Windows 8 Upgrade?

[tec0]

I don't mind new things... It is just when you have R15K worth of software that cannot work on the new OS... That sucks... Updating it costs you another R8k then I get upset. But when you need constant validations and constant net access then it is a pointless exercise.

Fact is if it is not compatible with your hardware software what is the point? Now you need a new this and a new that and then other things stop working... It is just not worth it.

[chris_kzn]

I attempted to reformat my laptop and install Windows 8 the other day, however it got to 97% and then failed. I have seen the interface of Windows 8, it definitely feels more for those who have touch screens as opposed to the traditional keyboard and mouse. Thanks to Chrismine, it seems like someone has developed a "Windows 8" fix for which I can have my Windows 7 desktop experience back. I still ended up installing Windows 7 though. MS Office 2013, feels irritating at present but that is because I have a small program in MS Excel with VBA passwords and sheet passwords and MS Excel 2013 is not liking them, even though they work fine on my old MS Office 2010.

[popayetwo]

I run win xp on my home pc.
I downloaded and ran the program that checks for compatibility of win7 and it said YES! Your PC can run win 7.
EXCEPT that the following devices would not work - keyboard, mouse, screen, fax modem, scanner, printer,......
SO, I run win XP on my home PC

[Blurock]

I get the idea that it may be better to stick with the older programs until you are ready to upgrade your hardware as well. Almost like putting a Ferrari engine in my Mini. Won't work.