To buy Windows 8 pro, Windows 7 pro, or Computers with them included?

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Kuli24

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Hey. Speaking on behalf of the company I work at (20 users), we're upgrading from XP on 20 systems to windows 7 pro or 8 pro and wouldn't mind getting a bundle deal with new computers that have them loaded already. Thoughts?
Thanks.
 
Makes sense to go with 8.1 Pro now since it's the newer OS.

The reason why most businesses (in my experience - my father is an IT engineer and manages IT for some local small businesses) go for 7 Pro over 8.1 Pro is because some of their software isn't guaranteed to work on 8.1, or isn't supported by the manufacturer on 8.1.

But if your software will work on 8.1 then I say go for it.
 
spirit said:
Makes sense to go with 8.1 Pro now since it's the newer OS.

The reason why most businesses (in my experience - my father is an IT engineer and manages IT for some local small businesses) go for 7 Pro over 8.1 Pro is because some of their software isn't guaranteed to work on 8.1, or isn't supported by the manufacturer on 8.1.

But if your software will work on 8.1 then I say go for it.
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And because Windows 8.1 requires new training.
 
S.T.A.R.S. said:
Haha lol.
Well anyone who knows a little bit about computers will know how to use Windows 8 without trouble. :D
It took me 10 minutes to find everything I needed and wanted.
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Not really, when I upgraded to Windows 8 it took me a while to know where things were. I couldn't believe how long it took me to find where Microsoft Update was... I ended up downgrading after a couple weeks because I just couldn't get used to it.

For someone who barely knows how to launch programs, W8 is horrible.
 
WRXGuy1 said:
Not really, when I upgraded to Windows 8 it took me a while to know where things were. I couldn't believe how long it took me to find where Microsoft Update was... I ended up downgrading after a couple weeks because I just couldn't get used to it.

For someone who barely knows how to launch programs, W8 is horrible.
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I have to agree with STARS, not really a problem for someone that knows how to use Windows.

BTW, in Win 8 Windows Update can be accessed from the EXACT same place it is in Win 7, Control Panel->System and Security->Windows Update. Why do people insist on making Win 8 harder to use?
 
I see Windows 7 having a bit more longevity. They had already specified support to 2020, at the current rate I wouldn't expect the same for 8/8.1U1
 
beers said:
I see Windows 7 having a bit more longevity. They had already specified support to 2020, at the current rate I wouldn't expect the same for 8/8.1U1
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Support for Windows 8.1 ends on January 20th 2023...
 
spirit said:
Support for Windows 8.1 ends on January 20th 2023...
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Ah good call. Apparently my Google-fu is pretty weak and I gave up looking after about 30 seconds.

That'd probably be the wiser choice then to go with 8.1 as most companies will drag it down to the wire, as we have seen recently with Windows XP.
 
WRXGuy1 said:
Not really, when I upgraded to Windows 8 it took me a while to know where things were. I couldn't believe how long it took me to find where Microsoft Update was... I ended up downgrading after a couple weeks because I just couldn't get used to it.

For someone who barely knows how to launch programs, W8 is horrible.
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So you are on Windows 7 right now?
If yes,for how long do you plan to stay on it?
 
beers said:
Ah good call. Apparently my Google-fu is pretty weak and I gave up looking after about 30 seconds.

That'd probably be the wiser choice then to go with 8.1 as most companies will drag it down to the wire, as we have seen recently with Windows XP.
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I just looked on Wikipedia. ;)

And yeah that's true. Just make sure the staff know how to use it and all of your business software is supported on Windows 8.1 and then you should be good to go with that.

My school is upgrading from 7 Enterprise to 8.1 over the summer. That's 1600 students and several hundred teachers right there who are going to have to get accustomed to the new OS. Not sure how many machines that is in total, I think it's probably close to 400 or so. I am hoping to help out with that upgrade. :)
 
strollin said:
I have to agree with STARS, not really a problem for someone that knows how to use Windows.

BTW, in Win 8 Windows Update can be accessed from the EXACT same place it is in Win 7, Control Panel->System and Security->Windows Update. Why do people insist on making Win 8 harder to use?
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Windows 7 is Start > Programs > Windows Update

I'm very tech savvy, but you have to be oblivious to ignore the fact that there is a big learning curve going from Windows 7 to Windows 8 versus any of the past OS's.

S.T.A.R.S. said:
So you are on Windows 7 right now?
If yes,for how long do you plan to stay on it?
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Until Windows 9 comes out. Windows 8 is like Vista, not ready for prime time.
 
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