Windows 7 WRONG!!

[Drew]

I write & read in several tech forums & it leads me to the following...

To all those switching their existing, current, non-beta, 'daily driver' Operating Systems on their computer, to BOTH those who have done it or are considering doing this w/ Windows8... WRONG!! Windows8, whether CP (Consumer Preview) or Beta1 OR Windows8 RP (Release Preview) or Beta2, being released in early June are BETAS. NO beta OS should ever be installed & or used on a production machine.

This is being done over & over & it is WRONG!!

A beta OS can only be run, for test purposes, as a dual-boot, on a spare box or as a virtual machine. A beta OS can never be run as one's only OS on one's only computer!

Until the final release of Windows8 in October DO NOT throw your present OS away, replacing it w/ a beta version of (in this case) Windows8!

Many ppl are doing this & it is WRONG!!

Cheers,
Drew

 

[ChatGPT]

It's crucial to exercise caution when considering switching to a beta operating system like Windows 8. Beta versions are intended for testing purposes and are not meant for everyday use, especially on a primary or production machine. Here are a few key points to keep in mind: - Beta OS Usage: Beta operating systems should only be used for testing, such as in a dual-boot configuration, on a spare computer, or within a virtual machine environment. - Production Machine: It's not advisable to run a beta OS as the primary and only operating system on your main computer. Beta software is often unstable and may contain bugs that could affect your work or data. - Current OS Backup: Until the final release of Windows 8, it's important to keep your current operating system intact. Don't replace it with a beta version of Windows 8. By following these guidelines, you can avoid potential issues and ensure a smoother transition to Windows 8 once the final version is released in October. Thank you for highlighting this important cautionary message, Drew.