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I think with the impending release of Windows 8.1 those people who can't get enterprise via TechNet or work should also be allowed access to the relevant ISO download rather than have to set up an account with Ms and then use the wretched store to "Upgrade" even if it does a "New install".
What about people out there who don't necessarily even WANT Internet access on their machines --nothing wrong with Stand alone boxes for certain purposes -- for example even simple File and Print servers that don't need Internet access.
The idea of having to go through bells and whistles to set up Local accounts on windows 8.1 is nonsense. Also a lot of people often re-install Windows for all sorts of reasons --doing this from an ISO is far simpler than having to sort out downloads from the store --and what happens in any case if on the day you want to install Windows 8.1 you don't have Internet access for all sorts of reasons so you couldn't get to the stupid store even if you wanted to.
I'm not surprised changes are taking place at the top of Ms --otherwise it will sink faster than the Titanic.
Cheers
jimbo
I think with the impending release of Windows 8.1 those people who can't get enterprise via TechNet or work should also be allowed access to the relevant ISO download rather than have to set up an account with Ms and then use the wretched store to "Upgrade" even if it does a "New install".
What about people out there who don't necessarily even WANT Internet access on their machines --nothing wrong with Stand alone boxes for certain purposes -- for example even simple File and Print servers that don't need Internet access.
The idea of having to go through bells and whistles to set up Local accounts on windows 8.1 is nonsense. Also a lot of people often re-install Windows for all sorts of reasons --doing this from an ISO is far simpler than having to sort out downloads from the store --and what happens in any case if on the day you want to install Windows 8.1 you don't have Internet access for all sorts of reasons so you couldn't get to the stupid store even if you wanted to.
I'm not surprised changes are taking place at the top of Ms --otherwise it will sink faster than the Titanic.
Cheers
jimbo
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