Hi Everyone,
This is just a quick note to clients and friends about Windows 8, the new operating system from Microsoft.
Windows 8 has been out for just one week and the reaction to it is mixed, to say the least.
Windows 8 is totally different looking from anything you’ve seen before. If you’re familiar with the iPad or other “touchscreen” tablet devices, you’ll be right at home.
(your new Windows 8 desktop screen – where to begin?)
But if you are like the vast majority of my clients, you will be baffled simply trying to get your favourite programs to work.
Here’s a typical article about the trouble with Windows 8:
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/76479.html
I’ve been playing with Windows 8 for the last week and I’m having a tough time myself.
So my short message today is: If you are thinking of buying a new computer soon, you may want to get one with Windows 7 while you can.
Windows 8 is that different
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I set up my first Windows 8 computer for a client tomorrow. I’ll be posting my experience on the Reluctant Computers website:
You may want to check it out.
And if you have any questions or need some help, just get in touch.
Thanks for reading,
David
and, at the risk of jumping the gun:
