Windows 10

[Iceweasel]

And how does it look anymore modern than this?
The basic Linuxmint gui

My color scheme is similar but I'm using Mint Cinnamon and the Cairo dock (Mac like). I can access programs with either.

I don't understand the religious zeal with MS though. Apple for that matter, it's like they have disciples instead of customers but it does bring home the bacon.

 

[Iceweasel]

Huh? Mint has numerous flavors, Cinnamon is not old school. I'm using the Cairo dock, very Mac like, plus I can use the menu if I want. Just because someone bends over for more Microsoft shit that doesn't make it better. Justifying your expense habits is a time honored tradition but hardly objective.

I ran Mint for awhile, I just find Ubuntu with Unity a much better presentation. In the end, Mint is really just Ubuntu.

During the XP days I had all but switched to Linux. But Longhorn is just a better OS. For piracy and porn, Linux makes sense - for anything else, not so much. I don't engage in piracy or porn, so Linux has lost it's appeal.

You're an idiot. Lots of scientific work and personal work is done on Linux. Many servers run it. Some countries use it officially. You don't know what you're babbling about. Drooling on your Microsoft baby bib is a poor substitute for information.

Ubuntu is based on Debian and Mint is based on Ubuntu. That doesn't make it the same. If you like Unity better that's your choice, there's many. I don't know what it is with you corporate goons but you need to get a grip with reality.

Don´t cry about Windows all day. It doesn´t prevent people from using Linux.

I didn't even mention Windows. Learn to read if you want to insult people.

Nitpickers are free to replace the word Windows with Microsoft.

That would be a rather dense nitpicker because I was clearly speaking about the corporation, not their OS. Context helps. I haven't seen ANYTHING more modern in Windows 10 than I'm using now. Where am I wrong?

 

[Bleipriester]

And how does it look anymore modern than this?
The basic Linuxmint gui

My color scheme is similar but I'm using Mint Cinnamon and the Cairo dock (Mac like). I can access programs with either.

I don't understand the religious zeal with MS though. Apple for that matter, it's like they have disciples instead of customers but it does bring home the bacon.

And this is mine (Win 8.1, old screenshot, but only the wallpaper has changed since then and some shortcuts, as well as the startorb that I restored to Win8.1 default):

 

[Bleipriester]

I ran Mint for awhile, I just find Ubuntu with Unity a much better presentation. In the end, Mint is really just Ubuntu.

During the XP days I had all but switched to Linux. But Longhorn is just a better OS. For piracy and porn, Linux makes sense - for anything else, not so much. I don't engage in piracy or porn, so Linux has lost it's appeal.

You're an idiot. Lots of scientific work and personal work is done on Linux. Many servers run it. Some countries use it officially. You don't know what you're babbling about. Drooling on your Microsoft baby bib is a poor substitute for information.

Ubuntu is based on Debian and Mint is based on Ubuntu. That doesn't make it the same. If you like Unity better that's your choice, there's many. I don't know what it is with you corporate goons but you need to get a grip with reality.

Don´t cry about Windows all day. It doesn´t prevent people from using Linux.

I didn't even mention Windows. Learn to read if you want to insult people.

Nitpickers are free to replace the word Windows with Microsoft.

That would be a rather dense nitpicker because I was clearly speaking about the corporation, not their OS. Context helps. I haven't seen ANYTHING more modern in Windows 10 than I'm using now. Where am I wrong?

Talking about context. I compared it with the Win8 design which is quite ugly and looks very outdated.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

And how does it look anymore modern than this?
The basic Linuxmint gui

My color scheme is similar but I'm using Mint Cinnamon and the Cairo dock (Mac like). I can access programs with either.

I don't understand the religious zeal with MS though. Apple for that matter, it's like they have disciples instead of customers but it does bring home the bacon.

And this is mine (Win 8.1, old screenshot, but only the wallpaper has changed since then and some shortcuts, as well as the startorb that I restored to Win8.1 default):

Nothing wrong with that.
My reason for posting the *nix screenshots is to take aim at uncensored for his remark Linux looks like 1992. Which is, of course, patently false.
There is nothing wrong with the Windows Desktop before or after 8, which 90% agree was just horrendous.

 

[Iceweasel]

And how does it look anymore modern than this?
The basic Linuxmint gui

My color scheme is similar but I'm using Mint Cinnamon and the Cairo dock (Mac like). I can access programs with either.

I don't understand the religious zeal with MS though. Apple for that matter, it's like they have disciples instead of customers but it does bring home the bacon.

And this is mine (Win 8.1, old screenshot, but only the wallpaper has changed since then and some shortcuts, as well as the startorb that I restored to Win8.1 default):

That isn't anything newer or superior to Linux so what's the point? I could set up a desktop just like that within a few minutes. AND like we've discussed before I like multiple desktops, I have four with two monitors. If Windows can finally do that now good for them in catching up.

