Author Topic: Windows 8.1 Preview (Read 1680 times)

Stoney Mason · « **on:** June 26, 2013, 02:45:21 PM »

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview-faq

It adds a shitty version of the start menu.

Himu · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2013, 02:48:27 PM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2013, 02:49:55 PM »

It looks like it's the same as the Windows + X menu, but with a shutdown command.

Himu · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2013, 02:54:49 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on June 26, 2013, 02:49:55 PM

It looks like it's the same as the Windows + X menu, but with a shutdown command.

MCD · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2013, 03:14:52 PM »

There is a lot more. I will steal a list and post it in a min.

Please don't do my shilling job.

Himu · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2013, 03:16:27 PM »

Quote from: Eschaton on June 26, 2013, 03:12:20 PM

Diunx · « **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2013, 03:34:26 PM »

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According to Mary Jo’s source, the Start button will be enabled—on the desktop only—by default. It will look just like the Start charm in Windows 8, and be positioned in the same place as it was in Windows 7, but will of course trigger the new Start screen when clicked, and not the legacy Start menu.

MCD · « **Reply #7 on:** June 26, 2013, 03:45:45 PM »

http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/26/4465888/windows-8-1-preview-video
http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/26/4465442/windows-8-1-will-finally-add-retina-display-support
http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/windows-8-1-hands-on/
http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/windows-blue-update-to-build-on-and-improve-windows-8-1131737
http://gizmodo.com/windows-8-1-everything-you-need-to-know-585637162
http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/hands-windows-81

The Start Menu is never coming back.

Tasty · « **Reply #8 on:** June 26, 2013, 03:57:03 PM »

Chrome OS has a better/more classic start menu than Windows.

MCD · « **Reply #9 on:** June 26, 2013, 03:57:51 PM »

Right.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2013, 04:25:13 PM »

Quote from: Diunx on June 26, 2013, 03:34:26 PM

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According to Mary Jo’s source, the Start button will be enabled—on the desktop only—by default. It will look just like the Start charm in Windows 8, and be positioned in the same place as it was in Windows 7, but will of course trigger the new Start screen when clicked, and not the legacy Start menu.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2013, 05:51:39 PM »

Keeping classic shell

MCD · « **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2013, 05:56:10 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on June 26, 2013, 05:51:39 PM

Keeping classic shell

Keep it for the start menu but 8.1 has native boot to desktop and use desktop wallpaper for start screen:

You can also make it show the apps view instead of the personalized look, like this:

Can also make it show desktop apps first on the list.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2013, 06:04:31 PM »

Quote from: Andrex on June 26, 2013, 03:57:03 PM

Chrome OS has a better/more classic start menu than Windows.

I'm sure the fifteen people who use Chrome OS really appreciate that!

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2013, 06:04:41 PM »

>Year of our lord 2013 wanting the Start Menu.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2013, 06:12:03 PM »

Classis shell starts up on the desktop.

Tasty · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2013, 06:14:27 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on June 26, 2013, 06:04:31 PM

Quote from: Andrex on June 26, 2013, 03:57:03 PM
Chrome OS has a better/more classic start menu than Windows.

I'm sure the fifteen people who use Chrome OS really appreciate that!

We do.

There's three of us in my family alone, thanks to my unpaid guerilla marketing tactics.

It could still be a lot better though. There's basically no organization (folders and sort options would be nice) and they've only recently added an option to filter out web results from the search box (so you can reliably launch apps by searching.)

MCD · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2013, 06:14:35 PM »

Native is better than bloatware.

Momo · « **Reply #18 on:** June 27, 2013, 10:56:43 AM »

Cant wait till Microsoft disappears from user space. fuck em

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #19 on:** June 27, 2013, 01:15:21 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on June 26, 2013, 06:12:03 PM

Classis shell starts up on the desktop.

:daps

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #20 on:** June 29, 2013, 06:14:16 AM »

does 8.1 have bluray support? I have a drive that can't even play movies due to shitty software.

MCD · « **Reply #21 on:** June 29, 2013, 10:01:55 AM »

Try PotPlayer.

Purple Filth · « **Reply #22 on:** June 29, 2013, 10:06:13 AM »

So that Garbage version of the start menu is confirmed then

What the hell is up with MS lately

everything has been attempting to place wool over the customers eyes.

Trurl · « **Reply #23 on:** June 30, 2013, 07:01:24 PM »

I like Windows 8. Using Chrome with the Twitter app off to the side is my favorite way to internet.

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Author Topic: Windows 8.1 Preview (Read 1680 times)