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.

[Rukiri]

People were complaining about memory usage and overall performance issues, with win 7 I was using about 1GB IDLE, with 8 I'm using 0.4 idle.

Also a lot of the issues were due to aero so I'm more or less waiting for windows blinds to fix the issue.

[Jonnie19]

People were complaining about memory usage and overall performance issues, with win 7 I was using about 1GB IDLE, with 8 I'm using 0.4 idle.

Also a lot of the issues were due to aero so I'm more or less waiting for windows blinds to fix the issue.

Woah...That is very impressive.
There is also faults with the Audiodg...even after the hotfix.
Has that been fixed in 8 as far as you know as That would almost persuade me...

Although from what I've heard, there is going to be alot of problems with program compatibility, I read something about how it was completely different to XP+, built completely differently so to speak. So a ton of programs could become redundant if not redeveloped for use on 8's completely new layout.