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paulmilbank: So we are not getting start menu or windowed apps with update 1? Those are in a future update?
Boot to desktop was already there, so not sure why the article made a big deal about it.
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Some updates were not installed
The following updates were not installed:
Update for Windows (KB2919355)
nathan: All apps view, by category, control + mouse wheel, or pinch to zoom out is similar to the old program group folders, sounds like you want a mix of folders and apps tho
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muppet: I just upgraded to 8.1 from XP (Yes, well done Microsoft, you nagged me to death. I avoided the XP update but MISSED the Security Essentials one, so it nagged its face off at me. Arrrrgh) and boy, it's confusing to start with.
There's sort of a start menu, but it's not really, and it only works if you right click. Otherwise you get this LSD induced tiles cluster-a-rama. No, thanks. Right click gives me a start menu, but with no programs. Ok. How do I see my Startup folder so I can drag my putty key there? Oh run start shell:startup. Well THAT was obvious.
Anway, my point is that this seems like tipping the balance back in the right direction. While I don't hate Windows 8, I can certainly see where all the bad press must have come from for 8.0. 8.1 is still confusing enough! I'm sure the Tiles/Touch interface is great for tablet users, but it needs to still have a "really, go away unless I really want you" option.
(I thought about putting Linux on my laptohahahahahaha please no I didn't.)
muppet: I just upgraded to 8.1 from XP (Yes, well done Microsoft, you nagged me to death. I avoided the XP update but MISSED the Security Essentials one, so it nagged its face off at me. Arrrrgh) and boy, it's confusing to start with.
Regards,
Old3eyes
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Most new devices are touch though
Some of our biggest Windows fans are diehard keyboard and mouse users, just like you and me. we listened to their feedback. So while we think touch is the future, for people using a PC without touch or folks who just prefer to mouse/keyboard we made Windows 8.1 Update easier
I think this is the sign of a company that is listening, that is reacting that wants to please people
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old3eyes:muppet: I just upgraded to 8.1 from XP (Yes, well done Microsoft, you nagged me to death. I avoided the XP update but MISSED the Security Essentials one, so it nagged its face off at me. Arrrrgh) and boy, it's confusing to start with.
Kind of surprized that were able to install Win 8 on and old Win XP hardware. Most of the ones I've tried to refuse giving the BSOD when you try.. Wasa the PC a late model one bought at the end of the Win XP life cycle??
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