Windows 8 Consumer Preview

**lxskllr** · 01-03-12, 06:12 AM

This is really irritating to use. First I had to uninstall virtualbox-ose and install the proprietary Oracle version, and after installing, it's tedious to use. It's a nice /looking/ O/S, but a real PITA to get around.

**Ainkor** · 01-03-12, 07:28 AM

I have an Acer W-500 tablet that I have been testing windows 8 on and so far, I'm pretty impressed!

I haven't had time to mess too much with the new release today but on a tablet? Top notch. I've not tried in on a desktop or laptop yet so I'll reserve judgement until I do.

**sgreger1** · 01-03-12, 10:24 PM

The problem with Windows 8 is the same problem with the new Ubuntu w/ unity, they are tailoring the OS's nowadays around working with touchscreen devices, which makes them great for touchscreens/tablets, but not great for desktop OS's.

**lxskllr** · 01-03-12, 10:41 PM

I like it better since I've been playing more. Metro apps are unacceptable on the desktop. They're annoying as hell to use. Standard apps work fine, and I could live with the system. I kind of like the start window. It's attractive, and puts your most used apps front and center. Once you get away from the fact that it /looks/ drastically different, it's really the same old start menu you've been using forever. It's more useful though imo. It's not enough to get me switch from GNU/Linux, but I like it. As long as everything doesn't get Metroized, I think it'll be a fine O/S.

**sgreger1** · 02-03-12, 12:21 AM

I dunno, Windows 7 seems perfect for me, if anything I wish I could remove elements from Win 7, like the damn taskbar (since I use rocketdocks anyways). If it were linux I would be able to remove it.

I'm still cool with win 95 man, the OS shouldn't be the central part of the computer, it should be simple to find and execute things and that's about it. I think this is why linux appeals to me more.

**Crow** · 04-03-12, 05:23 AM

For those that are trying out the new Consumer Preview, here is a list of new hot keys for you to try out:

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Hold the Windows Key (⊞) and press the following:

C - Displays the charm bar with time and date

X - Opens the System Utility Settings menu

I - Opens the Settings charm

K - Opens the Devices charm

H - Opens the Share charm

W - Opens the Search charm with Settings preselected

F - Opens the Search charm with Files preselected

Q - Opens the Search charm with Apps preselected

E - Opens Windows Explorer

(Number) - Switches to Desktop mode and opens a shortcut from the Windows taskbar (e.g. If you have Firefox as the second icon on the taskbar; you would press ⊞ + 2). Order is placed from left-to-right.

Space Bar - Switch language/input (when additional languages or inputs are installed)

Print Screen - Takes a screenshot and saves it to your Pictures folder (as a PNG file)

Z - Open commands or options for the selected app (applies to Metro apps; where applicable)

Enter - Opens Narrator

U - Opens Ease of Access Center

V - Cycle through notifications

P - Opens Second Screen settings

Page Up - Move the Start screen to the left monitor (with multiple display setup)

Page Down - Move the Start screen to the right monitor (with multiple display setup)

O - Turn on/off screen orientation lock (applies to tablets)

. - Snaps app to the left (applies to Metro apps)

Shift + . - Snaps app to the right (applies to Metro apps)

J - Switch app focus (applies to Metro apps)

, - Peek at the desktop (focus will be returned once released)

Arrow Keys - Toggles Aero Snap for selected window (applies to Desktop mode)

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Hot keys from Windows 7 still apply to Windows 8 (e.g. Locking the screen is still ⊞ + L, and opening the Run prompt is still ⊞ + R)

A list of hot keys (for Windows 7) are available here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/W...oard-shortcuts

**precious007** · 04-03-12, 09:29 AM

really not interested, I'm fine with 7 but for the sake of trying it out I might install it when it's officially launched.

they're launching new versions of Windows way too frequently which only makes me believe that the PC boy Bill Gates is way too greedy and all he's looking for is to eradicate some of the population and suck as much money as possible in his pockets ;-)

.!. Mr Gates

I might even switch to Mac

**lxskllr** · 04-03-12, 03:06 PM

They're releasing Windows with the same frequency they always have. XP was around too long because they dicked up Longhorn so badly, and the project got delayed. Every three years is a decent upgrade cycle, and if you hit every other release, 6 years is fine too. Much over 6 years, and you're dealing with obsolete technology, and holding the rest of us back.

