I haven't even done the iPone upgrade yet bigW. To frightened I might stuff things up.
Just been having a look at the upgrade and their video says the start button is back when it is not, well not the old start button we are all used to, I'll stick with ClassicShell as my start button, not sure I will install Win 8.1 at this time, will await a few more feeddback before I dip my toes into the water.
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Monday 28th of October 2013 06:25:46 PM
_wombat_ said
08:54 PM Oct 28, 2013
Hi Guys,
Anybody done the upgrade yet?
How did the upgrade go on your system?
This upgrade is for Win 8 to Win 8.1 only
Dougwe said
01:01 AM Oct 29, 2013
I haven't even done the iPone upgrade yet bigW. To frightened I might stuff things up.
bill12 said
01:26 AM Oct 29, 2013
Why would you do it? I have had enough trouble with the first version, without downloading more.Given a chance I would go back to win 7.Bill
_wombat_ said
01:36 AM Oct 29, 2013
bill12 wrote:
Why would you do it? I have had enough trouble with the first version, without downloading more.Given a chance I would go back to win 7.Bill
bill12, have you tried ClassicShell as your start menu, I suspect you miss the old start button, also with CS you do not use the Win 8 start icon screen, go straight into your desktop as before with Win 7
bill12 said
02:28 AM Oct 29, 2013
Got classic shell,but all my old versions of ms programs don,t work on win 8. Its a scam by Bill Gates to make you buy new versions, even though you paid big $$$$ for the old ones. Also, older version files don,t work on win 8. Give me win 7 anyday. Bill
_wombat_ said
02:32 AM Oct 29, 2013
Bill, there are a few programs that do not work, in regards to the ones you have, have you contacted the program site to see if they have an update to Win 8?
most sites do have updates.
Hylda&Jon said
02:59 AM Oct 29, 2013
Can't help laugh & be sad at the same time.
Hylda's computer has had Windows 7 on it for 3 years now but 6 months ago it suddenly decided to come up with 'This Windows is not a genuine version' notice so every half an hour or so a big box comes up stopping whatever she is doing and tells her that. This, mind you, is after she paid the $100 or so 3 years ago to buy it new. No amount of phoning and pleading with Microsoft makes any difference so she will have to fork out another $100 for a new operating system.
Now, the funny, sad part is I use an Apple Mac computer and the latest, brand new operating system (and it isn't just an upgrade of the present operating system) Apple are giving away for FREE. I just went tot he Apple site and downloaded it.
The old operating system cost me the princely sum of, I think $30 so free is even better.
Why couldn't Windows do something like that?
_wombat_ said
03:07 AM Oct 29, 2013
H&J, reason, Bill Gates is involved and he likes money, I can see no other reason
countryroad said
03:28 AM Oct 29, 2013
Never mind he does give humongous amounts to charity....so you can have a feel good feeling also.
Robyn
_wombat_ said
03:31 AM Oct 29, 2013
countryroad wrote:
Never mind he does give humongous amounts to charity....so you can have a feel good feeling also.
Robyn
He can afford it, I would rather have some extra in my pocket.
Helena said
03:55 AM Oct 29, 2013
Can anyone tell me the difference between an I pad and a tablet please which would be the better one to get I am limited with cash I could go to the shops and ask but I feel that they are after the biggest sale so would maybe not give you the right info just don't want to go out and buy something and then not be satisfied with it. Thanks.
Dougwe said
04:04 AM Oct 29, 2013
Helena, one is Mr Apple system and the other is Mr Windows system. I have the iPad and the built in keyboard is very annoying but I don't want to lug around the keyboard attachment so spose I just have to live with it. Mr Apple costs more.
Having said all that though, I do like my iPad (and iPhone) I use them more than my LapTop now.
Helena said
04:14 AM Oct 29, 2013
Thanks for that Dougwe I am afraid I am very ignorant with this subject can you tell me which would be the best iPad to go with. Thanks.
Dougwe said
04:45 AM Oct 29, 2013
I have the iPad 2. You can pick them up pretty cheap now too.
Bryan said
04:52 AM Oct 29, 2013
Helena, I went for the IPad mini. To me its not that much smaller than the normal Ipad but easier to lug around. My son disagrees with me, so its personal preference.I also went the wifi+cellular option so I can link to the net when away from home. Kathy went for the Nexus tablet, she's not very happy with it but uses it mainly to play games and as an ereader.
jetj said
05:22 AM Oct 29, 2013
I don't know the answer to what's best. I like android, got a Motorola Xoom 10in and a Nexus 7in and love the Nexus. I don't have an Ipad to compare.
I think you need to weigh up what you want to use it for and check the reviews I guess.
_wombat_ said
05:26 AM Oct 29, 2013
it all depends on what you want to use it for, ect as others have already said.
Helena said
05:29 AM Oct 29, 2013
Thanks everyone will have to go shopping.
Ontos45 said
05:03 PM Oct 29, 2013
I hate Win8 with a vengeance! Nothing but problems and using Classic Shell. Have been thinking seriously of buying Win7 and starting fresh. Mate tells me that bloke that designed Win8 was sacked...I would have put the drongo in the stocks and thrown rotten tomatoes at him.
