On Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:18:42 -0500, QuestionQuigley
<doregan@verizon.net> wrote:
It seems each version of Windows and MS Office has a new look and feel
I don't agree at all. Sometimes the changes *are* major, but other
times they are much more minor. It's certainly not "each version" that
has " a new look and feel."
For example, there is very little change in the interface between
Windows XP and Vista, or between Microsoft Office 2000 and 2003. And
even Windows 8, which many people think has a giant interface change
from Windows 7 is very different only if you want it to be. It's not
*just* the modern/metro interface; the old desktop interface is still
there and easy to switch to if you want to use it. I use Windows 8,
and use the old desktop interface almost exclusively; if you looked at
and used my computer. you'd have a hard time realizing that it was
Windows 8, not Windows 7.
that causes many users to get lost. It is one thing to improve
functionality, speed, and reliability, but it seems pointless to create
new layouts and menus that result in users getting lost.
But I agree with you here. Sometimes Microsoft makes changes that are
not better or worse than what used to be, and seem to be done just to
make it different. But that's not very different from what
manufacturers of other products--for example automobiles--do.
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP--
In message <kb4vgl$tpj$1@dont-email.me>, knuttle
<keith_nuttle@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
I am not against new things in the operating system. In fact I was
using
OS/2 when most people were extolling the virtue of the first version of
Windows. Why because it was far superior to Windows.
In your opinion. (Which Windows are you talking about - 3.1 [or even earlier], or the '9x series [95/98/Me]?)
I gladly upgraded to XP as it was based on part of the code that made
OS/2 far superior and stable.
So you accepted the new when it meant it wasn't new to you (-:.
On 12/23/2012 7:10 AM, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message <kb4vgl$tpj$1@dont-email.me>, knuttle
<keith_nuttle@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
I am not against new things in the operating system. In fact I was
using
OS/2 when most people were extolling the virtue of the first version of
Windows. Why because it was far superior to Windows.
In your opinion. (Which Windows are you talking about - 3.1 [or even
earlier], or the '9x series [95/98/Me]?)
I gladly upgraded to XP as it was based on part of the code that made
OS/2 far superior and stable.
So you accepted the new when it meant it wasn't new to you (-:.
I have worked with FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC, DOS, WINDOWS and OS/2
My first programmable device was a TI-59 calculator. My first computer
was a TI-99/4a, my next was an Apple II? (1983). The first PC operating system I used was DOS. I then got the first Window OS when it replaced
DOS 6. After using it for a period I bought OS/2 and installed it.
The first actual Windows OS was NT3. Win16 and the 9x line were just shells on top of DOS. Just sayin'.
On 12/23/2012 9:54 AM, Auric__ wrote:
Still no response to the ergonomic problems of Window 8
The first actual Windows OS was NT3. Win16 and the 9x line were just
shells
on top of DOS. Just sayin'.
On 12/23/2012 9:54 AM, Auric__ wrote:
The first actual Windows OS was NT3. Win16 and the 9x line were just
shells on top of DOS. Just sayin'.
Still no response to the ergonomic problems of Window 8
Windows 8 can't even play a DVD unless you buy
a more expensive Media Center edition?? WTF?
ROFL Look at the comments from UPGRADE purchasers!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416562
Microsoft Windows 8 Professional Upgrade $ 69.99
At least Microsoft fired the culprit
On 12/23/2012 7:10 AM, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message <kb4vgl$tpj$1@dont-email.me>, knuttle
<keith_nuttle@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
I am not against new things in the operating system. In fact I was
using
OS/2 when most people were extolling the virtue of the first version of
Windows. Why because it was far superior to Windows.
In your opinion. (Which Windows are you talking about - 3.1 [or even
earlier], or the '9x series [95/98/Me]?)
I gladly upgraded to XP as it was based on part of the code that made
OS/2 far superior and stable.
So you accepted the new when it meant it wasn't new to you (-:.
I have worked with FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC, DOS, WINDOWS and OS/2
My first programmable device was a TI-59 calculator. My first computer
was a TI-99/4a, my next was an Apple II? (1983). The first PC operating >system I used was DOS. I then got the first Window OS when it replaced
DOS 6. After using it for a period I bought OS/2 and installed it.
I definitely am not afraid of new things.
While you are criticizing me for what I said, you never answered the >ergonomic problems I have with Windows 8
On 12/22/2012 10:17 AM, Char Jackson wrote:
On Sat, 22 Dec 2012 08:54:56 -0500, knuttle
<keith_nuttle@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
I am not against new things in the operating system. In fact I was using >>> OS/2 when most people were extolling the virtue of the first version of
Windows. Why because it was far superior to Windows.
I gladly upgraded to XP as it was based on part of the code that made
OS/2 far superior and stable.
However, why should I get excited about upgrading to a system that
assumes I am using a touch screen on my computer?
That explains a lot about your attitude. You seem to have completely
ignored the multiple mentions of being able to avoid the modern UI and
using a standard desktop.
Blinded by your opinion, you missed the hole point of what I wrote
Windows 8 can't even play a DVD unless you buy
a more expensive Media Center edition?? WTF?
Le 18/12/2012 21:05, Greegor a écrit :
Windows 8 can't even play a DVD unless you buy
a more expensive Media Center edition?? WTF?
On 12/30/2012 6:51 AM PT, Evgenii Sputnik typed:
Le 18/12/2012 21:05, Greegor a écrit :Or get it MC for free within a time period:
Windows 8 can't even play a DVD unless you buy
a more expensive Media Center edition?? WTF?
On 12/30/2012 10:28 AM, Ant wrote:
On 12/30/2012 6:51 AM PT, Evgenii Sputnik typed:Will other media players like Real Player and the Apple media player
Le 18/12/2012 21:05, Greegor a écrit :Or get it MC for free within a time period:
Windows 8 can't even play a DVD unless you buy
a more expensive Media Center edition?? WTF?
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/get-the-windows-8-media-cent er-pack-for-free-but-be-prepared-to-wait/6928
work on Windows 8. They both are free.
On 12/30/2012 10:28 AM, Ant wrote:
On 12/30/2012 6:51 AM PT, Evgenii Sputnik typed:Will other media players like Real Player and the Apple media player
Le 18/12/2012 21:05, Greegor a écrit :Or get it MC for free within a time period:
Windows 8 can't even play a DVD unless you buy
a more expensive Media Center edition?? WTF?
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/get-the-windows-8-media-cent er-pack-for-free-but-be-prepared-to-wait/6928
work on Windows 8. They both are free.
Le 18/12/2012 21:05, Greegor a écrit :
Windows 8 can't even play a DVD unless you buy
a more expensive Media Center edition?? WTF?
Try VLC Media Player. It's free and GPL.
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