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   Anonymous
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   http://win9-infos.com/en/

   No support for “32-bit only”-CPUs in Windows 9?

   One rumor seems to get a fact more and more: Windows 9 will probably no longer run on pure 32-bit processors. This would not be a surprise, because even Windows 8 has raised the hurdles in terms of CPU support very high: It requires a CPU with PAE NX/XD- and SSE2 support, otherwise you can not install the system.

   However, some sources are speculating that Windows 9 would support no 32-bit applications (WOW64), too. But this does not seems very logical to us. Even today there is very little software with 64-bit support, not even Firefox and Chrome exist officially for Windows in 64-bit versions. A decision like this would “kill” millions of programs – an unthinkable thing.

   Windows 8 threatens to flop – disappointing sales

   It was obvious to almost everyone: How zdnet.de reported the sales of Windows 8 will just be disappointing. Microsoft blamess the hardware manufacturers for the results (they wouldn’t have made enought innovative hardware concepts) , but this seems implausible to us.

   “Windows 9“. The sources that we found are speaking about a timeline between 2013 and 2015.

   http://www.zdnet.de/88132257/bericht-verkaufe-von-windows-8-enttauschend/

   Microsoft say "first touch", but forcing it on anyone, whether he wanted it or it is even possible with its hardware. Consumer confusion, the simultaneous release of Windows 8 Pro and carry the tablet version of Windows at RT.

   http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57551433-75/windows-8-sales-well-below-projections-report-claims/

   Windows 8 sales 'well below' projections, report claims
   Windows 8 isn't flying off the shelves in the numbers Microsoft was hoping for, according to a report.

   The culprit? "Lackluster PC maker designs and availability," according to Thurrott.
   But he lists plenty of other reasons too, including Windows 8 itself as "confusing" because of its mix of touch and a standard Windows 7 desktop.
   And he cites the simultaneous release of Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT as problematic.
   Though Windows 8 Pro can run older Windows software, Windows RT cannot, which "doesn't make a lick of sense," according to Thurrott.
   Roger Kay, principal analyst at EndPoint Technologies, agrees. "The split between the Windows 8 Pro and RT versions makes the positioning of Windows 8 difficult," Kay said to CNET on Friday.
   Kay continued: "The new touch interface is really fantastic for the high-mobility market, like tablets. But turn the whole world upside down for a few tablets?"

   And sales of the Microsoft Surface tablet seem to be doing OK. Initially, the 32GB model was sold out for about a week.
   as for new zealand its a big no, nill for sale ? may be one day ?

   http://winsupersite.com/

   Solid but Not Spectacular Windows 8 Start
   We’ll see what happens. But my take on this is that 40 million seems like a big number until you really look at the big picture.

   Windows 8's Future
   But back to Windows 8. Despite contrary reports and opinions, two facts emerge, both of which raise questions for the future.

   First, I’m surprised no one else has questioned why launch-month license sales of Windows 8 weren’t higher than 40 million units. That figure is double the normal sales rate for Windows—remember, Windows 7 sold about 20 million licenses a month for three years straight—but, looked at another way, it’s only double the normal sales rate of Windows. How is it not more than double? Windows 8 is the least expensive version of Windows that Microsoft has ever sold, and the company is practically giving it away via upgrade programs for Windows 7 PC buyers (with a $15 upgrade) and a web-based upgrader for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 that costs just $40. Even the retail version of Windows 8 Pro, at $70, is significantly less expensive than the retail version of its closest predecessor, Windows 7 Professional, which cost $200, normally

   “If you go into retail today, you will see some great touch devices, whether it's touch laptops, or whether it's a tablet or two with Windows 8 or Windows RT,”

   not Windows Mac Yes ok one shop had 2 & 10 Laptops 3 Desktops. some still Windows 7 ?

   http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2012/11/14/poll-shows-us-consumers-hesitant-windows-8/1700585/

   Posted 12 years ago #
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   Whiterabbit-uk
   Games Guru

   I've still got mixed feelings about Win 8. I've always loved windows ever since I first saw it in action back in the late 80's. After struggling with DOS for years it was such a pleasure to use.

   The change from one version to the next has never been a problem for me apart from when I upgraded from v3.1 to Win 95; I think that was simply having to uproot from familiarity. Initially I didn't like the change, but it didn't take me long to realize that the upgraded Win 95 was better than v3.1. With Win 8 I'm really not sure. I've had my copy of Win 8 since the launch day, but still haven't installed it to my main computer. Why? Probably because I'm worried many of my games won't work. I have at least two thousand of them installed on the main computer; however, that's not the only reason. The radical change in the GUI has been a cause for concern for me despite having read that a Win 7 like desktop has also been incorporated into the design.

   To those who've already installed and used the new operating system, can you tell me why you think I should bite the bullet and go ahead? (bearing in mind I've never used a touch phone yet).

   Posted 12 years ago #
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   litemotif
   Member

   @Stephen, aka Whiterabbit-uk

   I updated a dual-boot i5 PC with W7 & W8 consumer preview installed. The update went over the W8 CP install and has been working quite well. It even runs MS Office 2003, which the advisor said was incompatible :-) I have not yet worked up the courage to actually update over my working W7 OS, though!

   The only games I've installed so far are Titan Quest immortal Throne (my all-time favorite) and Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind with the new fan graphics mod. Both are running without issues with my old NVIDIA GTX460 card.

   Posted 12 years ago #
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   BuBBy
   Teh adnim

   I'm sticking with Win7.

   The reason being, I have no actual NEED to upgrade. I have no touchscreen hardware, so any benefits related to Win8 touch features are not available to me. I think many people will not actually get the Win8 upgrade until they purchase a new PC with the relevant hardware support for Win8 features (and likely the unavailability of Win7 media/pre-install).

   Posted 12 years ago #
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   mikiem2
   Moderator

   "To those who've already installed and used the new operating system, can you tell me why you think I should bite the bullet and go ahead? (bearing in mind I've never used a touch phone yet). "

   My 2 cents worth would be to list your priorities, WR, then list the pluses & minuses of win8 against that. Also bear in mind that the win8 update due mid 2013 [BTW from what I've read it is a win8 update, & not win9] may make win8 more PC friendly.

   Win8 will make some of your currently installed games run slightly faster, but if you're not obsessed with fps you might not notice. It has less eye candy than win7, many of win7's features are a bit hidden so you have to hunt for them, & a lot of more minor stuff is different, like the way the taskbar works. If you want to run cell phone type apps/games, the touchscreen interface will let you -- some Start Menu replacement apps will help you avoid it if not. Hardware install is nicer, HDD mgmt is nicer, Task Mgr. is nicer, & Windows Explorer gets a ribbon interface. My son who's a gamer lived with the win8 enterprise trial for a few weeks, & went back to win7 for now -- any performance gains weren't big enough in his opinion to make up for the apps he uses that didn't work or work as well in win8.

   Do note that there have always been arguments for & against upgrading an installed copy of Windows vs. a fresh install of the new version... Personally if I had 2k games installed I'd try a more involved route, duplicating my win7 install on a new partition, then upgrading that duplicate copy to win8 -- that way the original win7 would still be there in case things didn't work out so well. If you wanted to get fancy I think you could even put that duplicate on a VHD [Virtual HDD] to avoid the partitioning step -- once you were sure everything was proper you could then move win8 from that VHD to your 1st win7 system partition.

   Posted 12 years ago #

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