Actually then you don't agree with me. That is fine. I am using windows 8.1 very happily and I am not encountering the bugs you speak of. In fact I would say the opposite is true. I have a more stable experience under windows 8.1 and windows 8 then I had under windows 7. I have access to more programs under windows 8. For example I love the Facebook app for windows 8. The twitter app for windows 8. Universal apps are important to me.
I should also add here that these apps work much better with window-eyes 9.0 beta 1. The apps work in window-eyes 8.4, but that increased use of Microsoft active accessibility makes them really shine. I just need touch support from window-eyes in windows 8 then it would be complete. The ability to move copy and paste in a job system and keep working in explorer has increased my productivity. If for whatever reason a system refresh is needed this is possible under windows 8 and not possible under windows 7. It can be done without speech. Whereas a windows 7 reinstall you would need to get a talking installer in windows 8 it can all be done with speech no problem. System restore when it is needed works better under windows 8 then under windows 7. To each his own though. My personal view is windows 8.1. I hope I have done a better job explaining why. Note the learning curve is not an issue just like I said before use classic shell. Oh if you don't like the ribbon in windows explorer it can be disabled. That is one thing I am not sure I get quite frankly why a ribbon for windows explorer. Hth From: Matthew Chao [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2014 4:27 AM To: Jim Grimsby Jr. Subject: RE: Windows 7 or wait for Windows 10? I agree with Jim. Win 8, no matter its iterations is to bug-ridden.--Matthew Chao At 05:29 AM 12/1/2014, you wrote: a question was asked. I simply provided my personal opinion. I would not do either one of the options described in the question. I then went on to say what I would do. I also went on to say why I would do so. If money was an issue she would not have asked if she should wait tell windows 10 do to the fact that windows 10 computers would be the same cost as windows 8.1 computers. Not only this but if they bought a windows 8 computer now I expect the upgrade price to windows 10 to be almost nothing. Therefore buying a windows 7 computer would probably cost her more in the long run do to the fact you would think the cost to upgrade from windows 7 to 10 would be somewhat higher. Then the recent purchase of windows 8. Not only that but she gets her windows 10 capable computer at Christmas prices. Hth From: Sunshine [ mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2014 2:03 AM To: Jim Grimsby Jr.; 'Martha Reaney' Cc: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: Windows 7 or wait for Windows 10? i would go for windows 7 Jim, i do not see why someone would want to upgrade when each and everything i have ever done on xp i can do on windows 7. Not everyone can shell out money, like popping out babies to upgrade computers, and windowsoperating systems. Are you offering to purchase everyone windows 8.1 computers? GOL.LOL On 12/1/2014 12:26 AM, Jim Grimsby Jr. wrote: Hi, I would urge you to upgrade from windows xp as soon as possible. Windows 10 is not expected tell April some time. There for I would not wait tell windows 10. I would also not go to windows 7 either. This is an old operating system as well. Not only that but there are a number of things that you cannot already do with windows 7. With this being said I would go to windows 8.1. then I would install the beta of window-eyes 9.0. then I would go to www.ninite.com <http://www.ninite.com> and get the programs you want from there. One of those program I would get is classic shell. This will allow you to have the classic start menu on your windows 8.1 computer. This way you can have a user interface that you are used to and take advantage of all the latest capabilities of windows 8.1. Hth From: Martha Reaney [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 7:33 AM To: GW Micro Subject: Windows 7 or wait for Windows 10? Hi, folks. Getting along just fine with my XP laptop for my personal use. But, getting tempted with all of the holiday sales to get a Windows 7 machine. Should I resist temptation and wait until Windows 10 is released? Would be interested in hearing all pros and cons and considerations that I should be mindful of in making my decision. Thanks. Martha If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv.
