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windows 8 is doing.... no idea how is doing
« on: November 18, 2012, 01:43:49 PM »
"Microsoft’s Windows 8 and Windows RT — and dozens of new touch-enabled devices, such as MS’s own Surface tablet — have now been on the market for three weeks. Whether you’re a critic of the new Start screen, a Windows zealot, or just an interested bystander, you’re all probably wondering the same thing: Has the Windows 8 launch been a success or not?

The short answer is: Microsoft, its OEMs, and retailers have been very quiet about the matter. Except for a press release stating that four million copies of Windows 8 had been sold in its opening weekend, Microsoft has been schtum on the matter. At the time we were concerned about the wording of that press release — it was four million copies sold, including copies sold to retailers, rather than four million installs — and now, in the wake of this continuing radio silence, we can probably infer that Windows 8 isn’t doing very well."

http://www.extremetech.com/computing/140664-three-weeks-in-the-lackluster-launch-of-windows-8
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Re: windows 8 is doing.... no idea how is doing
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2012, 02:49:13 PM »
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and now, in the wake of this continuing radio silence, we can probably infer that Windows 8 isn’t doing very well.

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Re: windows 8 is doing.... no idea how is doing
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2012, 03:11:34 PM »
Even the retailers selling it don't like it.

SOURCE: Independent Survey
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Re: windows 8 is doing.... no idea how is doing
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2012, 06:32:10 PM »
No start button!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You oughta try shut down... ??? ???
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Re: windows 8 is doing.... no idea how is doing
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2012, 09:12:16 PM »
Quote from: joechimp on November 18, 2012, 03:11:34 PM
Even the retailers selling it don't like it.

SOURCE: Independent Survey

My research has shown this to be true. (By asking.)

They typically try to stand behind the product but eventually give in and admit, they don't like it.  ;D
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Re: windows 8 is doing.... no idea how is doing
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2012, 10:18:23 PM »
I work with some real computer geeks, including one whose brother owns a computer repair business.  All of my friends said the same thing, 8 ain't worth the time or trouble.  Several of us jumped on the preview copies and tried it out, and we all gave it a failing grade.  My mother bought a laptop that included an 8 upgrade, and she took the upgrade.  She hates everything about it and wishes she hadn't.
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Re: windows 8 is doing.... no idea how is doing
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2012, 11:51:00 PM »
Could windoze 8 be enough rope to hang themselves?  Probably not, but we can only hope. :D
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Re: windows 8 is doing.... no idea how is doing
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2012, 01:58:43 AM »
Quote from: Shadow Man, IMLU on November 18, 2012, 06:32:10 PM
No start button!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You oughta try shut down... ??? ???
Shutdown instructions>
While holding down keys <ALT> <CRTL> <BS> <ESC> < F1> <F6>  and <END>   press <Windows> key with you nose and yank out power cord with your toes!  
Works every time!.   ;)
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Re: windows 8 is doing.... no idea how is doing
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2012, 03:10:20 AM »
Should've put this here:

http://www.pclinuxos.com/forum/index.php/topic,110891.msg946983.html#msg946983

Let's see how many more new users will soon join here.... :D
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Re: windows 8 is doing.... no idea how is doing
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2012, 03:33:25 AM »
And like did this really shock anyone ??? Anyone with two brain cells would of seen this coming!
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Re: windows 8 is doing.... no idea how is doing
« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2012, 04:06:08 AM »
Quote from: joechimp on November 18, 2012, 03:11:34 PM
Even the retailers selling it don't like it.

SOURCE: Independent Survey

They sell it regardless...   M$ $$$ got them by the ball´s.
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