Windows 7 vs Windows 8
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ur6beersaway
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Then win-8 is for you. A lot of things automatically become easier to do, it's not perfect but I will never go back once here.
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I used to say that everything outta Redmond is a beta until SP3 
But now MS is real tight on releasing SP's preferring to rely on the incremental "Patch Tuesdays"
From a business standpoint, I can see Win8 on tablets but still recommend 7 on desktops ad laptops
But now MS is real tight on releasing SP's preferring to rely on the incremental "Patch Tuesdays"
From a business standpoint, I can see Win8 on tablets but still recommend 7 on desktops ad laptops
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I would look up Windows 8 videos and see if you would like it. Also look on Windows 8.1 as well which will be a free upgrade if you have Windows 8.
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Windows 8 OEM is the cheapest and best way to proceed , because it can be transferred to a different PC when you are done with the current one , but only one PC at a time.Windows 7 OEM isn't transferable , it's tied to the first motherboard it's installed on.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416550
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OEM versions of Windows 7 are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:
- OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel
- OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on
- OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard
- OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system
Microsoft.com ^
OEM vs. Retail
OEM Windows 7 comes preinstalled on computers. This is the cheapest way to buy windows. Large PC manufacturers like Dell, HP etc. (collectively called royalty OEMs) install windows on millions of such PCs. The main characteristics of such systems are:
The license agreement and support agreement is between you and the PC maker, not MS.
Activation by the end user is not required. Windows is preactivated at the factory by the OEM using images and standard SLP keys.
Your copy of windows is locked to that PC. The license is not transferable.
OEM system builder is what you get when you buy from say Newegg or from a local "white box" vendor. It too has the characteristics of Royalty OEM windows. Although it is possible for an individual to buy a System Builder copy, the license requires that the software be installed using the OPK (OEM preinstall kit) and then resold.
Retail version is what you buy from a retailer like Amazon or Bestbuy. Its a full price version that comes packaged in a retail box with a retail product key. It has to be activated online via MS servers using the key on the box, it is not tied to the PC it was first installed on, though it can only be used on a single computer at a time. And, MS directly provides the support for it. It is also more expensive than OEM copies.
As far as functionality is concerned, theres no difference between any of the versions above, given any specific edition (i.e. between OEM pro and retail pro, or between OEM ultimate and retail ultimate).
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Windows 8 OEM is a whole different ballgame.
License agreement for the transfer of a Windows 8 license
http://personaluselicense.windows.com/en-US/default.aspx
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416550
Get it here ^
OEM versions of Windows 7 are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:
- OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel
- OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on
- OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard
- OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system
Microsoft.com ^
OEM vs. Retail
OEM Windows 7 comes preinstalled on computers. This is the cheapest way to buy windows. Large PC manufacturers like Dell, HP etc. (collectively called royalty OEMs) install windows on millions of such PCs. The main characteristics of such systems are:
The license agreement and support agreement is between you and the PC maker, not MS.
Activation by the end user is not required. Windows is preactivated at the factory by the OEM using images and standard SLP keys.
Your copy of windows is locked to that PC. The license is not transferable.
OEM system builder is what you get when you buy from say Newegg or from a local "white box" vendor. It too has the characteristics of Royalty OEM windows. Although it is possible for an individual to buy a System Builder copy, the license requires that the software be installed using the OPK (OEM preinstall kit) and then resold.
Retail version is what you buy from a retailer like Amazon or Bestbuy. Its a full price version that comes packaged in a retail box with a retail product key. It has to be activated online via MS servers using the key on the box, it is not tied to the PC it was first installed on, though it can only be used on a single computer at a time. And, MS directly provides the support for it. It is also more expensive than OEM copies.
As far as functionality is concerned, theres no difference between any of the versions above, given any specific edition (i.e. between OEM pro and retail pro, or between OEM ultimate and retail ultimate).
sevenforums.com
Windows 8 OEM is a whole different ballgame.
License agreement for the transfer of a Windows 8 license
http://personaluselicense.windows.com/en-US/default.aspx
The problem is with Win 8.1 Preview (not Win 8) and photography (Win 8.1 will go mainstream in less than 30 days). Win 8 was awesome for photography (step out from Win 7) with the Photography App that collated both Terrestrial and Cloud based photos in one's collection. Either for business relationship reasons or legal reasons the Win 8.1 Photo App undoes this so you can no longer see your images residing on Flickr and other web-hosted photo sites within the Photo App. There are also Skydrive issues where Skydrive can now only be on the C: drive which means if you historically put the Skydrive file on another "data" drive due to large amounts of content this is no longer possible... so Microsoft kind of shot themselves in the foot with that great idea (although I heard they may be trying to undo the "feature").
Months later, I really like Win 8.1 on my desktop since I can now launch straight to the Desktop and right-clicking the new Start "button" gives me instant access to a myriad of power-user tools. There are some 3rd party apps I've found that do merge terrestrial and cloud photos that replace the Windows Photo App, but they are not nearly as polished. There is even a very cool Stardock app called ModernMix that allows me to put Win 8 apps on my desktop task bar and launch in a window... so now I really have the best of both worlds between Win 7 functionality and Win 8 snappiness and instant app access needs. I would never go back to Win 7 (not to mention my work computer is Win 7 so using Win 8 further helps me "get away" from my work environment).
Sorry my original post did not better separate my comments about Win 8 from Win 8.1 preview.
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