[GTrekMedia Limited]

Will you be getting windows 8 when it comes out or stick with windows xp or 7

[pandadoodle]

On the other side of the coin I'm looking forward to OS Lion

[Jock]

Nope, quite happy to keep using linux

[a.g.r.c]

Jock, on 21 June 2011 - 07:00 PM, said:

Nope, quite happy to keep using linux

haha How did i know

[cibgraphics]

The only reason I am using Windows 7 is because I got it for free.

The only way i will upgrade to Windows 8 is if I get it for free.

[a.g.r.c]

cibgraphics, on 21 June 2011 - 07:47 PM, said:

The only reason I am using Windows 7 is because I got it for free.

The only way i will upgrade to Windows 8 is if I get it for free.

Windows 7 is fine, lots of cool stuff. When you only use x amount of the features you tend to just use what helps you get things done.

Always liked Windows, but Linux (Ubuntu here) is the mutts nutts once you get over the initial hurdles. Lots to learn though to become a Linux power user.

[markeh]

Well since window is only my secondary operating system I wouldn't go out to buy it. It if comes out within the next year I should be able to get it on MSDN for free. Otherwise Windows 7 is a great OS as it is.

[cibgraphics]

a.g.r.c, on 21 June 2011 - 07:49 PM, said:

Windows 7 is fine, lots of cool stuff. When you only use x amount of the features you tend to just use what helps you get things done.

Always liked Windows, but Linux (Ubuntu here) is the mutts nutts once you get over the initial hurdles. Lots to learn though to become a Linux power user.

Tried to use Ubuntu but it doesnt support Wacom tablets out of the box, and my handicap in linux usage has prevented me from finding a way to get it to support it. Since Wacom is my main input, it makes it all but useless for me. (I run ubuntu through VM). I could (and have) use my normal mouse, but it just gets in the way.

Linux seems to be great, but it needs to come a long way for user-friendliness and support for major stuff like Wacom. Hell even my ChromeOS VM has support for Wacom tablets.

[a.g.r.c]

cibgraphics, on 21 June 2011 - 07:57 PM, said:

Tried to use Ubuntu but it doesnt support Wacom tablets out of the box, and my handicap in linux usage has prevented me from finding a way to get it to support it. Since Wacom is my main input, it makes it all but useless for me. (I run ubuntu through VM). I could (and have) use my normal mouse, but it just gets in the way.

Linux seems to be great, but it needs to come a long way for user-friendliness and support for major stuff like Wacom. Hell even my ChromeOS VM has support for Wacom tablets.

Well Linux serves a purpose. It's simply not for designers, at least not the of the Photoshop variety. I switched because seeing so much documentation written from terminal / konsol pov it made sense to get it running.

But having as a virtual machine is the way to go.

Unless you like writing drivers for weekend projects good luck with Wacom or finding someone who does. lol

[cibgraphics]

As a side note, I think MS needs to focus on getting people to upgrade from XP/Vista before they start pumping out more WindowsOS's.

[cibgraphics]

a.g.r.c, on 21 June 2011 - 07:59 PM, said:

Well Linux serves a purpose. It's simply not for designers, at least not the of the Photoshop variety. I switched because seeing so much documentation written from terminal / konsol pov it made sense to get it running.

But having as a virtual machine is the way to go.

Unless you like writing drivers for weekend projects good luck with Wacom or finding someone who does. lol

I wanted to give it a try... but is has too many shortcomings.

[a.g.r.c]

cibgraphics, on 21 June 2011 - 08:01 PM, said:

I wanted to give it a try... but is has too many shortcomings.

shortcomings you say lol

[cibgraphics]

a.g.r.c, on 21 June 2011 - 08:01 PM, said:

shortcomings you say lol

Shortcomings as it pertains to my needs.

[a.g.r.c]

cibgraphics, on 21 June 2011 - 08:07 PM, said:

Shortcomings as it pertains to my needs.

