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Thanks guys. That thing is a TANK. One of the biggest things on the road with 4 wheels LOL

Alright, you people almost have me convinced to put Win8 on my Win7 machine. All my stuff is backed up to an external hard drive JUST IN CASE. Hopefully I can still manage the $14.99 deal... but if not, forty bucks ain't bad for Windows 8 Pro.

So if any of you early adopters have found problems, compatibility issues, etc., now would be an EXCELLENT time to let me know about it :)
 
I feel left out of the Windows 8 discussion. I made the switch to Ubuntu about a year ago and have not looked back. I may be willing to consider Windows again once the old and new platforms are more well integrated and close to/completely merged. Good luck with Windows 8 Chief! I have nothing but that to offer :)
 
The_Chief said:
Thanks guys. That thing is a TANK. One of the biggest things on the road with 4 wheels LOL

Alright, you people almost have me convinced to put Win8 on my Win7 machine. All my stuff is backed up to an external hard drive JUST IN CASE. Hopefully I can still manage the $14.99 deal... but if not, forty bucks ain't bad for Windows 8 Pro.

So if any of you early adopters have found problems, compatibility issues, etc., now would be an EXCELLENT time to let me know about it :)
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40 isn't bad for the upgrade only.

Edited for false information by me
 
Thanks to AndroiDad, Criticall is now on the wife's phone. Well, the trial version seems to work very well... no doubt she (meaning ME) will end up buying it. Appreciate the tip :)
 
jmartino5920 said:
I feel left out of the Windows 8 discussion. I made the switch to Ubuntu about a year ago and have not looked back. I may be willing to consider Windows again once the old and new platforms are more well integrated and close to/completely merged. Good luck with Windows 8 Chief! I have nothing but that to offer :)
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I'm in the same non-Windows 8 boat JMar. With an office full of Windows 7 machines (3 desktops and two laptops) I firmly believe in "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Every time I have upgraded Windows OS in the past, I discovered that my Cisco VPN software was orphaned by Cisco and Microsoft, or some other critical software item was left out or incompatible. Guaranteed to happen again, so I am quietly and happily an observer for this one. I also don't see how Win 8 could help in an office environment. It seems so directed at media and personal users.

And Chief, I am very glad to hear that you are in one piece. %$#! can happen so quickly and have a dramatic impact. Happened to us with a drunk driver and things took a 180 for awhile. Counting our and your blessings.
 
I am inclined to agree about windows 8 being media driven. It feels like running a tablet/PC combo and the tablet part gives it that media feel. There is also an enterprise edition that is suppose to cater to the business aspect, but it's not distributed to the general public, nor do I know the enhancements it brings to the table.
 
ipad mini......... Haha haha haha haha!!!!!!
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The_Chief said:
Thanks to AndroiDad, Criticall is now on the wife's phone. Well, the trial version seems to work very well... no doubt she (meaning ME) will end up buying it. Appreciate the tip :)
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You are most welcome. I have lived it so far. Hopefully it works well for you, like it has for us
 
Morning folks!
Had a great time last night out doing karaoke with some friends. :)
Problem is, my voice is now close to being shot. :eek: Work should be fun today. Hope ya'll enjoyed that extra hour of sleep! ;)
 
jhawkkw said:
I am inclined to agree about windows 8 being media driven. It feels like running a tablet/PC combo and the tablet part gives it that media feel. There is also an enterprise edition that is suppose to cater to the business aspect, but it's not distributed to the general public, nor do I know the enhancements it brings to the table.
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I agree that the tablet part is what give is the feel you speak of. I spend must of my time on the desk top side. As someone who does not use my laptop for media but for things related to running a business and the business of life, so far I have had no issues. All of my software has worked so far without any glitches. I am not using the live tiles and am also just using the local sign in. I am not a social media person nor do I want to sync across multiple pc's. Here is a link to the features in Enterprise
Windows 8 Enterprise | Enterprise Software | Enterprise Edition
a 90 day evaluation is availabe here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh699156.aspx?ocid=wc-mscom-ent
 
Anyone read this?
Exclusive: Inside Android 4.2's powerful new security system | Computerworld Blogs
I have been running stock since my Nexie was replaced last month after the micro USB port fried. Naturally, I unlocked the boot loader and rooted as soon as I got the new Nexie. I am waiting for 4.2 build on sourcery to flash another custom Rom. i wanted to experience the Verizon OTA for awhile. Battery life has been better, but I miss the customization's. Anyone here anything about 4.2 builds availability?
 
Copacetic said:
Morning Chief and Ryan! Anyone have anything fun planned for today?
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Hopefully install Win8 on the PC after Church... I'm a geek so I can call that "fun" :P

Copacetic said:
Anyone read this?
Exclusive: Inside Android 4.2's powerful new security system | Computerworld Blogs
I have been running stock since my Nexie was replaced last month after the micro USB port fried. Naturally, I unlocked the boot loader and rooted as soon as I got the new Nexie. I am waiting for 4.2 build on sourcery to flash another custom Rom. i wanted to experience the Verizon OTA for awhile. Battery life has been better, but I miss the customization's. Anyone here anything about 4.2 builds availability?
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JBSourcery 3.1 has, as part of the mods, the camera/gallery, keyboard, and (sucky) deskclock from 4.2. The camera and gallery are great, I haven't used the keyboard as I do not swipe stuff. The deskclock... oh heavens I hope Google fixes this thing soon.


EDIT: Wow, sideloaded app scanning! It's about TIME! :)
 
Well, plans have a habit of changing: Windows $14.99 promo didn't take my Win7 product key! :mad:

Now that I have the PRIVILEGE of shelling out the full $40, and in light of the fact that I have this wonderful deductible to pay on the wrecked van, I think I'm going to wait on Windows 8 until next month. I have a nice big check coming then, and I can swipe $40 out of that without the Darling Bride missing it ;)

But if I tell her I just paid $40 for WINDOWS on the COMPUTER with all this other stuff going on? No, that's just not a scenario I want to think about...


EDIT: News flash for all you N7 owners: JBSourcery is in the process of being ported over :D
 
*WARNING* disregard my earlier statement about 70 dollars for a full copy. That best buy rep was full of it. I just finished installing windows 8 on my desktop and it wouldn't take the serial code. There is apparently two different packages for the upgrades. I just found with customer service in best buy for over 40 minutes because they weren't going to let me return it because it was opened. I eventually convinced them to let me exchange for the OEM edition that they don't carry in store and is actually hidden from their search menus! So if you want a full version, here is the link: Windows 8 Professional 64-Bit System Builder (OEM) - Windows
This is more normal priced at 140.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Windows...sional 64-bit (Full Version) - OEM &lp=1&cp=1
 
Wow. It's been a busy weekend for everyone.

Dread - sending you lots of luck on your resume writing and possible new job.
Chief - really grateful to hear you are ok. accidents suck no matter what but your well being is the most important thing.
Copacetic - that pic is gorgeous.

To all on the Windows 8 - I'm sitting this out as well. My laptop runs 7 just fine. If I were to have the Win8 tablet I'd be happy to try it out. Or even try it on the HP touch screen computer my part time boss has. But the laptop just doesn't seem like a good fit.


Hope everyone is having a good day!
 
JHawk, I was under the impression that the $40 was the upgrade download, and the $70 was the upgrade disc. I understood that the full version was always $140 or so. Is that what you're saying you learned? Or are there two different versions of the full Win8 that we need to know about? Is it the OEM and the commercial release? :confused:
 
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