Windows 8, NO SPAM!!!!! Options

[Rukiri]

So the shiny new OS from Redmond, WA is about to hit stores on Friday. What I like about windows 8 is the fact that performance wise(only reason why I'm upgrading my dev system) it's superior to windows 7. The start orb was added back and can easily be added back through the registry, all the gadgets can be added back with third party tools but never used them of course I use conky when need to.

The Metro Ui... well it's pretty and a big full screen start menu and that's how I'm going think when in Metro as that's really all it is if you use the desktop.

And it'll only set you back $139.99 or $70 if you're upgrading. I'd personally just go with a fresh install.

[Rast]

I haven't used to metro UI since I got it. Went to it's desktop-ish mode and haven't touched the UI or charms bar since then. Overall, I like Windows 8 just as much as 7. Boots up in about 10 seconds and is pretty fast overall. My only complaint(which likely has more to do with the PC's manufacturer, but a least some of it is Microsoft's doing) is how much useless crap came preinstalled. Metro UI was loaded with icons for Amazon, Ebay, random photo share, weather etc etc etc apps, which I promptly removed.

It also came preinstalled with Norton, which I immediately removed. Also McAfee, which is like an overly obsessive girlfriend. "Oh! A removable drive! Do you want me to scan it for you? I can scan it for you. Just tell me. Want me to scan it? I'll do it anyways, but I just wanted to ask.". So yeah, that was removed as well. Don't need two different AV/protection programs constantly badgering me about subscribing.