Peter
_wombat_ said
07:02 PM Oct 29, 2013
Ontos45 wrote:
I hate Win8 with a vengeance! Nothing but problems and using Classic Shell. Have been thinking seriously of buying Win7 and starting fresh. Mate tells me that bloke that designed Win8 was sacked...I would have put the drongo in the stocks and thrown rotten tomatoes at him.
Peter
a lot of people feel the same way, just had a look on eBay for Win 7 prices and they do not seem to be dropping so 7 is still alive, also some people have gone for Apple mac systems.
milo said
09:16 PM Oct 29, 2013
when i eventually build my fsx only machine i will not be putting windows 8 on it,
only windows 7.. I'd buy a mac but they are not really customizable if you want to
up grade later on..
_wombat_ said
09:19 PM Oct 29, 2013
FSX is better on Win 7, not stable on Win 8, or so the feedback goes.
milo said
05:04 AM Oct 30, 2013
thats what I have read to wombat, if the mac's were up gradable ,not sure if they are or not, I'd go that way..\
I downloaded win 8.1. 3.8gig , took hours to load , and then didn,t work! Then Telstra said I have used all my megs , so had to argue with them about slowing up my internet. Give me win7, anyday. By the way, why hasn,t someone killed Bill Gates...........
-- Edited by bill12 on Wednesday 30th of October 2013 03:44:20 PM
neilnruth said
12:01 AM Oct 31, 2013
It seems every second new programme is the same. Everyone loved XP, then Vista was lots of problems, everyone loves Windows 7 now Windows 8 is problems. Wonder why? Is it that we buy it before the problems are fixed?
_wombat_ said
12:54 AM Oct 31, 2013
same story with ALL windows stuff, we are the beta testers and that is AFTER we have paid for it.
having said that I am happy with Win 8, I also run Vista, XP and Win 7, oh and I have no problems with Vista.
Just been having a look at the upgrade and their video says the start button is back when it is not, well not the old start button we are all used to, I'll stick with ClassicShell as my start button, not sure I will install Win 8.1 at this time, will await a few more feeddback before I dip my toes into the water.
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Monday 28th of October 2013 06:25:46 PM
Hi Guys,
Anybody done the upgrade yet?
How did the upgrade go on your system?
This upgrade is for Win 8 to Win 8.1 only
bill12, have you tried ClassicShell as your start menu, I suspect you miss the old start button, also with CS you do not use the Win 8 start icon screen, go straight into your desktop as before with Win 7
Bill, there are a few programs that do not work, in regards to the ones you have, have you contacted the program site to see if they have an update to Win 8?
most sites do have updates.
Can't help laugh & be sad at the same time.
Hylda's computer has had Windows 7 on it for 3 years now but 6 months ago it suddenly decided to come up with 'This Windows is not a genuine version' notice so every half an hour or so a big box comes up stopping whatever she is doing and tells her that. This, mind you, is after she paid the $100 or so 3 years ago to buy it new. No amount of phoning and pleading with Microsoft makes any difference so she will have to fork out another $100 for a new operating system.
Now, the funny, sad part is I use an Apple Mac computer and the latest, brand new operating system (and it isn't just an upgrade of the present operating system) Apple are giving away for FREE. I just went tot he Apple site and downloaded it.
The old operating system cost me the princely sum of, I think $30 so free is even better.
Why couldn't Windows do something like that?
H&J, reason, Bill Gates is involved and he likes money, I can see no other reason
Robyn
He can afford it, I would rather have some extra in my pocket.
Having said all that though, I do like my iPad (and iPhone) I use them more than my LapTop now.
I don't know the answer to what's best. I like android, got a Motorola Xoom 10in and a Nexus 7in and love the Nexus. I don't have an Ipad to compare.
I think you need to weigh up what you want to use it for and check the reviews I guess.
it all depends on what you want to use it for, ect as others have already said.
Peter
a lot of people feel the same way, just had a look on eBay for Win 7 prices and they do not seem to be dropping so 7 is still alive, also some people have gone for Apple mac systems.
only windows 7.. I'd buy a mac but they are not really customizable if you want to
up grade later on..
FSX is better on Win 7, not stable on Win 8, or so the feedback goes.
thats what I have read to wombat, if the mac's were up gradable ,not sure if they are
or not, I'd go that way..\
dream on dream on
http://www.apple.com/au/mac-pro/specs/
I downloaded win 8.1. 3.8gig , took hours to load , and then didn,t work! Then Telstra said I have used all my megs , so had to argue with them about slowing up my internet. Give me win7, anyday. By the way, why hasn,t someone killed Bill Gates...........
-- Edited by bill12 on Wednesday 30th of October 2013 03:44:20 PM
same story with ALL windows stuff, we are the beta testers and that is AFTER we have paid for it.
having said that I am happy with Win 8, I also run Vista, XP and Win 7, oh and I have no problems with Vista.