My name is PSP, and I am a geek.....

[PSP]

I found a link online to the Microsoft site and signed up for their beta testing team. I then went on the Toshiba website and bought a Windows 8.1 laptop. As soon as it arrived, I downloaded the beta version of Windows 10 and loaded it -I must say that it is pretty cool! You'll be very happy when it comes out in 6 months.....

 

[Sookie]

Thanks for the sneak peak PSP!

 

[PMM]

Oh, sounds exciting. I look forward to it. Thanks PSP.

 

[Mben]

How cool, PSP!

So what happened to Win 9 (lol) and how similar or different is Win 10 from Win 8?

 

[PSP]

How cool, PSP!

So what happened to Win 9 (lol) and how similar or different is Win 10 from Win 8?

Windows 9 got axed because they had Windows 95 and Win98 -.....

Windows 10 is like a meld between Win7 and Win8. It seems much easier to use and much more intuitive - it seems very cool so far....

 

[Mben]

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2873...a-free-upgrade-for-windows-7-and-8-users.html

Wanted to bump the thread with a "free upgrade" link since there are only a couple of months left.

 

[PSP]

I might be in the serious minority here, but if you happen to have a "spare" computer laying around that will run Windows 7 or Windows 8 / 8.1, go to the Windows 10 Technical Preview site and download & install Win 10. It's not that difficult - and it's free!

 

[Mben]

I just noticed a notification in my systray. It is a tiny windows icon. I hover over it and it says "Get Windows 10".

WOO HOO ... it's out!

I'll download it later.

 

[PSP]

I just noticed a notification in my systray. It is a tiny windows icon. I hover over it and it says "Get Windows 10".

WOO HOO ... it's out!

I'll download it later.

Windows 10 is being released July 29 - and it is supposed to be a free upgrade for Win 7, Win 8, and Win 8.1 users.

 

[Mben]

Ok, you made me click the notification. lol I can reserve it now. Cool!

 

[PSP]

Ok, you made me click the notification. lol I can reserve it now. Cool!

 

[chillymellow]

hey, are we in some parallel universe thing here MBEN cuz I also found that and pushed the button. I'm going to quit trying to figure out this Windows 8 whatever crud on my new laptop because the new thing is headed toward us like a Texas Twister!

 

[Mben]

I pretty much have Win 8.1 down pat. I'm curious as to how much of a change Win 10 (or that Texas Twister) will be for us who upgrade.

I'll see come July 29th. Because usually I'm like "bigger? better? faster? newer? ... I'm there!" lol

 

[Sookie]

I have Win7 Pro and I have used Win8. I don't like Win8 and I'm not sure I want to change from Win7 ... see I just barely stopped using Windows XP (stop laughing) and Win7 acts just like XP.

 

[Mben]

I have Win7 Pro and I have used Win8. I don't like Win8 and I'm not sure I want to change from Win7 ... see I just barely stopped using Windows XP (stop laughing) and Win7 acts just like XP.

Would you believe I have never even SEEN Win 7?

 

[Sookie]

Would you believe I have never even SEEN Win 7?

I love it. Belgamo is pretty smart (as you know) and he told me to use it instead of 8 when I switched from XP and right away I could see why. I didn't have to "learn" anything. I mean it looks different but everything is right where I expect it to be so it was a pretty smooth transition.

 

[Mben]

Both of you very easily would have mastered Win 8.

 

[Sookie]

Both of you very easily would have mastered Win 8.

Oh I can use it .. but I don't like it

 

[chillymellow]

I don't like it much either, want my start menu back can never find anything. Going to not learn any more of it because I am moving up to 10 when it arrives.

 

[Mben]

I don't like it much either, want my start menu back can never find anything. Going to not learn any more of it because I am moving up to 10 when it arrives.

I added a start menu. Did the same for my daughter.

From what I read online, that was a big deal for a lot of people including me. I felt lost without it.

 

[PSP]

Windows 10 has a Start Menu, and is much more like Win7 than Win8. It has a few of the good parts of Win8 - download the beta version! You won't be disappointed!

 

[chillymellow]

I have found the start menu in 8 but still not happy with it. I'm going to wait until the July date, though. My beta days are over.

 

[Mben]

Windows 10 has a Start Menu, and is much more like Win7 than Win8. It has a few of the good parts of Win8 - download the beta version! You won't be disappointed!

Oh gawd! I just googled "what does Win 10 look like?" and please tell me I don't have to have app tiles sitting on my desktop!

I want a desktop like in Win XP where I can choose to go to the separate app screen. I rarely use the app screen. I really don't like it. Apps are for my tablet and cell phone, not my computer.

I know you said to download the beta. Maybe I will.

 

[PSP]

Semantics - Apps are just programs. You can use Win10 just like Win7

 

[Mben]

Semantics - Apps are just programs. You can use Win10 just like Win7

I have never seen Win 7 let alone use it.

 

[Sookie]

Win 7

 

[PSP]

I have never seen Win 7 let alone use it.

Trust me - I'm a trained professional!

 

[Mben]

Trust me - I'm a trained professional!

Ok, you better come running when I come yelling! hahaha

 

[PSP]

No habla Ingles....

 

[Mben]

No problema! Yo hablo Espanol!