista SP2, like it better than 7 in fact. So for me to say 8 is going to fail and that I can't stand it.... writing is on the wall, and I'm not happy about it. I've been a MS fan for many years.
 
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