Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 so windows 8 upgrade (from xp or later) will be $39.99. http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-8-pro-upgrade-to-cost-3999 I'm seriously considering upgrading my porn machines. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1843453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 you sure it's not a downgrade? good price though, I'll give them that. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Silent Member's signature Hide all signatures Some songs I made with my fingers and electronics. In the process of making some more. Hopefully. Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1843455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
azatoth Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 It's so cheap because they know it's shit. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide azatoth's signature Hide all signatures last.fm the biggest illusion is yourself Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1843456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 On 6/3/2011 at 11:52 AM, Obel said: Fucking apps, fucking iWindows Ugh. As an IT guy who's having trouble enough getting clients to move onto Windows 7 I don't need a new Windows OS specifically targetted at a consumer demographic to come and fuck things up. Over a year ago already? Fucking hell. Yeah, that low price is surprising. They're really trying to make people snap this up I guess. This isn't even the worst thing... the worst thing, and this is only really applicable if you're in IT.. is that they're making Server 2012 have the metro interface. Words cannot describe... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1843471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadows and Labyrinths Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 On 6/3/2011 at 1:36 AM, Worlds Most Johnsson said: fuck touch did you like Fuck Touch, and Fuck Touch 2: Unwarranted? this fall, get ready for Fuck Touch 3: No Touch-Backs Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Meadows and Labyrinths's signature Hide all signatures plantre.bandcamp.com Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1843628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 They're getting desperate if they're pricing it at 40USD - they must know people won't adopt it willingly due to Metro UI, so they're trying to "give" it away in the hopes the masses adopt based on price. This is also for the "pro" version - what's gimped in it I wonder versus their typical "super awesome ultimate Ballmer-ized" version? They're putting Metro UI on Windows Server 2012!?!? Way to alienate their core consumers (aka corporate and IT) Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Follow WATMM on Twitter: @WATMMOfficial Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1843659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvsboPUjrGc Edited July 3, 2012 by david Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1843663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 they should really get rid of that guy. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Silent Member's signature Hide all signatures Some songs I made with my fingers and electronics. In the process of making some more. Hopefully. Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1843696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 On 7/3/2012 at 7:06 PM, Joyrex said: They're putting Metro UI on Windows Server 2012!?!? Way to alienate their core consumers (aka corporate and IT) To be honest, I understand it. Standardizing their interfaces throughout their range. If in a few years a kid gets into IT and he's accustomed to Metro and then sees the old fashioned interface it would probably put them off and confuse them. However metro is a disorganised mess and I know where everything currently is on the server OS's... So for me it's a complete cunt. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1843772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 On 7/3/2012 at 10:26 PM, Obel said: On 7/3/2012 at 7:06 PM, Joyrex said: They're putting Metro UI on Windows Server 2012!?!? Way to alienate their core consumers (aka corporate and IT) To be honest, I understand it. Standardizing their interfaces throughout their range. If in a few years a kid gets into IT and he's accustomed to Metro and then sees the old fashioned interface it would probably put them off and confuse them. However metro is a disorganised mess and I know where everything currently is on the server OS's... So for me it's a complete cunt. It makes sense... if their UI made sense. Also, something consumer-driven shouldn't be forced down the throats of professionals. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Follow WATMM on Twitter: @WATMMOfficial Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1843779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazen Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Apple also sell their new operating systems at low prices Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubin Farr Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Microsoft bought the Xbox8 domains? great we really need obscure numbering to help sell your dying OS. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Positive Metal Attitude Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 ugh. well, the xbox is all metrofied now anyway. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Silent Member's signature Hide all signatures Some songs I made with my fingers and electronics. In the process of making some more. Hopefully. Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 On 7/4/2012 at 3:23 PM, Gocab said: ugh. well, the xbox is all metrofied now anyway. Is it? Since when? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 since some dashboard update a good while back. interface looks like this, if you have a kinect you can swipe and select boxes by waving your arm abut. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Silent Member's signature Hide all signatures Some songs I made with my fingers and electronics. In the process of making some more. Hopefully. Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Oh yeah, I've got that already, didn't even make the Metro association :S Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 On 7/4/2012 at 9:10 AM, zazen said: Apple also sell their new operating systems at low prices Apple always has... I don't think they've ever charged more than 130USD for OS X, and recently, I don't think more than 70USD. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Follow WATMM on Twitter: @WATMMOfficial Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theSun Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 On 7/3/2012 at 10:37 PM, Joyrex said: On 7/3/2012 at 10:26 PM, Obel said: On 7/3/2012 at 7:06 PM, Joyrex said: They're putting Metro UI on Windows Server 2012!?!? Way to alienate their core consumers (aka corporate and IT) To be honest, I understand it. Standardizing their interfaces throughout their range. If in a few years a kid gets into IT and he's accustomed to Metro and then sees the old fashioned interface it would probably put them off and confuse them. However metro is a disorganised mess and I know where everything currently is on the server OS's... So for me it's a complete cunt. It makes sense... if their UI made sense. Also, something consumer-driven shouldn't be forced down the throats of professionals. fuckin lol about metro ui in server 2012 Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) On 7/3/2012 at 11:52 AM, nene multiple assgasms said: so windows 8 upgrade (from xp or later) will be $39.99. http://www.neowin.ne...de-to-cost-3999 I'm seriously considering upgrading my porn machines. you use Windows for your porn machines? I guess that's the IT equivalent of bug-chasing? Edited July 5, 2012 by baph Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frankie5fingers Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 On 7/5/2012 at 5:21 PM, Joyrex said: On 7/4/2012 at 9:10 AM, zazen said: Apple also sell their new operating systems at low prices Apple always has... I don't think they've ever charged more than 130USD for OS X, and recently, I don't think more than 70USD. well, a company that only commands about avg. 8-10% of the market for operating systems (compared to Microsoft's avg 80%) i don't think they could demand more and still get it. people just don't want it on their desktops or laptops. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 On 7/5/2012 at 7:10 PM, Frankie5fingers said: people just don't want it on their desktops or laptops. this statement is completely stupid Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 On 7/5/2012 at 7:10 PM, Frankie5fingers said: On 7/5/2012 at 5:21 PM, Joyrex said: On 7/4/2012 at 9:10 AM, zazen said: Apple also sell their new operating systems at low prices Apple always has... I don't think they've ever charged more than 130USD for OS X, and recently, I don't think more than 70USD. well, a company that only commands about avg. 8-10% of the market for operating systems (compared to Microsoft's avg 80%) i don't think they could demand more and still get it. people just don't want it on their desktops or laptops. Really? If anything, I would think the opposite - since Apple has a rabid fanbase, they could literally write their own pricetag on how much they charge for their OS (they certainly have no qualms doing this on their hardware). I think Apple's always priced OS X that way as a 'thank you' to their users for their support, and the fact they really don't make much money off OS X since it comes with all new Macs anyways. Hardware manufacturers for Windows machines have to buy licenses for pre-installing Windows on their machines, so Microsoft is making money off them as well as the consumer, since the hardware manufacturer is marking up the hardware to account for their license costs for Windows. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Follow WATMM on Twitter: @WATMMOfficial Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazen Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 I just bought up the Apple thing to answer Azatoths "It's so cheap because they know it's shit." comment. Cheap upgrade doesn't necessarilly mean a sucky product (although Windows 8 may turn out to suck. Although I think its made a bit more sense since they unveiled Surface) Its probably more a strategic decision to move as many people to Win 8 as they can; Win 8 is designed to run accross all devices, a risky trade off for their PC market that only makes sense if they really get critical mass, then use that critical mass to persuade PC owners to get windows phones and tablets. Hence, low upgrade price. NB: I used to think arguing about who had the best computer/OS/games system was pointless. I now think arguing about the pros and cons of big tech companies is really important because they are shaping our future. Its like arguing about sports teams - except that which company wins actually has a huge impact on the world : ) Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 On 6/8/2011 at 4:56 AM, chenGOD said: On 6/3/2011 at 11:10 PM, o00o said: On 6/3/2011 at 8:55 PM, chenGOD said: I would hate to see iOS on a computer, and Apple doesn't try and shovel it onto desktops/laptops. http://www.apple.com/macosx/lion/ Fucking lol: "Say goodbye to hunting for the app you need in the applications folder" "Group apps in folders by dragging one app on top of another." Ah but to be fair - launchpad is simply an option for displaying apps - you have to run it from the dock (or apps folder) I find LaunchPad one of the most helpful features of Lion - I really don't have to hunt for apps, and I needn't bother pinning apps to the Dock anymore; just a gesture and I have all my apps on a screen ready to click. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Follow WATMM on Twitter: @WATMMOfficial Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 On 7/5/2012 at 6:03 PM, theSun said: fuckin lol about metro ui in server 2012 I know, right!? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66578-windows-8/page/3/#findComment-1844958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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