Precious, switch to Apple cause MS is too greedy?! Now I think you're just trolling :^D

If you don't want to be owned by a company, use libre software. Then you know your rights will be respected, and you won't be a slave to the machine ;^)

**precious007** · 04-03-12, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by lxskllr

They're releasing Windows with the same frequency they always have. XP was around too long because they dicked up Longhorn so badly, and the project got delayed. Every three years is a decent upgrade cycle, and if you hit every other release, 6 years is fine too. Much over 6 years, and you're dealing with obsolete technology, and holding the rest of us back.

Precious, switch to Apple cause MS is too greedy?! Now I think you're just trolling :^D

If you don't want to be owned by a company, use libre software. Then you know your rights will be respected, and you won't be a slave to the machine ;^)

not trolling at all lx -

it's the pure truth, of course the average user doesn't have the power to understand why there's a new version coming out each damn year

believe it or not 80% of the windows users, are home users - don't you think Windows XP was sufficient for home use?

now I believe you understand what I mean by greed

anyways talking on a more professional note, I believe that Mac is starting to overtake the entire market not just the computer side of things...

as for the functionality Microsoft is still my number one choice

just saying

**lxskllr** · 04-03-12, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by precious007

not trolling at all lx -

it's the pure truth, of course the average user doesn't have the power to understand why there's a new version coming out each damn year

believe it or not 80% of the windows users, are home users - don't you think Windows XP was sufficient for home use?

now I believe you understand what I mean by greed

anyways talking on a more professional note, I believe that Mac is starting to overtake the entire market not just the computer side of things...

as for the functionality Microsoft is still my number one choice

just saying

XP isn't good for home use. It's a security problem that affects us all. It was built in a time when the www wasn't a big deal, and viruses did funny things instead of silently stealing your credit card info. The sooner XP is eradicated from the planet, the better we'll all be.

As far as Apple goes, they're one of the biggest piece of shit companies on the planet. Their patent trolling threatens to stifle innovation, and they take digital handcuffs to a whole new level. Where MS ties a 6,000m rope loosely around your waist to control you, Apple puts you in stocks in front of the town Starbucks.

**precious007** · 04-03-12, 03:33 PM

viruses did funny things instead of silently stealing your credit card info

that would only happen if you didn't use any anti-virus at all.

I never had any problems with credit card theft -

If you're not careful enough to protect yourself, you credit card information can be compromised even with Windows 7 - phishing sites are popping up every single day and a lot of people are trapped into them because they don't have the basic knowledge when it comes to credit cards.

Even the free version of AVG can protect the average user sufficiently - unfortunately a lot of the home users don't give a damn about anti-spyware anti-virus software and think that it's all a joke.

Speaking of person information (not credit cards) - most if not all home users these days hand out their personal information on Facebook - that's been smart enough to implement the most advanced technology to store and SHARE personal information in any way they want -

another thing about online piracy and theft (a different discussion but since we brought it up) -

I have had the change to see a 52 year old individual that felt into believing a Nigerian Scam and was literally sending them his personal information - He believed that he was "inherited" - I couldn't believe my eyes (people don't have the basic knowledge when it comes to online scam -

As far as Apple goes, they're one of the biggest piece of shit companies on the planet.

I was only referring to the financial side of things - I personally don't like apple that much except for a few laptops.

**lxskllr** · 04-03-12, 03:41 PM

You can't rely on A/V to protect you. Even as far as A/V goes, AVG is pretty lackluster. Avira, and MSE are better choices. XP is very difficult to run as a standard user. You have to run as admin, and when you run as admin, that means everything you do on your machine does too. Viruses get full access to everything without question. That's what makes Vista+ better operating systems. The core has been hardened, and it takes more user interaction to install a virus. That doesn't solve the problem of dipshits blowing through the warnings because they want to see boobies, but there aren't any suitable technological fixes for stupid.

**devilock76** · 04-03-12, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by precious007

I have had the change to see a 52 year old individual that felt into believing a Nigerian Scam and was literally sending them his personal information - He believed that he was "inherited" - I couldn't believe my eyes (people don't have the basic knowledge when it comes to online scam -

No OS will or software will ever protect that person from themselves. I belive the condition is terminally gullible and they are probably still mesmerized by the detachable finger magic trick.

Ken

**Crow** · 06-03-12, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by precious007

really not interested, I'm fine with 7 but for the sake of trying it out I might install it when it's officially launched.

Over a million downloads and counting.

Come on... You know you want to try it. It's free to use; you can't go wrong!

Originally posted by lxskllr

Avira, and MSE are better choices.

MSE is now Windows Defender. It's now built into Windows.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview

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