Windows 8 - worth it?

[[JOKER]Miczi]

Anyone tried it? I just recieved my new laptop with no system on it, since my school offers me that Dreamspark software. I wanted to download windows 7, but it says "temporarily unavailable" (lol, wondering if it's a coincidence or they want students to test Windows 8 ), so I'm downloading Windows 8. Or should I wait till 7 is back available? What do you think?

[[JOKER]Ya$N]

Why windows 8, since win 7 looks good works perfect and run all softwares and games there is no point from instaling windows 8...

[[JOKER]Miczi]

Because I can't download windows 7, and I really need to do it now, when Im at home and have another pc Plus, according to tests, windows 8 is much faster and eats less RAM than 7. We will see.

[ankit]

I installed Windows 8 two days back and still on it. Yes, it's faster than windows 7(not that much, a little) but the booting up is way faster than windows 7. I upgraded from windows 7 and the best thing is that all the drivers and softwares were working well with no errors. UI of windows 8 is much of use for Touch screen hardware. Start Button from windows 8 is gone but you can get the start button on Windows 8 from here  http://windows8startbutton.com

Still to figure out what all extra can be done in windows 8.

[EnzoMortelli]

What google says:
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/tech-manager/windows-8-infographic-pros-and-cons-at-a-glance/7911

[[JOKER]Ya$N]

I installed Windows 8 two days back and still on it. Yes, it's faster than windows 7(not that much, a little) but the booting up is way faster than windows 7. I upgraded from windows 7 and the best thing is that all the drivers and softwares were working well with no errors. UI of windows 8 is much of use for Touch screen hardware. Start Button from windows 8 is gone but you can get the start button on Windows 8 from here  http://windows8startbutton.com

Still to figure out what all extra can be done in windows 8.

windows 7
Run >> msconfig >> timedout change to 5 secs >> advanced options number of processors use all >> use Maximum memory

Win 7 will boot fast as fuck now ^^

[EnzoMortelli]

Or will overheat before you even get to enter your pass -.-

[n1K]

Using it atm. Its pretty good to me, you get the hang of new start thingy in a few days.

[[JOKER]Ya$N]

Or will overheat before you even get to enter your pass -.-

LOL

[Fuse]

Try it and see for yourself. I would if i got the chance.

[Devilboy665]

Try it and see for yourself.

This^^ is always the best option. As PC's these days are way too different; so you can't really ask "How it works?".

ps. Now that you mentioned it, I might try it out aswell.

[[JOKER]Ya$N]

Try it and see for yourself. I would if i got the chance.

i did already

[Simon]

Sounds like you have no choice. I highly doubt Microsoft will put Windows 7 back on Dreamspark (at least not anytime soon!), they're pushing Windows 8 way too much.

Windows 8 has a bit of a learning curve when coming from Windows 7. Things can be made easier if you get used to using the Start button on your keyboard, typing part-name of a programme and hitting enter.

Gestures on your laptop track pad also help so make sure you have the latest drivers e.g. I can swipe from right to bring up charms bar, from left to alternate programs etc.

[EnzoMortelli]

Hmh, win 7 is still in the dreamspark lists here, 4 different versions of pro, another 2 with srvpack 1 and another 2 including server 08.

A friend of mine recently tried 8 and he said it's performance is better, and it takes just 10 to 15 minutes to completely transform it back to win 7 handling.

[[JOKER]Miczi]

Meh, I'm having troubles with downloading this shit, and after googling I see I'm not the only one. I had a few errors while downloading (whole day to download 3gb, wtf?!) but now I finally managed to finish it! I was so excited! WOHOOO!

Then I got this:
"Unpacking File: D:\windows 8\pl_windows_8_x64_dvd_915436.sdc
CRC not valid2"
"Cannot unpack file. Please, download it again."

This was one of those moments I seriously considered throwing my monitor through the window. The Secure Download Manager deleted the SDC file instantly, not even giving me chance to somehow convert it by myself or something like that. The support have no idea how to fix it. People say that it doesn't matter what version you download, it just happens sometimes. For downloading errors they suggested setting a proxy, and so I did. So, now I'm downloading the file again, using default settings. Shit, there is a shining new Lenovo Y580 laying on my desk unproductively, collecting dust, cause I have no Windows on it -.-
Wish me good luck.