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Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:23 pm
by pencilrocket
This is not grammer forum "real" noob. Try to start calling someone "noob" in the Language studying forum instead of acting like authoritarian in a software forum. You are not so special that you don't have to use that large text to make yourself stand out. I'll read what I want when I have time to.
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:41 pm
by Rationalizer
Machinesworking wrote:So what do you think of the dumbing down of the interface?
My first thought was wtf is this. But then again people tend to be against any change. If it's not good, I will just simply turn the widgets (or whatever) off. Still, I like the idea that Microsoft is trying something different.
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:16 pm
by globalgoon

I haven't left windows XP yet
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:32 pm
by regretfullySaid
Same here. My next OS will be Sea Lion.
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:58 pm
by doghouse
A big
I don't care for me.
I only worry about the OS when I'm ready to buy a new computer. Never been into climbing aboard the upgrade train, heck I still use Reason 2.5 and a Mac running Tiger
Machinesworking wrote:So what do you think of the dumbing down of the interface?
How much dumber can they make it?

Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:08 pm
by Machinesworking
doghouse wrote:
How much dumber can they make it?

Don't challenge them!

Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:35 pm
by regretfullySaid
They wouldn't be able to come up with anything until someone else does first anyway...
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:28 am
by Rationalizer
shadx312 wrote:They wouldn't be able to come up with anything until someone else does first anyway...
Please elaborate. Who has done Windows 8 before Microsoft?
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:37 am
by Machinesworking
Rationalizer wrote:shadx312 wrote:They wouldn't be able to come up with anything until someone else does first anyway...
Please elaborate. Who has done Windows 8 before Microsoft?
You two stop, nothing is done in a vacuum, and it's more of a question as to why they would follow Lions "lead" in this case. I hate Lion and Windows 8 on site.
Snow Leopard and Windows 7 4lyfe!!! \m/
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:10 pm
by sebrov
Just thought I'd feedback my experience of windows 8.
First thought was metro was quirky but then it freaks you out when your looking for something that used to be on the start menu. Very much used to it now and i can see how it will be better once more apps are launched for the platform.
I had a problem where the audio service wouldn't start. Seems to be a problem with the installer. Solution is on the Microsoft answers site.
Performance wise though its amazing, my 7 year old XP machine is running my live sets with a 50% reduction in CPU. Live also loads up so much faster almost instant. I've got everything up and running that i had in XP except my Xone 2D which has a conflicting driver with my webcam. Which is ok as i don't have any bookings for a while so plenty of time to get it sorted.
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:33 pm
by matthews
So it loads Live quicker, but runs your sets at a 50% higher cpu load than XP? Am I understanding that correctly?
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:40 am
by condra
Why Microsoft and Apple trippin? I would gladly use OSX Panther if it was supported.
Hate this fucking arms race.
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:42 am
by 3dot...
sebrov wrote:Just thought I'd feedback my experience of windows 8.
First thought was metro was quirky but then it freaks you out when your looking for something that used to be on the start menu. Very much used to it now and i can see how it will be better once more apps are launched for the platform.
I had a problem where the audio service wouldn't start. Seems to be a problem with the installer. Solution is on the Microsoft answers site.
Performance wise though its amazing, my 7 year old XP machine is running my live sets with a 50% reduction in CPU. Live also loads up so much faster almost instant. I've got everything up and running that i had in XP except my Xone 2D which has a conflicting driver with my webcam. Which is ok as i don't have any bookings for a while so plenty of time to get it sorted.
finally someone who tried running Live on win8 !!!
looking good...
although I would like to hear some more impressions before I take the plunge..
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:05 am
by regretfullySaid
my 7 year old XP machine is running my live sets with a 50% reduction in CPU. Live also loads up so much faster almost instant.
Damn...
Re: windows8 preview... anyone try it out yet ?!
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:21 am
by TaoEntropy
Do you get touch screen features running Live on Windows 8?
Will Windows 8 turn Live into a touchable application?
It would be cool if someone could post a YouTube video running Live on Windows 8.