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Granted many people think 'the thing formerly known as Metro' is a very dumb idea, as did I not too long ago, I am beginning to see some potential.
I figure if I can learn many of the keyboard shortcuts to get around, it can be quite a snap. And although it was made for touch screen (and the mouse seems a bit rocky), it is working out pretty well.
I dual booted it up with Win7 and have discovered a few things. At first, coming from Win7, it was hard as my granny's bones trying to navigate, but once I got used to it, it seemed fine, although a little rocky, as I've said.
I discovered the desktop and what do you know, but it isn't that different from 7 (more square). That part made it feel like they just overlapped 7 with 8.
Some things just confuse me: aside from the desktop, why is it so hard to go to settings, etc? Am I missing something? Do you install from the desktop or Metro (formerly known as...)? Navigating Metro is becomming easier, but I know I'm missing it. I find myself in the desktop constantly pointing to the 'start button', only to end up clicking a link to an app in Metro (formerly...). The only way to go to metro is by clicking the start button.
It was fun looking through those apps and seeing all the new stuff you can do, and have everything in one place. Like I said, it has a ton of potential. But it may be lacking. Perhaps its just me and not fully knowing what I can do with what I've got. What do I click to go different places? What key combos do I need to memorize?
Anyone feeling like I do? It seems many just outright hate it. I would never go that far, and I am trying my best to learn it before I make any judgement. Is it worth 15$ to upgrade? Can you clean install with upgrade like in 7?
All these questions, perhaps I should take a breath and allow anyone else to put up a comment. If you hate it, be constructive and say why. If you love it, do the same. Thanks
I figure if I can learn many of the keyboard shortcuts to get around, it can be quite a snap. And although it was made for touch screen (and the mouse seems a bit rocky), it is working out pretty well.
I dual booted it up with Win7 and have discovered a few things. At first, coming from Win7, it was hard as my granny's bones trying to navigate, but once I got used to it, it seemed fine, although a little rocky, as I've said.
I discovered the desktop and what do you know, but it isn't that different from 7 (more square). That part made it feel like they just overlapped 7 with 8.
Some things just confuse me: aside from the desktop, why is it so hard to go to settings, etc? Am I missing something? Do you install from the desktop or Metro (formerly known as...)? Navigating Metro is becomming easier, but I know I'm missing it. I find myself in the desktop constantly pointing to the 'start button', only to end up clicking a link to an app in Metro (formerly...). The only way to go to metro is by clicking the start button.
It was fun looking through those apps and seeing all the new stuff you can do, and have everything in one place. Like I said, it has a ton of potential. But it may be lacking. Perhaps its just me and not fully knowing what I can do with what I've got. What do I click to go different places? What key combos do I need to memorize?
Anyone feeling like I do? It seems many just outright hate it. I would never go that far, and I am trying my best to learn it before I make any judgement. Is it worth 15$ to upgrade? Can you clean install with upgrade like in 7?
All these questions, perhaps I should take a breath and allow anyone else to put up a comment. If you hate it, be constructive and say why. If you love it, do the same. Thanks
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center x64
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