 

[Bleipriester]

And how does it look anymore modern than this?
The basic Linuxmint gui

My color scheme is similar but I'm using Mint Cinnamon and the Cairo dock (Mac like). I can access programs with either.

I don't understand the religious zeal with MS though. Apple for that matter, it's like they have disciples instead of customers but it does bring home the bacon.

And this is mine (Win 8.1, old screenshot, but only the wallpaper has changed since then and some shortcuts, as well as the startorb that I restored to Win8.1 default):

Nothing wrong with that.
My reason for posting the *nix screenshots is to take aim at uncensored for his remark Linux looks like 1992. Which is, of course, patently false.
There is nothing wrong with the Windows Desktop before or after 8, which 90% agree was just horrendous.

The Desktop has been always the same since Windows 95. Just a space for shortcuts. This didn´t even change in Win8.

 

[AquaAthena]

Got free upgrade to Windows 10 July 29th. I'm not sure whether I should do it? Anyone hear anything about Windows 10. I'm thinking about keeping 7. I need my computer for work and would hate to do anything that'll screw it up. But I'd also hate to miss out on the latest game because I didn't upgrade.

What to do ...

Yep, Windows planted an icon on my toolbar for the free upgrade. They are desperate because W-8 was such a dud.

I am staying with W-7. It is being supported with updates through 2020, from what I have read. Meanwhile those little laptops called Chromebooks are selling like hotcakes. Built-in virus protection and lightweight. Love all mine. No more Microsoft.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

The Desktop has been always the same since Windows 95. Just a space for shortcuts. This didn´t even change in Win8.

Sort of, the problem with Win8 is it went back to Win 3.1...that is, when you opened an application often took over the computer rather than windowed.

 

[Darkwind]

Here are the top five reasons to upgrade to Windows 10

I've already accepted my invitation to upgrade for free, so this really doesn't apply to me. But it does provide some interesting information with links. The 5 reasons set forth are:


Start Menu (I just hope my Classic Shell will work on it)

Cortana (I see no reason why I'd ever use this)

Edge Internet Browser (I'm getting po'd with Firefox and Opera and can only hope this will be better.)

A better all-around interface (whatever that means) @

A new and improved Command Prompt (that might be useful as I was told to use one and can't figure out how on 8.1)


Read the article with links @ Here are the top five reasons to upgrade to Windows 10 Fox News


Windows 10: The 'Insider' story @ Windows 10 The Insider story - Telegraph

Simply go to your tiles desktop and type " cmd " without the quotes and hit enter.

It opens a command prompt for you.

 

[Bleipriester]

And how does it look anymore modern than this?
The basic Linuxmint gui

My color scheme is similar but I'm using Mint Cinnamon and the Cairo dock (Mac like). I can access programs with either.

I don't understand the religious zeal with MS though. Apple for that matter, it's like they have disciples instead of customers but it does bring home the bacon.

And this is mine (Win 8.1, old screenshot, but only the wallpaper has changed since then and some shortcuts, as well as the startorb that I restored to Win8.1 default):

That isn't anything newer or superior to Linux so what's the point? I could set up a desktop just like that within a few minutes. AND like we've discussed before I like multiple desktops, I have four with two monitors. If Windows can finally do that now good for them in catching up.

There is no need for my desktop to be "newer" or superior to other desktops. I just have to like it. And I like the ribbon menu of the Explorer, which is indeed superior. As Linux user, I would prefer Expicula but Windows has the superior Directory Opus, which I also use. It can do anything, replacing a lot of tools and is very customizable.

 

[Bleipriester]

The Desktop has been always the same since Windows 95. Just a space for shortcuts. This didn´t even change in Win8.

Sort of, the problem with Win8 is it went back to Win 3.1...that is, when you opened an application often took over the computer rather than windowed.

Only the "modern apps" do. The normal applications behavior as always.

 

[Iceweasel]

There is no need for my desktop to be "newer" or superior to other desktops. I just have to like it. And I like the ribbon menu of the Explorer, which is indeed superior. As Linux user, I would prefer Expicula but Windows has the superior Directory Opus, which I also use. It can do anything, replacing a lot of tools and is very customizable.

All along you said Windows was superior. Hmmm. Well, what's superior about Explorer vs file managers in Linux? Were's your multiple desktops? Wish I had that all the years I used Windows. All that shrinking and expanding programs, I don't miss it at all.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

And how does it look anymore modern than this?
The basic Linuxmint gui

My color scheme is similar but I'm using Mint Cinnamon and the Cairo dock (Mac like). I can access programs with either.

I don't understand the religious zeal with MS though. Apple for that matter, it's like they have disciples instead of customers but it does bring home the bacon.

