I am in the market for a new Computer, with about $600 dollars to spend, right now. Up front, I am not crazy about the Win 8 OS, as I hate the loss of the start menu. Should I wait for the Win 10 to come out? Like I said, what would you do sit tight and wait or will there be something that will come along that will have a free upgrade to Win 10 and the start menu?
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The thread discusses whether to buy a new computer now or wait for Windows 10 release due to dissatisfaction with Windows 8’s start menu. The original poster considers waiting for Windows 10 or a free upgrade but seeks advice. A response recommends purchasing now, installing Classic Shell for the start menu, and upgrading to Windows 10 early next year, emphasizing a smooth transition and free upgrade for Windows 8 users. The original poster agrees, noting it might be a good time to buy during holiday sales.
The thread discusses whether to buy a new computer now or wait for Windows 10 release due to dissatisfaction with Windows 8’s start menu. The original poster considers waiting for Windows 10 or a free upgrade but seeks advice. A response recommends purchasing now, installing Classic Shell for the start menu, and upgrading to Windows 10 early next year, emphasizing a smooth transition and free upgrade for Windows 8 users. The original poster agrees, noting it might be a good time to buy during holiday sales.
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Hi
If you want a new computer right now go ahead and buy one.
Install Classic Shell to get the traditional start menu back and then update to Windows 10 early next year.
I don't think anyone has had any issues with updating to 10 TP, and I'm sure that by the time it goes live is will be a smooth easy process, and as far as I know it will be free to Windows 8 users.
I'm only running 10 TP right now and I'm pretty happy with it.
Mike
If you want a new computer right now go ahead and buy one.
Install Classic Shell to get the traditional start menu back and then update to Windows 10 early next year.
I don't think anyone has had any issues with updating to 10 TP, and I'm sure that by the time it goes live is will be a smooth easy process, and as far as I know it will be free to Windows 8 users.
I'm only running 10 TP right now and I'm pretty happy with it.
Mike