Why Windows 8.1... WHY!
Why Windows 8.1... WHY!
Alright, so i was planning on getting windows 8.1 for my first PC build. I was hyped up and was some last checks before getting the pc (im getting it next week http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/HgmyrH ). But as i was looking up each part, one major piece i missed was the operating system. I went on youtube and saw a hideous touch screen looking start menu for windows 8.1 and honestly, that sucks. Now after looking into it, there seems to be a piece of software you can download that fixes that, but personally, im not wanting to download much on this new computer considering i did on this old one and almost destroyed it a few times. Now, the only "Pros" i see to windows 8.1 is being able to handle over 16gb ram (but 16gb ram is all im using for now). My big question is , would it be worth it to just get windows 7 (home premium 64-bit) and wait for windows 10?
It wouldn't be beneficial. Windows 8.1 runs more efficiently and has fewer issues.
If W7 is more affordable than W8.1, I’d choose W7 and switch to W10 later. However, 8.1 isn’t too problematic, and you still retain a complete app list in the start menu. Moreover, your most used apps can stay on your desktop or taskbar, so you won’t need to rely heavily on the start menu.
I believed it would be released in October. Next month’s release date is uncertain. I expect I’ll be able to obtain a copy once it becomes available, similar to how I got one for Windows 8.
Microsoft expects to launch on July 29. Both versions 7 and 8 will be able to upgrade to 10 at no cost within a year after release.