I think that's the issue, the technology developed today is not given time to mature to fix all the bugs and issues before the developers/competitors come up with something new. Look at Windows vista; probably not the best example but basically windows 7 is Vista without the issues and a new name which helps to drive money for the industry. Windows 95, XP and 7 are my top choices. I never really gave Win 8 a chance, but then again, i use a mac. Just my $0.02
New a guy back in the '80s would look at the new 16K DOS hardware, say he'd think about it maybe wait for the next version. Never did buy one. Think he did pop for a bag phone though.
There's always Linux. I had a Linux computer a couple of years ago it worked pretty well, then I upgraded to a newer distribution of it and it was so different from the one I was used to that I couldn't even figure out how to log in. Maybe the newest versions are less geeky.
Right click the bar near the icon, select 'properties' then 'customize' look for the icon on the list (should be at the top) then in the drop down select 'hide icon and notification' then okay....ALL GONE...actually just hiding.
Reading snips from here and there I'm starting to think the only real reason for me to consider waiting a bit to take this upgrade is the possibility of software incompatibility. Someone pointed out that every time MS puts out a new OS it takes them a little while after the release to find and fix little issues they didn't see in advance re backward compatibility. I'm not sure that matters to me and I think I'll take the upgrade as soon as it comes, but others might want to hold back long enough for the early bugs to work out. One writer said:
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Excellent link Steve, I can't agree more with that statement, sounds like Microsoft wants more control over how your computer updates! I don't trust Microsoft after reading this article! Anyone remember all the failed updates for printers and or drivers on Windows 8? I do, several trips to mother's house to fix it. What choice did she have, it's not like she could get a Laptop with Windows 7 at the time. While I'm sure casual every day users might find a liking to Windows 10, in my case I'm not so sure. I'm also a hard core gamer and modify games files heavily to make the game look and run 100 times better than it looks in unaltered form (Skyrim, go ahead click on picture and move the green slider from left to right. :biggrin5, so I can't afford to screw it up for an upgrade that will have how many issues with driver updates and the way I alter game files? No Way, just No! Let someone else be the guinea pig! :biggrin5:
FWIW: Optional Windows 10 utility blocks bad updates from messing with your PC | PCWorld I've seen no word yet on whether this still works with the final release but you can download the utility from the link in the article, just in case. Yes, it's only a half measure since you still have to roll back after a bad update before you can then block it from reloading but it is something...assuming it actually works.
This seems like a good idea, and the bandwidth stealing potential (no idea how serious that really is) is the least of the reasons IMO. How to stop Windows 10 from using your PC's bandwidth to update strangers' systems | PCWorld
The idea is still shocking however little impact on bandwidth, I hate the way Microsoft is doing business! There's just to much hidden stuff to know to disable for most users, shame on Microsoft! Nothing is free, there is only the appearance of something being free. Microsoft's add campaigns aren't free. I bet PCWorld will be finding exploits to disable for months to come. I have lost complete interest in another Microsoft OS!
Does anyone notice a parallel universe between what microswish and BMW/car manufacturers are doing and the reaction those two are generating from older model users?
Some good advice in here. Basically, if you choose to upgrade, test all your software and hardware (because of drivers, etc) fairly quickly. If something important doesn't work and a Win10 incompatibility is the culprit, roll back to your old version -- you have 30 days to do so -- and wait until there's a fix available. Reminder: Windows 10 rollback option is only available for 30 days | ExtremeTech
I have three computers at home, one Windows 8 and two Windows seven computers. I will update the Windows computer and hold off on the two Windows 7 computers until I see if I like Windows 10