And this is mine (Win 8.1, old screenshot, but only the wallpaper has changed since then and some shortcuts, as well as the startorb that I restored to Win8.1 default):

That isn't anything newer or superior to Linux so what's the point? I could set up a desktop just like that within a few minutes. AND like we've discussed before I like multiple desktops, I have four with two monitors. If Windows can finally do that now good for them in catching up.

There is no need for my desktop to be "newer" or superior to other desktops. I just have to like it. And I like the ribbon menu of the Explorer, which is indeed superior. As Linux user, I would prefer Expicula but Windows has the superior Directory Opus, which I also use. It can do anything, replacing a lot of tools and is very customizable.

??
I guess I don't see any difference?
What is different about that?
And you can very-very-very easily customize /change the file manager in Linux.

 

[Bleipriester]

There is no need for my desktop to be "newer" or superior to other desktops. I just have to like it. And I like the ribbon menu of the Explorer, which is indeed superior. As Linux user, I would prefer Expicula but Windows has the superior Directory Opus, which I also use. It can do anything, replacing a lot of tools and is very customizable.

All along you said Windows was superior. Hmmm. Well, what's superior about Explorer vs file managers in Linux? Were's your multiple desktops? Wish I had that all the years I used Windows. All that shrinking and expanding programs, I don't miss it at all.

The Windows Explorer has superior features. For example, click and hold the upper frame of a window and put it to the left or right side of the monitor using drag & drop and it will expand to that half of the screen place. Doing so with two windows creates a dual screen file manager. The ribbon menu offers the right features for your specific file types and the explorer natively supports iso image files. The breadcrumb navigation is superior to any other.

As for multi-desktop environments, the taskbar allows me to switch between programs with one click. Therefore, I don´t miss a second or more desktops.

 

[Bleipriester]

And how does it look anymore modern than this?
The basic Linuxmint gui

My color scheme is similar but I'm using Mint Cinnamon and the Cairo dock (Mac like). I can access programs with either.

I don't understand the religious zeal with MS though. Apple for that matter, it's like they have disciples instead of customers but it does bring home the bacon.

And this is mine (Win 8.1, old screenshot, but only the wallpaper has changed since then and some shortcuts, as well as the startorb that I restored to Win8.1 default):

That isn't anything newer or superior to Linux so what's the point? I could set up a desktop just like that within a few minutes. AND like we've discussed before I like multiple desktops, I have four with two monitors. If Windows can finally do that now good for them in catching up.

There is no need for my desktop to be "newer" or superior to other desktops. I just have to like it. And I like the ribbon menu of the Explorer, which is indeed superior. As Linux user, I would prefer Expicula but Windows has the superior Directory Opus, which I also use. It can do anything, replacing a lot of tools and is very customizable.

??
I guess I don't see any difference?
What is different about that?
And you can very-very-very easily customize /change the file manager in Linux.

If you are interested you can get info about what DO is capable of. There are plenty of functions.
Directory Opus

 

[Iceweasel]

The Windows Explorer has superior features. For example, click and hold the upper frame of a window and put it to the left or right side of the monitor using drag & drop and it will expand to that half of the screen place. Doing so with two windows creates a dual screen file manager. The ribbon menu offers the right features for your specific file types and the explorer natively supports iso image files. The breadcrumb navigation is superior to any other.

As for multi-desktop environments, the taskbar allows me to switch between programs with one click. Therefore, I don´t miss a second or more desktops.

I open two windows (usually one on each monitor). Takes the same amount of time.

I have no trouble navigating anything. How is it superior to find what you want when I can find what I want? I don't get it but I'm not a member of your cult.

I already mentioned the taskbar minimize shrink thing. It sucks. Very old school.

 

[Bleipriester]

The Windows Explorer has superior features. For example, click and hold the upper frame of a window and put it to the left or right side of the monitor using drag & drop and it will expand to that half of the screen place. Doing so with two windows creates a dual screen file manager. The ribbon menu offers the right features for your specific file types and the explorer natively supports iso image files. The breadcrumb navigation is superior to any other.

As for multi-desktop environments, the taskbar allows me to switch between programs with one click. Therefore, I don´t miss a second or more desktops.

I open two windows (usually one on each monitor). Takes the same amount of time.

I have no trouble navigating anything. How is it superior to find what you want when I can find what I want? I don't get it but I'm not a member of your cult.

I already mentioned the taskbar minimize shrink thing. It sucks. Very old school.

Get used to the breadcrumb navigation. Sureley, some Linux FM feature it as well. Sense is that each level of a patch can be reached with one click and each sub directory with two clicks. A click in the empty space of the bar will show the normal path. How is that not superior? Join the secret breadcrumb cult! The first screenshort serves you as vip pass!

There is no need to minimize windows in order to switch between them using the taskbar or or ALT+TAB, btw.

 

[Slyhunter]

I have 8gb ram. Will I need to up that to go from Windows 7 to 10?

 

[Bleipriester]

I have 8gb ram. Will I need to up that to go from Windows 7 to 10?

No.