I really have the general impression that people are very reluctant to move to Windows 8. There are exceptions, of course. That can't be what Microsoft envisaged.
In my opinion most companies are not Risk-Takers[For better or worse];They don't want to experiment much with their Key IT systems[like OSes];basically as they say-"Don't fix it ;if it Ain't Broke!"
Here's a thought-experiment-
Let's say Windows XP was still available in the market today legally from Microsoft.
How many existing consumers of XP(when they purchased their new machines) will buy Windows 8 instead of XP?
Scale-wise, I think a few key people may have access to 8. The other will continue to use 7 or XP much like the previous majority of office environments avoided being on the first tier of earl adopters of new MS OSs
I am thinking that they know the product upgrade cycle is delayed for most businesses. Because of this, maybe they don't anticipate that this version will be primarily used by businesses.
The only thing thing about xp to me is the name, I also want Microsoft to change the naming convention for windows but not like windows 98, more on the line of xp
It seems like you are really satisfied with windows 8 and from the way you describe it, I think you are trying to chance my initial impression of windows 8. I haven't tried it yet but I'll take your word for it and give it a go.
Do you think that could have made a huge difference? Eventually users will understand that this version of windows is very different from the rest. Won't they be decisive then?
But I have been getting mixed reception. Some users say that they aren't satisfied with it while others say otherwise. I think the best thing to do is to check it out myself. Then I can decide whether it suits me or not. Thanks for your help.
I think it's mainly because many users are torn between windows 7 and 8. They are still deciding whether to migrate or not and are dependent on other reviews of windows 8 to help them decide whether that is what they want. From the things I have heard about windows 8, I decided to wait a little bit longer. Don't know whether that is the case with others.
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