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What happened to the days of... "Oooh sexy.... its definitely good!"

Win9 will be crap.
Win9.1 might be good.

I personally dont feel upgrading from 7 to 8 is worth the $. Worth it to buy 8 if you are building a new system or really need an extra 5-10fps which is what it may translate to in games performance on certain rigs.

[quote="SlipperyDuck"]apparently Win9 will be one OS to rule them all, as in will run on Desktops and Mobiles x86 and ARM and be the SAME OS - time will tell.[/quote]

Hi Lee, I must say that I am a tad bit concerned with this approach of software developers. I really like the vision to have a single OS to rule them all, but I also appreciate the complexity to make something like that work. Looking at something basic, like say input devices (keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, phone, whatever), you will have to create a software layer that sits between the kernel and the user interface. I appreciate those layers already exists in the form of DirectX etc, but I am just scared that they may be forced to introduce so many different layers and different coding path ways that the pure size of the OS may become so bloated it ain't even funny. I am not a big linux fan, but that is one thing they are quite good at, write a piece of software that does one job, but it does it exceptionally well. Trying to do too many things always means you have to sacrifice something over something else.

Any event, time will tell. Microsoft have intelligent people working there so maybe they will figure a way out how to truly write a single OS that can indeed rule them all. From a pure technical point of view, I am scared about the complexities of actually doing it. I think Windows 8 demonstrated exactly how difficult it is to try and force a specific UI onto the market, so let's see how things develop in this space.

apparently Win9 will be one OS to rule them all, as in will run on Desktops and Mobiles x86 and ARM and be the SAME OS - time will tell.

Win 8 was a step into unknown territory, so it's likely the second OS in this space will be better...

Under the hood, Win 8 is more sophisticated and powerful, but has the interface that drives you mad. Metro and gestures are powerful, only if you have a touchscreen. Hence the 8.1 update for all those who don't.

Hopefully, the trend will continue, and Windows 9 will be the synthesis of the best of both worlds.

[quote="Musketeer"]Win 95, Win 98/Win ME, Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7, Win 8/Win 8.1... spot the trend?

Just about every second version of Windows is meh, and they then implement feedback and improvements for the cool version that follows.[/quote]

Absolutely Muskateer, which is why I say if you have the personality of somebody keen to push the boundaries, then by all means, go with Windows 8.1 but if you are looking for a solid solution that works, then there is nothing wrong with Windows 7 either.

Win 95, Win 98/Win ME, Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7, Win 8/Win 8.1... spot the trend?

Just about every second version of Windows is meh, and they then implement feedback and improvements for the cool version that follows.

I would also suggest people have a look at this site here:
[url]http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_os.asp[/url]

compare how similar the trend for Vista and Windows 8 are. From a longevity perspective, I would go with Windows 7, unless, in a year's time when Windows 9 releases, Paul is prepare to push the boundaries again and go with Windows 9. I can see Windows 7 staying around very much like Windows XP.

[quote="Skouperd"]

It is fine to keep up with the times, but on that philosophy, you then also need to have a linux box, and an MacOS box so that argument is flawed.... [/quote]

What a load of kuk Perd, geez dude are you fucking smoking something???

I recently received my new laptop two weeks ago, it came furnished with Windows 8, I've upgraded to Windows 8.1. I then uninstalled it and installed Windows 7 on it. I have both licenses, and I still opted for the older version being Windows 7. As such, I would recommend Windows 7.

It is fine to keep up with the times, but on that philosophy, you then also need to have a linux box, and an MacOS box so that argument is flawed.... there are no reasons to "keep up with time" just becaue a new version of something is released.