Thoughts On Windows 8.1 ...And Metro Mail

Jody Thornton

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Hi folks:

I'm into Day 3 of using Windows 8.1 with Update 1, and I'm pretty pleased with it. I'm not running into many limitations yet, and all my apps of choice have worked so far. I will still say that I prefer Vista from a visual perspective, and in its ability to customize the desktop, but Windows 8.1 is not bad at all. Let's just say that at least I now have a distinct upgrade path that will provide me a supported, updated OS that will last into 2023.

Somehow, I prefer it to Windows 7. I'm using it with IOBit Start Menu 8, and it's pretty comparable.

I am completely Metro-Free (LOL) but I do have an open mind, so I wanted to give the Metro Mail app a try. But is there a way to do this WITHOUT signing in with a Microsoft account, or by forefitting a Local user login? It appears that I MUSt use a Microsoft account.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 x64 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP xw8600 Workstation
    CPU
    Two Intel Xeon Core2 Quad 3.2 GHz Processors
    Motherboard
    Proprietary
    Memory
    16 GB DDR2 800 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia Quadro FX 3800 PCI-E
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 213T 21" 4x3 Flat Screen
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    Two Seagate Cheetah 300 GB SAS Disks
    PSU
    Proprietary
    Case
    HP xw8600 Workstation Case
    Cooling
    Two CPU Fans and a Larger Case Fan
    Keyboard
    PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech USB Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    7 mbps
    Browser
    Firefox ESR 102
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Two LSI 3000 SAS Adapters
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