Windows 7 VS 8

i still prefer windows 7, would not go near windows 8. for one there is no need, its just windows 7 with a silly sideways scrolling box windows added

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I am waiting for W9.

Windows 7 > Windows 8

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Buy the cheaper one.

There isn't much difference.

Windows 8 has some cool features, but lots of UX problems on PCs. Windows 7 still makes sense and is easier to use. Plus, Win8 has some compatibility issues with some games from what I've heard.

imho win8>win7! especially if you'll be using ssd instead of hdd
and little offtopic: ms office 2013 is freaking superable!

I'd stay away from Win8 for now until Microsoft figures out what direction they are trying to go in.

They're quite the same. Pick the cheapest. Also: being so new Win8 still has a few compatibility issues here and there.
Or, if you REALLY like the Win8 interface, Win8.

I would choose Windows 7 instead of Windows 8 for now.

Windows 7. Windows 8 is not that good.

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Judging by the videos, I don't like that Tablet UI.

Seven of Nine.

I am using W8 fomr like 3 months, no problem whatsoever everything works, will never go back to 7

I have used both windows 7 and 8. 8 is actually faster, they updated a few things, and improved on some stuff from win 7. People need to stop jumping on the bandwagon. 8 is easy to use. I have had no problems. I never use the metro UI, because that is useless. But the desktop is the same as 7. The task manager has been improved, MSE has been improved, loads of tools have been added, etc. I have ran into no problems with games or software not working with 8.

My advice: If you are looking for a cheap upgrade from XP/Vista get 8. If you are using 7, don't bother just yet.

it sounds like windows 8 is good, and i don't have a problem with the metro UI and if i don't like it then i don't have to use it. it is also around the same price as windows 7 and i am going to put it on an ssd and i am used to vista so it can only be an improvement.

go for 8. its alot better than 7 in terms of boot time and CPU management. only issue is the metro UI but if you don't mind it like me then go for it.

I have planned a Windows 8 update for my machines as well.

i got my windows 8 for $15, loving it. all my games can play without problem.

Win 8 is ugly but from what I know it has better performance and less errors/crashes on it

Windows 7 vs Windows 8 Vanilla, Windows 7 wins.
Windows 7 vs Windows 8 with Classic Shell, Windows 8 wins.

The reason for my statement is Windows 8 is much faster than Windows 7, however it removes the start button, and forces you to boot into the Metro UI before being able to go to desktop. It also associates everything with the Metro Apps by default. If you install Classic Shell (or similar program) it gives you back the Start Button, and bypasses Metro. Once you have associated your pictures/videos back to the standard programs you like, Windows 8 is left as basically Windows 7.5. The only thing that Windows 7 has left going for it at this point is better driver compatibility (due to being around longer) and the Aero Glass effect as Windows 8 removes the glass leaving a more boring, blocky window style. They also removed the desktop widgets (like Weather, Calendar, Clock, etc.) replacing them with Apps in Metro.

EDIT: I have been using Windows 8 now for 2 weeks now so I may be missing something from Windows 7 and just have not noticed it yet, but so far I am happy with Windows 8. I boot to Windows in less than 10 seconds. It is ready to go instantly, and everything launches fast. Windows 7 took about 20 seconds to boot, then needed 10 seconds or so before I could start doing anything.

In performance they are similar but the win7 ui seems to have more sense on a pc and, for now, there are some little problems of compatibility with some things. I would choose win7 but i don't in either case there would be so much difference.

Oh boy, here we go again.

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I made a thread about this some days ago: http://www.steamgifts.com/forum/DBPxP/windows-8-is-a-really-good-gaming-platform-why-so-much-hate, is closed but you can read some opinions, as I decided better is buying a Win 7 than Win 8, because the last have a lot of crap installed, and games work equally( the differences are practically undetectable as I saw here: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/windows-8-gaming-performance,3331.html in Skyrim the difference between Win 7 and 8 is 0,1 lol, click any game in the link.)