Sorry i thought you meant by you writing drivers at the weekend lol

that's were my comings begin to fall very short

[Lev]

I use WIn 7 and of course will use Win 8.

This post has been edited by Lev: 22 June 2011 - 05:17 AM

[brightonmike]

cibgraphics, on 21 June 2011 - 07:59 PM, said:

As a side note, I think MS needs to focus on getting people to upgrade from XP/Vista before they start pumping out more WindowsOS's.

Isn't W7 the fastest selling OS ever? So I think they've done a pretty good job. XP users are immensely frustrating though - move on!!

[pandadoodle]

brightonmike, on 29 June 2011 - 08:30 AM, said:

Isn't W7 the fastest selling OS ever? So I think they've done a pretty good job. XP users are immensely frustrating though - move on!!

I have a machine running windows 2000

[MikeChipshop]

GTrekMedia Limited, on 21 June 2011 - 05:50 PM, said:

Will you be getting windows 8 when it comes out or stick with windows xp or 7

Well I beta tested XP, Vista and 7 and got free copies afterwards (not that I done it for that reason). So if that trend continues then yes I will. Lol

[timtamboy63]

Whoa really? How do I sign up for beta testing!

[pandadoodle]

timtamboy63, on 29 June 2011 - 08:46 AM, said:

Whoa really? How do I sign up for beta testing!

Bend over a table and get ready for the MS fisting, if you pass your in

This post has been edited by pandadoodle: 29 June 2011 - 08:50 AM

[zed]

cibgraphics, on 21 June 2011 - 07:59 PM, said:

As a side note, I think MS needs to focus on getting people to upgrade from XP/Vista before they start pumping out more WindowsOS's.

they do already by dropping support? Plus they are caught between a rock and a hard place. Idiots like the EU would be quick to fine them if they tried to force anything. Look at all the ridiculous court cases over them including Media Player with the operating system because someone, somewhere wanted to....and I have no clue why....install Realplayer.

[pandadoodle]

zed, on 29 June 2011 - 08:51 AM, said:

because someone, somewhere wanted to....and I have no clue why....install Realplayer.

its just as bad as people who buy an ipad, iphone, ipod and then use itunes on windows...

[MikeChipshop]

timtamboy63, on 29 June 2011 - 08:46 AM, said:

Whoa really? How do I sign up for beta testing!

Probably to late for Windows 8 but you can prob get in the loop for 9.
Monitor the tech news sites and join Microsoft technet/connect. Sign up to test lesser services and make sure to actually submit real bugs and feedback.

[zed]

they had no choice?

[GTrekMedia Limited]

found a really good web site all about windows 8 - http://windows8beta.com/

[auzgk]

I'm sticking with Windows 7.

[CityCM]

Think I'll stick to OSX and I'll continue to use Windows 7 on a VM. I only really use Windows for our accounts software and for testing so don't really feel the need to upgrade.

[MikeChipshop]

CityCM, on 07 July 2011 - 11:19 AM, said:

Think I'll stick to OSX and I'll continue to use Windows 7 on a VM. I only really use Windows for our accounts software and for testing so don't really feel the need to upgrade.

My work machine is running Vista still. Only my 'play-around' machine ever get updated with the betas/new releases purely for the geeky fun. I'm waiting for the release of 8's beta because some of the new features look awesome fun.

[WBC]

I wonder how things will play out when they stop supporting XP, it seems to be in every office.

Vista was a nightmare, not helped by manufactures selling it with 1GB of RAM when it takes that just to run the OS.

7 so far as been outstanding.

8 looks good but as a technical support analyst i'm a little worried about how customise-able it is, navigating a customer is hard enough with a standard layout. Same with the new Apple OS (Lion?).

[kingy da killa]

i lick windows

[Lev]

kingy da killa, on 08 July 2011 - 10:26 AM, said:

i lick windows

better wash it.

[zed]

it's an oldie but a gold-ie