Zeealex Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hey, I have access to free Microsoft software through Dreamspark, and this software includes windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP finding out about dreamspark is like godsend seeing as I needed a new windows install. so before I make a HUGE mistake and kill Ubuntu for about 20 minutes. has anyone tried windows 8 properly? I know I talk about Microsoft products negatively a lot, and I've only tried windows 8 briefly in the shop, but I'm willing to give it a shot if it's any good seeing as I'm not wasting any money in the process if i don't like it. If it's quite bad, I'll Install windows 7. All I know is I'm staying away from XP this time so, Windows 7 or Windows 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyFletcher_01 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I think user 'Colin' is using it. He made a post awhile back about it, and he got grilled by Hammer for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeealex Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) hahaha I'll have a snoop later on, thanks Riley EDIT: Just looked at the thread you mentioned, and it doesn't look like I'll be getting windows 8, I need it for a spot 'o' light gaming and if GR doesn't work, that's a deal breaker. Edited January 9, 2013 by Zeealex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Colin has dropped W8 completely and gone back to W7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 About 100 million apparently. Windows 8 sales break 60 million in 10 weeks Skipping W8 personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeealex Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) that's quite bad, i'll skip Windows 8 sounds like a prettied up vista, i'll back up and install windows 7 I NEED MY GAMES BACK!!!! XD bit of microsoft hate here, why are there SO MANY office packages please? i think 2 3rds of the software i can get is office packages Edited January 10, 2013 by Zeealex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyFletcher_01 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 What will we do when they stop selling Win7 like XP and only provide Win8 which doesn't run Ghost Recon!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oelmuvun Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) When I installed a SSD in my notebook a couple months ago I also installed windows 8(and start8 and a custom theme, etc)(also keeping windows 7 on my desktop). Ghost Recon seems to run fine as far as I have tested. But I did also just move my old GR install over so IDK about installing from the discs. And if you have a problem installing from disc then perhaps try steam? *shrug* I have not tested it a whole lot though. Edited January 10, 2013 by Oelmuvun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeealex Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 use ubuntu, obvs riley godddd XD only joking, i'm sure there's a way of getting it to work, it might be in a service pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squad_e Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Linux mint all the way.... all windows OS's seem to be the same, they just have different looks. as for GR on linux, it works, via wine and playonlinux, sometimes the sound glitches on an off, but runs smooth in terms of graphics obviously u need the CD's for installation, its not free Edited January 11, 2013 by squad_e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeealex Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 you don't even need play on linux for it. You just install it through wine and it normally works. Anyway, back on the windows topic please guys. Linux and ghost recon are great and all but you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCO*AFZ* Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 GR1 runs fine on windows 8For those new to it.. here are some cool shortcuts to get you going.Each of these involve holding the windows key and pressing the letter i specifyX cool pop up with command prompt and many system functions.I Charms BarP presentation mode for projector or 2nd screenw Windows Search settings highligedq Windows Search Apps highlightedf Windows Search files highlightede Same as always windows explorerm Minimize. Snap RightL lockscreenPause Break - Same as always system propertiesR runT Tabs across application on task bar in desktop modeU Ease of accessD Minimize everything to desktop when in desktop modeH ShareAnd here is even morehttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/new-keyboard-shortcuts#1TC=t1Once you get past the start screen shock, it's VERY fast. Press windows key to get start up and type what app you want to open (1st letters)All of the games i play work.Every driver i have thrown at it works... Rat mouse, g15, belkin speed pad.i use the metro apps for quick reference and to see if i have anything new.. and a few games but i mainly use the desktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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