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Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 8.1?

  • 24-02-2014 5:15pm
    #1
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,079 ✭✭✭✭


    I have the option to take one of these and put it on my new PC at home.
    Which one should I choose and why?

    The machine will be used for Web Development / Media Server and Gaming.

    I love the Windows 7 UI etc so I'm leaning that way... but understand support for it will wane in a few years.


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  • #2
    thehouses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 445 ✭✭thehouses


    For a new system I would go with 8.1 because of longer support and you can add in a free tool to return the proper start menu very easily. It is supposed to be faster and more secure as well.


  • #3
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,678 ✭✭✭swoofer


    windows 7 ends 2020! windows 8.1 2023, and if you can get a chance look at the april edition of PC Advisor page 24 and that may help you to choose 8.1.

    You dont say how peorful the home pc is ie 64 or 32bit.


  • #4
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,079 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Sorry 64 bit... would that be a factor in deciding between 7 or 8?


  • #5
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,079 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    hmmmm

    http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/160076-directx-11-2-will-be-a-windows-8-1-and-xbox-one-exclusive-microsoft-dangles-the-upgrade-carrot


  • #6
    PropJoe10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,348 ✭✭✭PropJoe10


    Windows 8.1 with Classic Shell >> Windows 7, although Windows 7 is also a fine choice.


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  • #7
    janeparker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 145 ✭✭janeparker


    Windows 8.1 is available with enhanced GUI that helps to boost gaming experience for users.


  • #8
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,079 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    I ended up installing 8.1... huge learning curve but I'll get it eventually ;)


  • #9
    PropJoe10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,348 ✭✭✭PropJoe10


    mrcheez wrote: »
    I ended up installing 8.1... huge learning curve but I'll get it eventually ;)

    Try classic shell if you find the metro thing to be annoying. It basically turns it into Windows 7 or XP layout, whichever you prefer. Best addon I have used in years.


  • #10
    excollier
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭excollier


    Or wait for Windows 9 next April, such is Microsoft's confidence in 8. Who knows, it may be as good as 7 if they are careful (7 is as good an OS they have ever produced)


  • #11
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    mrcheez wrote: »
    I love the Windows 7 UI etc so I'm leaning that way... but understand support for it will wane in a few years.

    13 years after its release and I still have XP Pro on one of my desktops. I keep getting my updates and security fixes as normal. Didn't Microsoft also once say that they would stop supporting XP in 2011? So OP if they're supporting XP for this long, I wouldn't be worried about going with Windows 7.


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  • #12
    Traitor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭Traitor


    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    13 years after its release and I still have XP Pro on one of my desktops. I keep getting my updates and security fixes as normal. Didn't Microsoft also once say that they would stop supporting XP in 2011? So OP if they're supporting XP for this long, I wouldn't be worried about going with Windows 7.

    Screw NT. Use windows 3.1 or 95. It runs amazingly fast on current hardware. (if you can get it to boot on over 2 gigs).


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