Windows 8 or Windows 7 Please help

Markojenaj

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So I am planing on buying new computer (Alienware x51 Extreme Version) And I can decide what will I buy Windows 8 or Windows 7 I will use this computer for gaming...(Both are free) Thank you for your time
 
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That's only free mainstream support. They are not ending support altogether for Windows 7 and will continue to provide patches and updates until 2020 (this will likely be extended just as with XP). Many businesses have moved to Windows 7 from XP only within the last few years and updates for XP ended only within the last year. Windows 7 support will continue to be available and if you're buying a PC through Alienware, they will provide support for you according to your purchase agreement.

Windows 8 is definitely...


That's only free mainstream support. They are not ending support altogether for Windows 7 and will continue to provide patches and updates until 2020 (this will likely be extended just as with XP). Many businesses have moved to Windows 7 from XP only within the last few years and updates for XP ended only within the last year. Windows 7 support will continue to be available and if you're buying a PC through Alienware, they will provide support for you according to your purchase agreement.

Windows 8 is definitely getting better, but I think Windows 7 is still the best bet for now.
 
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Tzn

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Like it or not Windows 8 is the latest and it's going to last longer than 7. Just go with 8 and after instal a windows 7 look interface. There are a lot of programs that does that really nice.